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Another storm disrupts US flights

: BTN News; Tuesday, 18 January 2022

A major winter storm hit much of the eastern United States on Sunday, causing widespread travel disruptions and power outages from Alabama to Maine, with emergencies declared in Georgia, Virginia, North and South Carolina.

Vietnam carriers to boost international services

: BTN News; Tuesday, 18 January 2022

Vietnam Airlines will start selling air tickets for regular flights between Vietnam and Sydney, Australia from Saturday, January 15, coinciding with government announcements that limit visas for non-residents in the Asian country.

Cathay cuts Australasian agency commissions

: BTN News; Tuesday, 18 January 2022

Cathay Pacific will reduce Australasian travel agency base commission to one per cent from July 1.

Qantas cuts capacity

: BTN News; Tuesday, 18 January 2022

Australia's Qantas and Jetstar are making schedule and capacity changes to "better match travel demand in light of the sudden growth in Covid-19 cases".

Antwerp-Zeebrugge sees more high ontainer handling levels

: BTN News; Tuesday, 18 January 2022

Western Europe is reporting the combined seaport anchorage areas for Antwerp-Zeebrugge are at their highest congestion level for about nine months, with at least 50 container carriers in Belgian waters, most either loading or waiting to enter Europe’s second-largest container hub.

Japan extends entry ban

: BTN News; Tuesday, 18 January 2022

Japan has extended its ban on non-resident foreign visitors until end February because of the spread of the Omicron Covid variant.

Qantas Group cuts capacity

: Health & Leisure; Friday, 14 January 2022

Australia’s airlines Qantas and Jetstar have adjusted capacity to better match travel demand due to growth in Covid-19 cases.

WA changes quarantine rules

: Health & Leisure; Friday, 14 January 2022

Double-dose vaccinated travellers who test negative for Covid-19 in hotel quarantine will be able to move to self-quarantine on day eight to complete their 14-days quarantine under new Western Australia measures that begin January 13.

UK pauses 'smart motorway' rollout

: BTN News; Friday, 14 January 2022

The rollout of smart motorways in the UK has been suspended by the government until at least 2025.

Thailand to hit tourists with accident insurance levy

: Health & Leisure; Friday, 14 January 2022

Thailand plans to levy a THB300 fee on foreign tourists from April to cover accident insurance for those who can't pay the costs.

November cabin demand on the up

: BTN News; Thursday, 13 January 2022

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says November passenger demand grew in November 2021 ahead of Omicron, though travel restrictions in China dulled the overall result.

Sabre expands travel risk product SafePoint

: BTN News; Thursday, 13 January 2022

IT firm Sabre has expanded SafePoint, a travel risk management product, to include global travel restriction tracking.

Western Australia tightens Northern Territory Covid rules

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 13 January 2022

Australia’s Northern Territory will move to 'extreme risk' under Western Australia's controlled border access Covid rules from 12.01am Thursday, January 13.