Fernandes set to leave AirAsia
- BTN News
- Monday, 01 May 2023
AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes is planning to resign, saying "good leadership is to know when to go.
Qantas opens eight-day sale
- BTN News
- Monday, 01 May 2023
Australia's Qantas has launched an eight-day sale, with domestic economy fares starting from A$99 one-way.
GBTA releases first-of-a-kind emissions report
- BTN News
- Monday, 01 May 2023
A new benchmarking study ‘Managing Emissions From Business Travel Programs: Overview of Corporate Best Practices’, sheds light on the approaches that companies are using to decarbonise their travel programs.
Registrations open for Australia Marketplace India 2023
- MICE News
- Monday, 01 May 2023
Registrations for Tourism Australia’s flagship trade show in India - Australia Marketplace India 2023 - are now open for the event to be held from Sunday 23 July to Wednesday 26 July at the Leela Bhartiya City, Bengaluru, with a VIP networking event in Mumbai (Venue: TBC) on Thursday, 27 July 2023.
TradingPedia highlights 'worst budget airlines for fees'
- BTN News
- Monday, 01 May 2023
Analysis by TradingPedia shows low-cost carriers often have the biggest ancillary fees such as add-ons for carry-on bags, checked bags, seat selection and more.
Canada mulls new consumer protection laws for fliers
- BTN News
- Monday, 01 May 2023
Airlines flying to, from or within Canada may soon have to compensate passengers for major service disruptions, cancellations and delays.
Cathay reports strong March
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 25 April 2023
Cathay Pacific Group says March 2023 passenger load factor was in excess of 90 per cent for Cathay Pacific and HK Express and capacity was about 50 per cent of pre-Covid levels.
Singapore Airlines Group reports robust demand, Scoot sets PLF record
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 25 April 2023
The strong demand for air travel continued in March 2023, with the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group reporting strong passenger traffic and load factors.
Rex cuts Saab services as shortages bite
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 25 April 2023
Australia's Rex Airlines has blamed pilot, engineer and parts shortages for its decision to cut Saab 340 flights on nine regional routes in Far North Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria.
Travel to China bouncing back
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 25 April 2023
Analysis of Trip.com data shows international travellers’ interest in mainland China has increased significantly in the last few weeks compared to the same period in 2019.
Heathrow downplays impact of May strikes
- BTN News
- Sunday, 23 April 2023
Security staff at London Heathrow airport T5 are set to strike on eight days in May in a dispute over pay, but the airport is staying upbeat, saying it will keep running smoothly.
Qantas's Alliance takeover blocked by ACCC
- BTN News
- Sunday, 23 April 2023
Australia's regulator the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has blocked Qantas Airways' A$611 million buyout of charter flight operator Alliance Aviation Service, citing competition concerns.
SIA offers UK-Australia specials
- BTN News
- Sunday, 23 April 2023
Singapore Airlines is offering special fares from London Heathrow, Aberdeen and Manchester to destinations in Australia leading in at GBP994.
