US carriers add checked bag fees
- BTN News
- Monday, 26 February 2024
US airlines are increasing the costs of checking bags, with a trend toward exempting passengers who are members of loyalty programs or who use certain credit cards.
US airlines are increasing the costs of checking bags, with a trend toward exempting passengers who are members of loyalty programs or who use certain credit cards.
As airlines globally restore capacity on popular routes to pre-pandemic levels, Turkish Airlines’ first Australian flight is due in Melbourne on March 2 – two weeks earlier than previously announced - and it will use a Boeing 777 aircraft.
With incentives in place from the Queensland state government, the USA's Delta is to start flying to Brisbane, Australia, with nonstop flights between Los Angeles and the Queensland state capital from December 4, 2024.
Calgary, Canada-based ultra-low cost carrier Lynx Air has closed down, citing financial pressures, rising operating costs, high fuel prices and increasing airport charges.
With both Airbus and Boeing facing manufacturing challenges, Chinese state-owned planemaker Comac drew delegates to consider its self-developed C919 and ARJ21 jets at the recent Singapore Airshow, but overall, the interest was more 'looking' than 'buying', despite an Airshow advertisement promising 'A reliable new choice'.
Qantas’ Project Sunrise direct flights from Sydney to London and New York will be delayed by six months to mid-2026 because of manufacturing delays affecting its new 12 A350-1000s.
The recent visa-free initiatives by Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia to attract Chinese visitors may be paying off, with tour operators and others indicating Australia's tourism industry is being hurt by its current visa rules.
Qantas Airways is considering a 28-day discounted lounge access subscription that automatically rolls over unless cancelled.
Qatar Airways will resume flights to Lisbon, Portugal as part of its 2024 network expansion.
Its four weekly flights will be operated by B787-8 aircraft commencing Thursday, 6 June 2024.
US plane maker Boeing has said goodbye to Ed Clark, the head of its 737 MAX program.
Australia's budget carriers have topped the country's on-time performance and cancellation rates for January 2024, says the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE).
Australia's Qantas Airways has reported a first-half profit fall, with underlying earnings before tax at A$1.25 billion - down from A$1.43 billion a year earlier.
Australia's Qantas has appointed John Mullen to be its chairman, effective October at the company's annual general meeting.
US airlines are increasing the costs of checking bags, with a trend toward exempting passengers who are members of loyalty programs or who use certain credit cards.
As airlines globally restore capacity on popular routes to pre-pandemic levels, Turkish Airlines’ first Australian flight is due in Melbourne on March 2 – two weeks earlier than previously announced - and it will use a Boeing 777 aircraft.
With incentives in place from the Queensland state government, the USA's Delta is to start flying to Brisbane, Australia, with nonstop flights between Los Angeles and the Queensland state capital from December 4, 2024.
Calgary, Canada-based ultra-low cost carrier Lynx Air has closed down, citing financial pressures, rising operating costs, high fuel prices and increasing airport charges.
With both Airbus and Boeing facing manufacturing challenges, Chinese state-owned planemaker Comac drew delegates to consider its self-developed C919 and ARJ21 jets at the recent Singapore Airshow, but overall, the interest was more 'looking' than 'buying', despite an Airshow advertisement promising 'A reliable new choice'.
Qantas’ Project Sunrise direct flights from Sydney to London and New York will be delayed by six months to mid-2026 because of manufacturing delays affecting its new 12 A350-1000s.
The recent visa-free initiatives by Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia to attract Chinese visitors may be paying off, with tour operators and others indicating Australia's tourism industry is being hurt by its current visa rules.
Qantas Airways is considering a 28-day discounted lounge access subscription that automatically rolls over unless cancelled.
Qatar Airways will resume flights to Lisbon, Portugal as part of its 2024 network expansion.
Its four weekly flights will be operated by B787-8 aircraft commencing Thursday, 6 June 2024.
US plane maker Boeing has said goodbye to Ed Clark, the head of its 737 MAX program.
Australia's budget carriers have topped the country's on-time performance and cancellation rates for January 2024, says the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE).
Australia's Qantas Airways has reported a first-half profit fall, with underlying earnings before tax at A$1.25 billion - down from A$1.43 billion a year earlier.
Australia's Qantas has appointed John Mullen to be its chairman, effective October at the company's annual general meeting.