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Two airlines in Europe restrict 'cheap' tickets

: BTN News; Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Europe's Lufthansa and Air France-KLM reportedly have taken different paths to reduce demand in the face of short staffing, ongoing Covid infections and other issues.

Perth Airport warns of parking spot shortage

: BTN News; Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Western Australia's Perth Airport late last week told travellers they should travel to the airport in taxis and Ubers for at least a few days because its 18,000-spot car park was full.

Virgin Galactic inks Aurora deal

: BTN News; Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Space tourism company Virgin Galactic has a deal with Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences to build two additional carrier aircraft to support its planned spacecraft fleet.

Bonza readies for first MAX delivery

: BTN News; Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Australian startup Bonza, which currently is trying to fill more than 200 cabin crew roles, should take delivery of its first 737 MAX jet this month ahead of starting to fly up to 27 routes to 17 destinations from September.

US may ensure more kids fly with family

: BTN News; Tuesday, 12 July 2022

The US Transportation Department may prohibit airlines charging extra fees for children aged 13 or younger to sit beside accompanying family members.

Boeing admits MAX 10 could be cancelled

: BTN News; Tuesday, 12 July 2022

With more than 600 of the yet-to-be-certified 737 MAX 10 jets ordered by airlines world wide, USA plane maker Boeing says it could remove the type from its production plans unless it gains exemptions from agreed changes to US safety regulations that come into force next year.

SAS asks striking pilots to negotiate

: BTN News; Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Days after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the USA, Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) has invited its striking pilots back to the negotiating table to discuss and hopefully reach agreement.

Eurowings says cheap fares 'are over'

: BTN News; Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Echoing other airline ceos globally, Eurowings' managing director Jens Bischof has warned rising costs mean passengers will pay more for their seats 'for some time at least'.

TAT seeks THB1 billion

: BTN News; Tuesday, 12 July 2022

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking a THB1.03 billion government budget to assist the country’s tourism industry.

Forshaw takes senior Airbus role in Asia-Pacific

: BTN News; Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Europe-based plane maker Airbus has made Stephen Forshaw its Canberra-based chief representative for Australia and New Zealand effective August 1, 2022.

KLM considers further cancellations

: BTN News; Tuesday, 12 July 2022

The Dutch flag carrier KLM could cancel 2,040 more flights before the end of August due to staff shortages and pressure at its Amsterdam hub.

BA cuts another 10,000-plus flights, but Heathrow strike averted

: BTN News; Friday, 08 July 2022

UK-based British Airways is to cut 10,300 short-haul flights across its operations between now and October in addition to the 1,300 cancellations announced a few days ago.