Brisbane-Los Angeles on sale for A$867 return
- BTN News
- Friday, 22 November 2024
US carrier Delta Airlines will launch its Brisbane-Los Angeles A350-900 seasonal service on December 4 with a limited-sale fare of just $867 return.
Jetstar Asia launches Singapore-Colombo service
- BTN News
- Friday, 22 November 2024
Jetstar Asia has launched five return A320 direct flights a week between Singapore and Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Airbus forecasts nearly 20,000 new aircraft for A-P fleet
- BTN News
- Friday, 22 November 2024
Airbus has forecast the Asia-Pacific aviation sector will require 19,500 new aircraft over the next 20 years, about 46 per cent of the global figure, which is expected to reach around 42,430 new aircraft by 2043.
Sabre signs Eva for NDC
- BTN News
- Thursday, 21 November 2024
Travel IT firm Sabre Corporation has announced New Distribution Capability (NDC) connectivity for Star Alliance member Eva Air through Sabre’s global multi-source content platform.
Son of Concorde sets new records
- BTN News
- Thursday, 21 November 2024
The MK-11 Aurora, a New Zealand-designed and built commercial jet, has exceeded supersonic speeds for the first time since the Concorde, flying at Mach 1.1 (844mph) in a test flight on 12 November, maker Dawn Aerospace says.
ABEA appoints new Board
- BTN News
- Thursday, 21 November 2024
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has a new Board, with the re-elected Matt Pearce joining new directors Gareth Martin and Dan Londero together with Board-appointed Rocky Bruzzano.
GET to use NZCE methodology
- BTN News
- Thursday, 21 November 2024
Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) says its methodology will be used in the UN’s reference tool for the measurement of events emissions, the Green Events Tool (GET).
New 2025 routes added by easyJet
- BTN News
- Thursday, 21 November 2024
Europe's easyJet (including easyJet Holidays) will launch 26 new routes in northern summer 2025, including 21 from 10 UK airports that will include its first-ever flights and package holidays from London Gatwick to the island of Sal in Cape Verde (starting March 31).
AirAsia X launches Nairobi run
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Malaysia-based AirAsia X has made its maiden flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Etihad, Virgin Australia to end partnership
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways will end its code share and frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia (VA) from June 1, 2025.
Air India raises some checked bag fees
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 November 2024
India's flag carrier Air India has raised some baggage fees on ex-India long-haul flights to the UK and Europe as part of its rebranded ‘fare families’.
Qantas, CAE open Sydney training centre
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Australia's Qantas Group and CAE have opened an aircrew training facility near Sydney Airport that houses five full-flight simulators, three fixed-training devices and 10 classrooms.
Spirit files for bankruptcy protection
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 November 2024
US-based budget carrier Spirit Airlines says it has filed for bankruptcy protection.
