Japan gains a Sheraton
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 30 May 2023
Marriott has opened the 228-room Sheraton Kagoshima on Kyushu Island in Japan, the brand’s 150th property in Asia-Pacific but the first Sheraton in Japan.
Qantas adds free international wifi
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 30 May 2023
On nine selected routes out of Australia using A330-200 and Boeing 737s, namely Sydney to Singapore, Jakarta, Manila and Denpasar, Melbourne to Singapore and Denpasar, plus Brisbane to Singapore and Port Moresby and Perth to Singapore, flag carrier Qantas is adding free high-speed wifi from May 30.
China Eastern flies first COMAC C919 commercial service
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 30 May 2023
China’s first domestically-produced passenger jet - a Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) C919 - has flown its maiden commercial flight.
Man opens plane door ahead of landing
- BTN News
- Monday, 29 May 2023
More than a dozen passengers on an Asiana Airlines flight late last week were injured after a man sitting in the emergency seat row opened the aircraft door when the aircraft was about 700 feet from the ground and preparing to land in Seoul, South Korea.
IndiGo asks DIAL for terminal change
- BTN News
- Monday, 29 May 2023
New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport could have a second international terminal after IndiGo asked operator Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) to okay Terminal 1 for international operations.
Travelex in expansion mode
- BTN News
- Monday, 29 May 2023
Foreign exchange operator Travelex has opened 23 new bureaux and partnerships across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Brazil this year as international aviation rebounds post-pandemic.
20,000 BA passengers hit by glitch
- BTN News
- Monday, 29 May 2023
Thousands of UK travellers' half-term school holiday plans were hit after British Airways cancelled at least 175 flights due to an IT failure late last week.
Bonza opens 27th route
- BTN News
- Saturday, 27 May 2023
Australia's Sunshine Coast-based Bonza has opened its 27th route, Melbourne to Mackay, operating Tuesdays and Saturdays and with fares from A$89.
Australian airlines' OTP lower in April
- BTN News
- Saturday, 27 May 2023
Australia's Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) has released its On Time Performance (OTP) report for April.
Italy okays Lufthansa's Ita buy
- BTN News
- Saturday, 27 May 2023
Lufthansa and the Italian government have agreed the German carrier can purchase an initial 41 per cent stake in Alitalia's replacement Ita Airways.
Finnair tightens baggage, some in-flight meal rules
- BTN News
- Saturday, 27 May 2023
Finland Finnair is cutting carry-on baggage allowances for its cheapest tickets by introducing a 'superlight' option within Europe that will entitle passengers to only a single bag that must be stowed under the seat in front.
Qantas makes Board changes
- BTN News
- Friday, 26 May 2023
Australia's Qantas Group has welcomed former American Airlines ceo and chairman Doug Parker to its Board.
Sydney airport seeks new ceo
- BTN News
- Friday, 26 May 2023
In Australia, Sydney Airport is looking for a new ceo, with Geoff Culbert standing down after more than five years in the role.
