Rousseau new Star Alliance chair
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Michael Rousseau, president and ceo of Air Canada, is the new chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB), succeeding United ceo Scott Kirby.
African countries top list of blocked airline funds
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 11 December 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says US$1.7 billion in airline funds remain blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2024, a small improvement on the US$1.8 billion reported at the end of April.
Pan Pacific Perth launches wellness program with 2025 incentive
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Pan Pacific Perth, Western Australia, is launching a Wellness Program in collaboration with its Wellness concierge Todd Brodie.
International tourism numbers and revenues on the rise
- BTN News
- Sunday, 08 December 2024
International tourism is at 98 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, with approximately 1.1 billion tourists travelling internationally in the first nine months of 2024, according to the United Nations' Madrid-based UN Tourism agency.
Air Canada scraps some free cabin bags
- BTN News
- Sunday, 08 December 2024
Canada's Air Canada will scrap free hand luggage for passengers in 'basic economy' from January 3, 2025 on flights within the US and Canada.
Only a personal-sized item such as a handbag will be allowed for free.
New charges include US$35 for the first checked bag.
US airlines tip strong start to 2025
- BTN News
- Sunday, 08 December 2024
In the US, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have raised their forecasts for the end of 2024 following a strong fourth quarter.
First A320neo joins Jetstar's new uniforms
- BTN News
- Sunday, 08 December 2024
The first of Jetstar’s next generation Airbus A320neo aircraft will start flying domestic routes from this month, with 188 ergonomic seats, extra-large overhead bins, in-seat USB power sockets and seat back device holders.
JetBlue scraps Gatwick run
- BTN News
- Sunday, 08 December 2024
US carrier JetBlue will not resume its New York JFK to London Gatwick service next year.
MAX crash judge finds against Boeing and DoJ
- BTN News
- Friday, 06 December 2024
The US federal district court's judge Reed O’Connor - who is overseeing the criminal conspiracy matter against Boeing in the crashes of two 737 MAX 8 jets that killed 346 people - has rejected the US Department of Justice (DOJ) plea agreement with Boeing, meaning the plane maker still might face criminal charges at a trial for the deaths of those killed.
US considers cash compensation for airline delays
- BTN News
- Friday, 06 December 2024
The US Department of Transportation (DoT) is seeking public comment on whether airlines should be required to pay passengers cash compensation when flight disruptions are caused by carriers.
Qantas launches domestic pre-Xmas sale
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Australia's Qantas has launched a domestic 'Sale Before Christmas' with about 800,000 seats on more than 170 routes on offer until 11.59pm AEDT on December 12 2024, unless sold out prior.
Cairns set for bumper 2025
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Northern Australia's Cairns Airport says it is anticipating a 'bumper year' in 2025, with international passengers exceeding pre-Covid levels and according to airport ceo Richard Barker, more than 270,000 passengers are expected to transit through Cairns in the three weeks to Christmas.
300 Qantaslink pilots threaten strike action
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Alliance pilots in three Australian states are considering industrial action calling for pay to match industry standards and decent rostering conditions to protect 'work-life balance'.
