Qantas extends Sabre agreement
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Travel IT firm Sabre Corporation has extended its long-term distribution agreement with Australia's Qantas Airways.
Virgin Australia and Air NZ back together
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
The Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand code share agreement - effective for bookings now - means travellers can book Virgin Australia flights to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch that are operated by Air New Zealand but which have a VA flight number for travel from 9 December onwards.
ACCC measures satellite performance
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has expanded its Measuring Broadband Australia program to measure the performance of satellite services including performance data for Starlink and NBN Sky Muster.
Eve and Helicopters Inc sign LoI
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Helicopters Incorporated, a US vertical lift and helicopter operator, for up to 50 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
October demand rose in the cabins - IATA
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) global passenger demand in October showed the following highlights:
Frontier to add premium seats
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
US budget carrier Frontier is to replace the first two rows of its aircraft with “luxurious, spacious seats” starting in late 2025.
Qantas readies for first A321XLR
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Australia's Qantas says its first Airbus A321XLR is nearing completion and will enter service early next year.
Virgin Australia plans first Qatar services
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Virgin Australia (VA) has applied to fly 28 services per week using partner Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 jets to Doha, Qatar, where passengers will be able to join Qatar's global network.
Emirates renews Tennis Australia deal for five years
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Dubai-based Emirates has announced a five-year renewal of its partnership with Tennis Australia, making it the 'Official Airline of the Australian Open' until 2029.
Dusit opens Dusit Princess Melaka
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, a Thai hotel company, has announced the soft opening of its first hotel in Malaysia, Dusit Princess Melaka, on 7 December 2024.
New Caledonia joins 'dangerous' destinations
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Safeture and Riskline have released their Risk Map 2025, offering a detailed overview of global travel risks to help individuals and businesses make informed travel plans.
Chapman Freeborn launches music and entertainment arm
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 December 2024
Charter broker Chapman Freeborn has launched a new European music and entertainment division, with all operations under two new heads of department.
Australian banks move to stop scammers
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 December 2024
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has welcomed the Federal government's plan to establish a mandatory SMS Sender ID register with an enforceable industry standard as part of its fight against scammers.
Qantas extends Sabre agreement
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Travel IT firm Sabre Corporation has extended its long-term distribution agreement with Australia's Qantas Airways.
Virgin Australia and Air NZ back together
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
The Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand code share agreement - effective for bookings now - means travellers can book Virgin Australia flights to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch that are operated by Air New Zealand but which have a VA flight number for travel from 9 December onwards.
ACCC measures satellite performance
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has expanded its Measuring Broadband Australia program to measure the performance of satellite services including performance data for Starlink and NBN Sky Muster.
Eve and Helicopters Inc sign LoI
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Helicopters Incorporated, a US vertical lift and helicopter operator, for up to 50 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
October demand rose in the cabins - IATA
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) global passenger demand in October showed the following highlights:
Frontier to add premium seats
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
US budget carrier Frontier is to replace the first two rows of its aircraft with “luxurious, spacious seats” starting in late 2025.
Qantas readies for first A321XLR
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Australia's Qantas says its first Airbus A321XLR is nearing completion and will enter service early next year.
Virgin Australia plans first Qatar services
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Virgin Australia (VA) has applied to fly 28 services per week using partner Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 jets to Doha, Qatar, where passengers will be able to join Qatar's global network.
Emirates renews Tennis Australia deal for five years
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Dubai-based Emirates has announced a five-year renewal of its partnership with Tennis Australia, making it the 'Official Airline of the Australian Open' until 2029.
Dusit opens Dusit Princess Melaka
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, a Thai hotel company, has announced the soft opening of its first hotel in Malaysia, Dusit Princess Melaka, on 7 December 2024.
New Caledonia joins 'dangerous' destinations
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Safeture and Riskline have released their Risk Map 2025, offering a detailed overview of global travel risks to help individuals and businesses make informed travel plans.
Chapman Freeborn launches music and entertainment arm
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 December 2024
Charter broker Chapman Freeborn has launched a new European music and entertainment division, with all operations under two new heads of department.
Australian banks move to stop scammers
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 December 2024
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has welcomed the Federal government's plan to establish a mandatory SMS Sender ID register with an enforceable industry standard as part of its fight against scammers.
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