Jet2, Wizz top and tail Which? survey
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2023
In the UK, Wizz customers have voted the carrier 'worst for short-haul flights' in a consumer group Which? survey, while Jet2 retained its spot at the top of the league table.
Travel demand booms post Covid – ACI World
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2023
Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its latest quarterly airport traffic outlook showing an upsurge in air travel demand across many markets amidst heightened macroeconomic risks.
Leisure industry not female friendly at the top
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2023
New research looking at publicly-listed companies reveals the leisure industry has only seven per cent of the top jobs held by women, a stark contrast to the 50-50 gender balance of the overall workforce.
Qantas to open new Heathrow lounge, upgrade others
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2023
Australia's Qantas is to spend A$100 million building or upgrading lounges, including a new one in London’s Heathrow to coincide with the launch of non-stop Project Sunrise flights.
United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund launched
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2023
United Airlines and corporate partners Air Canada, Boeing, GE Aerospace, JP Morgan Chase and Honeywell are launching the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund to invest in startup firms and technology, developing and expanding the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Viva grounds five planes
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2023
Colombian low-cost carrier Viva Air has taken five planes out of service, citing the costs of keeping them flying while it awaits a decision by the country's civil aviation authority on its proposed merger with Avianca. The airline already is renegotiating debts with its creditors.
ATEC calls for government to increase tourism investment
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2023
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has called for stronger federal government investment in tourism promotion to ensure Australia attracts more international visitors.
Air Canada in facial recognition trial
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 23 February 2023
Air Canada says it is the first airline in Canada with approval to offer customers facial recognition technology to confirm identification.
New alliance to focus on Asia cruising
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Taiwan, the Philippines and South Korea have signed an agreement to form the Asia Archipelago Cruise Alliance, an Asia cruise taskforce focused on developing Asian cruise tourism by attracting more international cruise lines to the region.
United to add family-friendly seat mapping
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Early next month, the USA's United Airlines is launching a new seat map feature to help families with children under 12 find seats together free of charge, even when booking 'Basic Economy' tickets.
Vietjet confirms Sydney service
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 22 February 2023
From April 12, Vietnam's Vietjet says it will operate six direct flights a week between Ho Chi Minh City and Sydney, adding Australia's biggest city to the carrier's growing network.
Tian Xia Fang Cang inks Sabre deal
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Sabre Corporation has inked a deal with China’s Tian Xia Fang Cang to create revenue growth in the Chinese hospitality marketplace.
Bonza offers Avalon-Sunshine Coast services three times weekly
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Australian startup airline Bonza has started operations in Victoria, launching a direct flight between the Sunshine Coast and Melbourne Avalon Airport.
Jet2, Wizz top and tail Which? survey
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2023
In the UK, Wizz customers have voted the carrier 'worst for short-haul flights' in a consumer group Which? survey, while Jet2 retained its spot at the top of the league table.
Travel demand booms post Covid – ACI World
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2023
Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its latest quarterly airport traffic outlook showing an upsurge in air travel demand across many markets amidst heightened macroeconomic risks.
Leisure industry not female friendly at the top
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2023
New research looking at publicly-listed companies reveals the leisure industry has only seven per cent of the top jobs held by women, a stark contrast to the 50-50 gender balance of the overall workforce.
Qantas to open new Heathrow lounge, upgrade others
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2023
Australia's Qantas is to spend A$100 million building or upgrading lounges, including a new one in London’s Heathrow to coincide with the launch of non-stop Project Sunrise flights.
United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund launched
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2023
United Airlines and corporate partners Air Canada, Boeing, GE Aerospace, JP Morgan Chase and Honeywell are launching the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund to invest in startup firms and technology, developing and expanding the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Viva grounds five planes
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2023
Colombian low-cost carrier Viva Air has taken five planes out of service, citing the costs of keeping them flying while it awaits a decision by the country's civil aviation authority on its proposed merger with Avianca. The airline already is renegotiating debts with its creditors.
ATEC calls for government to increase tourism investment
- BTN News
- Thursday, 23 February 2023
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has called for stronger federal government investment in tourism promotion to ensure Australia attracts more international visitors.
Air Canada in facial recognition trial
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 23 February 2023
Air Canada says it is the first airline in Canada with approval to offer customers facial recognition technology to confirm identification.
New alliance to focus on Asia cruising
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Taiwan, the Philippines and South Korea have signed an agreement to form the Asia Archipelago Cruise Alliance, an Asia cruise taskforce focused on developing Asian cruise tourism by attracting more international cruise lines to the region.
United to add family-friendly seat mapping
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Early next month, the USA's United Airlines is launching a new seat map feature to help families with children under 12 find seats together free of charge, even when booking 'Basic Economy' tickets.
Vietjet confirms Sydney service
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 22 February 2023
From April 12, Vietnam's Vietjet says it will operate six direct flights a week between Ho Chi Minh City and Sydney, adding Australia's biggest city to the carrier's growing network.
Tian Xia Fang Cang inks Sabre deal
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Sabre Corporation has inked a deal with China’s Tian Xia Fang Cang to create revenue growth in the Chinese hospitality marketplace.
Bonza offers Avalon-Sunshine Coast services three times weekly
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Australian startup airline Bonza has started operations in Victoria, launching a direct flight between the Sunshine Coast and Melbourne Avalon Airport.
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