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TSA adds four to PreCheck

: BTN News; Tuesday, 29 August 2023

The USA's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has added Cayman Airways, French Bee, Titan Air, and Zipair to its TSA PreCheck list.

the growing ranks of airlines participating.

NATS failure hits UK, Europe

: BTN News; Tuesday, 29 August 2023

An IT failure at the UK's air traffic control system (NATS) hit fliers on Monday, with both outbound and inbound flights affected.

Shanghai to host 7th LCC meet

: MICE News; Tuesday, 29 August 2023

The 7th China Low Cost Carrier Summit 2023 will take place in Shanghai November 1-2.

Melbourne suffered fog-related delays on Monday

: Health & Leisure; Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Australia’s Melbourne Airport has resumed normal operations after flight arrivals and departures were disrupted by early morning fog Monday morning.

Singapore’s M Hotel to host nautical meet

: MICE News; Tuesday, 29 August 2023

The Singapore branch of The Nautical Institute will hold its annual conference on 27 October 2023 in Singapore.

Intrepid takes over Daintree lodge

: BTN News; Tuesday, 29 August 2023

In Australia, Intrepid Travel has confirmed the acquisition of its first lodge accommodation property, the 15-room, four-star Daintree Ecolodge in Tropical North Queensland, from Morris Group for A$5 million.

Last year, Intrepid became a 50 per cent partner in off-grid accommodation company CABN, which has 27 properties across South Australia, including the new CABN X at Seppeltsfield opening later this month.

Bhutan halves daily visitor tax

: BTN News; Monday, 28 August 2023

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is cutting the US$200 daily fee it charges tourists to US$100 to boost demand for flights after raising the so-called 'Sustainable Development Fee' from US$65 late last year.

Fiji Air adds more A350s

: BTN News; Monday, 28 August 2023

Fiji Airways has welcomed its third A350 and will add another in days.

Virgin Australia releases bag tracker

: BTN News; Monday, 28 August 2023

Virgin Australia is launching an airline baggage tracking tool initially covering more than 66 per cent of its domestic network, with more routes to come.

Australian watchdog called on to investigate airline pricing

: BTN News; Monday, 28 August 2023

Australia's main federal opposition party has accused the government of “running a protection racket” for flag carrier Qantas.

Indigo plans return to Hong Kong, will raise domestic profile

: BTN News; Monday, 28 August 2023

India's IndiGo is restarting daily B787 flights between New Delhi and Hong Kong and also will launch new domestic flights from October.

Cathay to offer vegetarian options to economy fliers

: Health & Leisure; Monday, 28 August 2023

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific is to offer plant-based dishes to its economy and premium economy passengers in collaboration with Hong Kong’s Veda by Ovolo restaurant.

Korea updates passenger weight stats

: BTN News; Monday, 28 August 2023

"Korean Air will be measuring the average weight of passengers along with their carry-on items for flight safety," South Korea's flag-carrier Korean Air said last week.