Cebu signs Airbus order, buys AirSwift
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 09 October 2024
The operator of Cebu Pacific has purchased boutique airline AirSwift for PHP1.75 billion.
Court approves Qantas penalty
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 09 October 2024
Australia's Qantas will pay a A$100 million penalty for selling tickets on cancelled flights - and also pay A$20 million in compensation to affected ticket holders.
Qantas apologises for film gaffe
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 08 October 2024
Australia's Qantas has apologised after an R-rated film was played 'to everyone' on a flight to Japan.
Qatar Air joins Australia's rescue flights
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 08 October 2024
Qatar Air this week scheduled two repatriation flights carrying up to 350 passengers each from Cyprus to Sydney, Austrralia via Doha, one on Monday night and the second on Tuesday.
Florida braces for Hurricane Milton
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 08 October 2024
In the US, Florida is bracing for Hurricane Milton, only days after Hurricane Helene caused more than 230 deaths and widespread damage.
AA to fly Dallas-Brisbane daily
- BTN News
- Monday, 07 October 2024
Starting October 26, American Airlines (AA) will offer daily non-stop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Brisbane, Australia.
As well as business travel, the service is expected to boost the tourism sectors in both Texas and Queensland.
Opposition to Dublin passenger cap grows
- BTN News
- Monday, 07 October 2024
Airlines for America, which represents US carriers including American Airlines, United, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue, has joined the move to block Dublin Airport's passenger cap, calling it a direct violation of the US-EU Open Skies Agreement.
Spirit debt deadline 'weeks away'
- BTN News
- Monday, 07 October 2024
The US's Spirit Airlines reportedly may seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it grapples with more than US$1 billion in debt due to be renegotiated by October 21.
Flyadeal to add widebodies and premium cabins?
- BTN News
- Monday, 07 October 2024
Saudi Arabia's low-cost airline Flyadeal says it wants to expand its network into long-haul destinations in Western Europe and South-east Asia and that has prompted it to consider premium economy seats and wide-body jets.
VA pilots accept new pay deal
- BTN News
- Sunday, 06 October 2024
After more than a year of negotiations, 75 per cent of voting pilots at Virgin Australia (VA) have voted to accept a new enterprise agreement.
Canadian court refuses call to soften passenger protections
- BTN News
- Sunday, 06 October 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and international airlines have lost a bid to soften Canada's 2019 passenger protection regulations, with the country’s Supreme Court ruling airlines must reimburse affected passengers, including those flying on foreign international airlines.
Emirates bans pagers and walkie-talkies
- BTN News
- Sunday, 06 October 2024
Dubai's Emirates Airlines has banned passengers taking pagers and walkie-talkies on its flights, following last month's explosions aimed at Lebanese group Hezbollah that involved 'communication devices'.
Cebu firms up Airbus deal
- BTN News
- Saturday, 05 October 2024
Philippines-based Cebu Pacific, Airbus and engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney reportedly have firmed up plans for the budget carrier to buy up to 152 Airbus jets, believed to be the biggest deal in Philippine aviation history.
