Australia is one of the most sought-after holiday destinations in the world, claim dealchecker.co.uk after a recent poll revealed that the country was named by British travel enthusiasts as their "Dream Destination". The poll, conducted by travel publication Virtuoso Life, asked over 5,000 readers their opinions; in addition to topping the ...

Asia Pacific, July 26, 2012

The International Air Travel Association (IATA) has told Europe it needs defuse tensions over its controversial Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to avoid the “chaos” of a trade war. Speaking at the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) in Strasbourg, IATA’s Director-General & CEO Tony Tyler tried to reassure European authorities that the ...

Asia Pacific, July 11, 2012

British Airways is planning to add up to 10 new destinations in China, but will wait for the delivery of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners to launch the new services. Willie Walsh, CEO of the International Airlines Group (IAG) was reported saying in Beijing this week that BA will focus on the ...

Asia Pacific, June 12, 2012

IATA has reiterated its opposition to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, and called on all parties to act with restraint to avoid a trade war. The airline body's Director-General & CEO, Tony Tyler made the comments at the start of the 68th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit, ...

Asia Pacific, June 11, 2012

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will introduce a fourth daily flight between Singapore and London Heathrow from October. SIA currently operates three flights per day between Singapore and London Heathrow, all using its Airbus A380s. The additional flight, which will have a late-night departure from Singapore, will be operated with a Boeing 777-300ER. The ...

Asia Pacific, June 7, 2012

Asia represents the highest growth region for bookings to London during the 2012 Olympics period, and the third largest source market. Commenting on the trend, David Brett, president of Amadeus Asia Pacific, said; “That Asia is the third largest source region for travel to London during the 2012 Olympic Games is ...

Asia Pacific, May 31, 2012

Emirates has revealed a major drop in profits for the 2011-12 financial year. The Dubai-based airline posted profits of AED1.5 billion (US$408 million) for the 12-month period – 72.1% lower than the record results it achieved in 2010-11. Revenues reached a new record high of AED62.3 billion last year, an increase ...

Asia Pacific, May 10, 2012

American Airlines has unveiled plans to redesign the interiors of its international wide-body aircraft fleet. As part of this revamp, American's entire fleet of Boeing 777-200ERs will be installed with flat-bed business class seats with aisle access for every seat, Wi-Fi, seatback screens in all cabins, and the airline's new premium ...

Asia Pacific, May 10, 2012