LAX testing self-service kiosks
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
In the USA, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is testing a new self-service bag-checking system in the ticketing lobby at the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Airlines extend Covid-19 cancellations, tour guide tests positive for second time
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
USA majors American Airlines, Delta and United are offering to waive change fees for ticketholders scheduled to fly to South Korea after the country reported a rising death and infections count from Covid-19 (novel coronavirus).
ANA orders 15 B787s
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) has confirmed an order for 15 B787s split between the 787-9 and 787-10 and worth more than US$5 billion list.
Lufthansa, United seeking TAP share?
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
Germany's Lufthansa and the USA's United are believed to be partnering to buy 45 per cent of fellow Star Alliance member TAP Air Portugal.
Flynas adds Bosnia route
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
Saudi Arabian low cost carrier flynas will introduce seasonal flights between Qassim and Sarajevo, Bosnia this northern summer.
Virgin Australia releases half-year figures
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
Virgin Australia has released its half-year results to 31 December 2019, along with fleet, network and capacity changes to improve its financial performance.
Air NZ mulls Skynest intro
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
Air New Zealand has filed patent applications for the 'Economy Skynest', six full-length lie-flat economy cabin sleep pods.
American signs Qatar code share
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
After years of disputes, American Airlines and Qatar Airways plan to code share again from end March.
Amtrak changes ticketing rules
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
US rail operator Amtrak is making its 'saver' tickets non-changeable and non-refundable and setting restrictions on standard fares as it moves to operate more like an airline.
Changi's January sees more passengers handled, less cargo
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 26 February 2020
Singapore Changi Airport handled 5.95 million passengers in January 2020, an increase of 5.2 per cent compared to the same period last year. Aircraft movements rose by 2.2 per cent to 33,400 landings and takeoffs, while airfreight throughput declined 8.4 per cent to 157,000 tonnes for the month.
Adelaide Airport opens new retail area
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 26 February 2020
The first stage of Australia’s expanded Adelaide Airport will open to customers on February 26, with six retailers opening new stores.
Alitalia to cut fleet, routes
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 26 February 2020
Italian flag carrier Alitalia is to let go a Boeing 777 and two Airbus A330s and cut routes to Santiago and Seoul.
Funding dispute sees Scottish airshow cancelled
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 26 February 2020
An airshow due to take place in Scotland in September has been cancelled because of a funding row.
LAX testing self-service kiosks
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
In the USA, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is testing a new self-service bag-checking system in the ticketing lobby at the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Airlines extend Covid-19 cancellations, tour guide tests positive for second time
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
USA majors American Airlines, Delta and United are offering to waive change fees for ticketholders scheduled to fly to South Korea after the country reported a rising death and infections count from Covid-19 (novel coronavirus).
ANA orders 15 B787s
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) has confirmed an order for 15 B787s split between the 787-9 and 787-10 and worth more than US$5 billion list.
Lufthansa, United seeking TAP share?
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
Germany's Lufthansa and the USA's United are believed to be partnering to buy 45 per cent of fellow Star Alliance member TAP Air Portugal.
Flynas adds Bosnia route
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
Saudi Arabian low cost carrier flynas will introduce seasonal flights between Qassim and Sarajevo, Bosnia this northern summer.
Virgin Australia releases half-year figures
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
Virgin Australia has released its half-year results to 31 December 2019, along with fleet, network and capacity changes to improve its financial performance.
Air NZ mulls Skynest intro
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
Air New Zealand has filed patent applications for the 'Economy Skynest', six full-length lie-flat economy cabin sleep pods.
American signs Qatar code share
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
After years of disputes, American Airlines and Qatar Airways plan to code share again from end March.
Amtrak changes ticketing rules
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 27 February 2020
US rail operator Amtrak is making its 'saver' tickets non-changeable and non-refundable and setting restrictions on standard fares as it moves to operate more like an airline.
Changi's January sees more passengers handled, less cargo
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 26 February 2020
Singapore Changi Airport handled 5.95 million passengers in January 2020, an increase of 5.2 per cent compared to the same period last year. Aircraft movements rose by 2.2 per cent to 33,400 landings and takeoffs, while airfreight throughput declined 8.4 per cent to 157,000 tonnes for the month.
Adelaide Airport opens new retail area
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 26 February 2020
The first stage of Australia’s expanded Adelaide Airport will open to customers on February 26, with six retailers opening new stores.
Alitalia to cut fleet, routes
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 26 February 2020
Italian flag carrier Alitalia is to let go a Boeing 777 and two Airbus A330s and cut routes to Santiago and Seoul.
Funding dispute sees Scottish airshow cancelled
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 26 February 2020
An airshow due to take place in Scotland in September has been cancelled because of a funding row.
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