Chinese airlines to boost Australia services
- BTN News
- Thursday, 12 January 2023
Chinese airlines are returning to Australia as Covid restrictions ease, with even more flights likely as demand increases.
NOTAM failure sees thousands of US flights delayed
- BTN News
- Thursday, 12 January 2023
Thousands of flights in, to and from the USA were delayed Wednesday after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot-alert system Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) failed, prompting a nationwide halt to departures.
USA, Japan increase security cooperation
- BTN News
- Thursday, 12 January 2023
The United States and Japan are stepping up security cooperation because of their shared concerns about China.
Bonza okayed for launch
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 12 January 2023
Australian Low-fare startup Bonza has been issued with an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) by the country's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Vietjet adds services to Melbourne
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 12 January 2023
Vietnamese airline Vietjet confirmed it will start flying into Australia for the first time, debuting in Melbourne on 31 March 2023.
Mexicana to fly again?
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 11 January 2023
The federal government of Mexico has bought the assets of airline Mexicana de Aviacion and is mulling a resumption of flights by the country’s oldest carrier.
Play to fly London-Toronto
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 11 January 2023
From end June, Icelandic carrier Play will offer flights from the UK's London Stansted and Liverpool John Lennon to Toronto, Canada’s John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport with fares leading in at GBP169 one-way.
VietJet to add Melbourne, Australia service
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 11 January 2023
Vietnam's VietJet is to fly the Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne, Australia route from April, carrying both passengers and cargo.
China starts Japan, South Korea tit-for-tat as it hides Covid totals 'in the millions'
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 11 January 2023
China has stopped issuing travel visas to South Koreans and Japanese in apparent retaliation for growing restrictions imposed on Chinese travellers over Covid-19 concerns.
Sabre extends, deepens PIA ties
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 11 January 2023
Travel IT major Sabre Corporation has confirmed the extension of two agreements with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national carrier of Pakistan.
Eastern takes delivery of first B777
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 11 January 2023
USA-based Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777-200ER, a jet that most recently flew for charter airline flyGlobal of Malaysia.
The B777 can carry 380 passengers in an all-economy configuration.
Wizz to drop Dubrovnik-Rome Fiumicino
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 11 January 2023
Low-cost Hungarian airline Wizz Air reportedly is to drop its Dubrovnik-Rome Fiumicino route this northern summer season, leaving Croatia Airlines and IAG's Vueling to take up the slack on the route.
Thailand backflips on new Covid rule
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 11 January 2023
Thailand has cancelled a brand-new policy that would have required visitors to show proof of a valid Covid-19 vaccination.
Chinese airlines to boost Australia services
- BTN News
- Thursday, 12 January 2023
Chinese airlines are returning to Australia as Covid restrictions ease, with even more flights likely as demand increases.
NOTAM failure sees thousands of US flights delayed
- BTN News
- Thursday, 12 January 2023
Thousands of flights in, to and from the USA were delayed Wednesday after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot-alert system Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) failed, prompting a nationwide halt to departures.
USA, Japan increase security cooperation
- BTN News
- Thursday, 12 January 2023
The United States and Japan are stepping up security cooperation because of their shared concerns about China.
Bonza okayed for launch
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 12 January 2023
Australian Low-fare startup Bonza has been issued with an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) by the country's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Vietjet adds services to Melbourne
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 12 January 2023
Vietnamese airline Vietjet confirmed it will start flying into Australia for the first time, debuting in Melbourne on 31 March 2023.
Mexicana to fly again?
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 11 January 2023
The federal government of Mexico has bought the assets of airline Mexicana de Aviacion and is mulling a resumption of flights by the country’s oldest carrier.
Play to fly London-Toronto
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 11 January 2023
From end June, Icelandic carrier Play will offer flights from the UK's London Stansted and Liverpool John Lennon to Toronto, Canada’s John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport with fares leading in at GBP169 one-way.
VietJet to add Melbourne, Australia service
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 11 January 2023
Vietnam's VietJet is to fly the Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne, Australia route from April, carrying both passengers and cargo.
China starts Japan, South Korea tit-for-tat as it hides Covid totals 'in the millions'
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 11 January 2023
China has stopped issuing travel visas to South Koreans and Japanese in apparent retaliation for growing restrictions imposed on Chinese travellers over Covid-19 concerns.
Sabre extends, deepens PIA ties
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 11 January 2023
Travel IT major Sabre Corporation has confirmed the extension of two agreements with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national carrier of Pakistan.
Eastern takes delivery of first B777
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 11 January 2023
USA-based Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777-200ER, a jet that most recently flew for charter airline flyGlobal of Malaysia.
The B777 can carry 380 passengers in an all-economy configuration.
Wizz to drop Dubrovnik-Rome Fiumicino
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 11 January 2023
Low-cost Hungarian airline Wizz Air reportedly is to drop its Dubrovnik-Rome Fiumicino route this northern summer season, leaving Croatia Airlines and IAG's Vueling to take up the slack on the route.
Thailand backflips on new Covid rule
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 11 January 2023
Thailand has cancelled a brand-new policy that would have required visitors to show proof of a valid Covid-19 vaccination.
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