Japan to counter tourism crowds
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 October 2023
Known internationally for its crowded Tokyo commuter trains at peak periods, Japan is introducing measures to lessen the impact of tourists flooding the country post Covid.
Shareholders out for blood at Qantas agm
- BTN News
- Saturday, 21 October 2023
The Australian Shareholders' Association (ASA) says that at the upcoming Qantas agm on November 3, it will vote against a number of resolutions including the nomination of Qantas Group ceo Vanessa Hudson as a director.
Sinclair now gm at Air Tahiti Nui
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 October 2023
Grant Sinclair (pictured) has been promoted to general manager Pacific at Air Tahiti Nui.Sinclair previously was the carrier's sales and marketing manager, working on brand and sales development.
His previous experience includes some 30 years working for multiple airlines including Hong Kong Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Ansett Australia.
BA returns to Abu Dhabi
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 19 October 2023
British Airways will launch daily flights to Abu Dhabi next year, following a four-year hiatus.The route will begin operating with B787-9 aircraft on 20 April 2024, serving the UAE’s capital on a year-round basis from London Heathrow.
The new flights will boost connectivity to the UAE and join flights to neighbouring Dubai that operate up to three-times daily from Heathrow.
ACCC to scrutinise Australian aviation for next three years
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 October 2023
The Australian government is to ask its competition watchdog the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to monitor domestic passenger flights in a bid to boost competition in the country.
Qantas drops Alliance takeover plan
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 October 2023
After the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) denied authorisation for Qantas to acquire the 80 per cent or so of shares in charter flight operator Alliance Aviation Services that it doesn't already own, the flag carrier has decided to drop its A$611 million takeover bid.
'Small' Heathrow fees to be reassessed
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 October 2023
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says Heathrow airport's airline charges will have to be reconsidered because of 'small' errors made by aviation regulator the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Australian government uses Qatar Air for repatriation flight as hospital explosion kills 'hundreds'
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 October 2023
The first Australians being repatriated from war-torn Israel have landed in Sydney on the first of three Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)-supported flights from Tel Aviv via Dubai.
SIA Group posts cabin growth figures
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 19 October 2023
In September 2023, the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group reported continued robust demand for air travel at the end of the northern summer season.
United to switch to 'Wilma' boarding system
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2023
As of October 26, The USA's United Air will switch boarding passengers to a 'Wilma' system, namely window seats first, middle seats second and aisle seats last.
South East Travel inks Amadeus agreement
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2023
Taiwan's South East Travel, has signed a strategic partnership that will see it implement Amadeus's New Distribution Capability (NDC) as well as 'Master Pricer Instant Search' for its retailing capabilities.
Wirth calls it a day as Qantas starts rebuilding Board
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2023
Australia's Qantas Loyalty ceo Olivia Wirth has resigned after five years in the role and will leave the airline next year to “pursue other opportunities”.
255 board Australian evacuation flights
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2023
Two RAAF flights and one commercial service evacuated Australians from Israel on Sunday after Qantas cancelled its repatriation flights and a proposed window for approved foreign nationals to cross through the Egypt border from Gaza “did not eventuate”.
Japan to counter tourism crowds
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 October 2023
Known internationally for its crowded Tokyo commuter trains at peak periods, Japan is introducing measures to lessen the impact of tourists flooding the country post Covid.
Shareholders out for blood at Qantas agm
- BTN News
- Saturday, 21 October 2023
The Australian Shareholders' Association (ASA) says that at the upcoming Qantas agm on November 3, it will vote against a number of resolutions including the nomination of Qantas Group ceo Vanessa Hudson as a director.
Sinclair now gm at Air Tahiti Nui
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 October 2023
Grant Sinclair (pictured) has been promoted to general manager Pacific at Air Tahiti Nui.Sinclair previously was the carrier's sales and marketing manager, working on brand and sales development.
His previous experience includes some 30 years working for multiple airlines including Hong Kong Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Ansett Australia.
BA returns to Abu Dhabi
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 19 October 2023
British Airways will launch daily flights to Abu Dhabi next year, following a four-year hiatus.The route will begin operating with B787-9 aircraft on 20 April 2024, serving the UAE’s capital on a year-round basis from London Heathrow.
The new flights will boost connectivity to the UAE and join flights to neighbouring Dubai that operate up to three-times daily from Heathrow.
ACCC to scrutinise Australian aviation for next three years
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 October 2023
The Australian government is to ask its competition watchdog the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to monitor domestic passenger flights in a bid to boost competition in the country.
Qantas drops Alliance takeover plan
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 October 2023
After the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) denied authorisation for Qantas to acquire the 80 per cent or so of shares in charter flight operator Alliance Aviation Services that it doesn't already own, the flag carrier has decided to drop its A$611 million takeover bid.
'Small' Heathrow fees to be reassessed
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 October 2023
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says Heathrow airport's airline charges will have to be reconsidered because of 'small' errors made by aviation regulator the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Australian government uses Qatar Air for repatriation flight as hospital explosion kills 'hundreds'
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 October 2023
The first Australians being repatriated from war-torn Israel have landed in Sydney on the first of three Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)-supported flights from Tel Aviv via Dubai.
SIA Group posts cabin growth figures
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 19 October 2023
In September 2023, the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group reported continued robust demand for air travel at the end of the northern summer season.
United to switch to 'Wilma' boarding system
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2023
As of October 26, The USA's United Air will switch boarding passengers to a 'Wilma' system, namely window seats first, middle seats second and aisle seats last.
South East Travel inks Amadeus agreement
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2023
Taiwan's South East Travel, has signed a strategic partnership that will see it implement Amadeus's New Distribution Capability (NDC) as well as 'Master Pricer Instant Search' for its retailing capabilities.
Wirth calls it a day as Qantas starts rebuilding Board
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2023
Australia's Qantas Loyalty ceo Olivia Wirth has resigned after five years in the role and will leave the airline next year to “pursue other opportunities”.
255 board Australian evacuation flights
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2023
Two RAAF flights and one commercial service evacuated Australians from Israel on Sunday after Qantas cancelled its repatriation flights and a proposed window for approved foreign nationals to cross through the Egypt border from Gaza “did not eventuate”.
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