EU court annulls Lufthansa bailout
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 May 2023
A European Union General Court ruling has annulled a decision to allow a EUR6 billion bailout for German flag carrier Lufthansa during the Covid pandemic.
Canada Jetlines upgrades LoI
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 May 2023
Low-cost carrier Canada Jetlines is swapping an Airbus A320 letter of intent (LoI) for a newer Airbus A320-200 powered by two CFM International CFM65-5B4/3 turbofans.
VA confirms MAX delay
- BTN News
- Friday, 12 May 2023
Virgin Australia says its first Boeing 737 MAX delivery will be delayed and won’t make the launch of its new Cairns-Tokyo run.
Turkish to buy 600 planes
- BTN News
- Friday, 12 May 2023
Turkish Airlines is ready to place an order for 600 aircraft, with the first part of the deal to be announced at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) AGM in Istanbul, Turkey 4-6 June 2023.
BCEC to host conservation biology meet
- MICE News
- Thursday, 11 May 2023
The International Congress for Conservation Biology is set for Australia's Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) in 2025, showcasing Brisbane’s science excellence in conservation biology research for a global audience.
Qatar Air returning to NZ
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 11 May 2023
Qatar Airways is reintroducing a direct Doha to Auckland, New Zealand flight from 01 September 2023 that will operate seven times a week using an A350-1000 with 46 business and 281 economy class seats.
JetBlue tops premium survey
- BTN News
- Thursday, 11 May 2023
In the 2023 North America Airline Satisfaction Study by JD Power, budget carrier JetBlue was named best airline for travellers flying first and business class.
Jetstar launches NZ sale
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 11 May 2023
Australia's Jetstar has launched a short-term sale for some New Zealand city pairs, with one-way fares at NZ$25 from Wellington to Christchurch on specific dates. Flights from Auckland to Christchurch start at NZ$29.
UNWTO releases world tourism recovery figures
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 10 May 2023
The second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer shows that the sector's swift recovery has continued into 2023.
Australia’s conventions, exhibitions and events bodies to combine
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 10 May 2023
The Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB), the Australian Convention Centres Group (ACCG) and the Exhibition & Events Association of Australasia Ltd (EEAA) are merging to form the Australian Business Events Association from 3 July 2023.
'Biggest ever' order for US product as Ryanair signs for the MAX 10
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Ireland's Ryanair has ordered US$40 billion worth of Boeing MAX 10 jets, saying it's the biggest-ever order from an Irish firm for US goods.
IATA says Biden administration should rethink passenger compensation plan
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 10 May 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticised the US Department of Transportation (DoT) and the Biden administration for their 'airlines pay' plan for financial compensation for air passengers hit by flight delays and cancellations.
China, Singapore working toward bilateral visa-free travel?
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 10 May 2023
China and Singapore are working toward a bilateral visa-free travel deal, Reuters reports.
