BTN News

Virgin Australia should blame itself for its Hong Kong problems - Joyce

: BTN News; Thursday, 07 February 2019

The proposed code share deal between Australia's Qantas and Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is drawing ongoing fire from rival Virgin Australia (VA).

Thai AirAsia X adds Brisbane run

: BTN News; Thursday, 07 February 2019

Low-cost carrier Thai AirAsia X is to fly to Brisbane, Australia from Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok, Thailand four times a week from June using A330-300s.

Pritchard replaces Svensson in UK/EMEIA role

: BTN News; Thursday, 07 February 2019

Australia's Qantas has appointed Anna Pritchard its regional general manager UK, Europe, Middle East, India and Africa.

Paul Scurrah to head Virgin Australia

: BTN News; Thursday, 07 February 2019

Virgin Australia has appointed Paul Scurrah as its new chief executive, replacing current head John Borghetti from March 25.

Pakistan urged to use embassies for tourism

: BTN News; Thursday, 07 February 2019

Pakistan's travel industry has urged the government there to use Pakistani embassies and the national carrier Pakistan International Airlines to promote tourism in Pakistan.

US inbound travel to slow without action, says USTA

: BTN News; Thursday, 07 February 2019

Travel to and within the US grew 3.6 per cent year-over-year in December, according to the US Travel Association, although the growth trend is slowing, with the Leading Travel Index (LTI) projecting international inbound travel to slow to two per cent through June 2019.

Germania folds

: BTN News; Thursday, 07 February 2019

German budget airline Germania has filed for bankruptcy, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.

Ryanair adds new names to stable

: BTN News; Wednesday, 06 February 2019

Irish budget carrier Ryanair has agreed a new five-year group ceo contract with its current chief executive Michael O'Leary and also has announced expansion plans, partly in response to the UK leaving the European Union.