Bid received for Sydney Airport
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 July 2021
Australia's Sydney Airport has received a A$22.3 billion takeover offer from IFM Investors, an infrastructure manager owned by a group of Australian not-for-profit pension funds.
Ever Given forgiven
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 July 2021
The owners and insurers of the Ever Given container ship that blocked the Suez Canal for six days in March will finally be allowed to leave on 7 July.
Aurora postpones Australia restart
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 July 2021
Like Princess Cruises and P&O, Aurora Expeditions has postponed spring and summer 2021 sailings from Australia because there are no firm resumption dates from state and federal governments.
VisitScotland plans 'Highlands for Highlanders' campaign
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 05 July 2021
A new campaign by VisitScotland aims to boost regional travel within the country's Highlands area via its 'Now is Your Time' campaign.
Australia halves entry totals as more people seek permission to leave
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 July 2021
Australia is to halve the number of people permitted to enter the island nation because of, mainly, two things: A sub-standard Covid vaccine rollout and sporadic lockdowns and restrictions needed to curb the spread of the Delta variant.
Prime minister Scott Morrison said: “The delta strain is more contagious and so we’re seeking to take precautionary steps to reduce the risk.”
Effective July 14, the number of people allowed to enter the country each week will drop from 6,070 to 3,035, enraging many of the estimated 34,000 Australians stranded overseas.
Residents trying to return 'home' now will face restricted flight options and may have to pay business-class ticket prices as entry caps prevent airlines from flying at full capacity.
One report said ticket prices for London, UK to Sydney flights in July have hit A$38,000.
Federal Health minister Greg Hunt has however issued a warning to commercial airlines seeking to increase ticket prices due to the cap.
"I hope that there is nobody who seeks a commercial advantage from difficult circumstances. That is a strong, clear message," he said.
Just exactly how else airlines can make money on flights under the cap was not made clear - and some carriers could decide to stop passenger flights to Australia while caps are in place.
Outbound falling
Meanwhile, there has been an increase in the number of Australian citizens and residents applying to travel overseas, with 34,616 exemptions sought in June, up from 23,836 in May.
14,522 exemptions were granted in June, up from 11,879 in May, according to a Guardian report.
On the other side, 10,147 applications were rejected in June, compared with an average 6,000 a month in the first 14 months of the pandemic.
Australia shut its borders in March 2020, imposing two weeks of hotel quarantine on those arriving in the country and banning outbound travel subject to limited exemptions such as critical business and compassionate grounds.
Since the start of the pandemic, 363,796 applications have been made for travel exemptions and 171,029 exemptions have been granted, the Guardian said.
Delta variant sweeps Britain
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 July 2021
As England enters the final countdown towards ending Covid restrictions, Public Health England (PHE) has reported a total of 161,981 confirmed and probable cases of the Covid-19 Delta variant over the past week, up 50,824 on the previous seven days.
More money for US airports
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 July 2021
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted over US$845 million for projects at around 388 airports.
Australia's airports 'need clarity' on reopening plan - AAA
- Health & Leisure
- Saturday, 03 July 2021
Australia’s airport sector says the government’s plan to reopen Australia in a safe and phased approach is a crucial step forward for the nation.
Western Australia's current lockdown 'on track'
- Health & Leisure
- Saturday, 03 July 2021
'Get Local' date change
- MICE News
- Saturday, 03 July 2021
Sydney, Australia’s Get Local owners have moved the person-to-person expo event to Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 August 2021.
Princess, P&O delay Australian cruising restart
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 July 2021
Princess Cruises has cancelled all voyages in and out of Australia until 19 December 2021, while P&O Cruises Australia has delayed its restart until 17 December 2021.
IATA and R-R make joint MRO statement
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Rolls-Royce have signed a joint statement that clarifies the engine manufacturer’s ongoing commitment to an open and competitive approach to its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services.
Hertz completes restructure
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 July 2021
Hertz Global Holdings has completed its Chapter 11 restructuring process after filing for bankruptcy in May 2020.
Bid received for Sydney Airport
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 July 2021
Australia's Sydney Airport has received a A$22.3 billion takeover offer from IFM Investors, an infrastructure manager owned by a group of Australian not-for-profit pension funds.
Ever Given forgiven
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 July 2021
The owners and insurers of the Ever Given container ship that blocked the Suez Canal for six days in March will finally be allowed to leave on 7 July.
Aurora postpones Australia restart
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 July 2021
Like Princess Cruises and P&O, Aurora Expeditions has postponed spring and summer 2021 sailings from Australia because there are no firm resumption dates from state and federal governments.
VisitScotland plans 'Highlands for Highlanders' campaign
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 05 July 2021
A new campaign by VisitScotland aims to boost regional travel within the country's Highlands area via its 'Now is Your Time' campaign.
Australia halves entry totals as more people seek permission to leave
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 July 2021
Australia is to halve the number of people permitted to enter the island nation because of, mainly, two things: A sub-standard Covid vaccine rollout and sporadic lockdowns and restrictions needed to curb the spread of the Delta variant.
Prime minister Scott Morrison said: “The delta strain is more contagious and so we’re seeking to take precautionary steps to reduce the risk.”
Effective July 14, the number of people allowed to enter the country each week will drop from 6,070 to 3,035, enraging many of the estimated 34,000 Australians stranded overseas.
Residents trying to return 'home' now will face restricted flight options and may have to pay business-class ticket prices as entry caps prevent airlines from flying at full capacity.
One report said ticket prices for London, UK to Sydney flights in July have hit A$38,000.
Federal Health minister Greg Hunt has however issued a warning to commercial airlines seeking to increase ticket prices due to the cap.
"I hope that there is nobody who seeks a commercial advantage from difficult circumstances. That is a strong, clear message," he said.
Just exactly how else airlines can make money on flights under the cap was not made clear - and some carriers could decide to stop passenger flights to Australia while caps are in place.
Outbound falling
Meanwhile, there has been an increase in the number of Australian citizens and residents applying to travel overseas, with 34,616 exemptions sought in June, up from 23,836 in May.
14,522 exemptions were granted in June, up from 11,879 in May, according to a Guardian report.
On the other side, 10,147 applications were rejected in June, compared with an average 6,000 a month in the first 14 months of the pandemic.
Australia shut its borders in March 2020, imposing two weeks of hotel quarantine on those arriving in the country and banning outbound travel subject to limited exemptions such as critical business and compassionate grounds.
Since the start of the pandemic, 363,796 applications have been made for travel exemptions and 171,029 exemptions have been granted, the Guardian said.
Delta variant sweeps Britain
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 July 2021
As England enters the final countdown towards ending Covid restrictions, Public Health England (PHE) has reported a total of 161,981 confirmed and probable cases of the Covid-19 Delta variant over the past week, up 50,824 on the previous seven days.
More money for US airports
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 July 2021
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted over US$845 million for projects at around 388 airports.
Australia's airports 'need clarity' on reopening plan - AAA
- Health & Leisure
- Saturday, 03 July 2021
Australia’s airport sector says the government’s plan to reopen Australia in a safe and phased approach is a crucial step forward for the nation.
Western Australia's current lockdown 'on track'
- Health & Leisure
- Saturday, 03 July 2021
'Get Local' date change
- MICE News
- Saturday, 03 July 2021
Sydney, Australia’s Get Local owners have moved the person-to-person expo event to Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 August 2021.
Princess, P&O delay Australian cruising restart
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 July 2021
Princess Cruises has cancelled all voyages in and out of Australia until 19 December 2021, while P&O Cruises Australia has delayed its restart until 17 December 2021.
IATA and R-R make joint MRO statement
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Rolls-Royce have signed a joint statement that clarifies the engine manufacturer’s ongoing commitment to an open and competitive approach to its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services.