IATA names Diversity and Inclusion Award winners
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 21 June 2022
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the winners of the third edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards.
IATA produces global aviation snapshot
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says 2022 industry losses are expected to reduce to US$9.7 billion (improved from the October 2021 forecast of an US$11.6 billion loss) for a net loss margin of -1.2 per cent this year, an improvement on the losses of US$137.7 billion (-36 per cent net margin) in 2020 and US$42.1 billion (-8.3 per cent net margin) in 2021.
Virgin Australia launches 'Escape to WA' promo
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
Virgin Australia has launched an ‘Escape to WA’ sale that it says will allow customers to “travel west for a whole lot less”, with direct flights to Perth costing from A$119.
Australian majors seeking to recover oil price losses
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia are warning passengers to expect higher domestic fares as the airlines move to recover some of the cost of higher oil prices.
Airbus, Qantas in SAF push
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
Australia's Qantas Airways, which currently uses about one per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), is planning to invest nearly A$290 million (jointly with Airbus) to increase SAF use in the country.
Singapore Airlines reports a strong May in the cabins
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) says May saw a strong recovery in travel demand, with passenger numbers up by 1,165 per cent compared to a year previously.
Buttigieg says dept may act to boost aviation staffing levels
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
The US federal government could take action that would force airlines to employ more staff, Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg says.
Akasa to start selling tickets in July
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
India's Akasa Air says it's preparing to start ticket sales from next month.
Latam closer to exiting Chapter 11
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
Latin America's Latam Airlines Group says the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved a Plan of Reorganisation needed for its two-year-long Chapter 11 reorganisation proceedings.
US government tells airlines to lift their game
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
US Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg has followed the UK government's example and urged airline ceos to ensure they can fly their schedules reliably after a rise in delays and cancellations.
Zipair drops the Z
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
Japan Airlines' low cost subsidiary Zipair is removing its 'Z' logo to avoid people thinking it supports Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Fewer travellers seeking solo travel experiences - Klook
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
Travel e-commerce platform Klook says it has evidence that Asia Pacific travellers' behaviour is changing, with the majority now interested in travelling with friends.
NZ drops pre-departure Covid test requirement
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
As of 11.59pm on Monday June 20, New Zealand will no longer require travellers to the country to show a negative Covid-19 test prior to departure from their home ports.
IATA names Diversity and Inclusion Award winners
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 21 June 2022
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the winners of the third edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards.
IATA produces global aviation snapshot
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says 2022 industry losses are expected to reduce to US$9.7 billion (improved from the October 2021 forecast of an US$11.6 billion loss) for a net loss margin of -1.2 per cent this year, an improvement on the losses of US$137.7 billion (-36 per cent net margin) in 2020 and US$42.1 billion (-8.3 per cent net margin) in 2021.
Virgin Australia launches 'Escape to WA' promo
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
Virgin Australia has launched an ‘Escape to WA’ sale that it says will allow customers to “travel west for a whole lot less”, with direct flights to Perth costing from A$119.
Australian majors seeking to recover oil price losses
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia are warning passengers to expect higher domestic fares as the airlines move to recover some of the cost of higher oil prices.
Airbus, Qantas in SAF push
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
Australia's Qantas Airways, which currently uses about one per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), is planning to invest nearly A$290 million (jointly with Airbus) to increase SAF use in the country.
Singapore Airlines reports a strong May in the cabins
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) says May saw a strong recovery in travel demand, with passenger numbers up by 1,165 per cent compared to a year previously.
Buttigieg says dept may act to boost aviation staffing levels
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
The US federal government could take action that would force airlines to employ more staff, Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg says.
Akasa to start selling tickets in July
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
India's Akasa Air says it's preparing to start ticket sales from next month.
Latam closer to exiting Chapter 11
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
Latin America's Latam Airlines Group says the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved a Plan of Reorganisation needed for its two-year-long Chapter 11 reorganisation proceedings.
US government tells airlines to lift their game
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
US Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg has followed the UK government's example and urged airline ceos to ensure they can fly their schedules reliably after a rise in delays and cancellations.
Zipair drops the Z
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
Japan Airlines' low cost subsidiary Zipair is removing its 'Z' logo to avoid people thinking it supports Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Fewer travellers seeking solo travel experiences - Klook
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
Travel e-commerce platform Klook says it has evidence that Asia Pacific travellers' behaviour is changing, with the majority now interested in travelling with friends.
NZ drops pre-departure Covid test requirement
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 June 2022
As of 11.59pm on Monday June 20, New Zealand will no longer require travellers to the country to show a negative Covid-19 test prior to departure from their home ports.
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