UK to scrap travel restrictions
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 March 2022
The final remaining Covid-19 travel measures in the UK including the Passenger Locator form and tests for unvaccinated arrivals will be scrapped at 4am on Friday 18 March.
Australia to reopen to international cruises
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 17 March 2022
The Australian Government is reopening international cruising on 17 April, though the vessels will still need to meet all state and territory public health requirements and all passengers will need to be double-vaccinated and meet enhanced pre-arrival reporting and identification protocols.
Arajet signs for 20 MAX jets
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 March 2022
Plane maker Boeing and Dominican Republic budget startup Arajet have agreed pricing on 20 B737 MAX 8 aircraft.
NZ sets reopening timeline
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 March 2022
FuLLy-vaccinated Australians will be able to visit New Zealand from 11.59pm on 12 April under a revised border reopening plan announced by NZ prime minister Jacinda Ardern.
Russia changes law to protect its airlines
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 March 2022
Russia has acted to make it harder for foreign aircraft lessors to repossess their planes.
Korea reopens border on April 1
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 16 March 2022
South Korea will reopen its border for quarantine-free travel for vaccinated travellers from 01 April 2022.
Australia, Netherlands launch MH17 action against Russia
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Australia and the Netherlands have launched legal proceedings against Russia through the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for shooting down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014.
Air Zimbabwe hopes to rejoin IATA
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Zimbabwe's national carrier, Air Zimbabwe, says it hopes to rejoin the International Air Transport Association (IATA) over the next three months, despite being suspended from the association multiple times for unpaid debts and safety concerns.
LifeFlight training academy makes final four in Aviation/Aerospace Australia Airspace awards
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 16 March 2022
The LifeFlight Training Academy in Brisbane, Australia is one of four finalists in the ‘Outstanding Leadership in Training’ category in the 2022 Aviation/Aerospace Australia Airspace Awards.
Australia extends domestic slot waivers
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Australian airport domestic slot waivers are to be extended by a further six months despite an upturn in travel, with airlines only required to fly 70 per cent of their flights (down from 80 per cent) to prevent rivals taking over the service.
Virgin Australia launches ‘to Melbourne’ seat sale
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 15 March 2022
Virgin Australia has launched a sale on 750,000 seats to Melbourne from all states and territories starting from A$55 one way on Hobart-Melbourne.
Langham Gold Coast, Queensland makes three key staff appointments
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 March 2022
In Australia, the 169 room and suites Langham Gold Coast, Queensland, managed by Langham and opening mid-2022, has made three key appointments in its commercial team.
Christie Haworth (pictured left) has been appointed as director of sales. Haworth will be responsible for leading the hotel sales team across all market segments, domestically and internationally.
Qantas to restore full first class in line with A380 return
UK to scrap travel restrictions
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 March 2022
The final remaining Covid-19 travel measures in the UK including the Passenger Locator form and tests for unvaccinated arrivals will be scrapped at 4am on Friday 18 March.
Australia to reopen to international cruises
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 17 March 2022
The Australian Government is reopening international cruising on 17 April, though the vessels will still need to meet all state and territory public health requirements and all passengers will need to be double-vaccinated and meet enhanced pre-arrival reporting and identification protocols.
Arajet signs for 20 MAX jets
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 March 2022
Plane maker Boeing and Dominican Republic budget startup Arajet have agreed pricing on 20 B737 MAX 8 aircraft.
NZ sets reopening timeline
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 March 2022
FuLLy-vaccinated Australians will be able to visit New Zealand from 11.59pm on 12 April under a revised border reopening plan announced by NZ prime minister Jacinda Ardern.
Russia changes law to protect its airlines
- BTN News
- Thursday, 17 March 2022
Russia has acted to make it harder for foreign aircraft lessors to repossess their planes.
Korea reopens border on April 1
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 16 March 2022
South Korea will reopen its border for quarantine-free travel for vaccinated travellers from 01 April 2022.
Australia, Netherlands launch MH17 action against Russia
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Australia and the Netherlands have launched legal proceedings against Russia through the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for shooting down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014.
Air Zimbabwe hopes to rejoin IATA
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Zimbabwe's national carrier, Air Zimbabwe, says it hopes to rejoin the International Air Transport Association (IATA) over the next three months, despite being suspended from the association multiple times for unpaid debts and safety concerns.
LifeFlight training academy makes final four in Aviation/Aerospace Australia Airspace awards
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 16 March 2022
The LifeFlight Training Academy in Brisbane, Australia is one of four finalists in the ‘Outstanding Leadership in Training’ category in the 2022 Aviation/Aerospace Australia Airspace Awards.
Australia extends domestic slot waivers
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Australian airport domestic slot waivers are to be extended by a further six months despite an upturn in travel, with airlines only required to fly 70 per cent of their flights (down from 80 per cent) to prevent rivals taking over the service.
Virgin Australia launches ‘to Melbourne’ seat sale
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 15 March 2022
Virgin Australia has launched a sale on 750,000 seats to Melbourne from all states and territories starting from A$55 one way on Hobart-Melbourne.
Langham Gold Coast, Queensland makes three key staff appointments
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 March 2022
In Australia, the 169 room and suites Langham Gold Coast, Queensland, managed by Langham and opening mid-2022, has made three key appointments in its commercial team.
Christie Haworth (pictured left) has been appointed as director of sales. Haworth will be responsible for leading the hotel sales team across all market segments, domestically and internationally.