Northern Pacific rebrands
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
Alaska-based startup Northern Pacific Airways has rebranded as New Pacific Airlines.
Hong Kong hit by heavy flooding
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
The heaviest rain since records began 140 years ago hit Hong Kong and Shenzhen in China on Friday September 8, killing two people and injuring 144 as typhoon Haikui hit.
Aeroflot settles with AerCap for US$645 million
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
Ireland-based aircraft lessor AerCap has agreed a US$645 million settlement with Russia's Aeroflot for planes and parts it has been unable to recover since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Airports playing a bigger role in passenger satisfaction - Sita
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
The experience at the airport is an increasingly important consideration for airline passengers, beyond just cost and availability of destinations, according to a new report by Sita.Sita’s 2023 Passenger IT Insights report found customers wanting technology to optimise every aspect of the post-pandemic travel landscape, from addressing pain points in the airport journey, to supporting air transport sustainability, to streamlining intermodal travel.
CASA tech staff file for industrial action
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
Technical staff at Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) have filed for protected industrial action in the Fair Work Commission following CASA’s failure to respond to employees’ alleged concerns about staffing levels and training, impacting aviation surveillance activities and safety.
EasyJet adds Europe routes
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 11 September 2023
Europe-based airline easyJet will be launching new winter routes from the UK.
Airbnb hit by restrictive New York rule
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
Hotel alternative/home-sharing company Airbnb has had to stop accepting some reservations in New York City, USA because of new regulations on short-term rentals.
Venice considers day visitor charge
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
Venice is to trial a ticketing system from northern spring next year, with day visitors charged EUR5 to enter the Italian city’s historic centre in an attempt to reduce tourist numbers.
Passenger loads hit record high
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the post-Covid recovery continued in July for passenger markets.
Doha strip search 'played a part' in Australia's Qatar Air decision
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
The Australian government says a strip-search of women at Qatar's Doha airport in 2020 played a part in its recent decision to stop Qatar Airways increasing its flights to Australia.
Norse to add Los Angeles-Paris
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
Low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways has announced a May 1 start for six non-stop flights a week between Los Angeles, USA and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport in France.
Air Canada to add Montreal-Madrid route from May
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 06 September 2023
Air Canada will have a new, year-round route between Montreal and Madrid from next May as part of its expanded international summer 2024 flying schedule.
English rail passengers face more strike disruption
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2023
Rail passengers in England face another day of disruption on Saturday September 10 as members of the RMT union at train operators go on strike for 24 hours, immediately after a strike on Friday.
Northern Pacific rebrands
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
Alaska-based startup Northern Pacific Airways has rebranded as New Pacific Airlines.
Hong Kong hit by heavy flooding
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
The heaviest rain since records began 140 years ago hit Hong Kong and Shenzhen in China on Friday September 8, killing two people and injuring 144 as typhoon Haikui hit.
Aeroflot settles with AerCap for US$645 million
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
Ireland-based aircraft lessor AerCap has agreed a US$645 million settlement with Russia's Aeroflot for planes and parts it has been unable to recover since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Airports playing a bigger role in passenger satisfaction - Sita
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
The experience at the airport is an increasingly important consideration for airline passengers, beyond just cost and availability of destinations, according to a new report by Sita.Sita’s 2023 Passenger IT Insights report found customers wanting technology to optimise every aspect of the post-pandemic travel landscape, from addressing pain points in the airport journey, to supporting air transport sustainability, to streamlining intermodal travel.
CASA tech staff file for industrial action
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
Technical staff at Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) have filed for protected industrial action in the Fair Work Commission following CASA’s failure to respond to employees’ alleged concerns about staffing levels and training, impacting aviation surveillance activities and safety.
EasyJet adds Europe routes
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 11 September 2023
Europe-based airline easyJet will be launching new winter routes from the UK.
Airbnb hit by restrictive New York rule
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
Hotel alternative/home-sharing company Airbnb has had to stop accepting some reservations in New York City, USA because of new regulations on short-term rentals.
Venice considers day visitor charge
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
Venice is to trial a ticketing system from northern spring next year, with day visitors charged EUR5 to enter the Italian city’s historic centre in an attempt to reduce tourist numbers.
Passenger loads hit record high
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the post-Covid recovery continued in July for passenger markets.
Doha strip search 'played a part' in Australia's Qatar Air decision
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
The Australian government says a strip-search of women at Qatar's Doha airport in 2020 played a part in its recent decision to stop Qatar Airways increasing its flights to Australia.
Norse to add Los Angeles-Paris
- BTN News
- Monday, 11 September 2023
Low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways has announced a May 1 start for six non-stop flights a week between Los Angeles, USA and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport in France.
Air Canada to add Montreal-Madrid route from May
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 06 September 2023
Air Canada will have a new, year-round route between Montreal and Madrid from next May as part of its expanded international summer 2024 flying schedule.
English rail passengers face more strike disruption
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 05 September 2023
Rail passengers in England face another day of disruption on Saturday September 10 as members of the RMT union at train operators go on strike for 24 hours, immediately after a strike on Friday.
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