United buys 18 CRJ-700s
- BTN News
- Monday, 10 October 2022
The USA's United Airlines is boosting its regional fleet with 18 Bombardier CRJ-700s purchased from Mesa Airlines for about US$50 million.
Fits Air launches first routes
- BTN News
- Monday, 10 October 2022
Former Sri Lankan cargo carrier ExpoAir has changed its name to Fits Air and moved to low-cost passenger operations, flying three dry-leased Airbus A320-200 aircraft on routes from Colombo to Dubai, Male in the Maldives and Trichy in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Laos duo certified LaoSafe
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 07 October 2022
In Asia, Laos' two airlines, Lao and Lao Skyway, have both been certified LaoSafe, which ensures passengers can be confident they are boarding a flight with high hygiene standards.
Australia's Tourism ministers are backing rebuilding plan
- BTN News
- Friday, 07 October 2022
In Australia, Tourism ministers across the country are backing a plan to work together over the next 12-18 months to restore the country's visitor economy to annual expenditure levels of A$166 billion by 2024.
Virgin Atlantic closes Hong Kong office
- BTN News
- Friday, 07 October 2022
After 30 years, Virgin Atlantic is dropping its London-Hong Kong route and closing its office there.
Passenger demand continued to grow in August - IATA
- BTN News
- Friday, 07 October 2022
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the robust positive trend for air passenger markets continued in August, with revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) rising by 67.7 per cent in year-on-year (YoY) terms. The global industry conserved its momentum as the northern summer drew to a close.
EasyJet places summer 2023 schedule on sale
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
UK-based easyJet has put its summer 2023 schedule on sale, meaning seats on nearly a quarter of a million flights between 09 May 2023 and 30 September 2023 are now available across the airline's network, including over 133,000 flights to and from the UK.
IEG beefs up Singapore presence
- MICE News
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) has strengthened its presence in Asia, with a regional headquarters in Singapore.
Mount Isa Airport upgraded – with more to come
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
In Australia, the Mount Isa Airport terminal has been upgraded, with an expansion of the security screening area, more space in the departures area and improved passenger flow.
Azerbaijan Air launches Samarkand service
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
Azerbaijan Airlines has begun operating a twice-weekly service between Heydar Aliyev International Airport and Samarkand International Airport, which was redeveloped and expanded in a US$80 million project run by Air Marakanda and state partner Uzbekistan Airports JCS. The new airport serves the region’s population of 3.9 million and acts as a hub for international transit flights.
Austrian adds both premium economy and economy seats to B777 fleet
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
From 2023, Austrian Airlines is adding 14 economy class seats on its B777s and will increase its premium economy seat total from 24 to 40 per plane.
AAPA notes huge August passenger jump
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
The Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has commented on the region's 821 per cent increase in international passengers for August, when 1.4 million passenger journeys were recorded.
Rex continues improvement initiatives
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
Australia's Rex is to introduce 'Bid Up', letting economy passengers bid for a business class upgrade seven days before flight departure and to adjust their bid if another passenger outbids them.
United buys 18 CRJ-700s
- BTN News
- Monday, 10 October 2022
The USA's United Airlines is boosting its regional fleet with 18 Bombardier CRJ-700s purchased from Mesa Airlines for about US$50 million.
Fits Air launches first routes
- BTN News
- Monday, 10 October 2022
Former Sri Lankan cargo carrier ExpoAir has changed its name to Fits Air and moved to low-cost passenger operations, flying three dry-leased Airbus A320-200 aircraft on routes from Colombo to Dubai, Male in the Maldives and Trichy in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Laos duo certified LaoSafe
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 07 October 2022
In Asia, Laos' two airlines, Lao and Lao Skyway, have both been certified LaoSafe, which ensures passengers can be confident they are boarding a flight with high hygiene standards.
Australia's Tourism ministers are backing rebuilding plan
- BTN News
- Friday, 07 October 2022
In Australia, Tourism ministers across the country are backing a plan to work together over the next 12-18 months to restore the country's visitor economy to annual expenditure levels of A$166 billion by 2024.
Virgin Atlantic closes Hong Kong office
- BTN News
- Friday, 07 October 2022
After 30 years, Virgin Atlantic is dropping its London-Hong Kong route and closing its office there.
Passenger demand continued to grow in August - IATA
- BTN News
- Friday, 07 October 2022
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the robust positive trend for air passenger markets continued in August, with revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) rising by 67.7 per cent in year-on-year (YoY) terms. The global industry conserved its momentum as the northern summer drew to a close.
EasyJet places summer 2023 schedule on sale
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
UK-based easyJet has put its summer 2023 schedule on sale, meaning seats on nearly a quarter of a million flights between 09 May 2023 and 30 September 2023 are now available across the airline's network, including over 133,000 flights to and from the UK.
IEG beefs up Singapore presence
- MICE News
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) has strengthened its presence in Asia, with a regional headquarters in Singapore.
Mount Isa Airport upgraded – with more to come
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
In Australia, the Mount Isa Airport terminal has been upgraded, with an expansion of the security screening area, more space in the departures area and improved passenger flow.
Azerbaijan Air launches Samarkand service
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
Azerbaijan Airlines has begun operating a twice-weekly service between Heydar Aliyev International Airport and Samarkand International Airport, which was redeveloped and expanded in a US$80 million project run by Air Marakanda and state partner Uzbekistan Airports JCS. The new airport serves the region’s population of 3.9 million and acts as a hub for international transit flights.
Austrian adds both premium economy and economy seats to B777 fleet
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
From 2023, Austrian Airlines is adding 14 economy class seats on its B777s and will increase its premium economy seat total from 24 to 40 per plane.
AAPA notes huge August passenger jump
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
The Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has commented on the region's 821 per cent increase in international passengers for August, when 1.4 million passenger journeys were recorded.
Rex continues improvement initiatives
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 October 2022
Australia's Rex is to introduce 'Bid Up', letting economy passengers bid for a business class upgrade seven days before flight departure and to adjust their bid if another passenger outbids them.
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