Airlines cancel Lebanon flights
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 September 2024
As Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, more airlines are cancelling flights in the region.
'SAF Matchmaker' coming to aviation in Q1 2025
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 September 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) plans to create the 'Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker' to link airlines and SAF suppliers, with an expected launch date in Q1 2025.
IATA clarifies emissions stance
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 September 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says airlines soon will have the opportunity to buy Eligible Emissions Units (EEU) at a bespoke Procurement Event scheduled for the last quarter of 2024 on the Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE).
Qatar Air tops Skytrax rankings
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Qatar Airways has been voted the World's Top Airline, followed by Singapore Airlines and Emirates at the Skytrax 2024 World Airline Awards.
Silversea offers Asia-Pacific sailings
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Silver Nova, the first of two Silversea Nova-class ships, will debut culinary-themed cruises in Asia-Pacific from the end of September until April 2025.
Virgin Australia signs for new Sabre platform
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Virgin Australia is seeking to modernise its retailing capabilities through a partnership with travel IT firm Sabre and SabreMosaic, Sabre's AI-driven platform built to transform airline retailing.
China Air Cargo Summit set for Shanghai
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 24 September 2024
The 18th China Air Cargo Summit is taking place from November 19-21, 2024 in Shanghai, bringing together more than 300 leaders and decision-makers from the industry.
Southwest apologises to employees for looming changes
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 September 2024
US_based Southwest Airlines has told employees that its drive to restore previously-solid profit levels means "tough decisions" as part of attempts to counter demands from activist investor Elliott Investment Management.
Jetlines declares bankruptcy
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 September 2024
After two years in the air, Canada's ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Canada Jetlines has declared bankruptcy, following rivals Lynx Air and Swoop.
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Alaska to hold investor meeting in December
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 September 2024
Oneworld alliance member Alaska Air Group is to hold an Investor Day presentation in New York City on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 to share information about its business plan and shared future with Hawaiian Airlines – including higher estimated acquisition synergies.
Starlux to seek oneworld membership
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 September 2024
Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines wants to become a member of the oneworld marketing alliance, with ceo Glen Chai saying it plans to apply before the end of 2025 if Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific allows it (Cathay has veto rights against new members joining).
Sweden to loosen climate strings
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 September 2024
Campaigners accuse the Swedish government of planning to cut a 2018 flight tax that aimed to cut pollution from aviation.
ACE 2024 set for October 7-9
- MICE News
- Saturday, 21 September 2024
The air cargo and logistics sector meeting ACE 2024 Central Europe scheduled for October 7-9, 2024, in Budapest, Hungary will run alongside the 7th edition of BUD Air Cargo Day, organised by Budapest Airport.
