Conferma inks GlobalStar pact
- BTN News
- Sunday, 13 June 2021
Virtual payments provider Conferma Pay has signed a reseller agreement with GlobalStar Travel Management, which operates more than 3,500 TMC locations in more than 85 global locations.
Rex headed for 2020-21 A$15m loss
- BTN News
- Saturday, 12 June 2021
After earlier forecasting it would break even for the current financial year to end June, Australian regional carrier Rex now says it expects to post a full-year loss of A$15 million due to ongoing Covid lockdowns in the country.
Alliances call for common Covid rules
- BTN News
- Saturday, 12 June 2021
The three global airline alliances oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are calling on G7 governments at their upcoming leadership summit in the UK on 11-13 June to agree to set common travel and health standards to enable the safe reopening of borders as Covid continues to ravage the world.
Berlin in ‘safe MICE’ project
- MICE News
- Friday, 11 June 2021
Berlin, Germany already is running events for up to 100 people and hotels are taking accommodation bookings. Now the city will conduct three more pilot projects with 500 participants, with the aim to show how, with supporting digital technologies, safe and Covid-compliant events and congresses are possible.
GBTA calls for seamless return of international travel
- BTN News
- Friday, 11 June 2021
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has called for world leaders of the G7 countries meeting in the UK to ‘lead conversations’ for a seamless return of international travel to boost the global economic recovery.
Monica Lee-Müller new UFI president
- MICE News
- Friday, 11 June 2021
Monica Lee-Müller, managing director of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited has been elected UFI president 2021-2022 and will take up her position on the board in November this year.
Michael Duck has been appointed incoming president (2022-2023) of the global association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI).
World2fly takes delivery of first A350
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 June 2021
World2fly, the Mallorca-based airline owned by Spanish hotel company Iberostar, has taken delivery of the first of two leased A350-900s from Air Lease Corporation.
US airlines to update weight figures
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 June 2021
The USA's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is asking airlines to update passenger and baggage weight estimates needed to keep flights within airplane safety limits.
USA, UK to sign new Atlantic Charter
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 June 2021
The US and UK are working on a new 'Atlantic Charter' covering trade, travel and high-tech between the two nations.
Condor aid decision annulled
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 June 2021
The European Union's General Court has annulled the EU’s approval of EUR550 million in state aid for German airline Condor after a challenge by Irish budget carrier Ryanair.
London Heathrow expects more passengers post-Covid
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 June 2021
The UK's London Heathrow Airport chief executive John Holland-Kaye expects to see more passengers, more low-cost airlines and new shops in its post Covid world.
Virgin Australia tips a long-term business travel downturn
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 June 2021
Virgin Australia chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka says business travel will not achieve its pre-Covid loads - but that will mean cheaper fares for holidaymakers.
Victorian lockdown continues
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 June 2021
The Australian state of Victoria’s ‘circuit breaker’ Covid lockdown will see Melburnians only allowed to travel within 25 kilometres of their homes except for work, education, care or getting a vaccine, while restaurants and cafes will only be able to hold up to 50 people inside.
Conferma inks GlobalStar pact
- BTN News
- Sunday, 13 June 2021
Virtual payments provider Conferma Pay has signed a reseller agreement with GlobalStar Travel Management, which operates more than 3,500 TMC locations in more than 85 global locations.
Rex headed for 2020-21 A$15m loss
- BTN News
- Saturday, 12 June 2021
After earlier forecasting it would break even for the current financial year to end June, Australian regional carrier Rex now says it expects to post a full-year loss of A$15 million due to ongoing Covid lockdowns in the country.
Alliances call for common Covid rules
- BTN News
- Saturday, 12 June 2021
The three global airline alliances oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are calling on G7 governments at their upcoming leadership summit in the UK on 11-13 June to agree to set common travel and health standards to enable the safe reopening of borders as Covid continues to ravage the world.
Berlin in ‘safe MICE’ project
- MICE News
- Friday, 11 June 2021
Berlin, Germany already is running events for up to 100 people and hotels are taking accommodation bookings. Now the city will conduct three more pilot projects with 500 participants, with the aim to show how, with supporting digital technologies, safe and Covid-compliant events and congresses are possible.
GBTA calls for seamless return of international travel
- BTN News
- Friday, 11 June 2021
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has called for world leaders of the G7 countries meeting in the UK to ‘lead conversations’ for a seamless return of international travel to boost the global economic recovery.
Monica Lee-Müller new UFI president
- MICE News
- Friday, 11 June 2021
Monica Lee-Müller, managing director of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited has been elected UFI president 2021-2022 and will take up her position on the board in November this year.
Michael Duck has been appointed incoming president (2022-2023) of the global association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI).
World2fly takes delivery of first A350
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 June 2021
World2fly, the Mallorca-based airline owned by Spanish hotel company Iberostar, has taken delivery of the first of two leased A350-900s from Air Lease Corporation.
US airlines to update weight figures
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 June 2021
The USA's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is asking airlines to update passenger and baggage weight estimates needed to keep flights within airplane safety limits.
USA, UK to sign new Atlantic Charter
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 June 2021
The US and UK are working on a new 'Atlantic Charter' covering trade, travel and high-tech between the two nations.
Condor aid decision annulled
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 June 2021
The European Union's General Court has annulled the EU’s approval of EUR550 million in state aid for German airline Condor after a challenge by Irish budget carrier Ryanair.
London Heathrow expects more passengers post-Covid
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 June 2021
The UK's London Heathrow Airport chief executive John Holland-Kaye expects to see more passengers, more low-cost airlines and new shops in its post Covid world.
Virgin Australia tips a long-term business travel downturn
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 June 2021
Virgin Australia chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka says business travel will not achieve its pre-Covid loads - but that will mean cheaper fares for holidaymakers.
Victorian lockdown continues
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 June 2021
The Australian state of Victoria’s ‘circuit breaker’ Covid lockdown will see Melburnians only allowed to travel within 25 kilometres of their homes except for work, education, care or getting a vaccine, while restaurants and cafes will only be able to hold up to 50 people inside.