Airlines and Aviation
Oman Air unveils ‘Oman Air Connect’ – All-economy fleet for affordable, quality travel
The first aircraft from this five-plane fleet arrived earlier this month, set to expand connectivity to the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, and Africa
ATIA: Federal government should be buyer-of-last-resort for Rex Airlines
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) supports the idea that the Federal Government should be the buyer-of-last-resort for Regional Express Holdings (Rex), given the first option should always be for a private buyer.
Malaysia Airlines honoured twice at this year’s Cellars in the Sky Awards
Malaysia Airlines secured two prestigious accolades for its Business Class wines at the annual Cellars in the Sky Awards by Business Traveller.
Singapore Airlines’ ad campaigns effectively show off KrisWorld entertainment platform
Data and analytics firm GlobalData reports that Singapore Airlines’ advertising campaigns between November 2024 and January 2025 effectively showcased its premium service offerings and entertainment capabilities.
Emirates raises the bar for culinary excellence in the skies with Moët & Chandon
Emirates’ Business Class customers can look forward to yet another elevation of the inflight experience, as an array of 18 new dishes will be launched onboard this summer.
Emirates signs interline agreement with Nigeria’s Air Peace
Emirates recently signed an interline agreement with West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, enhancing connectivity for passengers travelling to and from Nigeria.
Saudia charts new paths: 10 fresh routes to Vienna, Venice, Bali, Athens & Nice in 2025
The expansion comes amid growing international travel demand, with Saudia recording a 16% increase in international passenger numbers last year
Major Japanese airlines report record sales highs for end-2024
Japanese flag-carrier Japan Airlines Co and ANA Holdings Inc both posted significantly higher sales throughout the later three quarters of 2024.
Cebu Pacific responsible for nearly 50 percent of 2024 passenger volume at Cebu’s MCIA
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific reports that it ferried 5.6 million passengers to and from Cebu’s Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in the past year.
Revolutionizing aviation: Emirates implements Airbus Skywise tech
The new tech allows Emirates Engineering teams to monitor real-time aircraft performance, detect potential issues mid-flight, and execute proactive maintenance actions during turnarounds, reducing unscheduled downtime
Etihad goes daily to Atlanta, strengthening UAE-US travel ties
The direct connection between Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) is the only non-stop link between the UAE and Atlanta, providing travelers with greater flexibility and convenience
Korean Air is Airline Ratings’ 2025 Airline of the Year
Australia's AirlineRatings.com just named Korean Air as its Airline of the Year for 2025.
China offers visa-free entry to Xishuangbanna to Southeast Asian travellers
China announced that it is offering visa-free entry to Xishuangbanna in Yunnan Province to travellers from countries that are part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Travel agents and their clients need to be more aware of inflight theft
Inflight theft is becoming a highly concerning issue among both airlines and travel agencies due to a recent spate of highly publicised incidents, particularly within Asia.
Cebu Pacific honoured by DOST-Philippine Textile Research Institute
Cebu Pacific was recently recognised by the Philippine Textile Research Institute of the country’s Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PTRI) for the way it has promoted local weaving traditions into the context of travel and tourism.
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