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EC to review airport, airline aid rules

: BTN News; Saturday, 09 April 2011

The European Commission is considering a review to state-aid rules for airlines and airports. It’s reviewing the way it examines subsidies earmarked for airports and also start-up aid to airlines from regional airports.

ACI Europe meeting slams 'one bag' rule

: BTN News; Saturday, 09 April 2011

The ACI Europe Airport Trading Conference in Dublin has seen European airports and their retail partners call on other countries to copy the Spanish government's recent ban on airlines enforcing the ‘one bag rule'.

Etihad-Air NZ pact okayed

: BTN News; Saturday, 09 April 2011

The Etihad-Air New Zealand code share on trans-Tasman and NZ domestic services has received government approval and will take effect from April 18, with tickets on sale from April 14.

China Airlines to compete on Sydney-New York run

: BTN News; Friday, 08 April 2011

China Airlines, the national flag carrier of Taiwan, will inaugurate thrice-weekly B747-400 scheduled services between Taipei and New York, USA from 29 April.

New alliance to promote two 'Power Cities'

: MICE News; Friday, 08 April 2011

Washington's 'Destination DC' in the USA and 'Visit Brussels' in Europe have formed an alliance to promote their two cities as top meetings and convention destinations.

Breach prompts call for Qantas security upgrade

: BTN News; Friday, 08 April 2011

Australia's Qantas faces calls for security upgrades after a man walked through exit doors into a secure area at Melbourne Airport.

Air NZ international appoints Unilever ceo

: BTN News; Friday, 08 April 2011

New Zealand's Air New Zealand has appointed the former chief executive of Unilever Canada to head up its international airline business.

SCEC improves meeting space options

: MICE News; Friday, 08 April 2011

Moveable walls installed by the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (SCEC) in its Parkside area, provide more flexible options for meeting space.

Wisbrun to head Skyteam

: MICE News; Friday, 08 April 2011

SkyTeam global airline alliance has appointed Michael Wisbrun as managing director, replacing Marie-Joseph Malé effective 01 June.

ACCC seeks input on proposed new Airservices pricing

: BTN News; Friday, 08 April 2011

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released an issues paper seeking public comment on a pricing proposal by Airservices Australia.

Amsterdam RAI goes green in a cup

: BTN News; Thursday, 07 April 2011

Tierra Intenso by Lavazza is now the standard coffee in Amsterdam RAI, making the RAI the first convention centre in Europe to serve this 100 per cent sustainable coffee to its customers.

Malaysia puts new A330s on Brisbane run

: BTN News; Thursday, 07 April 2011

Malaysia Airlines will deploy its new A330-300 aircraft on the Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Brisbane, Australia route five times a week from 20 April.

Dublin wins IAPCO 2013

: MICE News; Thursday, 07 April 2011

The International Association of Professional Conference Organisers (IAPCO) will hold its 2013 meeting in Dublin, 14–17 February. The conference will be organised by Ireland PCOs MCI Dublin, Conference Partners and Keynote PCO.