Spirit to sell 23 jets, cut workforce
- BTN News
- Monday, 28 October 2024
The USA's Spirit Airlines is reducing its workforce and selling jets to cut its costs.
Qantas farewells B717
- BTN News
- Monday, 28 October 2024
In Australia, the last QantasLink Boeing 717 has flown its last, with all 20 of the Qantas Group's 717s now retired and being replaced by 29 new-generation Airbus A220-300s.
Survey shows dangers of 'dry promotions'
- BTN News
- Monday, 28 October 2024
Recent Asia Pacific polls by people2people Recruitment have indicated negative employee impacts from so-called 'dry promotions', which are promotions that come with added responsibilities but no salary increase.
ICC Sydney makes changes at the top
- BTN News
- Monday, 28 October 2024
Venue management company ASM Global has made changes at Australia's International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), with general manager Adam Mather-Brown appointed ceo following the retirement of Geoff Donaghy after a 30-year career with the company.
American trials queue-jumper alert
- BTN News
- Sunday, 27 October 2024
American Airlines is trialling technology that tells gate agents if a passenger tries to board ahead of their 'designated group'.
Perth to have new visitor centre
- BTN News
- Sunday, 27 October 2024
A new Western Australia Visitor Centre will open in mid-2025 at the Perth railway Station, offering improved services and upgraded information and facilities to enhance the overall visitor experience and drive bookings for local tourism operators.
Qantas and Oman Air to partner
- BTN News
- Sunday, 27 October 2024
Australia's Qantas says it will partner with Muscat-based Oman Air from next year.
Qantas raises first-half domestic target
- BTN News
- Sunday, 27 October 2024
Australia's Qantas has raised its first-half domestic revenue target and says it is on track to restart dividend payments from the second half of the financial year.
Qantas accepts Qatar-Virgin Australia ties, but...
- BTN News
- Sunday, 27 October 2024
Australia's flag carrier Qantas says it is not opposed to Doha-based Qatar Airways' proposal to take a 25 per cent stake in Qantas rival Virgin Australia.
MCEC keeps on keeping green
- MICE News
- Saturday, 26 October 2024
In Australia, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has hosted the Waste Expo and All-Energy Australia conference, showcasing innovations in waste reduction and renewable energy.
Boeing workers reject revised offer
- BTN News
- Saturday, 26 October 2024
Boeing workers have rejected the latest revised offer to end their strike at the US plane maker.
American hit with US$50m fine
- BTN News
- Friday, 25 October 2024
American Airlines has agreed a record US$50 million settlement with the US Department of Transportation (DoT) for violating laws designed to protect airline passengers with disabilities.
Adelaide campaign aimed at SME business events
- MICE News
- Friday, 25 October 2024
Business Events Adelaide, South Australia has launched a campaign to attract a greater number of business events during winter 2025.
