SITA makes case for airport biometrics
- BTN News
- Friday, 05 April 2024
In 1930, there were only about 6,000 passengers travelling by air. By 1934, that figure had risen to just under 500,000.
Qantas launches NZ sale
- BTN News
- Friday, 05 April 2024
Australia's Qantas has launched a sale covering more than 100,000 flights to New Zealand from most Australian state capitals to Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington, with return economy fares from A$549 and return business class fares from A$1,199.
Alaska agrees initial Boeing payout
- BTN News
- Friday, 05 April 2024
As the cost of its B737 MAX 9 'door plug blowout' on a January 5 flight filters through, Alaska Airlines has agreed an initial US$160 million compensation payout with Boeing.
SIA upgrades Cairns run to A350s
- BTN News
- Friday, 05 April 2024
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has started using an Airbus A350-900 aircraft on Cairns, Queensland, Australia services, upgrading from the B737 MAX 8.
Sydney Airport posts net loss
- BTN News
- Friday, 05 April 2024
Australia's Sydney Airport has posted a net loss of almost A$600 million for 2023, blaming finance costs and depreciation.
Asia Pacific loads top all regions - IATA
- BTN News
- Friday, 05 April 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
UK airport scanners delayed
- BTN News
- Thursday, 04 April 2024
UK airline passengers carrying liquids in hand luggage are being warned the introduction of new scanning technology at some airports has been delayed.
Korean Air becomes an A350 customer
- BTN News
- Thursday, 04 April 2024
As of end February, Airbus's A350s had won 1,240 orders from 59 customers world wide and now Korean Air has placed a firm order for 33 aircraft - 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s, able to fly any of the airline’s current intercontinental routes and enabling it to evaluate new long haul destinations.
TransNusa adds domestic runs
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 04 April 2024
Indonesian airline TransNusa has added five new domestic routes between Bali and Manado, Manado and Raja Ampat Sorong, Manado and Ambon Sorong and Ambon and Timika.
Bernard Francis, TransNusa Group ceo said increasing air connectivity within tourism destinations is part of the Indonesian government’s plans to boost national tourism.
Pictured: Pantai Liang Ambon
Jetstar set to boost WA operations
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 04 April 2024
Australian budget carrier Jetstar, part of the Qantas Group, has launched a sale on its three new international routes that link Perth, Western Australia directly with Singapore and Thailand's Bangkok and Phuket.
Pegasus renews Swedish airport deals
- BTN News
- Thursday, 04 April 2024
Low-cost Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines has renewed its aviation services contract at Copenhagen Airport with Aviator Airport Alliance for another three years.
Starlux adds three international routes
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 April 2024
Taipei, Taiwan's Starlux Airlines has introduced three international routes.
Australian aviation firefighters to strike?
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 April 2024
The United Firefighters Union of Australia (UFUA) - currently in enterprise agreement negotiations with Airservices Australia - says its members will conduct a four-hour strike from 6am on 15 April as a result of airport safety concerns for the public.
SITA makes case for airport biometrics
- BTN News
- Friday, 05 April 2024
In 1930, there were only about 6,000 passengers travelling by air. By 1934, that figure had risen to just under 500,000.
Qantas launches NZ sale
- BTN News
- Friday, 05 April 2024
Australia's Qantas has launched a sale covering more than 100,000 flights to New Zealand from most Australian state capitals to Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington, with return economy fares from A$549 and return business class fares from A$1,199.
Alaska agrees initial Boeing payout
- BTN News
- Friday, 05 April 2024
As the cost of its B737 MAX 9 'door plug blowout' on a January 5 flight filters through, Alaska Airlines has agreed an initial US$160 million compensation payout with Boeing.
SIA upgrades Cairns run to A350s
- BTN News
- Friday, 05 April 2024
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has started using an Airbus A350-900 aircraft on Cairns, Queensland, Australia services, upgrading from the B737 MAX 8.
Sydney Airport posts net loss
- BTN News
- Friday, 05 April 2024
Australia's Sydney Airport has posted a net loss of almost A$600 million for 2023, blaming finance costs and depreciation.
Asia Pacific loads top all regions - IATA
- BTN News
- Friday, 05 April 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
UK airport scanners delayed
- BTN News
- Thursday, 04 April 2024
UK airline passengers carrying liquids in hand luggage are being warned the introduction of new scanning technology at some airports has been delayed.
Korean Air becomes an A350 customer
- BTN News
- Thursday, 04 April 2024
As of end February, Airbus's A350s had won 1,240 orders from 59 customers world wide and now Korean Air has placed a firm order for 33 aircraft - 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s, able to fly any of the airline’s current intercontinental routes and enabling it to evaluate new long haul destinations.
TransNusa adds domestic runs
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 04 April 2024
Indonesian airline TransNusa has added five new domestic routes between Bali and Manado, Manado and Raja Ampat Sorong, Manado and Ambon Sorong and Ambon and Timika.
Bernard Francis, TransNusa Group ceo said increasing air connectivity within tourism destinations is part of the Indonesian government’s plans to boost national tourism.
Pictured: Pantai Liang Ambon
Jetstar set to boost WA operations
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 04 April 2024
Australian budget carrier Jetstar, part of the Qantas Group, has launched a sale on its three new international routes that link Perth, Western Australia directly with Singapore and Thailand's Bangkok and Phuket.
Pegasus renews Swedish airport deals
- BTN News
- Thursday, 04 April 2024
Low-cost Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines has renewed its aviation services contract at Copenhagen Airport with Aviator Airport Alliance for another three years.
Starlux adds three international routes
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 April 2024
Taipei, Taiwan's Starlux Airlines has introduced three international routes.
Australian aviation firefighters to strike?
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 April 2024
The United Firefighters Union of Australia (UFUA) - currently in enterprise agreement negotiations with Airservices Australia - says its members will conduct a four-hour strike from 6am on 15 April as a result of airport safety concerns for the public.
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