Hyatt launches 'Unscripted by Hyatt'
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 June 2025
US-headquartered Hyatt Hotels Corporation has introduced 'Unscripted by Hyatt' to its growing Essentials portfolio, for travellers who 'prefer spontaneity over structure'.
Sabre appoints AP airlines head
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 June 2025
Sabre Corporation has appointed Maneesh Jaikrishna as vice president and general manager Airline IT Solutions Asia Pacific.
Bolivia clears its funds balance, leaving US$1.3bn blocked world wide
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 June 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says US$1.3 billion in airline funds were blocked from repatriation by world governments as of end April 2025, an improvement of 25 per cent compared with the US$1.7 billion reported for October 2024.
O'Leary in line for huge bonus
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 June 2025
Ryanair’s chief executive Michael O’Leary is in line for a bonus worth more than EUR100 million, one of the largest payouts in European corporate history.
Two challenges aviation must master - Bain
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 June 2025
Following global air travel demand’s recovery post Covid, the industry now faces new volatility from trade tensions, shifting traveller behaviour and supply constraints.
United, JetBlue launch 'Blue Sky'
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 May 2025
In the US, United Airlines and JetBlue Airways are launching a ‘Blue Sky’ partnership to allow United’s MileagePlus and JetBlue’s TrueBlue members to earn and redeem miles on both airlines.
Britain tests flying taxi
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 May 2025
Britain’s first-ever v-TOL flying taxi has completed its first journey ahead of a planned introduction by 2028.
Qantas to review safety procedures
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 May 2025
Australia's Qantas is to strengthen in-flight safety procedures after turbulence injured three cabin crew on a descent into Brisbane Airport. One crew member suffered a broken ankle.
IHG and SIA ink SME partnership
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 May 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have partnered to enhance business travel for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
New AP head for IATA
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 May 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Sheldon Hee as its Singapore-based regional vice president Asia-Pacific, effective 1 June 2025.
Turkey to crack down on seating rules for passengers
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 May 2025
Passengers who unbuckle their seat belts, enter an aisle or open overhead compartments before their plane has stopped taxiing upon arrival at airports in Turkey face fines under new regulations issued by the country’s civil aviation authority.
Southwest starts charging for checked bags
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 May 2025
The US's Southwest Airlines has started charging US$35 for passengers' first checked bags and US$45 for a second bag, similar to charges at competing airlines like Delta and American Airlines.
QantasLink adds Newcastle and Hobart flights from Perth
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 May 2025
In Australia, Qantas Group airline QantasLink will launch new routes from Perth in Western Australia to Newcastle in NSW and Hobart in Tasmania this year.
Hyatt launches 'Unscripted by Hyatt'
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 June 2025
US-headquartered Hyatt Hotels Corporation has introduced 'Unscripted by Hyatt' to its growing Essentials portfolio, for travellers who 'prefer spontaneity over structure'.
Sabre appoints AP airlines head
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 June 2025
Sabre Corporation has appointed Maneesh Jaikrishna as vice president and general manager Airline IT Solutions Asia Pacific.
Bolivia clears its funds balance, leaving US$1.3bn blocked world wide
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 June 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says US$1.3 billion in airline funds were blocked from repatriation by world governments as of end April 2025, an improvement of 25 per cent compared with the US$1.7 billion reported for October 2024.
O'Leary in line for huge bonus
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 June 2025
Ryanair’s chief executive Michael O’Leary is in line for a bonus worth more than EUR100 million, one of the largest payouts in European corporate history.
Two challenges aviation must master - Bain
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 June 2025
Following global air travel demand’s recovery post Covid, the industry now faces new volatility from trade tensions, shifting traveller behaviour and supply constraints.
United, JetBlue launch 'Blue Sky'
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 May 2025
In the US, United Airlines and JetBlue Airways are launching a ‘Blue Sky’ partnership to allow United’s MileagePlus and JetBlue’s TrueBlue members to earn and redeem miles on both airlines.
Britain tests flying taxi
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 May 2025
Britain’s first-ever v-TOL flying taxi has completed its first journey ahead of a planned introduction by 2028.
Qantas to review safety procedures
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 May 2025
Australia's Qantas is to strengthen in-flight safety procedures after turbulence injured three cabin crew on a descent into Brisbane Airport. One crew member suffered a broken ankle.
IHG and SIA ink SME partnership
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 May 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have partnered to enhance business travel for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
New AP head for IATA
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 May 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Sheldon Hee as its Singapore-based regional vice president Asia-Pacific, effective 1 June 2025.
Turkey to crack down on seating rules for passengers
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 May 2025
Passengers who unbuckle their seat belts, enter an aisle or open overhead compartments before their plane has stopped taxiing upon arrival at airports in Turkey face fines under new regulations issued by the country’s civil aviation authority.
Southwest starts charging for checked bags
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 May 2025
The US's Southwest Airlines has started charging US$35 for passengers' first checked bags and US$45 for a second bag, similar to charges at competing airlines like Delta and American Airlines.
QantasLink adds Newcastle and Hobart flights from Perth
- BTN News
- Friday, 30 May 2025
In Australia, Qantas Group airline QantasLink will launch new routes from Perth in Western Australia to Newcastle in NSW and Hobart in Tasmania this year.
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