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Minister calls for 'end to overselling and the introduction of automatic compensation'

: BTN News; Monday, 06 June 2022

European airlines including Easyjet and Wizz Air have cancelled dozens of flights as the UK's air travel disruption continues.

UK government enters airline row

: BTN News; Sunday, 05 June 2022

The UK government has stepped into the airline-passenger dispute prompted by British Airways and easyJet cancelling dozens of flights ahead of the extended Queen’s platinum jubilee bank holiday in early June.

American plans return to Australia

: BTN News; Sunday, 05 June 2022

American Airlines is planning a daily Los Angeles-Sydney, Australia from October 26, the start of the 2022/23 northern winter flying season, using a Boeing 787-9 (and B777s from December).

Malaysia Airlines to use SAF

: BTN News; Sunday, 05 June 2022

Malaysia Airlines will use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a B737-800 passenger flight from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore on June 5th.

Qantas opens Perth transit lounge to all

: BTN News; Sunday, 05 June 2022

Australia's Qantas is temporarily opening its Perth International Transit Lounge to qualifying passengers on all international flights.

WA eases vax rules

: BTN News; Sunday, 05 June 2022

Western Australia (WA) has dropped its unvaccinated international arrivals cap and mandatory seven-day quarantine period for returning unvaccinated Australians and permanent residents.

US carriers still fighting staff shortages

: BTN News; Sunday, 05 June 2022

As US demand for flights booms, many airlines there report a shortage of pilots due to retirements and pandemic cutbacks, with American Airlines saying it's had to park many of its smaller regional jets.

Frontier offers US$250m sweetener to Spirit

: BTN News; Sunday, 05 June 2022

In the USA, Frontier Airlines is adding a sweetener to its bid for Spirit Airlines - a breakup or reverse termination fee of US$250 million, even if regulators block the deal.

American, Qatar ink new code-share deal

: BTN News; Sunday, 05 June 2022

American Airlines has launched a new service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Doha, Qatar and expanded its strategic alliance with Qatar Air, inking a new code-share agreement that enables American’s customers to book travel to 16 more Qatar Airways destination countries.

Go City launches Bangkok pass, expands others

: Health & Leisure; Friday, 03 June 2022

Multi-attraction pass developer Go City has launched its Bangkok pass as well as a renewed promotion in Thailand.

Visitor economy stakeholders are not meeting digital literacy demands - Simpleview

: MICE News; Friday, 03 June 2022

The visitor economy is not keeping pace with other industries and is fuelled by low digital literacy within organisations and stakeholders, according to a new survey into the current digital landscape by global technology company Simpleview.

Italy drops on-arrival Covid rules

: BTN News; Friday, 03 June 2022

In Italy, all remaining Covid-19 requirements for inbound international travel have gone, meaning even unvaccinated tourists no longer require a pre-arrival test and do not need to complete 'Passenger Locator' forms.

Sands China signs Macau MoU

: MICE News; Friday, 03 June 2022

Sands China signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at The Londoner Macao with the Macau Fair & Trade Association (MFTA) during the Global Exhibitions Day 2022 event to mark their joint commitment to promoting and strengthening the sustainable development of the convention and exhibition industry in Macao.