Cathay Pacific to Return to Sri...
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific will recommence services to Sri Lanka, operating three non-stop flights per week from Colombo to Hong Kong from 2 February 2024.
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Passengers Choosing Airlines...
A recent airline passenger survey by Viasat has found free inflight wifi is almost as influential a factor as ticket price for many travellers.
Finnair to Relaunch Nagoya Service
Finnair brings back flights to Nagoya as it updates its winter 2024 traffic programme.
GBA to Launch New Manila Service
Greater Bay Airlines will be launching a Manila - Hong Kong scheduled service starting 8 November 2023
Vistara Commences Daily Flights...
Full-service Indian airline Vistara, has commenced direct flights between Delhi and Hong Kong operating an A321neo aircraft.
Gulf Air Expands China Network
Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain's national carrier, will be extending its operations into China in January 2024.
Air France to Introduce A350 on...
From October 29, Air France will introduce the airline's newest aircraft, the cutting-edge Airbus A350 on its daily Hong Kong - Paris Charles de Gaulle route.
American Airlines Announces New...
American Airlines has unveiled its new Flagship Suite business class seats after announcing it will remove first class from its long-haul aircraft entirely.
Emirates Expands Premium...
Emirates will introduce its Premium Economy to its Dubai - São Paulo route on 19 November and Dubai - Tokyo Narita route on 20 December.
TransNusa Launches New Jakarta...
Indonesia's TransNusa Aviation has launched new China and Singapore international routes this November, promising a premium airline experience.
New Wildlife Amenity Kits for...
Emirates long-haul premium economy and economy customers will now receive new amenity kits inspired by the efforts of United for Wildlife.
New Self-Check-in & Bag...
Aviation technology provider SITA will equip KL City Air Terminal in KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur with Check-in Kiosks and Self Bag Drop services.
Singapore Airlines Launching...
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Brussels from 5 April 2024, returning to the city after more than 20 years. SIA will operate four weekly flights to Brussels with...
Fine-Dining Arrives at China...
China Airlines is turning the bounty of the autumn season into fresh in-flight cuisine through its partnerships with leading restaurants from across the region.
Air Astana Honoured With APEX Award
The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) has honoured Air Astana with a five-star rating in the major airline category.
Emirates to Add New Hong Kong...
Emirates will launch a third daily flight to Hong Kong, starting from 1 November, providing additional non-stop services between Dubai and Hong Kong
FlyArystan Expands its...
Pioneering Kazakh low-cost carrier FlyArystan targets growth opportunities with new routes to India, Central Asia and the Middle East.
Batik Air Expands to Auckland
Batik Air continues its expansion to the Australasia region with the launch of its latest route between Kuala Lumpur and Auckland, New Zealand.
Cathay Pacific Launches...
Cathay Pacific launches new curated plant-forward culinary delights collaboration with VEDA by Ovolo.
CALLUM Creates...
Design firm CALLUM has created the Martini Mixer, an aviation-inspired, precision-engineered cocktail mixer in partnership with British Airways.
New Bulgari Amenities for Emirates
Emirates has launched a new collection of stylish Bulgari amenity kits for the Autumn/Winter season in First and Business Class.
11 Weird & Wonderful Finds...
We look at some of the weirdest and most bizarre items found in hand carry luggage from around the world.
Intervals at HKIA Continues to...
Since opening in June, Intervals at Hong Kong International Airport has set out to reinvent the airport experience by offering world-class cocktails and an elevated food programme.
China Airlines Expands...
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, has announced an expansion of its codesharing agreement with Philippine Airlines.
Emirates Launches Meal...
Dubai-based airline Emirates has launched an innovative new meal pre-ordering service, initially for the carrier's business class.
Emirates Launches On-Demand GCC...
Emirates has launched an on-demand regional charter service for customers who want to make short trips in the GCC from Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
China Airlines Launches Taipei...
China Airlines has official launched its new Taipei-Prague route, with the airline now offers non-stop routes to six popular European destinations. These include Amsterdam (the Netherlands), Frankfurt...
United to Launch Nonstop Hong...
United expands flight options from Hong Kong to the U.S. with a new daily direct service to Los Angeles and twice-daily service to San Francisco.
Intervals Launches at Hong Kong...
A first-of-its kind airport bar concept, Intervals brings an exceptional cocktail experience to global travellers passing through HKIA. Travellers now have a new reference for world-class cocktails with the...
BA to Open Whispering Angel Bar...
British Airways has announced plans for an exclusive Whispering Angel lounge bar, becoming the first airline to have a bespoke bar dedicated to the famed rosé wine.
Hong Kong Airlines Reintroduces...
Hong Kong Airlines is introducing additional Airbus A330-300 widebody aircraft to serve its route network and expedite business recovery.
China Airlines to Introduce One...
China Airlines will introduce one A350-900 leased aircraft this year, to be delivered at the end of 2023, and enter service in Q1 2024.
Qantas Returns to the Big Apple
Qantas has resumed flights to New York, with services from Sydney taking off to the Big Apple for the first time in more than three years. The launch of QF3 also marks a new route for the national carrier...
Hong Kong Airlines to Step up...
As regional and international travel picks up, Hong Kong Airlines ramps up its flight operations to Mainland China to meet the growing demand.
Priority Pass Gains Access to...
Priority Pass has partnered with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Business Travel Service Co, one of China’s leading airport hospitality providers.
Marriott Convoy Now Offers...
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme, has launched two-way points exchange functionality with All Nippon Airways' ANA Mileage Club and Japan Airlines’ JAL Mileage Bank.
Emirates Offers Connectivity to...
Emirates enhances its inflight connectivity, allowing all passengers in every class of travel to enjoy free connectivity once they sign up for Emirates Skywards.
China Airlines Launches New...
Business travellers in southern Taiwan will soon be able to enjoy the convenience of the new China Airlines Kaohsiung - Seoul (Gimpo) route with three weekly return flights from 6 July.
Qantas Prepares for New York...
Qantas is gearing up to restart flights to New York, with the airline taking delivery of new 787 Dreamliner aircraft to fly the route and releasing new menus and amenities.
United Airlines Expands Hong...
United Airlines will increase the frequency of the current daily Hong Kong (HKG)–San Francisco (SFO) service to 12 flights weekly from August.
Korean Air Chooses Vietnam to...
Vietnam will be the first country in Southeast Asia where Korean Air will be deploying its fuel-efficient next-generation Airbus A321neos.
United Announces Largest South...
United Airlines marks South Pacific network expansion to and from the U.S., including the first non-stop flight between San Francisco and Christchurch.
China Airlines & Le Palais...
China Airlines has partnered with Le Palais, the only three-star Michelin restaurant in Taiwan, to launch the all-new Skyward 3-Stars Private Cuisine in-flight menu.
Qatar Airways Increases Hong...
Award-winning airline Qatar Airways is increasing flights to Hong Kong for the second time this year, returning frequency to pre-pandemic levels.
LATAM to Return to Melbourne
Starting September 2023, LATAM Airlines will resume flying directly between Melbourne and Santiago, Chile.
Emirates & United Activate...
Emirates and United have activated their codeshare partnership, allowing customers of both airlines easier access to an expanded network.
Lufthansa Presents “First...
Lufthansa's new Allegris long-haul product sees the introduction of First Class Suite Plus, as well as more flexibility in business class and economy.
Qatar Airways Expands China...
Qatar Airways continues its Greater China network expansion with a new service to Beijing’s Daxing International. Qatar Airways will resume passenger service between Doha and Beijing in Summer 2023...
China Airlines Launches...
China Airlines has partnered with SoundOn to launch all-new high-quality podcast programming for in-flight entertainment systems.
United Resumed Nonstop Flights...
United Airlines has resumed nonstop services to and from Hong Kong, marking the airline’s first passenger flight service out of the city since the start of the pandemic.
BA Doubles Hong Kong Service
British Airways will double its services from Hong Kong with the introduction of its new A350-1000 airline.
Hong Kong Airlines Adds Beijing...
Hong Kong Airlines will operate a four-time weekly service to the Beijing Daxing International Airport from March 15, 2023.
Qantas Reveals Business &...
Qantas has unveiled prototypes of the First and Business cabins on the aircraft that will fly passengers non-stop from Australia to New York and London from late 2025.
Cathay Pacific Brings More...
Hong Kong’s home carrier has partnered with Michelin-starred restaurant Duddell’s to celebrate the city’s gourmet culture with a taste of home at 30,000 feet
LATAM Launches a New Business...
LATAM Airlines has debuted a new menu in its Premium Business cabin that highlights the versatility of Latin American cuisine and a greater variety of service options.
Air Astana to Resumes Astana,...
From 18 March 2023, Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, will resume flights from Astana to Beijing.
Singapore Changi Airport Named...
After a successful revival of its business, Singapore Changi Airport has been crowned the Overall Winner of this year’s Routes Awards.
Qatar to Resume Shanghai Flights
Qatar Airways significantly expands operations in the Greater China region with the resumption of its Shanghai service. The Qatar-based airline has reintroduced its Shanghai to its global network of 150...
China Airlines & The North...
Taiwan-based China Airlines has announced a second partnership with The North Face as it prepares for post-pandemic passenger traffic recovery.
Espresso Martinis, Dessert Cart...
For Delta, a new year means a new onboard food and beverage refresh, including Tip Top’s espresso martinis, traditional afternoon tea, seasonally-inspired menu items.
Emirates to Resume Daily...
Dubai-based Emirates will increase services to one of Asia’s top destinations with 14 weekly flights between the UAE and Hong Kong operated by its signature A380.
EVA to Commence Daily Taipei...
EVA Air will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and Clark the northwestern Philippines, starting March 30, 2023.
China Airlines Introduces...
China Airlines has partnered with TOUTOUAN, a famous restaurant in Tokyo, to launch its “natural style” Japanese cuisine for Premium Business/Business Class on all Japanese routes.
Cathay Pacific Returns First...
As the carrier adds more flights, Cathay Pacific customers can once again enjoy the airline's elevated First class service on select popular flights.
Etihad Adds New Abu Dhabi...
Etihad Airways is set to strengthen air connectivity between the UAE and China next year, starting with an additional weekly frequency on its Abu Dhabi – Shanghai route.
Emirates Adds Additional...
Emirates starts an exciting new year in Thailand as the airline adds a fourth flight between Bangkok and Dubai this month.
China Airlines Expands Presence...
China Airlines has launched direct flights between Taipei and Da Nang, an important travel hub in Vietnam and the airline’s third scheduled service in the country. Taiwan-based China Airlines has...
Jetstar to Move to...
Jetstar Asia and Jetstar Airways have confirmed they will operate from Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 4 (T4) from 22 March 2023.
United to Return to Hong Kong...
United Airlines will resume direct Hong Kong - San Francisco services from March 6, 2023, its first since the pandemic began in 2020.
Emirates and Air Canada Expand...
Emirates and Air Canada have expanded their partnership to offer frequent flyer members joint loyalty programme benefits.
Emirates Returns the A380 to...
Emirates has recommenced direct A380 flights between Dubai and Auckland Airport for the first time since February 2020. The first special non-stop daily service from Dubai to Auckland was greeted at...
LyLo Set to Debut in Auckland
Focused on a savvy, cost-conscious travel experience, LyLo, a ground-breaking new lifestyle budget accommodation experience, will open in Auckland, New Zealand on December 1.
Airline Passengers More...
Asia-Pacific airline passengers are 12 times more confidant to take a flight in 2022 than they were last year, according to a new report from Inmarsat.
BA Relaunches Club World Service
British Airways is relaunching its much-anticipated Club World business class service with delicious new menus that will appeal to business travellers.
BA to Launch New Club Suites on...
British Airways is launching new, improved First and Club World cabins on board its Singapore flights to London and Sydney.
Emirates Adds Premium Economy...
Emirates will debut its newly retrofitted A380s featuring its latest Premium Economy cabins on services to New York JFK, San Francisco, Melbourne, Auckland and Singapore from December.
Cathay Combines Asia Miles,...
Cathay Pacific has brought the Marco Polo Club and Asia Miles loyalty programmes under one roof, giving members more options to earn and redeem.
Emirates to Enhance Customer...
Emirates is investing over US$2 billion to enhance its inflight customer experience, including a massive programme to retrofit over 120 aircraft with the latest interiors, plus an array of other service...
Alaska Airlines Launches New...
This summer, Alaska Airlines guests can veg out on board with more gluten-friendly, plant-based and vegan meal options available in all cabins.
Emirates to Increase Gatwick...
Emirates will increase the frequency of its services between Dubai and London Gatwick airport with the addition of a third daily flight, effective 27 July until 3 August 2022.
China Airlines Upgrades Baggage...
China Airlines has upgraded its baggage allowance to a piece-based system for tickets purchased from August 2 on all routes.
Emirates & Air Canada Sign...
Emirates and Air Canada have signed a strategic partnership agreement that will create more options for customers when travelling on the carriers’ networks.
New Premier Seats for Air New...
From 2024, Air New Zealand will offer a new Business Premier Luxe suite, a new Business Premier seat and the world’s first Skynest
China Airlines to Fly New...
China Airlines will begin flying its new A321neo passenger aircraft on the Taipei (Songshan)-Tokyo (Haneda) route daily from July 1.
Emirates Rolls Out Premium Economy
Business travellers can look forward to another distinctive Emirates travel experience as the airline unveils its full Premium Economy offering onboard, available for booking for flights from August 2022.
British Airways Reopens Lounge...
British Airways' flagship lounge in Singapore has reopened, allowing business travellers to dine, relax and shower before their flight.
New Business Class for Air France
Air France will add a new business class product to its Boeing 777-300 fleet this autumn, with new fully flat seats and nutritiously-balanced French cuisine.
Qatar Airways Launches New...
Qatar Airways passengers can now enjoy local and sustainably sourced meals inspired by the airline’s North American gateway cities.
China Airlines Launches New...
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, has upgraded its in-flight entertainment offering with its “Dynasty Sky Reading” e-book service.
Air New Zealand to Add NYC
Air New Zealand will operate a direct Auckland-New York route three times a week from September to coincide with increased border reopenings by visa-waiver countries.
China Airlines Launches New...
China Airlines has launched its new A321neo on the Taipei-Hong Kong route and introduced the new Songshan-Haneda business travel route. China Airlines’ all-new fleet of A321neo aircraft has debuted on its...
Finnair Adds Mumbai to Asia Network
Finnair has updated its traffic program for summer 2022 and added the Indian city of Mumbai to its Asia destination network.
BA to Serve Aviation Gin Onboard
In a new partnership, British Airways will now sell Aviation American Gin on board trans-Atlantic and long-haul flights.
Samarkand International Opens...
Air Marakanda, operator of the newly-expanded and redeveloped Samarkand International Airport, has opened the airport’s newest terminal.
Finnair to Avoid Russian Airspace
While Finnair continues serving Shanghai and Seoul with strong cargo support, it has cancelled flights to Osaka and Hong Kong until the end of April.
Finnair Resumes Japan Flights
Finnair will resume flights to Tokyo, Narita next week with four weekly frequencies and new routing.
AA Launches Reimagined...
American Airlines launches its reimagined AAdvantage loyalty program, offering business travellers even more reards and flexibility.
Air Canada Expands...
Air Canada as announced its most extensive schedule out of Canada since the global pandemic radically slowed air travel, with new services to Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
LATAM Resumes Sydney –...
After a lengthy suspension during the pandemic, South American carrier LATAM will resume flights between Auckland, New Zealand, and Sydney, Australia with Santiago, Chile.
BA to Recommence Singapore...
British Airways’ first passenger flight between Singapore and Sydney since April 2020 will take to the skies on March 28 2022 following the news that Australia is reopening its borders to fully vaccinated...