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New coo for Flair

: BTN News; Sunday, 26 February 2023

Canadian ultra low cost carrier Flair Airlines has appointed Maciej Wilk its chief operating officer.

Oman opens airspace to Israel's airlines

: BTN News; Sunday, 26 February 2023

Oman has opened its airspace to Israeli airlines, allowing carriers to cut flight times to destinations in Asia and open the way to more-distant destinations, including Australia.

ForwardKeys analyses Russia-Ukraine travel impact

: BTN News; Friday, 24 February 2023

One year on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, ForwardKeys has analysed the impact of the war on travel.

Qatar Air now official F1 airline

: MICE News; Friday, 24 February 2023

Doha-based Qatar Airways, is now the global partner and official airline of Formula 1(F1), motorsport through the 2027 season.

Qantas reports record first half

: BTN News; Thursday, 23 February 2023

Australia's Qantas Airways has reported a record first-half profit - and is buying back A$500 million of its shares.

Jet2, Wizz top and tail Which? survey

: BTN News; Thursday, 23 February 2023

In the UK, Wizz customers have voted the carrier 'worst for short-haul flights' in a consumer group Which? survey, while Jet2 retained its spot at the top of the league table.

Travel demand booms post Covid – ACI World

: BTN News; Thursday, 23 February 2023

Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its latest quarterly airport traffic outlook showing an upsurge in air travel demand across many markets amidst heightened macroeconomic risks.

Leisure industry not female friendly at the top

: BTN News; Thursday, 23 February 2023

New research looking at publicly-listed companies reveals the leisure industry has only seven per cent of the top jobs held by women, a stark contrast to the 50-50 gender balance of the overall workforce.

Qantas to open new Heathrow lounge, upgrade others

: BTN News; Thursday, 23 February 2023

Australia's Qantas is to spend A$100 million building or upgrading lounges, including a new one in London’s Heathrow to coincide with the launch of non-stop Project Sunrise flights.

United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund launched

: BTN News; Thursday, 23 February 2023

United Airlines and corporate partners Air Canada, Boeing, GE Aerospace, JP Morgan Chase and Honeywell are launching the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund to invest in startup firms and technology, developing and expanding the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Viva grounds five planes

: BTN News; Thursday, 23 February 2023

Colombian low-cost carrier Viva Air has taken five planes out of service, citing the costs of keeping them flying while it awaits a decision by the country's civil aviation authority on its proposed merger with Avianca. The airline already is renegotiating debts with its creditors.

ATEC calls for government to increase tourism investment

: BTN News; Thursday, 23 February 2023

The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has called for stronger federal government investment in tourism promotion to ensure Australia attracts more international visitors.