Cathay places A350-1000 on new Dallas-direct run
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Cathay Pacific has launched its first-ever non-stop passenger flights between Hong Kong and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in the US.
Virgin Atlantic set for three-year Korea start
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
UK-based Virgin Atlantic is to launch a daily service to Seoul, South Korea on March 29, 2026, with the rights won as part of conditions tied to the recent merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.
China, Malaysia extend visa-free arrangements
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Following the news that Malaysia is the Official Partner Destination of ITB China 2025 (to be held May 27–29 in Shanghai), The Malaysia-China visa-free travel agreement has been extended for another five years with an option to renew for a further five years once it ends.
Ascott brand powering ahead
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
The Ascott lodging business has signed three properties so far this year, bringing its portfolio to more than 80 properties with more than 17,400 units (operational and pipeline) across 43 cities.
US carriers report softer markets
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
In the US, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines have joined other carriers and have reported weak forward sales.
10 A330-900s ordered for flyadeal
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Saudia Group has ordered 10 A330-900 aircraft for its subsidiary flyadeal, aligning with its 'Saudi Vision 2030', which aims to connect 250 destinations for 330 million-plus travellers and 150 million tourists by 2030.
TransNusa adds flights to Singapore
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Indonesia's TransNusa has increased services on the Jakarta–Singapore route to two times daily, about a month after it launched scheduled flights between Bali and Perth, Western Australia.
Boeing seeks new customers for dozens of jets
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
US plane maker Boeing 'will try to switch' as many as 50 new planes ordered by Chinese airlines to other customers elsewhere in the world after Donald Trump’s US tariffs resulted in Beijing telling its airlines to refuse Boeing deliveries.
China, Malaysia extend visa-free arrangements
- BTN News
- Saturday, 26 April 2025
Following the news that Malaysia is the Official Partner Destination of ITB China 2025 (to be held May 27–29 in Shanghai), The Malaysia-China visa-free travel agreement has been extended for another five years with an option to renew for a further five years once it ends.
Domestic rights for foreign carriers 'back on the table' in Australia
- BTN News
- Thursday, 24 April 2025
The oft-disputed prospect of foreign international airlines operating domestic Australian sectors (aka cabotage) is back on the table ahead of the federal election.
AviAlliance plans to invest GBP350m in AGS airports
- BTN News
- Thursday, 24 April 2025
AviAlliance, which recently acquired the UK AGS Airport group's Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, plans to invest GBP350 million in them over the next five years.
Boeing uses backlog in fightback against Beijing
- BTN News
- Thursday, 24 April 2025
US plane maker Boeing is using its US$500 billion manufacturing backlog as a weapon in its struggle with Beijing, after a Chinese customer refused delivery of aircraft.
Philippine Airlines inks Qatar Air pact
- BTN News
- Thursday, 24 April 2025
Doha-based Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines have partnered to expand service between Doha and Manila, with the contract effective 16 June 2025.
Cathay places A350-1000 on new Dallas-direct run
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Cathay Pacific has launched its first-ever non-stop passenger flights between Hong Kong and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in the US.
Virgin Atlantic set for three-year Korea start
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
UK-based Virgin Atlantic is to launch a daily service to Seoul, South Korea on March 29, 2026, with the rights won as part of conditions tied to the recent merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.
China, Malaysia extend visa-free arrangements
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Following the news that Malaysia is the Official Partner Destination of ITB China 2025 (to be held May 27–29 in Shanghai), The Malaysia-China visa-free travel agreement has been extended for another five years with an option to renew for a further five years once it ends.
Ascott brand powering ahead
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
The Ascott lodging business has signed three properties so far this year, bringing its portfolio to more than 80 properties with more than 17,400 units (operational and pipeline) across 43 cities.
US carriers report softer markets
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
In the US, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines have joined other carriers and have reported weak forward sales.
10 A330-900s ordered for flyadeal
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Saudia Group has ordered 10 A330-900 aircraft for its subsidiary flyadeal, aligning with its 'Saudi Vision 2030', which aims to connect 250 destinations for 330 million-plus travellers and 150 million tourists by 2030.
TransNusa adds flights to Singapore
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Indonesia's TransNusa has increased services on the Jakarta–Singapore route to two times daily, about a month after it launched scheduled flights between Bali and Perth, Western Australia.
Boeing seeks new customers for dozens of jets
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
US plane maker Boeing 'will try to switch' as many as 50 new planes ordered by Chinese airlines to other customers elsewhere in the world after Donald Trump’s US tariffs resulted in Beijing telling its airlines to refuse Boeing deliveries.
China, Malaysia extend visa-free arrangements
- BTN News
- Saturday, 26 April 2025
Following the news that Malaysia is the Official Partner Destination of ITB China 2025 (to be held May 27–29 in Shanghai), The Malaysia-China visa-free travel agreement has been extended for another five years with an option to renew for a further five years once it ends.
Domestic rights for foreign carriers 'back on the table' in Australia
- BTN News
- Thursday, 24 April 2025
The oft-disputed prospect of foreign international airlines operating domestic Australian sectors (aka cabotage) is back on the table ahead of the federal election.
AviAlliance plans to invest GBP350m in AGS airports
- BTN News
- Thursday, 24 April 2025
AviAlliance, which recently acquired the UK AGS Airport group's Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, plans to invest GBP350 million in them over the next five years.
Boeing uses backlog in fightback against Beijing
- BTN News
- Thursday, 24 April 2025
US plane maker Boeing is using its US$500 billion manufacturing backlog as a weapon in its struggle with Beijing, after a Chinese customer refused delivery of aircraft.
Philippine Airlines inks Qatar Air pact
- BTN News
- Thursday, 24 April 2025
Doha-based Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines have partnered to expand service between Doha and Manila, with the contract effective 16 June 2025.
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