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Budget carriers in 25pc of August departures

: BTN News; Wednesday, 10 August 2011

Aviation analyst OAG Aviation says 2.77 million flights will take place globally this month, three per cent more than August last year and the third successive month of gains. Also, approximately 25 per cent of them will be
budget carrier flights, the highest-ever low cost flight percentage.

Pal out to block Lan-Tam merger

: BTN News; Wednesday, 10 August 2011

Chile's Pal Airlines reportedly has filed a court request to block Lan Airlines' planned US$3.3 billion takeover of Brazil's Tam. Pal says the proposed purchase is unconstitutional, according to data posted on the court's website.

TRENZ 2012 returning to Southern Lakes

: MICE News; Wednesday, 10 August 2011

Following the operational success and positive feedback from this year’s event, TRENZ 2012 is to be held again in the Southern Lakes region of New Zealand. Queenstown will repeat this year’s role as the main hub, with activities also in Fiordland and at Lake Wanaka.

Chezzi joins SCEC

: MICE News; Tuesday, 09 August 2011

Steve Chezzi has been appointed by the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre to manage its video production unit. Chezzi has more than 20 years’ experience in production and events and managed his own boutique audiovisual and production company Efex.

AirAsia, MAS is shares swap?

: BTN News; Tuesday, 09 August 2011

Reports from Malaysia say budget carrier AirAsia and Malaysian Airline System may agree to a shares exchange. Both airlines halted trade in their shares Monday.

Finnair tips loss for year

: BTN News; Tuesday, 09 August 2011

Finnish airline Finnair says it probably will report losses for the full year, despite tipping a profit in the second half of 2011.

More passengers for Air France group

: BTN News; Tuesday, 09 August 2011

Air France-KLM has posted a 6.9 per cent rise in July passenger traffic, more than its 5.4 per cent capacity increase and also posted a passenger load factor up 1.2 percentage points at 87.3 per cent. There was a 2.7 per cent drop in cargo traffic.

Air Caledonie 'facing bankruptcy'

: BTN News; Tuesday, 09 August 2011

New Caledonia's Air Caledonie says locals have blockaded airports after the carrier doubled fares on some domestic routes.

Air India bites back at Star

: BTN News; Tuesday, 09 August 2011

Air India (AI) has launched action in India aimed at remedying grievances after Star Alliance blocked its entry to the global airline marketing group.

Australian business travellers not so eco-conscious

: BTN News; Tuesday, 09 August 2011

Australian business travellers are reluctant to pay extra to stay in an environmentally-sensitive hotel, according to a new business travel survey by hotel group Accor.

MICE arrivals to HKG on the rise

: MICE News; Tuesday, 09 August 2011

Hong Kong Tourism Board reports a 10.3 per cent year-on-year rise in MICE overnights during the first six months of 2011.

Further delays for Tiger

: BTN News; Tuesday, 09 August 2011

Australia's air safety regulator (CASA) is to apply to keep troubled airline Tiger Airways Australia grounded for 'at least a few more weeks' because of deficiencies identified in resubmitted documentation seeking a resumption of flights after being grounded on July 1.

Irish government keeping EUR3 tax

: MICE News; Tuesday, 09 August 2011

Budget airline Ryanair is embroiled in yet another fight with Irish authorities, with its ceo Michael O'Leary calling the Republic of Ireland's tourism statistics 'bogus'.