SIA reports PLF gain in February
- BTN News
- Thursday, 20 March 2025
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group’s passenger traffic rose by 0.5 per cent year over year (YoY) in February, outpacing a capacity increase of 0.2 per cent.
FCM makes two senior appointments
- BTN News
- Thursday, 20 March 2025
Flight Centre Group's business travel division FCM has appointed Michelle Jolley as its new svp global marketing, responsible for identifying key opportunities for growth in more than 90 countries globally.
Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives to offer launch specials
- BTN News
- Thursday, 20 March 2025
Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts is to launch the Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives in April 2025 with 'privileges and premium benefits offers' including 'Stay 4, Pay 3' and 'Stay 7, Pay 5' packages and upgrades.
Frontier to fill Southwest gap
- BTN News
- Thursday, 20 March 2025
Days after competitor Southwest Airlines said it plans to limit access to free checked bags, the US's Frontier Airlines has added an 'Economy Bundle' with a free carry-on bag, free seat selection, and free flight changes.
British Airways NDC content now on Sabre
- BTN News
- Thursday, 20 March 2025
Sabre Corporation says British Airways’ New Distribution Capability (NDC) content is now live on Sabre’s travel marketplace, including Sabre Red 360, meaning its travel agencies world wide can shop, book and service NDC offers as well as traditional options.
Bedford nominated to head FAA
- BTN News
- Thursday, 20 March 2025
US president Donald Trump has nominated Republic Airways' ceo Bryan Bedford to head the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), following a series of recent aircraft crashes in the country.
Fraport proposes 'no dividend' this year
- BTN News
- Thursday, 20 March 2025
The Fraport Group has reported increased traffic volumes and prices at Frankfurt Airport and across its international network of airports, improving its net profit by 16.6 per cent to EUR501.9 million in 2024.
Awery inks RDC partnership
- BTN News
- Thursday, 20 March 2025
Awery Aviation Software (Awery) and RDC Aviation (RDC) have entered a strategic partnership, enabling Awery enterprise resource planning (ERP) system users to view charges data at over 3,000 airports world wide.
HKTDC in ASEAN initiative
- MICE News
- Thursday, 20 March 2025
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and DBS Bank Hong Kong recently co-organised a 'T Box' workshop on navigating ASEAN business opportunities to showcase the vast potential of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) market to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and to help them further expand their international business footprint.
IATA factors SAF into Connect emissions calculations
- BTN News
- Thursday, 20 March 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has enhanced its IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculator to account for carbon emissions reductions related to the usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Korean Air upgrades lounges, adds Premium Economy
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 March 2025
Korean Air is upgrading its airport lounges and introducing Premium Economy cabins.
IASEA to offer net zero and safety sessions
- MICE News
- Monday, 17 March 2025
The eighth edition of inter airport Southeast Asia (IASEA) is taking place from 25 to 27 March to discuss net-zero objectives, electrification, people and improving the passenger experience at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands Singapore, Level 1, Halls B and C.
ATEC sets out election priorities
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 March 2025
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) is calling on both major parties to prioritise rebuilding the industry, reconnecting businesses with global markets and strengthening Australia’s competitiveness.
