Boeing counts cost of 787s
- BTN News
- Saturday, 29 January 2022
Boeing says it will have to pay US$3.5 billion in compensation to customers for delayed 787 deliveries. It delivered only 14 of the jets in 2021 - and none since June.
BARA calls for end to hotel quarantine
- BTN News
- Saturday, 29 January 2022
The Board of Airline Representatives of Australia (BARA) represents the 34 airlines that deliver 90 per cent of Australia’s international flights and recently called on the federal government to “review the need” for hotel quarantine for the hundred or so unvaccinated returning Australians per day.
Hainan sees light at the end of the tunnel
- BTN News
- Saturday, 29 January 2022
China's Hainan Airlines, now part of Liangning Fangda Group Industrial, expects to post a 2021 profit of between US$705 and US$975 million following a restructuring after its move from HNA Group and a pickup in domestic travel.
Emirates reopens Africa routes
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 28 January 2022
MEA sets 2022 Evolve dates
- MICE News
- Friday, 28 January 2022
The Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) 2022 annual conference, Evolve, will be held 29 and 30 June 2022 at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, Melbourne.
Millot joins GBTA as svp sustainability
- BTN News
- Friday, 28 January 2022
Delphine Millot has joined the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in the newly created role of senior vice president of sustainability.
Accor Pacific names new head
- BTN News
- Friday, 28 January 2022
Sarah Derry has been appointed chief executive of hospitality group Accor Pacific effective 01 February 2022, replacing Simon McGrath.
Derry is currently senior vice president talent and culture and joined Accor in 2017 after having owned and operated her own business for over 10 years. She has close to 30 years’ hospitality experience, working for international hotel companies.
Airlines say about 20,000 Western Australians locked out
- BTN News
- Friday, 28 January 2022
International airlines say about 20,000 passengers will be locked out of Western Australia as a result of premier Mark McGowan’s recent decision to indefinitely delay the state’s border reopening (until the number of triple-jabbed residents hits 80 per cent).
Solid drop in 2021 RPKs
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 26 January 2022
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says full-year global passenger traffic results for 2021 show demand (revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) fell by 58.4 per cent compared to the full year of 2019. This represented an improvement compared to 2020, when full year RPKs were down 65.8 per cent versus 2019.
MMI Asia takes over ACF
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Germany's Muenchen subsidiary for Southeast Asia - MMI Asia - has taken over ownership and operation of the Asia Climate Forum (ACF) from former owners Media Generation Ventures Ltd (MGV), including the 2022 edition taking place alongside the CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESG) 18-20 April at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Singapore.
AA, BA add detail to JFK co-location info
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 26 January 2022
American Airlines and British Airways have confirmed more details regarding plans to co-locate operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) Terminal 8 beginning 01 December 2022. Jointly, the terminal investments and co-location will offer a more-seamless customer experience while supporting the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s ambitious plan to transform JFK into a leading global airport.
Pictured: Artist impression of new look facilities at JFK
Qantas staff lose bid for protection before vaccination case is decided
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Qantas staff fighting the airline’s vaccine mandate in Australia's Federal Court could lose their jobs before the case is decided, a judge (justice Downes) has ruled.
Australian travellers face more restrictions
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 26 January 2022
More countries are placing restrictions on Australian travellers because of the country's rising Covid numbers, with the European Council removing the country from the 'white list' for restriction-free travel.
Boeing counts cost of 787s
- BTN News
- Saturday, 29 January 2022
Boeing says it will have to pay US$3.5 billion in compensation to customers for delayed 787 deliveries. It delivered only 14 of the jets in 2021 - and none since June.
BARA calls for end to hotel quarantine
- BTN News
- Saturday, 29 January 2022
The Board of Airline Representatives of Australia (BARA) represents the 34 airlines that deliver 90 per cent of Australia’s international flights and recently called on the federal government to “review the need” for hotel quarantine for the hundred or so unvaccinated returning Australians per day.
Hainan sees light at the end of the tunnel
- BTN News
- Saturday, 29 January 2022
China's Hainan Airlines, now part of Liangning Fangda Group Industrial, expects to post a 2021 profit of between US$705 and US$975 million following a restructuring after its move from HNA Group and a pickup in domestic travel.
Emirates reopens Africa routes
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 28 January 2022
MEA sets 2022 Evolve dates
- MICE News
- Friday, 28 January 2022
The Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) 2022 annual conference, Evolve, will be held 29 and 30 June 2022 at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, Melbourne.
Millot joins GBTA as svp sustainability
- BTN News
- Friday, 28 January 2022
Delphine Millot has joined the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in the newly created role of senior vice president of sustainability.
Accor Pacific names new head
- BTN News
- Friday, 28 January 2022
Sarah Derry has been appointed chief executive of hospitality group Accor Pacific effective 01 February 2022, replacing Simon McGrath.
Derry is currently senior vice president talent and culture and joined Accor in 2017 after having owned and operated her own business for over 10 years. She has close to 30 years’ hospitality experience, working for international hotel companies.
Airlines say about 20,000 Western Australians locked out
- BTN News
- Friday, 28 January 2022
International airlines say about 20,000 passengers will be locked out of Western Australia as a result of premier Mark McGowan’s recent decision to indefinitely delay the state’s border reopening (until the number of triple-jabbed residents hits 80 per cent).
Solid drop in 2021 RPKs
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 26 January 2022
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says full-year global passenger traffic results for 2021 show demand (revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) fell by 58.4 per cent compared to the full year of 2019. This represented an improvement compared to 2020, when full year RPKs were down 65.8 per cent versus 2019.
MMI Asia takes over ACF
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Germany's Muenchen subsidiary for Southeast Asia - MMI Asia - has taken over ownership and operation of the Asia Climate Forum (ACF) from former owners Media Generation Ventures Ltd (MGV), including the 2022 edition taking place alongside the CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESG) 18-20 April at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Singapore.
AA, BA add detail to JFK co-location info
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 26 January 2022
American Airlines and British Airways have confirmed more details regarding plans to co-locate operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) Terminal 8 beginning 01 December 2022. Jointly, the terminal investments and co-location will offer a more-seamless customer experience while supporting the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s ambitious plan to transform JFK into a leading global airport.
Pictured: Artist impression of new look facilities at JFK
Qantas staff lose bid for protection before vaccination case is decided
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Qantas staff fighting the airline’s vaccine mandate in Australia's Federal Court could lose their jobs before the case is decided, a judge (justice Downes) has ruled.
Australian travellers face more restrictions
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 26 January 2022
More countries are placing restrictions on Australian travellers because of the country's rising Covid numbers, with the European Council removing the country from the 'white list' for restriction-free travel.
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