Paris tops extended GainingEdge Index
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
GainingEdge has released its third annual Competitive Index of international convention destinations.
AFTA calls for more industry support, including JobKeeper 3
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) says the federal government’s tailored A$128 million support package for travel agents and tour operators comes at a critical time, especially given the ongoing delays to full resumption of international travel.
Dnata in aircraft UV cleaning initiative
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Dnata in partnership with Uveya, a Switzerland-based technology company, will take aircraft cleaning services to a new level by utilising ultraviolet (UV) technology to sanitise the cabin.
Secure health passport app offered to travellers
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
British cyber technology companyVST Enterprises (VSTE) has launched ‘Fit To Fly’, a secure health passport designed for air travel.
Borrajo joins WebBeds in senior sales role for Central Europe
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
WebBeds, the world’s second largest B2B bed bank (comprising the Sunhotels, totalstay and Destinations of the World trading platforms in Europe), has appointed Pepita Borrajo as regional director of sales for Central Europe.
Qantas opts for Swissport's ground services at home
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Australian airline Qantas has appointed Swissport its preferred partner for ground services at airports in Sydney and Melbourne, as well as Canberra Airport, which serves the nation’s capital. The five-year agreement will cover up to 70,000 flights per year.
TSA says virus hitting staff
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
The USA's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says employees continue to contract Covid-19.
Hong Kong to temporarily ban Covid-19 airlines
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Hong Kong has placed a temporary ban on four international airlines flying specific passenger routes into the city under a new law aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19.
Conference to focus on vaccine distribution
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
A multi-stage on-line air freight conference on 17 and 18 December will focus on Covid-19 vaccine distribution. On the web: https://www.airfreightconference.com/
JAL adds free Covid cover
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Japan Airlines (JAL) is providing free Covid-19 insurance cover for international passengers flying between December 23, 2020 and June 30 who test positive for the virus while travelling.
Brisbane sees daily passenger lift
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Australia's Brisbane Airport says its daily passenger traffic is around the 30,000 mark, up from 1,830 per day during the lowest point of the pandemic in April.
Australian government extends support schemes
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 December 2020
Australia's deputy prime minister and minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack says the Domestic Aviation Network Support (DANS) program, which was due to end on 31 January 2021, will be extended for a further eight weeks.
Australia-NZ bubble coming soon?
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 December 2020
The Australia and New Zealand governments are reported to have come to an 'in principle' agreement to open a travel bubble/quarantine-free corridor between the two countries.
Paris tops extended GainingEdge Index
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
GainingEdge has released its third annual Competitive Index of international convention destinations.
AFTA calls for more industry support, including JobKeeper 3
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) says the federal government’s tailored A$128 million support package for travel agents and tour operators comes at a critical time, especially given the ongoing delays to full resumption of international travel.
Dnata in aircraft UV cleaning initiative
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Dnata in partnership with Uveya, a Switzerland-based technology company, will take aircraft cleaning services to a new level by utilising ultraviolet (UV) technology to sanitise the cabin.
Secure health passport app offered to travellers
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
British cyber technology companyVST Enterprises (VSTE) has launched ‘Fit To Fly’, a secure health passport designed for air travel.
Borrajo joins WebBeds in senior sales role for Central Europe
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
WebBeds, the world’s second largest B2B bed bank (comprising the Sunhotels, totalstay and Destinations of the World trading platforms in Europe), has appointed Pepita Borrajo as regional director of sales for Central Europe.
Qantas opts for Swissport's ground services at home
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Australian airline Qantas has appointed Swissport its preferred partner for ground services at airports in Sydney and Melbourne, as well as Canberra Airport, which serves the nation’s capital. The five-year agreement will cover up to 70,000 flights per year.
TSA says virus hitting staff
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
The USA's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says employees continue to contract Covid-19.
Hong Kong to temporarily ban Covid-19 airlines
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Hong Kong has placed a temporary ban on four international airlines flying specific passenger routes into the city under a new law aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19.
Conference to focus on vaccine distribution
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
A multi-stage on-line air freight conference on 17 and 18 December will focus on Covid-19 vaccine distribution. On the web: https://www.airfreightconference.com/
JAL adds free Covid cover
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Japan Airlines (JAL) is providing free Covid-19 insurance cover for international passengers flying between December 23, 2020 and June 30 who test positive for the virus while travelling.
Brisbane sees daily passenger lift
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Australia's Brisbane Airport says its daily passenger traffic is around the 30,000 mark, up from 1,830 per day during the lowest point of the pandemic in April.
Australian government extends support schemes
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 December 2020
Australia's deputy prime minister and minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack says the Domestic Aviation Network Support (DANS) program, which was due to end on 31 January 2021, will be extended for a further eight weeks.
Australia-NZ bubble coming soon?
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 December 2020
The Australia and New Zealand governments are reported to have come to an 'in principle' agreement to open a travel bubble/quarantine-free corridor between the two countries.
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