BTN News

UK shippers warned long-haul seafreight at risk of no-deal Brexit

: BTN News; Monday, 11 February 2019

UK businesses involved in sea freight have been advised to hope there is not a no deal Brexit because goods sent to far-away destinations from now may not arrive by the March 29 Brexit deadline date and could find they are locked out of harbours.

Flybe warns shareholders to approve its sale

: BTN News; Monday, 11 February 2019

UK carrier Flybe has warned shareholders to approve its sale to a consortium led by Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Air.

Gold Coast increases MICE share

: BTN News; Friday, 08 February 2019

Australia’s Gold Coast says new figures show it has claimed a larger share of Queensland’s business events market.

Thomas Cook considers airline's future - Lufthansa in the frame?

: BTN News; Friday, 08 February 2019

Thomas Cook (TC) chief executive Peter Fankhauser says a review of the company's 103-aircraft airline means it is looking at "all options to enhance value to shareholders and intensify strategic focus" after turning in a Q1 result where revenue rose one per cent to GBP1.656 billion, but margins fell and losses for the period were up by GBP14 million to GBP60 million.

Passenger demand slips, but 2019 outlook 'robust' -IATA

: BTN News; Friday, 08 February 2019

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its quick summary of 2018 airline results 'in the cabins'.

Qantas cancels A380 order

: BTN News; Friday, 08 February 2019

Australia's Qantas has cancelled a long-standing order for eight Airbus A380 jets after discussions with the European plane maker.

Turkmenistan Air hires charter operator to run its services

: BTN News; Friday, 08 February 2019

Turkmenistan Airlines, which has been banned by the European Air Safety Agency, has contracted a charter flight company to operate one-stop flights between the UK and India and Asia.

Qantas, GDSs announce sweeping distribution changes via the new ‘Qantas Channel’

: BTN News; Thursday, 07 February 2019

In a co-ordinated set of announcements made by the four parties, Australia's Qantas will introduce its new Qantas Channel (from 01 August) for agents using global distribution systems (GDS) Travelport, Amadeus and Sabre.

VisitBritain in Airbnb initiative

: BTN News; Thursday, 07 February 2019

VisitBritain/VisitEngland is to invest GBP500,000 with hotel alternative Airbnb's 'Experiences' to work with business and destinations to promote tours, day trips and unique events offered by small entrepreneurs to both domestic and international visitors and hopefully, generate an additional 83,000 overnight stays in the country.

Qatar, EU ink open skies agreement

: BTN News; Thursday, 07 February 2019

Qatar has completed negotiations with the European Union for a comprehensive air transport agreement, the first of its type between the EU and a Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) member.