Perth to have quarantine centre
- BTN News
- Monday, 02 August 2021
Western Australia's Jandakot Airport, south of Perth, is to host the state's first purpose-built Covid-19 quarantine centre.
Queensland 'copter firm wants to convert a 747
- BTN News
- Monday, 02 August 2021
Queensland, Australia aviation company McDermott's Aviation hopes to 'rescue' a decommissioned Qantas 747 and convert it to carry helicopters to Canada to help fight fires there.
United to outsource catering
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
USA-based United Airlines is to outsource its catering operations to three suppliers that will operate the carrier's own five kitchens.
American inks LoI with JetSMART
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
American Airlines and Latin America's budget carrier JetSMART have signed a letter of intent (LoI) to create a partnership to offer competitive fares and more travel options for flyers throughout North and South America.
United to add six daily Heathrow flights
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
The UK's decision to reopen borders with the USA and most of Europe from August 2 has prompted United Airlines to add six daily flights to London Heathrow.
WA startup struggling for traction
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
Australian startup airline Brad is still trying to raise A$2.9 million, but has only made about A$3,800 so far, according to the crowdfunding platform set up by Brad Coombes, the company's owner.
Qantas Group to use IATA Travel Pass
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
Australia's Qantas is to use the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass when its international services resume.
Pigram new StayWell marketing head
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
Trent Pigram (pictured right) has been appointed global marketing manager for StayWell Holdings.
He has previously worked with brands including Sofitel and Meriton, leading the development of Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour’s content creation and amplification strategy, as well as creating and implementing a multi-channel social media strategy.
AAPA figures point to 'suppressed' June
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
Preliminary June 2021 traffic figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), show international passenger demand remained suppressed by ongoing tight border restrictions.
Chua to lead APAC in expanded PCMA
- MICE News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) president and chief executive Sherrif Karamat has confirmed an expanded leadership structure to support the business events communities throughout the APAC, EMEA and LatAm regions.
Florence Chua has been named managing director, Asia Pacific region effective August 2, 2021. She will lead the APAC team to expand region-specific events, community building, education and content.
Qantas calls for national aviation staff vaccine policy
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
Australian flag carrier Qantas has called for a national approach to Covid vaccines for all aviation workers, not just those working in international aviation, saying the change is needed to avoid a patchwork of state rules.
Sydney lockdown extended
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
Greater Sydney, Australia’s lockdown will last until at least August 28 after 177 new cases of Covid-19 were detected in a day.
Singapore Airlines, Scoot join Aeronology
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
Singapore Airlines and sister airline Scoot have joined Melbourne, Australia-based Aeronology, providing New Distribution Capability (NDC) inventory to travel sellers to search, book and service inventory along with traditional global distribution system (GDS) content on a single screen.
Perth to have quarantine centre
- BTN News
- Monday, 02 August 2021
Western Australia's Jandakot Airport, south of Perth, is to host the state's first purpose-built Covid-19 quarantine centre.
Queensland 'copter firm wants to convert a 747
- BTN News
- Monday, 02 August 2021
Queensland, Australia aviation company McDermott's Aviation hopes to 'rescue' a decommissioned Qantas 747 and convert it to carry helicopters to Canada to help fight fires there.
United to outsource catering
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
USA-based United Airlines is to outsource its catering operations to three suppliers that will operate the carrier's own five kitchens.
American inks LoI with JetSMART
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
American Airlines and Latin America's budget carrier JetSMART have signed a letter of intent (LoI) to create a partnership to offer competitive fares and more travel options for flyers throughout North and South America.
United to add six daily Heathrow flights
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
The UK's decision to reopen borders with the USA and most of Europe from August 2 has prompted United Airlines to add six daily flights to London Heathrow.
WA startup struggling for traction
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
Australian startup airline Brad is still trying to raise A$2.9 million, but has only made about A$3,800 so far, according to the crowdfunding platform set up by Brad Coombes, the company's owner.
Qantas Group to use IATA Travel Pass
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
Australia's Qantas is to use the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass when its international services resume.
Pigram new StayWell marketing head
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
Trent Pigram (pictured right) has been appointed global marketing manager for StayWell Holdings.
He has previously worked with brands including Sofitel and Meriton, leading the development of Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour’s content creation and amplification strategy, as well as creating and implementing a multi-channel social media strategy.
AAPA figures point to 'suppressed' June
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
Preliminary June 2021 traffic figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), show international passenger demand remained suppressed by ongoing tight border restrictions.
Chua to lead APAC in expanded PCMA
- MICE News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) president and chief executive Sherrif Karamat has confirmed an expanded leadership structure to support the business events communities throughout the APAC, EMEA and LatAm regions.
Florence Chua has been named managing director, Asia Pacific region effective August 2, 2021. She will lead the APAC team to expand region-specific events, community building, education and content.
Qantas calls for national aviation staff vaccine policy
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
Australian flag carrier Qantas has called for a national approach to Covid vaccines for all aviation workers, not just those working in international aviation, saying the change is needed to avoid a patchwork of state rules.
Sydney lockdown extended
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
Greater Sydney, Australia’s lockdown will last until at least August 28 after 177 new cases of Covid-19 were detected in a day.
Singapore Airlines, Scoot join Aeronology
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 July 2021
Singapore Airlines and sister airline Scoot have joined Melbourne, Australia-based Aeronology, providing New Distribution Capability (NDC) inventory to travel sellers to search, book and service inventory along with traditional global distribution system (GDS) content on a single screen.