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Flights from India to China’s Wuhan all set to resume operation
India’s national carrier, Air India, is all set to operate flights to Wuhan on 30 October. This will be the first flight operation to the central Chinese city, which was the trigger spot of Coronavirus. Wuhan is where the virus reportedly emerged in December and then spread across the world. The place was officially declared COVID-free in June, and all restrictions had also been relaxed. These flights will facilitate travel for those Indians who have valid work visas to return to China and bring back those wanting to return home. Those undertaking the journey would have to abide by all protocols issued by the government of India, which include a mandatory institutional quarantine of seven days on payment basis and home quarantine of seven days following arrival in Delhi, as per the press release issued by the Indian Embassy. The Indian Embassy recently announced that Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) flight would be operated from Delhi to Wuhan on 30 October. As per this development, this will be the sixth VBM flight by Air India to China to facilitate travel for Indians stranded in both countries. The press release issued by the Indian Embassy further added that taking flights would be made available on payment basis as per the fares decided by the airline. The Delhi-Wuhan flight has been announced after the cancellation of 23 October flight between Delhi-Guangzhou.
Ray of light: DiDi resumes services in Wuhan, China
On 30 April, DiDi has resumed its ride-hailing services, including taxi-hailing, private-car hailing, Hitch, and Designated Driving, in Wuhan, China. DiDi suspended its transportation services in Wuhan when the city went into a draconian lockdown after it was found out that the city is the epicentre of the viral outbreak. The company also closed its service to medical workers and community fleets. The special fleets started on 24 January, one day after Wuhan’s lockdown began, and expanded to 15 Chinese cities. In total, 160,000 drivers signed up to become volunteers who provided essential transportation to close to 38,000 registered doctors and nurses fighting the coronavirus on the frontline. In Wuhan alone, the volunteer fleets offered 650,000 rides to healthcare and community workers. Meanwhile, DiDi will continue to carry out rigorous hygiene protocols and other protection measures, and the intense fight still goes on in our international markets. Nevertheless, this moment marks a new beginning as we turn to support the full discovery of urban life and transportation in the country. DiDi resuming its services in China brings a ray of hope to other ride-hailing companies whose business is decimated greatly. Many of these companies are recalibrating their business.
Korean Air provides masks for Wuhan residents
Korean Air is providing emergency relief supplies to residents of Wuhan, China, the epicentre of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The South Korean flag carrier delivered 40,000 KF94 masks to the Red Cross Society of China, on KE855, a flight from Incheon to Beijing. It will deliver the masks to hospitals in Wuhan. The airline will continue to monitor the situation in China and provide support as needed. It already has rescued hundreds of Korean nationals stranded in Wuhan because of the virus outbreak. The airline had sent relief supplies to disaster areas such as a Laos dam collapse (2018), Peru floods (2017), a Fiji cyclone (2016) and Nepal earthquakes (2015), among others.
Japanese city ready for tourism after evacuees from Wuhan free of coronavirus
The Japanese city of Katsuura in Chiba prefecture is ready to go back to normal after quarantine for coronavirus was over and found that all 197 of Japanese evacuees from Wuhan, China were free of the virus and were ready to go back home. A hotel in the city has become the centre of coronavirus in Japan after the Japanese government assigned it for “self-quarantine” for those who were evacuated from China. Japan has sent four flights so far to evacuate its citizens from Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak. The first group landed on 29 January. The 206 people on board were asked to test for coronavirus then asked to "self-quarantine" for 14 days, which is the incubation period of the virus. Inside the hotel, evacuees were requested to stay in their rooms and avoid venturing in the corridors. Support from residents Despite their initial fears, residents of Katsuura offered enormous support to evacuees like receiving messages and origami cranes, which are usually made for those who are recovering from illness. Locals also light up candles on the beach of the resort that can be viewed from the guests’ windows to encourage the evacuees. Some residents also arrived to send off the first batch of evacuees that headed home after their self-quarantine. Around 36 people left the Katsuura hotel on Wednesday night, with more expected to make their way home on Thursday morning. Those who arrived on later flights are still waiting out the rest of their quarantine period and are expected to undergo final testing before they are given the all-clear to go home. Meanwhile, evacuees expressed support to those aboard the cruise ship denied entry in the port in Yokohoma due to the virus. Japan has the highest number of coronavirus outside China.
Travel to and from Wuhan banned amid Chinese New Year rush
Local authorities in Wuhan, China have put the city on lockdown in an attempt to contain the new strain of coronavirus that sickened hundreds of people and killed 17 so far. Flights and train services were stopped and roads were closed. Guards were also seen patrolling major entry and exit points. Chinese health officials feared that the transmission rate of the novel coronavirus or 2019-nCov as hundreds of millions of Chinese travel at home and abroad during weeklong holidays for the Chinese New Year, which begins on Saturday. Airports in other Asian countries have ramped up its screening and monitoring of passengers, especially those from countries with confirmed cases of the virus. In the Philippines, passengers arriving on flights from China have to fill out health declaration forms. Passengers will be asked to disclose personal information, travel histories, health condition and other related information. Travellers from Wuhan or anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness would be placed under observation. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization has not declared a state of emergency as a result of the outbreak. On its website, “WHO does not recommend any specific health measures for travellers. In case of symptoms suggestive of respiratory illness either during or after travel, travellers are encouraged to seek medical attention and share travel history with their healthcare provider.” According to the latest situation report from WHO dated 21 January 2020, “there are 282 confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV have been reported from four countries including China (278 cases), Thailand (2 cases), Japan (1 case) and the Republic of Korea (1 case).” Two separate studies claimed that the virus may have originated from bats or snakes. One study published in the journal Science China Life Sciences found out that the genome sequence of the 2019-nCov is closely related to a strain that exists in bats. A second study published in the Journal of Medical Virology identifies snakes as the most probable virus reservoir. The seafood market where the deadly virus first surfaced also sells exotic wildlife. However, neither study has explained how the virus may have been transmitted from animals to humans.
Chinese traveller from Wuhan discharged from Thai quarantine
Thailand's Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health has discharged one of the four travellers who were kept in quarantine after they reported having a fever shortly after arriving from the Chinese city of Wuhan. According to Dr. Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai, director-general of the Department of Disease Control (DDC), a three-year-old Chinese boy quarantined in Bangkok after getting off a flight from Wuhan in China with a mystery illness has been given the all-clear and discharged from hospital on 7 January 2020. The buy had a fever as a result of A H3N2 influenza, which is not dangerous. The DDC is still waiting for the test results for the three other travellers, who are Thai nationals. Two are students who have also been quarantined at Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute in Nonthaburi’s Mueang district while the other patient is at a private hospital. The DDC has advised the public not to panic citing the Ministry of Public Health’s effective surveillance and preventive measures. Since the news of the outbreak, health surveillance systems have been rapidly deployed at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai and Phuket International Airports for round-the-clock screening of all passengers, especially from China. The DDC has also advised Thai and international tourists, who are travelling from Wuhan, China within 14 days to seek immediate medical advice and treatment if they are experiencing these emergency warning signs: fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose and shortness of breath. Or contact the Department of Disease Control hotline 1422.
China Eastern Airlines’ maiden Taiyuan-Kuala Lumpur flight successful
Tourism Malaysia lauded China Eastern Airlines for the successful launch of its inaugural direct service connecting Taiyuan and Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, 11th September. As one of China’s major cities rich in cultural heritage and economic potential, Taiyuan’s connection to Kuala Lumpur is expected to encourage greater visitor flows and boost Malaysia’s visibility as a preferred destination in Asia. A new chapter in regional connectivity unfolded as Flight MU859 touched down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at approximately 4:30am local time, marking the inaugural arrival from Taiyuan via Wuhan. This historic flight symbolises a pivotal milestone in enhancing air links between Malaysia and northern China, laying the foundation for deeper bilateral cooperation in tourism alongside trade exchange. Beyond convenience According to Tourism Malaysia deputy director-general Lee Thai Hung, the introduction of this new air connectivity marks a significant step forward in strengthening the dynamic alongside growing tourism ties between Malaysia and China. Lee said: “Beyond enhancing travel convenience, it also underscores our continued commitment to positioning Malaysia as a premier travel destination within the region. We look forward to welcoming a greater number of Chinese visitors to explore Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and the diverse, memorable experiences our country proudly offers.” China Eastern Airlines is set to operate the new route four times weekly, with a scheduled transit stop at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. The service will utilise Boeing 737- 800 aircraft, configured with 175 seats to ensure a comfortable and efficient travel experience. This enhanced air connectivity not only offers greater convenience and flexibility for both business as well as leisure passengers but also serves as a strategic conduit to strengthen economic collaboration with interpersonal connections between Malaysia and the northern provinces of China.
Hainan Airlines adds new Taiyuan routes for the summer travel season
As the 2025 summer travel season enters its peak, Hainan Airlines is adding new routes flying in and out of Taiyuan. The new routes are Taiyuan- Ningbo, Taiyuan-Changchun, and Taiyuan-Zhuhai, all of which begin flying on 7th August and will be available till 31st August. This brings the number of Hainan Airlines’ domestic routes from Taiyuan to 16 throughout the summer of 2025 These routes make their way from Taiyuan to Shenzhen, Dalian, Guiyang, Haikou, Zhuhai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Fuzhou , Wuhan, Changsha, Hefei, Xiamen, Qingdao, Urumqi, Nanjing, and Sanya. Through the route expansion, airline passengers get more diverse travel options as Hainan Airlines meets travel needs during the peak summer travel season. Flight frequencies Hainan Airlines' newly added Taiyuan-Ningbo route will operate one round trip daily: the outbound flight HU6381 departs Taiyuan Wusu International Airport at 8:30 AM and arrives at Ningbo Lishe International Airport at 10:40 AM. Meanwhile, return flight HU6832 departs Ningbo at 11:30 AM and arrives in Taiyuan at 1:55 PM. The Taiyuan-Changchun route will operate one round trip each on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. The outbound flight HU6385 departs Taiyuan at 3:15 PM and arrives at Changchun Longjia International Airport at 5:40 PM; return flight HU6386 departs Changchun at 6:40 PM and arrives in Taiyuan at 9:20 PM. The Taiyuan-Zhuhai route flies one round trip every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Outbound flight HU6383 departs Taiyuan at 3:10 PM and arrives at Zhuhai Jinwan Airport at 5:45 PM, while return flight HU6384 departs Zhuhai at 6:35 PM and arrives in Taiyuan at 9:30 PM. Specific flight information and reservations are both available through the official Hainan Airlines website, mobile app, customer service, as well as major regular ticket sales platforms.
The Ascott Limited fast-tracks expansion for The Crest Collection
CapitaLand Investment’s hospitality arm The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is accelerating the global expansion of its European-born luxury brand The Crest Collection in response to growing demand from luxury travellers for distinctive, heritage-rich stays. Over the past six months, the brand has gained strong momentum across East Asia and the Middle East, adding over 1,200 units from four new signings and one opening. The portfolio now comprises 16 properties with over 2,700 units, both operational and in the pipeline, across 11 countries and 13 cities. As a key brand within the Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) programme, The Crest Collection enhances the diversity of the ASR portfolio, offering members a broader range of luxury options and more opportunities to experience heritage-inspired stays around the world. A growing number of luxurious properties Among the newest additions in East Asia is SEN/KA TOKYO by The Crest Collection, set to open in the second half of 2029, marking the brand's debut in Japan. Also contributing to growth in the region are two developments in China: Hong Yuan Hotel by The Crest Collection, which opened in Haikou, Hainan Province, at the end of last year, and a property slated to open by mid-2026 in Wuhan's Donghu New Technology Development Zone, commonly known as Optics Valley. In the Middle East, Al Mahra Resort by The Crest Collection, the brand's first resort and its debut in the United Arab Emirates, will open in early 2027, to be followed by the brand's first property in Saudi Arabia, opening in Riyadh in 2028. This expansion into East Asia and the Middle East builds on the brand's growing traction in Southeast Asia. La Clef Bangkok by The Crest Collection, set to open in mid-2025, will become the brand's fourth property in the region, following the 2023 debut of The Grand Mansion Menteng by The Crest Collection in Indonesia, The George Penang by The Crest Collection in Malaysia, and The Robertson House by The Crest Collection in Singapore. Meanwhile, the brand's seven other operational and pipeline properties are located across Europe, where The Crest Collection was first established in 2016. A rising interest in luxury accommodations Ascott’s chief growth officer Serena Lim opines that interest in luxury stays is increasing within Asia and the Middle East, driven by travellers seeking meaningful connections to the region's rich culture and heritage. Lim said: “The Crest Collection meets this aspiration with its 'A Story Behind Every Door' brand promise, delivering culturally immersive experiences enriched by each property's distinctive identity, while enabling owners to tap into the strength of Ascott's global commercial ecosystem.” Lim added that The Crest Collection is highly conversion-friendly, adapting seamlessly across serviced residences, hotels, resorts and other accommodation types. As she puts it: “While recent signings highlight new builds such as the brand's first resort, its adaptability also makes it ideal for property conversions that enable swift time-to-market. By tailoring solutions to the unique demands of each location, our market-driven approach empowers us to respond to evolving traveller expectations with agility and deliver sustained value for owners." This acceleration of expansion is timely, given how the global luxury travel sector is projected to grow from US$1.4 trillion in 2024 to US$2.2 trillion by 2030, driven not just by affluence among the wealthy but also by younger travellers who are willing to pay top dollar for meaningful experiences. With luxury travellers drawn to destinations that excite, along with surprising environments and experiences that speak to their individuality, it is clear that the true essence of luxury lies in celebrating unique stories rather than uniformity.
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