TWU says Australian government Covid plan not safe enough
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
The Australian government has failed to establish a national covid-safe plan for aviation as international borders open in weeks, threatening to risk public health and cripple the industry with further shutdowns, says the Transport Workers Union (TWU).
Lee wins Australasian vp role at Qatar Air
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
Jared Lee has been appointed vice president of sales Southeast Asia, Southwest Pacific and Indian Subcontinent for Qatar Airways.
ATEC looks toward resumption of Australia's inbound tourism
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed the announcement of the reopening of international borders beginning next month, a move which will be viewed as the first phase of the roadmapfor reopening international borders for both outbound and inbound travel.
American schedules Sydney restart
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
USA-based American Airlines says it will reinstate the Los Angeles-Sydney, Australia route it paused earlier this year from January 6, 2022 using a B787-9.
Amex GBT joins sustainability group
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
American Express Global Business Travel has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to promote hotels that meet sustainability standards.
United sticks to 'jabs for jobs' pledge
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
USA-based United Airlines says it is sticking to its guns and will fire an estimated three per cent of its 67,000-strong US workforce for refusing to comply with the mandatory Covid vaccination rule set earlier this year.
Eurowings Discover to fly to Tampa Bay
- Health & Leisure
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
Lufthansa's Eurowings Discover is launching a four times a week service between Frankfurt, Germany and Tampa Bay, USA on December 16.
SAA, Kenya Air plan African airline group
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
South African Airways and Kenya Airways have signed a memorandum of co-operation to form a pan-Africa airline group with hubs at Johannesburg (and possibly Cape Town) and Nairobi airports.
Vale Stanley Tollman
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
South Africa-born Travel Corporation founder Stanley Tollman has died of cancer aged 91, with the company saying: “Tollman made it possible for tens of millions of consumers at every stage of life to discover the world through his portfolio of brands and businesses.”
Qantas brings forward its preferred London, Los Angeles restart dates
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
Australia's Qantas wants to restart international services on 14 November if the country opens its borders on that date, although flights will be brought forward if the reopening is earlier "or moved later in the month if necessary”.
Tourism and Events Queensland QDEP applications close October 6
- MICE News
- Friday, 01 October 2021
In Australia, Tourism and Events Queensland have advised applications for Round 20 of the Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP) will close Wednesday, 06 October 2021.
Queensland changes Covid regs
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 01 October 2021
Covid-19 restrictions in parts of Queensland, Australia will change from 16.00hrs September 30, returning to Stage Two restrictions for the Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Gold Coast, Logan, Townsville and Palm Island local government areas (LGAs).
Air travel’s recovery rate slowed in August - IATA
- BTN News
- Friday, 01 October 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the recovery in air travel decelerated in August compared to July, as government actions in response to concerns over the Covid-19 Delta variant cut deeply into domestic travel demand.
TWU says Australian government Covid plan not safe enough
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
The Australian government has failed to establish a national covid-safe plan for aviation as international borders open in weeks, threatening to risk public health and cripple the industry with further shutdowns, says the Transport Workers Union (TWU).
Lee wins Australasian vp role at Qatar Air
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
Jared Lee has been appointed vice president of sales Southeast Asia, Southwest Pacific and Indian Subcontinent for Qatar Airways.
ATEC looks toward resumption of Australia's inbound tourism
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed the announcement of the reopening of international borders beginning next month, a move which will be viewed as the first phase of the roadmapfor reopening international borders for both outbound and inbound travel.
American schedules Sydney restart
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
USA-based American Airlines says it will reinstate the Los Angeles-Sydney, Australia route it paused earlier this year from January 6, 2022 using a B787-9.
Amex GBT joins sustainability group
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
American Express Global Business Travel has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to promote hotels that meet sustainability standards.
United sticks to 'jabs for jobs' pledge
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
USA-based United Airlines says it is sticking to its guns and will fire an estimated three per cent of its 67,000-strong US workforce for refusing to comply with the mandatory Covid vaccination rule set earlier this year.
Eurowings Discover to fly to Tampa Bay
- Health & Leisure
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
Lufthansa's Eurowings Discover is launching a four times a week service between Frankfurt, Germany and Tampa Bay, USA on December 16.
SAA, Kenya Air plan African airline group
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
South African Airways and Kenya Airways have signed a memorandum of co-operation to form a pan-Africa airline group with hubs at Johannesburg (and possibly Cape Town) and Nairobi airports.
Vale Stanley Tollman
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
South Africa-born Travel Corporation founder Stanley Tollman has died of cancer aged 91, with the company saying: “Tollman made it possible for tens of millions of consumers at every stage of life to discover the world through his portfolio of brands and businesses.”
Qantas brings forward its preferred London, Los Angeles restart dates
- BTN News
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
Australia's Qantas wants to restart international services on 14 November if the country opens its borders on that date, although flights will be brought forward if the reopening is earlier "or moved later in the month if necessary”.
Tourism and Events Queensland QDEP applications close October 6
- MICE News
- Friday, 01 October 2021
In Australia, Tourism and Events Queensland have advised applications for Round 20 of the Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP) will close Wednesday, 06 October 2021.
Queensland changes Covid regs
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 01 October 2021
Covid-19 restrictions in parts of Queensland, Australia will change from 16.00hrs September 30, returning to Stage Two restrictions for the Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Gold Coast, Logan, Townsville and Palm Island local government areas (LGAs).
Air travel’s recovery rate slowed in August - IATA
- BTN News
- Friday, 01 October 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the recovery in air travel decelerated in August compared to July, as government actions in response to concerns over the Covid-19 Delta variant cut deeply into domestic travel demand.
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