UK rethinks loss of tax-free shopping
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2024
The UK government is to review tax-free shopping for visitors based on the costs and benefits associated with the 2020 decision to end the retail scheme.
Virgin Australia launches island fare deals
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 06 February 2024
Virgin Australia has launched a 50,000-seat sale to islands like Bali, Vanuatu, Samoa and Fiji from as low as A$449 return (for an Adelade-Bali offer).
Qantas's Network Aviation pilots seek okay to strike
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2024
Qantas’s 250 Network Aviation pilots in Western Australia are asking the country's Fair Work Commission for permission to strike for 24 hours this week after 18 months of failed pay negotiations and three deals voted down.
At last! Australians should see cheaper fares
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 February 2024
Australians planning overseas trips this year should find business and economy fares dropping to almost half of last year’s levels.
Frontier adds BizFare option
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 February 2024
USA-based budget carrier Frontier Airlines has announced a new travel program branded 'BizFare', primarily as an option for companies booking flights through a travel agency.
American adds Brisbane direct
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 February 2024
American Airlines will launch a northern winter seasonal service between its Dallas hub and Brisbane, Australia on October 27 using Boeing 787-9s equipped with 51 Flagship Suites and 32 Premium Economy seats.
DoT blames Mexico for sinking Delta-Aeromexico deal
- BTN News
- Friday, 02 February 2024
The joint venture between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico is almost certain to end, with the US Department of Transportation (DoT) saying it "tentatively dismissed without prejudice" the application from the carriers to renew their deal and extend the antitrust immunity that allows it.
Bonza launches anniversary sale
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 02 February 2024
Australia's Bonza claims it served more than 750,000 customers on routes to 21 domestic destinations during its inaugural year.
Boeing withdraws MAX 7 safety exemption request
- BTN News
- Friday, 02 February 2024
US plane maker Boeing has withdrawn its 'safety exemption request' to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that would have allowed the B737 MAX 7 to be certified to carry passengers.
BA offers 'Year of the Dragon' menu
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 02 February 2024
To welcome the Year of the Dragon, British Airways is introducing special touches on the ground and in the air this year.
Bonza expands network
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 02 February 2024
In Australia, budget carrier Bonza is connecting the Sunshine Coast, Queensland and Launceston, Tasmania for the first time with a new route to launch on 29 March, 2024.
The Alaska Air B737 door plug 'may not have been secured'
- BTN News
- Thursday, 01 February 2024
The investigation into why a 'door plug' on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 blew out mid-flight on January 5 is focused on four bolts that should have held the panel in place. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) wants to know if the bolts fell off 'during the event' or if they were never installed to begin with.
United cracks down on crew's personal device use
- BTN News
- Thursday, 01 February 2024
The USA's United Airlines is threatening to crack down on — or even fire — flight attendants who use personal devices aboard its aircraft, with a 'leaked' memo saying use of a personal electronic device and/or accessories is not permitted while customers are on board the aircraft (with the exception of crew rest).
UK rethinks loss of tax-free shopping
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2024
The UK government is to review tax-free shopping for visitors based on the costs and benefits associated with the 2020 decision to end the retail scheme.
Virgin Australia launches island fare deals
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 06 February 2024
Virgin Australia has launched a 50,000-seat sale to islands like Bali, Vanuatu, Samoa and Fiji from as low as A$449 return (for an Adelade-Bali offer).
Qantas's Network Aviation pilots seek okay to strike
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 February 2024
Qantas’s 250 Network Aviation pilots in Western Australia are asking the country's Fair Work Commission for permission to strike for 24 hours this week after 18 months of failed pay negotiations and three deals voted down.
At last! Australians should see cheaper fares
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 February 2024
Australians planning overseas trips this year should find business and economy fares dropping to almost half of last year’s levels.
Frontier adds BizFare option
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 February 2024
USA-based budget carrier Frontier Airlines has announced a new travel program branded 'BizFare', primarily as an option for companies booking flights through a travel agency.
American adds Brisbane direct
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 February 2024
American Airlines will launch a northern winter seasonal service between its Dallas hub and Brisbane, Australia on October 27 using Boeing 787-9s equipped with 51 Flagship Suites and 32 Premium Economy seats.
DoT blames Mexico for sinking Delta-Aeromexico deal
- BTN News
- Friday, 02 February 2024
The joint venture between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico is almost certain to end, with the US Department of Transportation (DoT) saying it "tentatively dismissed without prejudice" the application from the carriers to renew their deal and extend the antitrust immunity that allows it.
Bonza launches anniversary sale
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 02 February 2024
Australia's Bonza claims it served more than 750,000 customers on routes to 21 domestic destinations during its inaugural year.
Boeing withdraws MAX 7 safety exemption request
- BTN News
- Friday, 02 February 2024
US plane maker Boeing has withdrawn its 'safety exemption request' to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that would have allowed the B737 MAX 7 to be certified to carry passengers.
BA offers 'Year of the Dragon' menu
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 02 February 2024
To welcome the Year of the Dragon, British Airways is introducing special touches on the ground and in the air this year.
Bonza expands network
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 02 February 2024
In Australia, budget carrier Bonza is connecting the Sunshine Coast, Queensland and Launceston, Tasmania for the first time with a new route to launch on 29 March, 2024.
The Alaska Air B737 door plug 'may not have been secured'
- BTN News
- Thursday, 01 February 2024
The investigation into why a 'door plug' on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 blew out mid-flight on January 5 is focused on four bolts that should have held the panel in place. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) wants to know if the bolts fell off 'during the event' or if they were never installed to begin with.
United cracks down on crew's personal device use
- BTN News
- Thursday, 01 February 2024
The USA's United Airlines is threatening to crack down on — or even fire — flight attendants who use personal devices aboard its aircraft, with a 'leaked' memo saying use of a personal electronic device and/or accessories is not permitted while customers are on board the aircraft (with the exception of crew rest).
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