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.
Jetstar offers two-for-none (free flights) promo
- BTN News
- Friday, 26 May 2023
Australia's Jetstar is serving up a 'free flights' prize in a competition to celebrate its 19th birthday.
Cathay 'proves' its zero tolerance creds
- BTN News
- Friday, 26 May 2023
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways has fired three cabin crew for mistreating a passenger on a flight from mainland China.
'Haunted' mansion opens to public
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Boleskine House, an abandoned Scottish mansion with a history of beheadings, hauntings and the occult, will open its doors to the public now the Boleskine House Foundation has renovated it.
Qantas tips A$2.4bn annual profit, TWU calls for bailout repayment
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Qantas’s Covid recovery continues, with the Australian flag carrier saying it expects to post an underlying profit before tax of more than A$2.4 billion for the financial year ending June 30.
Qantas leases four more E190s
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Australia's Qantas is adding four E190s to its lease fleet, taking the total number of leased Embraer regional jets to 22 and with options for a further eight.
