US DoT hits Lufthansa with record fine
- BTN News
- Friday, 18 October 2024
Germany's Lufthansa has been hit with a US$4 million US Department of Transportation (DoT) penalty over allegations it discriminated against 128 Jewish passengers.
Boeing plans stock and debt offerings
- BTN News
- Friday, 18 October 2024
US plane maker Boeing plans to raise up to US$25 billion through stock and debt offerings and a US$10 billion credit agreement with major lenders.
Sabre extends tiket.com contract
- BTN News
- Friday, 18 October 2024
Travel IT provider Sabre has extended its partnership with Indonesia's on-line travel agent (OTA) tiket.com.
Vietjet inks CFM engine deal
- BTN News
- Friday, 18 October 2024
Vietnam's Vietjet Air has signed an agreement with CFM International valued at US$8 billion for 400-plus LEAP-1B engines to power its narrow-body fleet from next year, reducing fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions and noise.
Flight Centre assesses recent airfare moves
- BTN News
- Friday, 18 October 2024
Australia-headquartered Flight Centre's corporate division has analysed the average cost of Australian airfares for the most recent quarter, saying international fares were down five-10 per cent in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023, equating to an average saving of more than A$100 per ticket.
Qantas's carbon neutral claim questioned by Climate Integrity
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 October 2024
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been asked by the Environmental Defenders Office on behalf of research and advocacy organisation Climate Integrity to investigate whether 'fly carbon neutral' and other sustainability claims by Qantas Airways could be misleading or deceptive.
Air India signs for Travelport+ CCL
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 October 2024
Travel IT provider Travelport is accelerating the launch of NDC content and servicing for Air India to its travel agent base, enabling those agents using Travelport+ to view and compare the airline’s NDC offers alongside traditional content by Q4 this year.
China Air Cargo Summit set for November 19-21
- MICE News
- Thursday, 17 October 2024
The 18th China Air Cargo Summit 2024 is taking place from November 19-21, 2024 in Shanghai and organisers expect more than 300 leaders and decision-makers from airlines, airports, ground handlers, logistics integrator, and freight forwarders from more than 30 countries to attend.
Hyatt embarks on asset-light expansion in China
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 October 2024
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and its affiliates and China Resources Land (CR Land) have signed a collaboration agreement to expand Hyatt’s presence across China as part of Hyatt’s 'asset-light expansion' of brands.
SkyTeam duo ink new code share
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 October 2024
SkyTeam members the UK's Virgin Atlantic and SAS Scandinavian Airlines have a new code-share agreement that lets Virgin Atlantic customers flying to the UK purchase flights on SAS’s services from London to Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, Stavanger and Bergen.
Finder highlights Australians' changing holiday budget patterns
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Comparison site Finder says a recent survey of 1,049 Australian respondents has shown 50 per cent or 10.5 million people are slimming day-to-day expenditures to pay for a trip in the next 12 months.
QantasLink to welcome fifth A220
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Australia's QantasLink (part of the Qantas Group) is now flying four 137-seat A220s, which are gradually replacing its Boeing 717 fleet and which offer a greater range and more fuel efficiency as well as cabin improvements including larger windows, more overhead locker space, and more comfortable economy seating compared to the 717.
Hilton to double A-P mid market coverage
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Global hospitality company Hilton plans to double its focused service presence in Asia Pacific and offer 1,000 hotels in the mid-market segment.
