United jet forced back to airport
- BTN News
- Monday, 27 January 2025
A United Airlines B787-8 flight on its way to Washington from Lagos, Nigeria has had to make an emergency return landing in Lagos due to "a technical issue".
Changi sees 67.7 million passengers for year
- BTN News
- Monday, 27 January 2025
Singapore Changi Airport handled 67.7 million passenger movements in 2024, a 14.8 per cent year-on-year increase.
Qantas rejoins AAPA
- BTN News
- Monday, 27 January 2025
Australia's Qantas has rejoined the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) with immediate effect, "strengthening the association’s voice in international aviation policy discussions and reinforcing effective regional collaboration," Subhas Menon, the AAPA director general said.
United posts solid 2024 results
- BTN News
- Monday, 27 January 2025
The USA's United Airlines has reported full-year pre-tax earnings of US$4.2 billion with a pre-tax margin of 7.3 per cent for the 2024 year.
Son of Concorde 'avoids sonic boom'
- BTN News
- Monday, 27 January 2025
THE XB-1 'Son of Concorde' jet is expected to reach speeds faster than sound for roughly four minutes in an upcoming flight, its test pilot says, but people on the ground will not suffer the impact of a 'sonic boom'.
Melbourne Airport boost for dnata catering
- BTN News
- Monday, 27 January 2025
In Australia, Dubai-headquartered dnata Catering & Retail is to invest A$50 million expanding its facility at Melbourne Airport, making it the largest airline catering centre in Victoria.
Ryanair to appeal BALPA ruling
- BTN News
- Monday, 27 January 2025
Ireland's Ryanair says it will appeal the UK court decision that supports the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) stance on blacklisted Ryanair pilots who went on strike in 2019.
Radisson opens second Galle property
- BTN News
- Monday, 27 January 2025
Radisson has opened the Radisson Collection Resort, Galle on Sri Lanka’s south coast.
Go First Air to be wound up
- BTN News
- Monday, 27 January 2025
India’s National Company Law Tribunal (bankruptcy court) has ordered the winding up of bankrupt Go First Air, following a request by its lenders, which include Central Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank and Deutsche Bank.
The airline owes more than US$780 million and two restructuring bids have failed.
Spirit cracks down on 'offensive' clothing
- BTN News
- Monday, 27 January 2025
In the US, Spirit Airlines has updated the dress code in its 'passenger contract' to say travellers can be denied boarding or removed from a flight because of clothing or 'offensive' tattoos.
China Eastern returns to Perth
- BTN News
- Monday, 27 January 2025
China's China Eastern Airlines is again offering special flights to celebrate the Chinese New Year until 7 February 2025, with non-stop services connecting Shanghai and Perth, Western Australia (WA).
Virgin Australia slashes fares to Europe
- BTN News
- Sunday, 26 January 2025
Virgin Australia is offering flash sale fares on new airline partner Qatar Air to Europe, including Perth to Barcelona via Doha, 'Economy Choice', return for A$1,798, subject to final regulatory approval.
South Korea tells budget airlines to focus on safety
- BTN News
- Sunday, 26 January 2025
In a meeting with its nine budget airlines, South Korea's transportation ministry has demanded they 'prioritise safety over profit' in an effort to shore up confidence in the country’s aviation industry.
