CWT granted (another) patent
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
USA-based travel management platform CWT has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) in order to better refine and align accommodation options to business trip parameters.
Cruise companies count cost of Covid
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on the global cruise industry, with cruise lines practically disappearing after the pandemic hit and all operators witnessing double-digit sales falls.
German Convention Bureau launches campaign
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
From 01 June to 30 September 2021, the GCB German Convention Bureau and partners will be offering the Germany – at the heart of future events campaign featuring a hybrid program of face-to-face encounters and virtual networking opportunities to showcase Germany as a meetings and conference destination.
BA in IATA Travel Pass trial
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
British Airways has begun trialling the digital IATA Travel Pass on flights from London Heathrow to Geneva and Zurich in Switzerland.
The app can be downloaded to a mobile device directly from the app store. Once downloaded, customers will create a secure account and will be presented with the entry requirements for their destination.
Emirates returns to Venice
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
The Dubai-based Emirates airline will resume flights between Dubai and Venice from 01 July, initially offering three flights a week on the route, increasing trade and tourism connectivity between the UAE and Italy and offering customers more travel options.
Alliance makes staff Covid vaccines compulsory
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
Brisbane, Australia-based Alliance Airlines is making Covid-19 vaccinations compulsory for all employees.
Dnata expands SIA agreement
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
Emirates Group subsidiary dnata, an air and travel services provider, is expanding its contracts with Singapore Airlines in the UAE, with dnata Representation Services to provide a range of sales, marketing and contact centre services to the airline as its general sales agent (GSA) in the Northern Emirates.
Saudi Arabia changes travel lists
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
Saudi Arabia has lifted travel restrictions on 11 key countries, namely the UAE, Germany, the USA, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, UK, Sweden, Switzerland, France and Japan, because they have "shown stability in containing Covid-19".
Orlando Melbourne to become Melbourne Orlando?
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
After discussions, the USA's Orlando International Airport officials and Orlando Melbourne International Airport say Orlando Melbourne International Airport may change its name to Melbourne Orlando International Airport.
Russia okays new flight routes
- BTN News
- Monday, 31 May 2021
Europe's Air France and Lufthansa say they have now received approval from Russia to bypass Belarusian airspace en route to Moscow and other cities.
Qantas places 787s on Sydney-Perth run
- BTN News
- Saturday, 29 May 2021
Australia's Qantas placed its Boeing 787-9s on the domestic route between Sydney and Perth on Wednesday May 26, with up to nine flights per week planned for the long-distance jets.
Western Sydney Airport a 'natural winner', says Hickey
- BTN News
- Saturday, 29 May 2021
Australia's Western Sydney Airport ceo Simon Hickey has contradicted critics of the under-construction facility, saying it will open up opportunities for Australia’s biggest city when it opens in 2026.
No more liquids/laptop checks
- BTN News
- Saturday, 29 May 2021
The UK's London Heathrow Airport and the Netherlands' Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam say state-of-the-art CT scanners from Smiths Detection will mean an end to removing liquids and laptops from hand luggage when the devices are installed later this year.
CWT granted (another) patent
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
USA-based travel management platform CWT has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) in order to better refine and align accommodation options to business trip parameters.
Cruise companies count cost of Covid
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on the global cruise industry, with cruise lines practically disappearing after the pandemic hit and all operators witnessing double-digit sales falls.
German Convention Bureau launches campaign
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
From 01 June to 30 September 2021, the GCB German Convention Bureau and partners will be offering the Germany – at the heart of future events campaign featuring a hybrid program of face-to-face encounters and virtual networking opportunities to showcase Germany as a meetings and conference destination.
BA in IATA Travel Pass trial
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
British Airways has begun trialling the digital IATA Travel Pass on flights from London Heathrow to Geneva and Zurich in Switzerland.
The app can be downloaded to a mobile device directly from the app store. Once downloaded, customers will create a secure account and will be presented with the entry requirements for their destination.
Emirates returns to Venice
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
The Dubai-based Emirates airline will resume flights between Dubai and Venice from 01 July, initially offering three flights a week on the route, increasing trade and tourism connectivity between the UAE and Italy and offering customers more travel options.
Alliance makes staff Covid vaccines compulsory
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
Brisbane, Australia-based Alliance Airlines is making Covid-19 vaccinations compulsory for all employees.
Dnata expands SIA agreement
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
Emirates Group subsidiary dnata, an air and travel services provider, is expanding its contracts with Singapore Airlines in the UAE, with dnata Representation Services to provide a range of sales, marketing and contact centre services to the airline as its general sales agent (GSA) in the Northern Emirates.
Saudi Arabia changes travel lists
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
Saudi Arabia has lifted travel restrictions on 11 key countries, namely the UAE, Germany, the USA, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, UK, Sweden, Switzerland, France and Japan, because they have "shown stability in containing Covid-19".
Orlando Melbourne to become Melbourne Orlando?
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 01 June 2021
After discussions, the USA's Orlando International Airport officials and Orlando Melbourne International Airport say Orlando Melbourne International Airport may change its name to Melbourne Orlando International Airport.
Russia okays new flight routes
- BTN News
- Monday, 31 May 2021
Europe's Air France and Lufthansa say they have now received approval from Russia to bypass Belarusian airspace en route to Moscow and other cities.
Qantas places 787s on Sydney-Perth run
- BTN News
- Saturday, 29 May 2021
Australia's Qantas placed its Boeing 787-9s on the domestic route between Sydney and Perth on Wednesday May 26, with up to nine flights per week planned for the long-distance jets.
Western Sydney Airport a 'natural winner', says Hickey
- BTN News
- Saturday, 29 May 2021
Australia's Western Sydney Airport ceo Simon Hickey has contradicted critics of the under-construction facility, saying it will open up opportunities for Australia’s biggest city when it opens in 2026.
No more liquids/laptop checks
- BTN News
- Saturday, 29 May 2021
The UK's London Heathrow Airport and the Netherlands' Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam say state-of-the-art CT scanners from Smiths Detection will mean an end to removing liquids and laptops from hand luggage when the devices are installed later this year.
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