American adding five daily Europe routes
- BTN News
- Saturday, 07 September 2024
American Airlines is adding more daily northern summer flight options for travellers to Europe, with five new routes from four of its hubs.
Elliott continues push to change Southwest's top management
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 September 2024
The US hedge fund Elliott Investment Management is continuing its push for Southwest Airlines to change its ceo Robert Jordan and chairman Gary Kelly and says as it now owns more than 61 million shares in the airline, it can call a special meeting of shareholders.
Qatar set for Virgin Australia stake
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 September 2024
Qantas may have lobbied the Australian government to block an application by Doha-based Qatar Airways for additional flying rights to Australia last year, but it hasn't stopped the Qatari carrier.
Qatar set for Virgin Australia stake
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 September 2024
Qantas may have lobbied the Australian government to block an application by Doha-based Qatar Airways for additional flying rights to Australia last year, but it hasn't stopped the Qatari carrier.
Report confirms Airservices still short staffed
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 September 2024
An air traffic controller who fell asleep at his desk in Brisbane, Australia was found by a manager lying across two chairs in the corner of the operations room, covered by a blanket.
Detector road cameras with AI set for UK rollout
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 September 2024
Drivers in the UK including visitors renting vehicles are being warned that new AI cameras can automatically detect drivers who are using mobile phones or not wearing a seat belt.
NZ visitor tax nearly tripled
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 September 2024
New Zealand will increase its International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (visitor tax) to NZ$100 from NZ$35 from 01 October.
Cathay grounds A350-1000s because of R-R engine fault
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 September 2024
A problem with a Rolls-Royce XWB-97 engine on an Airbus A350 forced Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific to cancel 24 return flights on Tuesday and launch inspections of its entire A350 fleet "as a “precautionary measure”.
Jetstar relocates ahead of Perth-Bangkok launch
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 September 2024
Qantas's budget arm Jetstar has opened its new base in Perth, Western Australia and launches four non-stop flights to Bangkok this Friday.
Qatar Air-Virgin Australia buy 'close'
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 September 2024
Reports say a mooted Qatar Airways minority share buy-in at Virgin Australia is due within days, subject to approval by the Foreign Investment Review Board.
A deal would change Australia’s 'aviation landscape' and could cost Qantas some market share points.
Qantas adds Melbourne-Hawaii run, launches Red tail sale
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 September 2024
Australia's Qantas is to launch direct flights between Melbourne and Honolulu, Hawaii in May 2025.
Schiphol to be transformed by EUR6bn upgrade
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 September 2024
Amsterdam Schiphol airport plans the largest investment program in the airport's history, with several areas earmarked for upgrades worth EUR6 billion, an extension to a previously-announced investment of EUR3 billion.
OTT Air name to disappear
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 September 2024
China Eastern Airlines is to merge its OTT Airlines subsidiary into mainline operations to “further optimise the company’s management structure, improve efficiency and reduce costs”, the carrier says.
American adding five daily Europe routes
- BTN News
- Saturday, 07 September 2024
American Airlines is adding more daily northern summer flight options for travellers to Europe, with five new routes from four of its hubs.
Elliott continues push to change Southwest's top management
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 September 2024
The US hedge fund Elliott Investment Management is continuing its push for Southwest Airlines to change its ceo Robert Jordan and chairman Gary Kelly and says as it now owns more than 61 million shares in the airline, it can call a special meeting of shareholders.
Qatar set for Virgin Australia stake
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 September 2024
Qantas may have lobbied the Australian government to block an application by Doha-based Qatar Airways for additional flying rights to Australia last year, but it hasn't stopped the Qatari carrier.
Qatar set for Virgin Australia stake
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 September 2024
Qantas may have lobbied the Australian government to block an application by Doha-based Qatar Airways for additional flying rights to Australia last year, but it hasn't stopped the Qatari carrier.
Report confirms Airservices still short staffed
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 September 2024
An air traffic controller who fell asleep at his desk in Brisbane, Australia was found by a manager lying across two chairs in the corner of the operations room, covered by a blanket.
Detector road cameras with AI set for UK rollout
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 September 2024
Drivers in the UK including visitors renting vehicles are being warned that new AI cameras can automatically detect drivers who are using mobile phones or not wearing a seat belt.
NZ visitor tax nearly tripled
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 September 2024
New Zealand will increase its International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (visitor tax) to NZ$100 from NZ$35 from 01 October.
Cathay grounds A350-1000s because of R-R engine fault
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 September 2024
A problem with a Rolls-Royce XWB-97 engine on an Airbus A350 forced Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific to cancel 24 return flights on Tuesday and launch inspections of its entire A350 fleet "as a “precautionary measure”.
Jetstar relocates ahead of Perth-Bangkok launch
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 September 2024
Qantas's budget arm Jetstar has opened its new base in Perth, Western Australia and launches four non-stop flights to Bangkok this Friday.
Qatar Air-Virgin Australia buy 'close'
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 September 2024
Reports say a mooted Qatar Airways minority share buy-in at Virgin Australia is due within days, subject to approval by the Foreign Investment Review Board.
A deal would change Australia’s 'aviation landscape' and could cost Qantas some market share points.
Qantas adds Melbourne-Hawaii run, launches Red tail sale
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 September 2024
Australia's Qantas is to launch direct flights between Melbourne and Honolulu, Hawaii in May 2025.
Schiphol to be transformed by EUR6bn upgrade
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 September 2024
Amsterdam Schiphol airport plans the largest investment program in the airport's history, with several areas earmarked for upgrades worth EUR6 billion, an extension to a previously-announced investment of EUR3 billion.
OTT Air name to disappear
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 September 2024
China Eastern Airlines is to merge its OTT Airlines subsidiary into mainline operations to “further optimise the company’s management structure, improve efficiency and reduce costs”, the carrier says.
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