Thai AirAsia: Bright and colorful livery takes off
Thai AirAsia aircraft sporting a new design will operate on both domestic Thailand and international routes.
Thai AirAsia: Bright and colorful livery takes off
Thai AirAsia X to fly direct Thailand – Australia from December
Thai AirAsia X will fly from Bangkok to both Melbourne and Sydney, beginning December 1 and 2 this year, respectively.
TAT joins hands with Thai AirAsia to boost inbound travel
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to attract 1.75 million tourists from short-haul markets this year as more countries reopen
A step too far? How four new routes impacted Thai AirAsia profits
Asia Aviation Plc. (AAV), majority shareholder of Thai AirAsia (TAA), has released its operating results for Quarter 3 of 2017 with AAV achieving revenues of Baht 8,734 Million and net…
Thai AirAsia X increases flight frequency to Osaka
Thai AirAsia X is to increase the flight frequency of its Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Osaka (Kansai) route to two flights per day, offering travellers the flexibility to fly in the morning…
Thai AirAsia plans Indian double
Thai AirAsia will significantly boost its Indian network next month with the launch of two new routes.
The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier will kick off its expansion on 28 September…
Asian air route updates from Thai AirAsia, Air Canada, Lao Airlines and more
AirAsia adds low-cost link to Danang
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
Thai AirAsia X pulls out of Middle East
Thai AirAsia X is suspending all of its Middle Eastern operations, just a few months after it entered the region, the Bangkok Post reports.
The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier started…
Thai AirAsia goes green with new aircraft
Thai AirAsia has taken delivery of a new type of aircraft that will allow it to carry more passengers and reduce its carbon emissions.
The new Airbus A320neo is the latest version of the…
Thai AirAsia goes double daily to Hanoi
Thai AirAsia is doubling the frequency of its Bangkok-Hanoi route with the launch of a second daily flight.
Effective 9 December 2016, the low-cost carrier will add a new evening…
Thai AirAsia spreads wings to Kolkata
Thai AirAsia is expanding its Indian network with the launch of direct flights from Bangkok to Kolkata.
The new route will commence on 16 December 2016, with daily flights connecting…
Thai AirAsia X doubles Seoul service
Thai AirAsia X has announced plans to double the frequency of its Bangkok-Seoul flights for the upcoming high season.
From 30 October 2016 to 25 March 2017, the low-cost carrier will…
Thai AirAsia arrives in Oman
Thai AirAsia X has continued its push into the Middle East with the launch of its inaugural flight to Oman.
The long-haul low-cost carrier touched down in Oman's capital Muscat for the…
King Power chief buys stake in Thai AirAsia
King Power, the Thai duty-free giant, has acquired a stake in Thai AirAsia.
The low-cost carrier's CEO, Tassapon Bijleveld, has sold his 39% stake in the airline's parent company,…
Thai AirAsia X moves further into the Middle East
Following the recent announcement of its first flights to Iran, Thai AirAsia X has continued its Middle Eastern expansion with the launch of services to Oman.
The new direct service…
Thai AirAsia doubles up in Laos
Following the recent launch of its first ever flights to Laos, Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to add a second route to the landlocked Southeast Asian country.
The Bangkok-based…
Thai AirAsia goes international from Hat Yai
Thai AirAsia has launched its first ever international flight from southern Thailand's Hat Yai Airport.
The new service will operate daily between Hat Yai and Johor Bahru, in southern…
Thai AirAsia adds Khon Kaen connections
Thai AirAsia is launching two new domestic routes to Khon Kaen, the city in northeast Thailand.
Effective 28 April 2016, the low-cost carrier will offer daily flights to Khon Kaen…
Thai AirAsia X embarks on Chinese expansion strategy
AirAsia has launched a new service connecting two of Asia's largest and most popular cities - Bangkok and Shanghai.
Thai AirAsia X, the group's Bangkok-based long-haul airline, commenced…
Thai AirAsia X doubles Seoul service
Thai AirAsia X has announced plans to double the frequency of its Bangkok-Seoul service.
From 25 October 2015, the long-haul low-cost carrier will add a second daily flight on the route.…
Thai AirAsia drives group’s growth in Q1
AirAsia achieved a rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2015, driven by a strong increase in demand for its Thai flights.
In total, AirAsia's short-haul airlines carried…
Thai AirAsia traffic surges in Q1
Thai AirAsia experienced a sharp rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2015.
The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier handled 3.7 million passengers in the three-month period,…
Thai AirAsia adds overland route to Surin
Thai AirAsia has expanded its domestic network with the launch of a new overland transfer service to the city of Surin, northeast Thailand.
Commencing on 14 May 2015, passengers will…
Thai AirAsia reassures investors after ICAO setback
Thai AirAsia has assured its investors that it is on track to meet its 2015 targets, following recent setbacks in the Thai aviation sector.
The company held an open meeting at the Stock…
Thai AirAsia adds new domestic route
Thai AirAsia has continued its domestic expansion with the launch of a new route to Buriram, in northeast Thailand.
The new service will operate daily, direct from Bangkok's Don…
Thai AirAsia X welcomes third aircraft
Thai AirAsia X has taken delivery of its third aircraft.
The new Airbus A330-300 touched down at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport this week, featuring a picture of South…
Thai AirAsia X flies to Sapporo
Thai AirAsia X, the long-haul unit of Thai AirAsia, has unveiled plans to launch a new service to Sapporo.
Flights commence on 1 May 2015 and will operate daily, direct from Bangkok's Don…
Thai AirAsia X offers 7 Eleven booking service
Thai AirAsia X has launched a new booking option that allows passengers to purchase flights over the counter at 7 Eleven stores.
Launched in partnership with Counter Service, the new…
Thai AirAsia prepares for triple launch
Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch three new domestic routes on the same day in 2015.
On 9 February 2014, the low-cost carrier will add twice daily flights to Nan and Loei in…
Thai AirAsia launches new ‘north-south’ flight
AirAsia launched a new domestic Thai route on 1 November 2014, connecting the northern city of Chiang Mai with Surat Thani, gateway to the southern island of Koh Samui.
Flights will…
Thai AirAsia expands City Transfer network
As Thai AirAsia gears up for the Andaman travel season, the carrier has added two new Thai destinations to its City Transfer network.
Khanom, in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, and…
Thai AirAsia X launches Japanese routes
Thai AirAsia X flew to Japan for the first time on 1 September 2014.
The new long-haul low-cost carrier took off from Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport at 0100 on Monday…
Thai AirAsia X unveils Japan routes
Thai AirAsia X has unveiled the second stage in its expansion, with the launch of flights to Japan.
On 1 September 2014, the new long-haul low-cost carrier will start operating two new…
Thai AirAsia X launches inaugural flight
AirAsia has continued its rapid expansion with the launch of Thai AirAsia X - a new long-haul low-cost carrier based in Bangkok.
The new airline becomes the second new AirAsia carrier…
Thai AirAsia X welcomes second aircraft
Thai AirAsia X has taken delivery of its second Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
The new twin-aisle jet touched down at Bangkok's Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport this week and was…
Thai AirAsia adds international flights
Thai AirAsia has unveiled a new service to China, plus additional flights on two other international routes.
Commencing on 21 February 2014, the low-cost carrier will launch the first…
Thai AirAsia X gets green light to launch
The Thai government has officially approved the Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) for Thai AirAsia X, the new Bangkok-based long-haul low-cost carrier.
The decision means that Thai…
Thai AirAsia to fly Kunming-Bangkok
Thai AirAsia is adding a route from Bangkok to Kunming, Yunnan province on 15 November, it has been announced.
The service is the second flight from the capital of Yunnan to an…
Thai AirAsia sees surging demand from China
Thai AirAsia is aggressively exploring the China market after Chinese passenger numbers increased 34% year-on-year.
Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia said; “China is growing rapidly…
Thai AirAsia IPO gets underway
Thai AirAsia’s initial public offering (IPO) got underway today (23 May).
The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier has priced its shares at THB3.70 (US$0.12) each. With 1,212.5 million shares on…
Thai AirAsia holds-off check-in fees
Thai AirAsia will not immediately follow AirAsia's decision to charge passengers a nominal fee for conventional check-in. The Bangkok-based airline is rolling out self check-in options…
Thai AirAsia keeps on growing
While other airlines have eithermaintained or downsized flights in their industry's severe downturn, ThaiAirAsia continues to move ahead with its network expansion. The low-costcarrier…
Thai AirAsia targets 5.2 million passengers
Thai AirAsia, a subsidiary of Malaysia's low-cost carrier, is confident of achieving its target of 5.2 million passengers this year, despite the on-going downturn in…
Abacus boost for Thai AirAsia
Leading Asian travel facilitator, Abacus International, recently launched a successful promotion initiative in Thailand with AirAsia. The campaign saw an increase in bookings of…
Thai AirAsia punctuality guarantee
Thai AirAsia has cut its punctuality guarantee down from three to two hours, the Bangkok Post has reported. From 1 November passengers whose flights are delayed by more than two hours will…
Thai AirAsia counts losses
Thai AirAsia (TAA) has announced it will see significant losses this year, the Bangkok Post has reported. The airline's Chief Executive Tassapon Bijleveld admitted that the airline's…
Thai AirAsia looks to consolidation
Bangkok Post reported him as saying that the airline also did not have the aircraft capacity to fly new routes, possibly to Bali, Dhaka, Kunming and India.Last month, it…
Thai AirAsia cuts domestic routes
Nakhon Sri Tammarat was launched in March 2007 and Khon Kaen was re-opened last August. The airline is looking, however, to fly domestically to Ranong from Bangkok but no date has…
AirAsia resumes flights between India, Malaysia and Thailand
AirAsia said it is resuming flights connecting India with Malaysia and Thailand from this month.
Tune Protect and AirAsia to unveil travel protection for foreign travellers into Langkawi and Thailand
Tune Protect and AirAsia have launched the Covid Travel Pass as an added convenience for air travellers to meet the mandatory insurance coverage set by the governments for fully vaccinated…
airasia acquires Gojek’s Thai operations to become leading tech giant in the region
airasia Digital, the digital arm of airasia Group and Gojek, Southeast Asia’s leading mobile on-demand services and payments platform, today revealed a partnership whereby airasia Digital…
AirAsia Thailand launches ‘Domestic Fly-Thru’ service for 42 routes
AirAsia continues to provide an enhanced experience for guests with its newest Domestic Fly-Thru service at Don Mueang Airport for 42 Thailand domestic routes
Travel for Thailand! AirAsia’s new campaign to boost year-end tourism
AirAsia is encouraging the people of Thailand to explore their own country and help boost the country's economy with the launch of an incredible airfare sale and a new advertising campaign…
Spreading wings: AirAsia unveils two new routes in Thailand to boost domestic travel
Marking an important milestone in Thailand, AirAsia has unveiled Chiang Mai-Hua Hin and Udon Thani-Hua Hin routes
AirAsia unveils ‘unlimited pass’ to speed up domestic Thai tourism
Supporting domestic tourism, AirAsia presents the ‘AirAsia Unlimited Pass’ for the first time in Thailand, offering a limited number of tickets for only THB 2,999 (USD 96.98) for…
Order Thai Pearl Tea and much more! AirAsia delivery brings in-flight favourites to your doorstep
Responding to high demand, AirAsia Thailand is offering popular in-flight choice ‘Boba Tea’ on its delivery menu, pleasing the whole family with a new one litre big size coming alongside…
AirAsia Thailand completes IOSA audit
AirAsia Thailand has completed its Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) of the International Air Transportation Association (IATA).
It is the sixth airline in AirAsia Group to become IOSA…
AirAsia Santan adds Thai street food favourites to menu
AirAsia Santan presents a new menu for the fourth quarter of 2019 under the theme ‘Thai Street Food’, bringing three famous street-side dishes from across Thailand to the sky. The dishes…
AirAsia sorry for “Get off in Thailand” ad
Malaysian low cost carrier AirAsia apologised for its latest ad campaign after it didn’t sit well with the public.
AirAsia Bangkok-Colombo flight aims to showcase beauty of Sri Lanka and Thailand
You can now book AirAsia Bangkok-Colombo flight four times a week. Flying from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, a destination for faithful Buddhists as well as a…
AirAsia adds two routes from Thailand’s Hat Yai
AirAsia has announced plans to expand its operations from Hat Yai, the largest city in southern Thailand.
On 1 April 2016, the airline will add two new routes from Hat Yai, connecting…
AirAsia to train more Thai pilots
AirAsia has signed an agreement that will lead to the training of more Thai pilots.
The low-cost carrier's Bangkok-based subsidiary, Thai AirAsia, has joined forces with the Bangkok…
AirAsia expands Thailand-Malaysia links
AirAsia will increase the number of routes it offers between Thailand and Malaysia this summer, with the launch of two new unique services: Johor Bahru-Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur-Pattaya.…
Malaysia’s AirAsia X to operate Thai flights to Sapporo
Malaysia’s AirAsia X will operate Thai AirAsia X's new Bangkok-Sapporo route next month, under a deal with Japan's aviation authorities.
Japan is one the countries that is not…
AirAsia brings long-haul services to Thailand
AirAsia X has launched a new regional subsidiary in Thailand.
The new long-haul low-cost carrier was officially unveiled at an event in Bangkok on Tuesday (22 April 2014), with CEO…
AirAsia gets green light for Thai long-haul airline
AirAsia has received permission to launch a new long-haul low-cost carrier based in Bangkok.
Thailand's Department of Civil Aviation granted an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) to…
AirAsia launches north Thailand shuttle bus
AirAsia is expanding its operations to more cities in northern Thailand, with the launch of a new shuttle bus service.
Passengers will now be able to travel to Pai and Sukhothai on a…
AirAsia X to start Thai brand
Low cost carrier AirAsia X is reportedly on the verge of introducing Thai AirAsia X, which will be based on the same model as its Malaysian parent.
The carrier wants to follow a…
Thai, Indo units boost AirAsia
AirAsia has reported a strong set of financial results for the first quarter of 2013, boosted by its Thai and Indonesian subsidiaries.
Indonesia AirAsia achieved a 104% jump in…
AirAsia offers Thai island transfers
AirAsia has launched a new service offering transfers to five of Thailand's most popular resort islands.
Passengers are now able to book transfer services to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Phi…
AirAsia announces India-Thailand services
AirAsia announced last week plans to open new routes between India and Bangkok from 1 December. Speaking to media representatives in Kolkata last Wednesday, Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO…
Thai International boss seeks anti-AirAsia alliance
Thai Airways International Chief Executive says Thai-owned carriers should form a united front against foreign rivals, especially the fledging budget carrier AirAsia, whose rapid…
AirAsia targets Phuket as new Thailand hub
According to a Bangkok Post report, Phuket is beingtargeted along with Medan, Bandungand Penang as key new operation bases fromwhich to expand. The Phuket base, scheduled to…
Thailand should build LCC terminal - AirAsia
The Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia, Tony Fernandes, has called upon Thailand to build a dedicated low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT), Bernama has reported. Fernandes made…
AirAsia adds new Thai route
Thai AirAsia has commenced flights on its new route from Bangkok to Nakhon Si Thammarat, in the south of the country, The Nation has reported. The new route brings the carrier's…
Thai LCC to take on AirAsia
For its part, no frills One-Two-Go will commence daily Bangkok-Macau flights next month. In September, the LCC will kickoff daily KL service, followed by daily flights to…
Ohayosan Osaka! AirAsia X returns to Japan’s gourmet capital
AirAsia X (AAX) returned to Osaka, Japan further expanding its network to/from the land of the rising sun.
The inaugural flight departed from Kuala Lumpur at 11.45pm last night and…
AirAsia launches a new low-cost airline in Cambodia
AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL), the aviation arm of Capital A Berhad, today signed a Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Sivilai Asia to establish AirAsia Cambodia, a new low-cost…
AirAsia X makes progress in its PN17 regularisation strategy
AirAsia X Berhad (AAX) is making progress in formulating its Practice Note 17 (PN17) regularisation strategy following the recent extension of time granted by Bursa Malaysia Securities…
‘airasia Super App’ officially launches in Indonesia
The airasia Super App is officially launched in Asean’s largest populated country - Indonesia, marking a significant milestone for the region’s fastest-growing travel super app as it…
AirAsia X resumes operations to Melbourne
AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated its resumption of services to Melbourne, as one of its first key destinations to return to post-pandemic.
‘airasia hotels’ set to become region’s preferred hotel booking platform
A mass signing ceremony with over 50 key hotel groups from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines further solidifies airasia Super App’s position as the region's fastest-growing…
AirAsia X Group relaunch strategy gaining strong momentum
The AirAsia X Group (AAX) relaunch strategy continues to gain strong momentum as the airline remains focused on its medium haul markets in the short term, where proven demand is strongest.
Fly AirAsia from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur or fly thru for AUD239
AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated the return of services from Sydney and welcomed flight D7220 to Kuala Lumpur with 61% load factor on Friday.
Centara inks partnership deal with airasia rewards for travel to the Maldives
Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a partnership with airasia rewards offering airasia members 40% off all-inclusive packages at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives and…
AirAsia rolls out welcome back campaign
AirAsia Thailand unveils its latest advertising campaign, “Missing Moment”, building on its “Unseen Caring” concept, which became particularly important during the Covid-19 pandemic
AirAsia first LCC to fly to Bangkok’s both airports
AirAsia Thailand will launch flights on 20 June from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia
AirAsia takes off with rebranding as Capital A
Malaysia-based AirAsia is set to rebrand itself as Capital A, signaling the expansion of its services beyond its core airlines-to-cargo delivery and fintech services
AirAsia resumes flight to quarantine-free Bangkok with inaugural flight
AirAsia is announcing more good news as the inaugural flight to Bangkok took off, with many exciting promotions and deals awaiting guests travelling to Thailand
AirAsia to launch Hua Hin-Chiang Mai route on 15 Oct
AirAsia is set to paint the skies red again in support of the Hua Hin Airport opening in October
AirAsia predicts air travel recovery as key destinations witness high load factors
AirAsia is confident air travel sentiment will recover especially during the year-end holiday period following a government announcement relaxing travel restrictions
More international flights to Hua Hin, Thailand soon
Getting to the seaside resort city of Hua Hin may become easier for international tourists as more direct flights will land soon in the city’s international airport.
Get ready to fly! AirAsia launches baggage pass and 260 days of travel protection programme
AirAsia is taking its super successful #FlyRuaRuaPass programme to another level with its #BaggageLoadRuaRuaPass and unlimited travel insurance promotion
Vaccines roll out in Asean, Asia and globally speeds up world travel recovery: AirAsia CEO
AirAsia welcomes news of COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out across Malaysia commencing from this week, as the first key indicator of a global travel reboot in the near future
AirAsia X out of money, needs USD 120 million for restart
AirAsia X has run out of money and needs to raise up to MYR 500 million (USD 120.60 million) to restart the airline
Fly no more: AirAsia Japan shuts operations
Low-cost carrier AirAsia Japan has now announced that it has ceased operations starting this week
AirAsia’s two new domestic routes on platter
AirAsia is introducing two domestic cross-region routes: Chiang Mai-Hua Hin and Udon Thani-Hua Hin, to stimulate domestic tourism in Thailand. This would allow getaways to one of…
TAT joins AirAsia to stimulating domestic tourism with new aviation safety standards
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) joined Thai AirAsia for a special activity taking place on the Bangkok-Krabi route on 29-30 June 2020, aimed at rebuilding confidence and…
Flight to recovery: AirAsia breaks post-hibernation daily sales record
AirAsia registered its highest post-hibernation sale day, with a record-breaking 41,000 seats sold in a single day across AirAsia Group, signifying a strong rebound in demand for air…
AirAsia Delivery arrives in Chiang Mai
Get your appetite ready as AirAsia Delivery Chiang Mai is bringing some of the airline’s favourite in-flight menu items to your doorstep beginning 8 June onwards.
Director of…
Collectibles from the Sky! AirAsia souvenirs now available via Shopee
Having received an overwhelming response for its recently-launched Santan meals delivery service, AirAsia is now taking its in-flight merchandise online, allowing fans in Thailand to buy…
AirAsia set to resume domestic flights
AirAsia is set to resume its scheduled domestic flights commencing in Malaysia by 29 April followed by a rollout of aircraft to serve domestic routes in other Asian nations where it has…
AirAsia takes BIG sale to new heights
AirAsia’s BIG Sale is back with six million promotional seats to help send you on your next exciting adventure, including zero-fare seats to many popular destinations across its network.…
Grab AirAsia’s ‘Boba Milk Tea’ without booking flight
AirAsia Santan has joined hands with Grab Thailand to deliver its five most-talked about in-flight offerings, including Boba Milk Tea and AirAsiaXAfter You Special Menus, direct to you…
Click and chill: AirAsia’s inflight wifi just got faster
AirAsia is upgrading its AirAsia WiFi service, powered by ROKKI, to provide high-speed inflight connectivity to guests. Six aircraft operated by AirAsia Malaysia and two aircraft…
AirAsia cuts fees in Malaysia
AirAsia will remove processing fees for Malaysia for bookings made from 1 October to keep air travel affordable for all. Starting with Malaysia, AirAsia will subsequently remove…
AirAsia receives its first A330neo
AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft, to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X Thailand. The aircraft, delivered by aircraft leasing company Avolon, is the…
Hunger pangs, no more: Red burger on AirAsia menu
AirAsia carrier has now partnered with non-governmental organisation (RED) and New York-based celebrity chef ambassador Hong Thaimee to support the fight against AIDS. And with this…
AirAsia now flying direct from Bangkok to Sihanoukville, Cambodia
AirAsia held a welcoming ceremony for the inaugural flight of its Bangkok (Don Mueang) - Sihanoukville, Cambodia route now operating four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday)…
New showcase: AirAsia unveils future of long-haul air travel at Paris Air Show
AirAsia, the Asia Pacific launch customer for the Airbus A330neo, unveiled the first of its new generation long-haul fleet at the Paris International Air Show. The aircraft will be based…
Travel tech this week: AirAsia’s AVA, CashlessSentosa, and more
This week, we saw how companies made use of technology to improve their services, making it convenient for their customers. AirAsia introduced its AI chatbot and Triptease announced…
Jet, set, go: AirAsia to set up a low-cost carrier in Vietnam
Asia's popular budget carrier, AirAsia has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation reaffirming its intention to set up a low-cost carrier in Vietnam with local partners.
Kunming soon: AirAsia launches fourth connection to Southwest China
As the capital city of Yunnan Province in Southwest China, Kunming has earnt a reputation as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. Known locally as the 'City of Eternal…
Enlightened travel: AirAsia connects Bangkok to Indian holy city
AirAsia has announced it is stepping up its Indian coverage with the launch of a new service from Thai capital, Bangkok to the holy city of Gaya in the northeast Indian state of Bihar.
AirAsia strengthens Chinese coverage with beefed up Malaysian connections
AirAsia has announced it will be pushing further into China with the launch a new direct service connecting Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia, to Tianjin from 29 October this year.
AirAsia plunges into thriving Malaysian dive destination
Following the news in September that Air Asia were boosting the coverage of the Malaysia product with a new service between Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan, in Pahang, the airline has now announced…
AirAsia hits 10 in ASEAN “strategic crossroads” with direct flights to Phuket and Hanoi
Following on from our recent interview with Spencer Lee head of commercial for AirAsia Malaysia, where he discussed the growth of the carrier’s secondary hubs in Langkawi, Johor Bahru and…
Macau – Phuket : AirAsia launch nightspot connection
AirAsia celebrated its inaugural flight from Macau - Phuket yesterday, a new route which marks AirAsia’s seventh destination to Macao. Macau - Phuket flight FD625, operated by Thai AirAsia,…
AirAsia Beyond Aviation – New CEO for Digital Transformation Aireen Omar
AirAsia has announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved senior leadership changes, in line with the AirAsia Group’s new digitalisation strategy.
AirAsia brings the party to paradise
AirAsia’s newest route lets citizens of Macao and Mainland travel directly to Thailand’s paradise island of Phuket, flying daily and direct from Macao to Phuket starting this January 8,…
Thailand develops multiple international air hubs
Thailand is strengthening its status as a global air hub with the addition of new international flights connecting different parts of the country with the rest of the world.
The new…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more
AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities
Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier provides…
AirAsia bolsters fleet to meet short-term demand
AirAsia has ordered 14 more Airbus A320 aircraft, as it aims to meet short-term demand on its short-haul network.
The low-cost carrier already had outstanding orders for almost 400…
AirAsia connects Bangkok with the Maldives
AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch a new service allowing Thai travellers to fly direct to the Maldives.
Commencing on 11 August 2017, the low-cost carrier will operate daily…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Air Astana and more
AirAsia launches Borneo's new intra-island route
Where? Kuching (Malaysia) to Pontianak (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
Asian air route updates: new flights from AirAsia X, SriLankan, SilkAir and more…
Thai Lion links Bangkok with Bali
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Denpasar (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective 1 July 2017
Who? Thai Lion Air
Why? Connecting two of Southeast…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Garuda, KLM, AirAsia and more…
Bali gets another Chinese connection
Where? Bali (Indonesia) to Chengdu (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 22 May 2017
Who? Garuda Indonesia
Why? Part of the Indonesian…
AirAsia opens up Cambodia’s coast
AirAsia is expanding its operations in Cambodia with the launch of flights to Sihanoukville, the country's main beach resort.
Commencing on 9 August 2017, the new service will operate…
AirAsia to launch Chinese airline
AirAsia has signed an agreement for its most ambitious venture to date: a low-cost carrier based in mainland China.
The Malaysian company has penned a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…
AirAsia traffic soars in first quarter
AirAsia saw a sharp rise in its passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2017.
In the first three months of the year, the group's five short-haul budget airlines carried a combined total…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia India, Cebgo and more…
Top Asian beach resorts get first direct link
Where? Sanya (China) to U-Tapao (Thailand)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Hainan Airlines
Why? Providing the first…
AirAsia makes fresh attempt to launch in Vietnam
AirAsia is in talks with companies in Vietnam about establishing a new low-cost carrier in the country.
Vietnam News Service (VNS) reports that the Malaysia-based group has signed an…
Asian air route updates: AirAsia, Tigerair, Jetstar Pacific and more
Chinese travellers get more flights to Malaysia
Where? Guangzhou (China) to Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Sichuan Airlines
Why? Chinese carrier…
Asian air route updates: Air Canada, AirAsia, Air China and more
Air Canada launches Montreal-Shanghai
Where? Montreal (Canada) to Shanghai (China)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Air Canada
Why? National carrier continues to expand…
Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, AirAsia X and more
THAI expands connections with neighbour
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Kota Kinabalu, pictured (Malaysia)
When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017
Who? Thai Smile
Why? Long-awaited direct…
AirAsia carried exceeds 50 million passengers
AirAsia broke through the 50 million passenger barrier again in 2016, as demand for its short-haul flights continued to flourish.
The low-cost carrier group boarded a total of 56.59m…
Thai airlines welcome brand new jets
Two Thai airlines have received belated Christmas presents from Airbus, with the arrival of brand new aircraft in the first week of January.
Last week, Bangkok Airways took delivery…
High demand for low-cost carriers in Thailand
Low-cost carriers now account for about 44% of total passenger traffic and flight movements at Thailand's main airports.
Data from Airports of Thailand (AoT), reported by the Bangkok…
Thai Lion Air to fly to China
Thai Lion Air, the Bangkok-based subsidiary of Indonesia's Lion Air, will launch its first flight to mainland China later this month.
The Bangkok Post reports that the low-cost…
THAI takes off to Tehran
Thai Airways has revealed that it will start flying to Iran next month.
Commencing on 1 October 2016, the national carrier will operate four weekly flights direct between Bangkok and…
AirAsia adds seats with neo aircraft
AirAsia has taken delivery of its first ever Airbus A320neo aircraft - the new single-aisle jet that is designed to increase seat capacity and reduce emissions.
The low-cost carrier…
Free flights for life – AirAsia rewards ASEAN gold medallists
AirAsia has decided to reward the ASEAN region's Olympic gold medal-winning Olympians with free flights for life.
Thai weightlifters Sukanya Srisurat and Sopita Tanasan, Indonesian…
AirAsia unveils AirMosphere.net for travel lovers
AirAsia, which flies to numerous destinations across India, has unveiled a new website, AirMosphere.net, designed to help lovers of travel share the travel information they have collected…
Muscat welcomes first AirAsia X flight
Thailand’s AirAsia X has launched services from Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport to Muscat International.
The direct three times weekly service started on 28 June and operates on Tuesday,…
AirAsia shifts terminals at Yangon
The AirAsia Group will be moving its operations at Yangon International Airport from Terminal 2 to the new Terminal 1 on 28 June 2016.
Passengers travelling on all flights operated by…
AirAsia X touches down in Iran
AirAsia X touched down in Iran this week, marking its return to the country following a near-four-year hiatus.
The inaugural flight took off from Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday evening (21…
AirAsia embarks on unilateral airport rebranding
AirAsia has decided to launch its own campaign to rebrand KLIA2, without the backing of the airport's operator.
The low-cost carrier, which is by far the largest airline based at KLIA2,…
AirAsia Japan set for October relaunch
AirAsia's CEO Tony Fernandes has said he expects to relaunch his Japanese venture in October this year.
The previous AirAsia Japan was disbanded in September 2013 following…
AirAsia opens first travel shop in the Maldives
AirAsia has strengthened its presence in the Maldives with the launch of a new travel shop.
The new AirAsia Travel & Service Centre (ATSC) officially opened in the Maldivian…
AirAsia X returns to Iran with double launch
AirAsia X has confirmed that it will resume flights to Iran this summer, for the first time in almost four years.
Kuala Lumpur's AirAsia X and Bangkok's Thai AirAsia X will both start…
AirAsia traffic jumps 17%
AirAsia recorded a sharp rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2016.
The group's short-haul airlines in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, India and the Philippines carried a…
AirAsia provides twin connections to Khon Kaen
AirAsia has increased its connectivity to Khon Kaen, the city in northeast Thailand, with the launch of two new daily flights.
Effective 28 April, Thai AirAsia started flying direct…
AirAsia links Johor with China
AirAsia has taken a significant step forward in its efforts to connect Johor, Malaysia's southernmost state, by announcing a new direct flight from mainland China.
Commencing on 29…
AirAsia brings more Chinese visitors to Chiang Mai
AirAsia is capitalising on the Chinese visitor boom in Chiang Mai with the launch of a new direct service to the northern Thai city from Changsha.
The capital of central China's Hunan…
AirAsia adds two new routes to Shantou
AirAsia has expanded its presence in China with the launch of one new route to Shantou, in the populous Guangdong province, and the announcement of plans for a second.
The low-cost…
AirAsia launches Penang-Yangon flights
AirAsia has expanded its network from Penang with the launch of a new direct service to Yangon.
Flights commenced on 22 March and will now operate three times a week, every Tuesday,…
AirAsia to offer first direct Bangkok-Kochi flights
Thai AirAsia will launch daily direct flights between Bangkok and Kochi from 16 May 2016, marking the first direct connection between the cities.
Flights will depart the Thai…
AirAsia carries 50 million passengers
AirAsia has carried 50 million passengers in a single year for the first time in its history.
The group's portfolio of five short-haul carriers, based in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia,…
AirAsia to link Bangkok with Luang Prabang
AirAsia has announced plans to launch a new direct flight connecting Bangkok with Luang Prabang.
The new service will commence on 24 March 2016, operating daily from the Thai…
AirAsia X returns to Delhi
AirAsia X has relaunched flights to India, with the start of a new direct route between Kuala Lumpur and Delhi.
The Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier suspended its services to…
AirAsia links Phuket with Wuhan
Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch the first direct service between Phuket and Wuhan.
Commencing on 1 February, in time for Chinese New Year, the new route will operate daily…
German LCC starts flying to Thailand
Eurowings, Germany's low-cost leisure carrier, has launched its first flights to Thailand.
The first new direct route from Cologne-Bonn Airport to Phuket departed on Friday, while the…
AirAsia to welcome first A320neo in 2016
AirAsia will take delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft in 2016.
The low-cost carrier group has placed orders for 300 A320neos - the new fuel-efficient version of the popular…
AirAsia launches four routes from Pattaya
AirAsia has commenced flights on four new routes from U-Tapao Airport, the gateway to Pattaya and Thailand's eastern seaboard.
On 27 November, the low-cost carrier launched new…
AirAsia unveils new mobile app
AirAsia has launched its new mobile app, offering a series of new features.
The app, which is available for iOS and Android devices, is now available in 11 languages and allows users…
AirAsia adds more domestic flights from Pattaya
AirAsia has continued to expand its operations from Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport with the announcement of new domestic routes to Chiang Mai and Hat Yai.
The low-cost carrier recently…
AirAsia gets green light for Japanese relaunch
AirAsia will relaunch operations in Japan next year, after the low-cost carrier was granted an Air Operator’s Certificate by the country's aviation authorities.
Based at Nagoya's…
AirAsia expands international links from Pattaya
AirAsia will continue its international expansion from Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport in November 2015, with the launch of new direct services to Macau and Singapore.
Following the launch of…
AirAsia to link KL with Changsha
AirAsia has confirmed plans to launch a new service connecting Kuala Lumpur with Changsha, the capital of China's Hunan province.
Commencing on 2 October 2015, the new route will…
AirAsia connects Pattaya with China
Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch two new routes connecting Pattaya with mainland China, as it makes the resort town its fifth operating base in Thailand.
The low-cost carrier…
AirAsia flies to the Maldives
AirAsia has announced plans to launch direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to the Maldives.
Commencing on 22 October 2015, the low-cost carrier will serve the route three times a week…
AirAsia to launch Pattaya flights
AirAsia will launch its first ever flights to the Thai resort town of Pattaya this summer.
Commencing on 16 July 2015, the new route will operate four times a week between Kuala…
AirAsia transfers aircraft to India
Malaysia's AirAsia will transfer another one of its aircraft to the company's Indian unit, following a new leasing deal.
The Bernama news agency reports that the Kuala Lumpur-based…
AirAsia targets China with UnionPay deal
AirAsia has signed a new deal intended to increase the number of passengers it attracts from China.
The low-cost carrier has penned a partnership with UnionPay International, allowing…
AirAsia unveils ASEAN Pass
AirAsia has launched a new travel pass intended to offer passengers cheaper flights across the ASEAN region.
The new AirAsia ASEAN Pass is available for purchase from airasia.com,…
AirAsia traffic climbed 7% in 2014
AirAsia continued to experience rising passenger traffic in 2014, driven by its operations in Thailand.
The group, comprising the short-haul low-cost carriers in Malaysia, Thailand,…
AirAsia connects KL with Chongqing
AirAsia has launched its first direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and the western Chinese metropolis of Chongqing.
Operated by the carrier's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, the new…
Thailand pens airport partnership with Osaka
Airports of Thailand (AoT), the state-run company that operates most of Thailand's airports, has signed a new partnership with New Kansai International Airport Company (NKIAC), which manages…
AirAsia abolishes fuel surcharges
AirAsia has abolished fuel surcharges across all of its routes, including long-haul services with AirAsia X.
The low-cost carrier said that, effective immediately, none of its…
VietJet launches new Thai airline
Vietnamese low-cost carrier, VietJet Air, has officially launched its new Thai subsidiary, ThaiVietJet.
The official launch ceremony took place in Bangkok on 20 December 2014. Initially…
AirAsia X welcomes new aircraft
AirAsia X has taken delivery of a new aircraft.
The new Airbus A330-300 was handed over to the Malaysian low-cost carrier at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse on 24 November 2014 and…
AirAsia X flies to Narita
AirAsia X is expanding into Japan with the launch of its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to the city's Narita International Airport.
The route, which commenced on Friday, will now be…
AirAsia X slows expansion plans
AirAsia X will decelerate its fleet expansion plans for the next three years.
Having experienced a slowdown in demand, the long-haul low-cost carrier confirmed that it will now take…
Travelport seals AirAsia India fares
Travelport has signed a new distribution agreement with AirAsia India.
The new Chennai-based low-cost carrier has agreed to sell its fares and ancillary services through Travelport’s…
Indo AirAsia X to launch with Melbourne flights
Indonesia AirAsia Extra, the latest regional long-haul unit from the AirAsia group, will commence services in December, initially flying between Bali and Melbourne.
Having received…
AirAsia boosts Bangkok-Angkor flights
AirAsia has announced plans to ramp up its flights between Bangkok and Siem Reap - the gateway to Angkor Wat.
Commencing on 1 December 2014, the low-cost carrier will offer three…
AirAsia connects to Myanmar capital
AirAsia is launching a new route to Myanmar's capital, Nay Pyi Taw.
The new direct service from Kuala Lumpur will commence on 10 November 2014, with flights operating daily using a…
North Asia holds key to Thai revival – Abacus
Demand from the North Asian market has the potential to revive Thailand's aviation and tourism industries, a new report has suggested.
According to Abacus International, North Asian…
AirAsia to connect Chiang Mai with Samui
AirAsia is launching a new service linking two of Thailand's foremost tourist destinations - Chiang Mai and Koh Samui.
Commencing on 1 November 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate…
AirAsia connects Krabi with mainland China
AirAsia will provide a new Chinese connection for the Thai resort province of Krabi, with the launch of direct flights from Guangzhou.
Commencing on 6 November 2014, the new…
AirAsia X gets green-light for Indonesia launch
AirAsia X will launch in Indonesia, after the new unit received its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the country's aviation authorities.
Indonesia AirAsia Extra, as the new…
AirAsia Malaysia posts strong results – affiliates struggle
AirAsia Malaysia reported marginal performance gains and cost cutting exercises through Q2, which yielded positive financial results for the Malaysian company.
The number of…
AirAsia traffic climbs 13% in Q2
AirAsia continued to experience rising passenger traffic in the second quarter of the year.
The low-cost carrier group boarded 11.3 million passengers in the three-month period, up…
AirAsia expects profitable Indian venture
AirAsia expects its new Indian carrier to break-even earlier than its previous ventures.
Bernama reported the group's CEO, Tony Fernandes, as saying that the company will draw on its…
AirAsia confirms Japanese relaunch
AirAsia has confirmed that it will be re-entering Japan's aviation market in 2015.
The Malaysian low-cost carrier group pulled out of Japan in September last year, following the…
AirAsia India’s maiden flight sells out in 10mins
AirAsia's entry into the Indian market got off to a good start this week, after seats on its maiden flight sold out in just 10 minutes.
The low-cost carrier will launch services on…
AirAsia India confirms launch date
AirAsia India has started taking reservations for its first flight, which will launch on 12 June 2014.
The new low-cost carrier will initially start operating the Bengaluru-Goa route,…
AirAsia traffic jumps 17% in Q1
AirAsia experienced a strong rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of the year, as new aircraft deliveries helped boost seat capacity.
The group, comprising units in…
AirAsia embraces GDS with Travelport deal
AirAsia has committed to offering its fares to the travel trade with the signing of a landmark agreement with Travelport.
The new partnership will see the low-cost carrier distribute…
AirAsia to sell tickets in 7-11
Thai AirAsia will now enable its customers to purchase tickets in 7-11.
The low-cost carrier has joined forces with Counter Service to allow flights to be booked and paid for at any…
AirAsia X profits dip in 2013
AirAsia X experienced a small decline in profits last year, as a extra capacity and a weak Malaysian ringgit impacted the airline's figures.
The long-haul low-cost carrier generated…
AirAsia carries 25% more passengers in 2013
AirAsia achieved strong growth in passenger traffic last year, as new aircraft deliveries boosted demand.
The low-cost carrier group carried 42.6 million passengers in 2013, 25% more than…
AirAsia still keen on Japan
AirAsia is keen to launch a new domestic low-cost carrier in Japan, despite the recent failure of AirAsia Japan.
Speaking with Bloomberg in an interview on 17 January 2014, AirAsia's…
AirAsia adds Seoul flights
AirAsia will add more flights to Seoul’s Incheon International Airport later this year.
Operated by the airline's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, the Kuala Lumpur-Seoul route is currently…
AirAsia X places largest aircraft order
AirAsia X has placed its largest-ever order for a single aircraft type, buying 25 A330-300s from Airbus.
The deal, which is valued at almost US$6 billion at current list prices, adds…
AirAsia to fly Bangkok-Changsha
Thai AirAsia is continuing its rapid expansion into China, with the launch of a new service to the city of Changsha.
Commencing on 24 January 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate…
AirAsia profits climb on rising demand
AirAsia has posted an increase in profits for the third quarter of the year, driven by its fleet expansion and surging passenger traffic.
Releasing its results this week, the low-cost…
AirAsia to launch Chiang Mai-Hong Kong flights
AirAsia will launch a new service between Chiang Mai and Hong Kong early next year.
Commencing on 7 January 2014, the low-cost carrier will operate daily services on the route, using…
AirAsia traffic soars with new aircraft
AirAsia experienced a strong increase in passenger traffic in the third quarter of the year.
The budget airline group carried 10.6 million passengers in the three months to 30…
AirAsia offers Bangkok connections
AirAsia has made it easier for passengers to connect between flights in Bangkok, with the launch of its 'Fly-Thru' service.
Passengers connecting from one AirAsia flight to another at…
AirAsia adds more Krabi connections
AirAsia is increasing the number of connections it offers to Krabi, with new routes from Chiang Mai and Singapore and extra flights from Bangkok.
Commencing on 25 November 2013, the…
AirAsia traffic surges in Q2
AirAsia saw a strong rise in traffic in the second quarter of 2013, as new aircraft deliveries allowed it to add new flights.
The low-cost carrier's four regional subsidiaries…
AirAsia to fly Bangkok-Siem Reap
AirAsia will become the first low-cost carrier to operate flights between Bangkok and Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat.
From 1 October 2013, the airline's Thai subsidiary will…
VietJet establishes Thai airline
Vietnamese low-cost carrier, VietJet Air, has signed a joint venture agreement that will lead to the creation of a new Bangkok-based airline.
Signed at the Thai capital's Plaza…
AirAsia calls time on Japanese venture
AirAsia's brief foray into the Japanese domestic aviation sector will soon come to an end, after the low-cost carrier agreed to terminate its AirAsia Japan joint venture with ANA.
The…
AirAsia flies to Myanmar capital
AirAsia has announced plans to launch its first flights to Naypyidaw, the capital of Myanmar.
Commencing in October 2013, the route will be operated by the low-cost carrier's…
Lion Air to launch Thai subsidiary – report
Indonesia's Lion Air is moving ahead with plans to launch a new Thailand-based low-cost carrier, according to local media reports.
Citing unnamed sources said to be familiar with the…
AirAsia releases preliminary operating statistics
AirAsia has officially released its first quarter operating statistics for 2013.
The carrier, which included the figures AirAsia Philippines and AirAsia Japan for the first time,…
Suvarnabhumi quieter after AirAsia loss
Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport has seen a severe drop in passenger traffic this year, following AirAsia's move to the Thai capital's second airport, Don Mueang.
According to the…
AirAsia plans India joint venture
AirAsia is planning to join forces with Indian conglomerate Tata, to form a new domestic low-cost carrier based in Chennai.
Through its investment arm, AirAsia Investment, the Malaysian…
AirAsia continues double-digit growth
AirAsia achieved another year of strong growth, with group-wide passenger traffic climbing 13% in 2012.
The low-cost carrier group was boosted by the launch of new subsidiaries last year,…
AirAsia eyes India
AirAsia is looking to expand into new markets, and has cited India as one of the most attractive options.
Following a strategic review of the its operations and future growth plans,…
AirAsia unveils Malaysian livery
AirAsia has unveiled a new livery designed to celebrate its home country, Malaysia.
The new livery, which has been adopted on the airline's latest Kuala Lumpur-based Airbus A320 aircraft,…
AirAsia places order for 100 Airbus A320s
AirAsia continues its aggressive expansion strategy by confirming orders for an additional 100 Airbus A320 aircraft, as it looks to assert its dominance in the region with new routes and…
AirAsia arrives at revamped Don Mueang airport
Bangkok's Don Mueang airport reopened yesterday, with AirAsia its anchor client.
In a ceremony complete with pop music, clowns on stilts and a fashion show, the airport's relaunch was in…
AirAsia to launch Bangkok-Xi’an flights
AirAsia is continuing its expansion into China with the launch of flights from Bangkok to X'ian - the capital of Shaanxi province and home of the Terracotta Warriors.
From 16 November 2012,…
AirAsia doubles KL-Yangon flights
AirAsia is unveiled plans to double its flight frequency between Kuala Lumpur and Yangon.
The airline currently offers daily services between Malaysia and Myanmar’s largest cities, but from…
AirAsia opens Jakarta HQ
AirAsia has officially launched its new regional headquarters in Jakarta.
Named AirAsia ASEAN due its location in Jakarta - the home of ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations),…
AirAsia boosts Myanmar flights
AirAsia has confirmed plans to boost its services between Thailand and Myanmar.
The low-cost carrier will offer four weekly flights (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) between…
AirAsia marks Expedia partnership with special livery
AirAsiaExpedia, the joint venture between Expedia Inc and AirAsia, recently celebrated its first birthday. To mark the occasion, a 180-seat Airbus A320 has been transformed into a bright…
AirAsia confirms Don Mueang move
AirAsia has confirmed that it will transfer all Bangkok operations to the city's Don Mueang International Airport by 1 October 2012.
Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia, said that the…
AirAsia creates new regional base in Jakarta
AirAsia has announced plans to open a new regional management office in Jakarta.
The new base, which will be called 'AirAsia ASEAN' forms part of the low-cost carrier's new regional…
AirAsia considers Don Mueang move
Thai AirAsia is reported to be considering a move to Bangkok's Don Mueang airport.
The Thai News Agencyreported the airline's CEO, Tassapon Bijleveld as saying this week that the…
AirAsia X to launch Beijing, cut Tianjin
AirAsia X is making alterations to its network in China with the introduction of direct flights to Beijing, but the cancellation of services to Tianjin.
From 22 June 2012, the long-haul…
AirAsia adopts English standards for cabin crew
All AirAsia cabin crew now have to pass an English language test.
The airline recently adopted the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) as its standardised…
Abacus seals AirAsia Philippines content
Abacus International has signed a new deal with AirAsia Philippines, providing Abacus-connected travel agents with access to the new airline’s inventory and fares.
The new deal further…
AirAsia doubles Trang flights
AirAsia has doubled the frequency of flights between Bangkok and Trang, the southern Thai resort destination.
Despite having only launched the route in January 2012, the low-cost carrier…
AirAsia launches loyalty scheme
AirAsia has launched a new loyalty programme, allowing members to earn points when travelling and shopping, and to redeem points for flight seats.
The programme, called BIG, enables…
AirAsia Japan targets long-haul services by 2013
AirAsia Japan is yet to get off the ground but has already revealed plans to launch long-haul flights in its second year. The new joint venture low cost carrier between AirAsia and All…
AirAsia’s Vietnam deal off
AirAsia has said that its plan to launch a low-cost carrier in Vietnam has been called off. The deal, which would have involved a tie-up with local carrier VietJet Aviation, failed to…
AirAsia load factors dip in August
AirAsia experienced a slight drop in cabin load factors in August 2011, as passenger demand failed to keep pace with capacity growth. The low-cost carrier group recorded average loads of…
AirAsia profits rise
AirAsia Berhad has posted a small rise in profits for the second quarter of 2011. The low-cost carrier group achieved net profits of MYR145.0 million (US$48.6 million) for the three months…
Thai Air Asia focuses on sports
Thai AirAsia is focusing on sports marketing to promote the airline among Thai consumers. Projecting a 'fun and friendly' brand image, the carrier has just sign contracts with nine…
Four Tune Hotels to open in Thailand
Tune Hotels is set to open four properties in Thailand with the first property opening doors later this year.
Chief Executive of the AirAsia owned budget hotel group, Mark Lankester,…
AirAsia traffic surges in July
AirAsia has reported a 19.3% year-on-year jump in passenger traffic in July 2011. The Kuala Lumpur-based budget airline group carried 2.65 million passengers last month, compared to 2.22…
AirAsia Philippines receives first aircraft
AirAsia's new Philippines-based low-cost carrier received its first aircraft yesterday. The brand new Airbus A320 jet arrived at the airline's new home base at Clark's Diosdado Macapagal…
AirAsia bumps A320neo order to 300
AirAsia has added a further 100 jets to its record order of 200 Airbus A320neos which it signed for at the Paris Air Show two weeks ago. According to an AFP source from within the company,…
First Miss Travel Daily Thailand crowned
The Miss Travel Daily (Thailand) competition drew to a close in a frenzied final week that saw the travel industry's finest strut their stuff at Suvarnabhumi airport and charm the crowds…
AirAsia contests IndiGo for flights to India
AirAsia plans to boost flights to India, paving the way for a contest with IndiGo after the two low-cost airlines placed record orders for Airbus planes at the Paris airshow last week.…
AirAsia places world’s largest aircraft order
AirAsia has placed a firm order with Airbus for 200 A320neo aircraft. The contract, announced at the Paris Air Show today, is the largest order ever placed for a single commercial aircraft…
AirAsia launches year-long Japan campaign
AirAsia has launched a year-long campaign aimed at helping Japan get back on its feet after the 11 March disasters. The campaign, 'To Japan with Love' includes a fundraising drive across…
AirAsia traffic surges 26% in Q1
The AirAsia Group has released its performance results for the first quarter of 2011, with traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), surging 25.9% year-on-year. This boosted…
AirAsia forms joint venture with Expedia
AirAsia and Expedia Inc today announced the launch of a new joint venture company intended to offer a complete range of flights, hotels, and holiday packages in the Asia Pacific region.…
AirAsia chooses Clark as Philippine home base
AirAsia Incorporated, the new Philippine-based affiliate of AirAsia Group, has chosen Clark as its home base in the country.
The airline, which announced its formation last December,…
AirAsia launches live chat service
AirAsia customers can now obtain real-time information on any of the airline's services through a new online help and information centre, airasia.com/ask.The new service, available…
AirAsia launches live chat service
AirAsia customers can now obtain real-time information on any of the airline's services through a new online help and information centre, airasia.com/ask. The new service,…
AirAsia sees double-digit growth in 2010
AirAsia Group carried 13.1% more passengers in 2010 than it did in 2009, according to the latest results released by the low-cost carrier. The group catered to a total 25.7 million…
New Thai airline ready to take-off
Thailand's newest passenger airline, Crystal Thai Airlines, has received its air operator's certificate (AOC) and will launch operations by the end of this month. The carrier,…
AirAsia launches ‘Fly-Thru’ service
AirAsia has launched a new service that allows customers travelling on multiple sectors to connect more easily between flights. 'Fly-Thru' enables travellers from Thailand to connect with…
Thailand fair to promote northeast
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will kick off its annual promotions for 2011 by highlighting the unique products and services of Northeast Thailand, a culturally- and…
Tourism NT seals marketing deal with AirAsia
Tourism Minister Malarndirri McCarthy welcomed a new marketing campaign by AirAsia and Tourism NT to promote Darwin holidays. Ms McCarthy said now AirAsia has commenced flights to…
AirAsia launches new reservation system
AirAsia has implemented its new reservation system, New Skies. The system was completed nearly three hours earlier than planned and means bookings and self check-in services can…
AirAsia to launch direct daily KL-Yangon flights
Kuala Lumpur, 14 June 2010 - AirAsia, the preferred ASEAN airline is extending its route network to another South-East Asian country with direct daily flights to the city of…
AirAsia X to separate from group
AirAsia Group is embarking on a corporate and organisational restructuring to provide investors with a clearer and more focused business model. The airline is moving away from…
AirAsia soars in Q1 1010
Revenue: RM878 million Profit before tax: 106% growth…
AirAsia lands in Bengaluru
Sepang, May 20, 2010 - Continuing to spread its wings in the Indian market, AirAsia, the World's Best Low-Cost Airline, flew into the Silicon Valley of India…
AirAsia appoints Mindshare media agency
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 APRIL 2010 - AirAsia has appointed global media network giant Mindshare to handle its media account in Malaysia starting July 1 in a bid to extend the reach and…
AirAsia increases Taipei flights
Sepang, 1 March 2010-"Best Airline of the year 2009" by CAPA, AirAsia announces today that it will increase its Kuala Lumpur - Taiwan frequency to 9 flights…
AirAsia turns a profit in 2009
- Net Profit: RM549 million- Core Operating Profit: 447 million- Passenger Growth: 21%- Expanding Network: Launched 12 new routesLOW COST TERMINAL SEPANG, 25 February 2009 -…
AirAsia to sponsor 2010 British Grand Prix
10th February 2010, Silverstone: AirAsia, the world's best low-cost-carrier, and MotoGP rights holders Dorna Sports S.L. signed an agreement today for the airline to be the…
AirAsia to sponsor 2010 British Grand Prix
10th February 2010, Silverstone: AirAsia, the world's best low-cost-carrier, and MotoGP rights holders Dorna Sports S.L. signed an agreement today for the airline to be the…
AirAsia forms new LCC in Vietnam
KUALA LUMPUR, 10 FEBRUARY 2010 - AirAsia is proud to announce its acquisition of a 30% equity stake in Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (Vietjet Air) to establish a…
AirAsia to launch six new Indian routes
Kuala Lumpur, 26 January 2010 : AirAsia, the World's Best Low-Cost Airline is all out to rock and paint the India skies red by extending its footprint with the launch of its direct…
AirAsia automates check-in process
SEPANG, 20 January 2010 - The 'World's Best Low-Cost Airline, AirAsia is revolutionizing the aviation fraternity yet-again with the inclusion of its Web and Self Check-In…
AirAsia.com integrates with Akbar Travels
Mumbai: 14 January, 2010: AirAsia, the world's leading low-cost airline, today announced integration of its website AirAsia.com with AkbarTravelsOnline.com, the travel…
AirAsia launches Kochi-KL flights
KOCHI, INDIA 15 December 2009 - In an auspicious celebratory event in the city today, AirAsia - 'The World's Best Low-Cost Airline', celebrated the successful launch…
AirAsia to increase HK flights
Sepang, 2nd December 2009 - AirAsia, Asia's biggest low-cost carrier and recently awarded the coveted "Best Airline of the year 2009" by CAPA, announces today that it…
AirAsia launches first ever brand campaign
KUALA LUMPUR, 12 October 2009 - In an unprecedented move, AirAsia launches a regional campaign this week positioning the world's best low-cost airline as a high quality,…
AirAsia picks Amadeus for sales through agents
AirAsia has decided that selling tickets exclusively through its own online system, rather than through a global distribution system (GDS) may not be enough for future growth. Asia's…
Amadeus boosts AirAsia’s global expansion
Bangkok, Thailand, September 10, 2009: Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry today, announced that it…
‘Amazing Food’ to lure tourists to Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will host the 'Amazing Thai-Food Episode' from 24-28 September as part of its strategy to attract tourists in the low season. The Bangkok Post…
AirAsia X to increase London services
AirAsia X will increase the frequency of its London Stansted-Kuala Lumpur flights to a daily service from 1 July, Bernama reported. The increase comes less than four months after its…
AirAsia plots Indian expansion
Low-cost carrier AirAsia is planning a huge expansion in South Asia this year, flying to at least six more cities in India, as well as Sri Lankan capital, Colombo. Bernama…
AirAsia to open ticket office in Phuket
As part of its plan to develop Phuket as a second aviation hub for Thailand, Thai AirAsia will set up a sales office in the island main tourist hub, Patong, the company's CEO…
AirAsia partners Dusit Thani in theatre travel
Thai AirAsia and musicfirm Scenario are taking another step in launching a "Theatre Travel" packageto boost domestic travel. Acoording to a report in The Nation, the two haveteamed-up…
AirAsia secure new fleet funding
Malaysian low-cost carrier, AirAsia, has secured funding for 15 A320-200s from Barclays Capital, the investment banking division of Barclays Plc, according to a Business…
AirAsia launches new BKK routes
Thai AirAsia launched two new services on Tuesday, further expanding its international network from Bangkok. The Malaysian low-cost carrier's Thai subsidiary commenced its daily…
AirAsia opens Phnom Pehn sales office
AirAsia has officially opened its new sales office at Phnom Pehn International Airport. The facility will include reservation services, e-ticketing services and information…
AirAsia mulls Don Mueang shift
AirAsia is considering moving its Thai operations to Bangkok's old airport, Don Mueang, the Bangkok Post has reported. AirAsia is wary of Airports of Thailand (AoT) may request carriers to…
AirAsia’s free ticket giveaway
AirAsia is giving away 1 million free seats in a new campaign. These are for all its domestic and international destinations from all of its seven hubs primarily in Malaysia (Kuala…
AirAsia daily to Krabi, Palembang, Banda Aceh
AirAsia has announced daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Krabi (Thailand), Palembang and Banda Aceh (Indonesia).AirAsia previously offered only four weekly flights to Krabi and…
Thai LCCs curtail services
Three of Thailand's low-cost airlines (LCCs) have announced the reduction and rescheduling of services due to high fuel costs. Nok Air, One-Two-Go and Thai AirAsia have all slashed…
AirAsia largest operator of A320s
AirAsia has placed the largest order for the A320s - 225 planes - making it the biggest operator for the aircraft in the world. The latest contract for an additional 25 A320s together with a…
AirAsia adds to Shenzhen
In a statement, AirAsia said the service, which started less than two months ago on July 15, , has recorded extremely high loads of over 90%, prompting the airline…
New AirAsia policy on seating
MALAYSIAN low-cost carrier AirAsia yesterday launched "Xpress Boarding", a system allowing guests priority boarding and seating over the general boarding group.Customers can pay RM20…
Cirium: Iberia most on-time airline in Europe in 2022
Iberia has been named as the European leader for airline on-time performance for 2022 by Cirium, the global aviation analytics leader.
Best Western takes off with new hotel at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts has reaffirmed its position as one of Thailand’s leading international hotel groups with the opening of a new hotel located close to Bangkok’s Don Mueang…
Air Asia and Agoda launch special campaign to boost domestic travel
airasia.com and Agoda are joining forces to launch a special campaign to support the government’s initiative to stimulate domestic travel in Thailand
Asia Aviation returns to SET100 Index
Asia Aviation (AAV) has returned to the SET100 Index while also securing a spot on the Thailand Sustainability Investment Index (SETTHSI) according to an announcement by the Stock…
Air Asia rolls our “Red Carpet” for Premium-Seeking Customers
AirAsia is offering another premium service with the new “AirAsia Red Carpet” option, the company has said in a statement.
This will offering travellers an exclusive check-in counter,…
TAT aims to boost tourism in Nakhon Si Thammarat
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has embarked on a major campaign to promote the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat to domestic and international tourists.
Under the new…
Don Mueang prepares for next phase of expansion
Bangkok's low-cost carrier hub, Don Mueang International Airport, is set to undergo another phase of expansion, boosting its annual capacity to 40 million passengers per year.
The…
Asian air route updates: Tigerair Taiwan, Sichuan Airlines and more
Jeju gets new budget service from Taiwan
Where? Taipei (Taiwan) to Jeju, pictured (South Korea)
When? Twice a day, effective 28 March 2017
Who? Tigerair Taiwan
Why? Low-cost carrier…
Monarch tops LCC on-time list
Monarch has been named as the world's most punctual low cost carrier for 2016, according to the latest report from OAG.
The UK independent airline group, which operates from five UK…
Asia Pacific’s most punctual airlines revealed
Qantas and Japan Airlines achieved the best on-time performance rates of any airline in the Asia Pacific region last year, while Thai AirAsia is the region's most punctual low-cost carrier,…
China Eastern adds three new Southeast Asian routes
China Eastern Airlines is introducing more flights to Southeast Asia, with three new routes connecting mainland China’s mega-cities with destinations in Thailand and the Philippines.…
KingPower主席购买泰国亚航股份
泰国皇权免税店（King Power）近日购买了泰国亚航（Thai Airasia）的部分股份。
泰国亚航首席执行官Tassapon Bijleved出售了其手中拥有的母公司（AAV）39%股份，由皇权免税店主席Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha和其家人购得。这项交易总计18.9亿股，每股4.20泰铢，总价值约79亿泰铢。…
泰国亚航开通合艾出发国际航班
泰国亚航（Thai AirAsia）将开通泰国南部城市合艾出发的首条国际航线。
这条前往马来西亚的合艾－新山航线为日航，航班每日11:25从合艾出发，并于14：00抵达新山国际机场。返程航班将于14:30出发，并将于15:10返回合艾。
和其他所有泰国亚航的航班一样，航班将使用全经济舱的空客A320飞机执飞。…
Chongqing Airlines goes international
Chongqing Airlines will launch its first ever international flights this week.
Commencing on 4 February, the airline will operate three weekly flights between Chongqing and Bangkok.…
Japan tops flight punctuality tables
Japanese airports are among the best in world for on-time performance, a new study has revealed.
According to OAG's Punctuality League for 2015, Osaka's Itami Airport recorded the…
Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2015
With the world seemingly lurching from one crisis to another, it’s nice to have one success story to rely on: tourism.
Despite the countless setbacks of recent years, from the global…
HK Express plans to enter low-cost big league
HK Express is planning a significant expansion of its fleet in the coming years, as it bids to compete with Asia's major low-cost carriers.
The Hong Kong-based budget airline is…
NokScoot unveils first aircraft
NokScoot, the new Bangkok-based airline, has taken a major step towards its launch with the unveiling of its aircraft livery and staff uniforms.
The long-haul low-cost carrier, which is a…
Scoot joins partner Nok at Don Mueang
Scoot touched down at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport for the first time this week, where it was met by its Thai partner, Nok Air.
The Singaporean carrier has shifted its…
Asia to drive long-haul low-cost air travel
Asia is setting new trends in long-haul low-cost air travel, and China is likely to become a key regional player in the coming years, according to a new report by aviation analysts OAG.…
Spring to go international from Wuhan
Spring Airlines is planning to launch international flights in the central Chinese city of Wuhan.
The low-cost carrier already operates some international routes from its home base of…
The latest industry appointments
OLE REHLAENDER will manage The Unique Collection's first two hotels in Myanmar. A German national, Rehlaender will take the reigns as GM of the Emerald Palace Hotel in Naypyidaw and the…
Two new Asian LCCs to emerge from joint ventures
Two new low-cost carriers will emerge in Asia next year, following a series of joint venture deals between the region's carriers.
Thailand's Nok Air and Singapore's Scoot have signed a…
Asian aviation tidbits
Spring Airlines to launch cross-Strait flights
Spring Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights to Kaohsiung. Commencing on 27 October 2013, the new service will mark the…
Tourist arrivals surpass one million in Trang
Trang province in Southern Thailand welcomed its one millionth visitor of the year on 29 November, signifying a major milestone in the growth of the local tourism industry.
As the average…
Asian Aviation Briefs
China Airlines to recruit 126 cabin crew
China Airlines (CAL) is now accepting applications for 126 Taiwanese flight attendants, to serve on its flights to Asia and Oceania. This is the…
Bangkok to redevelop Don Mueang airport
The Thai government has approved a scheme to redevelop Bangkok's Don Mueang airport and use it as a base for more domestic and low-cost flights.
The scheme, proposed by Airports of Thailand…
Asian aviation briefs
Batavia Air plans further China expansion
Indonesia's Batavia Air is planning extend its reach into China with the launch of flights between Bali and Hangzhou. Local news portal NusaBali…
Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport reopens
Bangkok second airport, Don Mueang has resumed flight operations four months after it was forced to close due to severe flooding.
The hub, in northern Bangkok, will reopen today following a…
Grand Hyatt Singapore to host LCC conference
The Grand Hyatt Singapore will play host to the Low Cost Airlines World Asia Pacific 2011, which is taking place from 26-28 January 2011. The event will gather more than 300 aviation…
Airlines slowly resume Bangkok flights
Thailand's Suvarnabhumi international airport has restarted limited flights after anti-government protesters ended an eight-day blockade of the hub, The Nation has reported. A Thai Airways…
Bangkok Airways cuts flights
Thai carrier Bangkok Airways willsuspend some of its international routes as it continues to struggle with highfuel costs, the Bangkok Post has reported. From 15 August its three…
One-Two-Go ponders where to go
Thai budget carrier, One-Two-Go,said it was suspending its operations foreight weeks to allow time for financial restructuring. A statement from the airline said itwould stop…
One-Two-Go considers grounding
The founder of Thai low-cost carrier (LCC) One-Two-Go Airlines has said he may be forced to cease operations, the Bangkok Post has reported. Udom Tantiprasongchai told the newspaper…
Bangkok Airways to Macau
Bangkok Airways will begin daily flights to Macau from July 4. It will use a new twin engine Airbus A319 able to carry 120 passengers. Bangkok Airways Chief Executive Prasert…
LCCs cut Phuket services
Singapore-based low-cost carriers Jetstar Asia and Tiger Airways are cutting back on services to Phuket.
Jetstar cited low demand and opportunities elsewhere in terminating its services to…
Backlash for budget carriers
"Passengers on low-cost airlines will worry about safety and security measures after the crash," a source in the aviation industry was quoted saying. OSK Investment Bank said the…
SE Asia tourism’s abundant potential
During the discussion at the Thailand Focus 2007 investors' conference this week, Bangkok Post reported that tourist operators agreed that greater cross-marketing support would help…
New Air Asia Policy on seating
MALAYSIAN low-cost carrier AirAsia yesterday launched "Xpress Boarding", a system allowing guests priority boarding and seating over the general boarding group.Customers can pay RM20…
Mekong Tourism Forum 2023 from 25-27 April in Cambodia
The 2023 Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF 2023), hosted by the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia and co-organised by the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office, will take place 25-27 April in…
Air Asia to fly from T4 Changi Airport Singapore from 15 Sept
AirAsia currently operates from Terminal 1, the airlines will return its operations to Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 4 (T4), effective 15 September 2022.
TAT and Phuket Tourist Association host roadshow to gear up for Indian travellers
The 3-city roadshow witnessed the participation of 40 hospitality, travel and tourism companies (sellers) from Phuket in order to reconnect and build new connections with the Indian travel…
Malaysia announces visa on arrival for Indian travellers from 1 June
Malaysia has announced Visa on Arrival (VOA) effective 1 June 2022 for Indian travellers through selected entry points via Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, or Indonesia
The end of the domestic bliss for Australia
The resurgence of Covid-19 cases in Australia's domestic air travel market reflects a growing trend of Covid-19 challenges in Asia-Pacific, with no easy solutions.
Airlines: No Vax, No Fly?
Who would’ve thought airlines would be the biggest cheerleaders for the new COVID-19 vaccine? Yes, the aviation industry is pushing hardest for anything that will bring back customers and…
Tourism chief assures travellers saying “it’s safe to come to the Philippines”
Philippines’ tourism secretary Bernadette Romulo –Puyat wants to assure international tourists that “it’s safe to come to the Philippines”.
How to – and how not to – use OTAs as partners
Dan Lynn is the co-founder of ZUZU Hospitality Solutions, a distribution and revenue management company for small independent hotels.
Asian air route updates, including connections to Krabi, Chongqing and Hiroshima
Malaysia Airlines to launch Chongqing route
Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Chongqing (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 30 October 2017
Who? Malaysia Airlines
Why?…
Airbus delivers 100th A350 to China Airlines
Airbus reached a major milestone this week when it delivered its 100th A350 aircraft.
The twin-aisle jet was handed over to China Airlines, becoming the seventh A350 in the Taiwanese…
Airlines embrace Wi-Fi as passengers demand to stay connected
In-flight Wi-Fi will become a "standard" product for airlines in the coming years, enabling passengers to stay connected and providing significant opportunities for airlines to earn…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
Pattaya airport set for major expansion
U-Tapao airport, which serves as the gateway to Thailand's eastern seaboard, including the popular beach resort of Pattaya, is in line for a major investment and expansion.
The…
The latest industry appoinments
NOELLA FERNS has become British Airways' new regional general manager for Greater China and the Philippines, based in Hong Kong. Ms Ferns has worked for BA for more than 20 years,…
Malindo to fly direct to Phuket
Malindo Air, the Malaysian carrier, will launch direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Phuket next month.
Commencing on 10 November 2016, the airline will offer four weekly flights to…
The latest industry appointments
GREG ALLAN has been named as Pan Pacific Hotels Group's new vice president of operations for ASEAN. A UK national, Allan has more than 30 years' experience including spells with Marriott…
The latest industry appointments
KERRIE MATHER has been elected president of Airports Council International (ACI) Asia Pacific. Ms Mather, who is currently CEO of Sydney Airport, will now serve a two-year term with ACI.…
The latest industry appointments
LIM BOOM KWEE has been named chief operating officer of Dusit International. He joined the Thai hotel group in March 2013 as president of its Chinese subsidiary, Dusit Fudu. His 30-year…
Eurowings opens new market for Lufthansa, and for Asia
Eurowings' new low-cost flights to Thailand have opened up an entirely new market for the Lufthansa Group, focusing on price-sensitive leisure travellers, according to Dirk Grossmann,…
ANA plots international growth for Vanilla Air
Japan's ANA Group has unveiled plans to expand its low-cost subsidiary, Vanilla Air, including the launch of multiple new international routes.
Revealing its new growth targets for 2020,…
Pattaya to get direct flights from Shanghai
The Thai resort town of Pattaya could be set for a Chinese tourism boom next year, when China Southern Airlines launches a new direct service from Shanghai.
Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport…
SpiceJet to link Chennai with Bangkok
SpiceJet has announced plans to launch a new international service from Chennai to Bangkok.
Commencing on 10 December 2015, the Indian low-cost carrier will operate the route six…
VietJet Air touches down in Myanmar
VietJet Air has launched its first ever flights to Myanmar.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier touched down at Yangon International Airport for the first time this week, marking the…
泰国亚航X开始中国航线扩张战略
亚航（AirAsia）正式开通了一条往返于亚洲最大最受欢迎的两座城市的航线，曼谷－上海航线。
泰国亚航X，总部位于曼谷，今年10月1日正式开通了此新航线，曼谷朗曼－上海浦东航线将每日执飞。
去程航班，XJ760，将于00:15从朗曼机场出发，并将于05:40抵达上海。返程航班XJ761，将于06:55从上海出发，并将于10:15返回曼谷。…
泰国亚航X札幌航线8月开始停飞
泰国亚行X决定将从今年8月1日起，暂停飞往日本札幌的航班。原因是和国际民航组织还有为解决的航空协议问题。
泰国亚航X的首席执行官Nadda…
Asian air travellers sacrifice comforts for cheap fares
Many travellers in the Asia Pacific region are happy to forego in-flight comforts, such as movies and meals, for the sake of a cheap fare, a major new study has found.
According to the…
The latest industry appointments
CHEOK HUEI SHIAN has been appointed chief financial officer of AirAsia X. The move marks a promotion for Ms Cheok, who joined AirAsia in 2004 and has held several senior roles. Prior to…
Chinese tour guide held for opening aircraft door
A group of 25 passengers, including a tour guide, have been detained by police in China after opening an aircraft door while the plane was taxiing to the runway.
The Shanghai Daily…
A350 embarks on Asian tour
Asian aviation enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see the brand new Airbus A350 in the coming weeks, as Airbus takes its new wide-body jet on a tour of the region.
The A350…
HK Disneyland aims to become “must-see” destination for Southeast Asian tourists
Hong Kong Disneyland his ramping up its trade marketing activities in Southeast Asia as it aims to drive more business from the region.
Speaking to Travel Daily on Friday, Larry Leung,…
The latest industry appointments
ANGIE VAUX has been named as TripAdvisor's new commercial director for Asia Pacific. Ms Vaux moves to TripAdvisor from enterprise software company SAP, where she held the position of…
Bali and Singapore top destinations for Indonesian travellers
Bali and Singapore were among the most popular holiday destinations among Indonesian travellers who searched for Lebaran getaways using travel search engine, Wego.
Information…
Tune Hotels moves ahead with Indonesia expansion
Budget hotel brand Tune is continuing with its expansion plans in Indonesia.
Through its Indonesian franchise company, Red Planet, the company recently opened its seventh hotel in the…
The latest industry appointments
BERNARD FRANCIS has been appointed as AirAsia X's new commercial director. With 14 years' experience in the aviation industry, Francis is a former Malaysia Airlines executive. He returns…
Malindo Air signs distribution deal with Amadeus
Kuala-Lumpur based Malindo Air will distribute its air ticket inventory via Amadeus.
The two companies have announced a new distribution agreement, whereby travel agents in Asia…
VietJet finalises major A320 deal
VietJet Air has finalised a major order for up to 101 Airbus A320-series aircraft.
The low-cost carrier placed an order for 14 A320s, seven A321s and 42 new A320neo aircraft, with…
Airbus brings A350 to Singapore
Airbus will bring its brand new A350 aircraft to the Singapore Airshow next month.
The wide-body aircraft's arrival in Singapore will mark the first time it has gone on full display…
Travel Daily’s Ones to Watch for 2014
As another year begins, Travel Daily looks at the major trends that could impact the Asian travel industry in 2014...
Boeing 787-9 – Problems solved?
The new extended version of…
Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2013
So another year has passed; how was it for you?
Asia’s travel industry began the year with high hopes, following record tourist arrivals in 2012. Despite the eurozone slump and…
TransAsia Airways plans Taiwan’s first LCC
TransAsia Airways has unveiled plans to launch Taiwan's first ever low-cost carrier.
The Taipei-based airline has already received approval for the new venture from Taiwan’s Civil…
Bhutan Airlines to start Kolkata flights next month
Bhutan Airlines will commence flights to Kolkata next month.
The airline will start daily flights on the Bangkok-Kolkata-Paro-Kolkata-Bangkok route later this month, after completing…
Low-cost carriers thrive in Asia
Low-cost carriers are expanding their footprints across Asia, with millions of extra seats being rolled-out across the region in 2013.
The is the major finding of a new report from…
Navigating the next phase of travel and tourism: Alliances and collaborations
More often than not, businesses, organisations and governments working together achieve far more than separate entities who attempt to go it alone.
It is certainly true in the travel…
VietJet joins big league with huge aircraft order
Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air has signed a huge new aircraft order that will put it among the ranks of Asia’s biggest budget airlines.
The airline, which only launched in…
Tune Hotels opens in Indonesia
Fast growing budget hotel operator Tune Hotels has opened its latest property in Solo, a region of Central Java.
The 159-room hotel is the brand’s fifth property in Indonesia after…
Airlines blur boundaries between full-service and low-cost
Low-cost and full-service airlines in the Asia Pacific region are diversifying their business models and could eventually “meet in the middle”, according to a senior industry…
Asian aviation tidbits
China Eastern to launch Manila flights
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a…
Asian aviation tidbits
Asiana to add Indonesia flights
Asiana Airlines has announced plans to launch two new routes to Indonesia. From 19 July 2013, the South Korean carrier will commence daily flights…
Asian aviation briefs
Garuda profits surge
Garuda Indonesia achieved a strong set of financial results in 2012, with a sharp rise in net profits compared with the previous year. The national carrier…
VietJet to add Bangkok-Hanoi flights
VietJet Air has announced that its second international route will launch this summer, connecting the Vietnamese capital Hanoi with Bangkok.
Commencing on 1 June 2013, flights will be…
Asian aviation briefs
THAI Smile launches Mandalay flights
Thai Airways' regional carrier, THAI Smile, has launched a new route to Myanmar. The carrier took off from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport on…
Lion Air plans to expand across Asia Pacific
Indonesia's Lion Air, which has ordered more than 500 aircraft, is planning to spread its wings across Asia with a series of AirAsia-style regional subsidiaries, the company's commercial…
KidZania to launch in Bangkok
Children's theme park KidZania has continued its Asian expansion with the launch of a new outlet in Bangkok.
KidZania's concept, which gives children the chance to role-play real jobs…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
KATHLEEN TAN has become the new Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia Expedia, overseeing the Expedia brand, AirAsiaGo and Backick online travel agency (OTA). Ms Tan was previously AirAsia’s…
Cambodia Angkor Air kicks off Asian expansion
Cambodia's national carrier has launched a new phase of expansion that will see it add new routes to Vietnam and Thailand.
Earlier this week, Cambodia Angkor Air launched a new direct…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
JAMES RHEE has been announced as AirAsia's new Chief Executive Officer for North Asia, covering Japan, Korea, China and the Philippines. Rhee was most recently Managing Director of an…
Airline powerbase shifts to Asia – AAPA
The reshaping of the global aviation industry has moved forward dramatically over the past 12 months, driven by carriers from the Asia Pacific region.
This is the message from the…
Hotelier urges better use of Hua Hin airport
A leading Thailand-based hotelier has urged the country to better utilise Hua Hin airport, on Thailand's Gulf Coast.
Bill Heinicke, Chairman & CEO of Minor International, has urged more…
Launching low cost carriers in emerging Asia: Is now the time?
The aviation industry is currently in one of the stormiest patches in its history. Ominous clouds in the form of surging oil prices and the Eurozone crisis have led airline industry group…
Launching low cost carriers in emerging Asia: Is now the time?
The aviation industry is currently in one of the stormiest patches in its history. Ominous clouds in the form of surging oil prices and the Eurozone crisis have led airline industry group…
Asian Aviation Briefs
China to build 82 new airports
China will build 82 new airports by 2015 in an effort to provide transport links to remote rural areas. Speaking at a news conference in Shanghai recently,…
Red Planet takes 16% stake in Tune Hotels
Red Planet Hotels has bought a 16.05% stake in the Tony Fernandes' budget hotel brand, Tune Hotels.
The company, which is also the existing franchisee of the Tune brand in Southeast Asia –…
Indonesians look further afield for post-Ramadan breaks
Indonesians are changing the way they spend their Lebaran (post-Ramadan) holiday breaks this year, with more people foregoing the traditional home-coming in favour of holidays further…
Tune Hotels to launch in Bangkok
Malaysian budget hotel group, Tune Hotels, has announced that it will open its first Bangkok property on 1 October this year.
Tune Hotel Asoke will be located on central Bangkok’s Sukhumvit…
Asian aviation briefs
THAI sacks Piyasvasti
Thai Airways International (THAI) has fired its President, Piyasvasti Amranand. Thailand’s former Energy Minister, Piyasvasti has led the national carrier since…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
CHITTY CHEUNG has been announced as Cathay Pacific's new Director of Corporate Affairs. Ms Cheung is currently the airline's General Manager of Sales for the Pearl River Delta & Hong…
Fare war on the Bay of Bengal
Last week's announcement of SilkAir launching flights to Kolkata has set the ground for a fare war. Times of India said within hours of the announcement, "AirAsia replied in style, firing a…
SIA to launch new low-cost carrier
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced its intention to establish a new low-cost carrier (LCC) operating wide-body aircraft on medium- and long-haul routes. According to the airline, the…
Bomb discovery delays KL flights
The discovery of a World War 2 bomb at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) caused scores of flights to be delayed yesterday. Local media reported that 90 inbound and outbound…
Appointments w/e 03 March 2011
GORAN JANSSON has been announced as the new Chief Financial Officer and Deputy President of SAS Scandinavian Airlines. Jansson, 52, previously served as Chief Financial Officer of security…
Tune Hotels to enter Bangladesh
Emerging Asian hotel investment company - Red Planet Hotels - continues to chronicle an impressive array of achievements as it forges ahead in its mission to place multiple limited service…
Amadeus reports Asian growth in 2009
Bangkok, Thailand, 9 April 2010 - Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, today highlighted its…
Travel Offers w/e 19 February 2010
Experience good Karma with Banyan Tree and AngsanaA delightful sense of Karma awaits at Banyan Tree and Angsana hotels and resorts - enjoy spending credits equivalent to one night's…
Tune Hotels.com to open 44 hotels across Asia
23 Dec 09, KUALA LUMPUR (TravMedia.com) - Tune Hotels.com -Tune Hotels.com, the limited service hotel brand providing a "5-star sleeping experience at a 1-star…
Air Asia flies to Kochi
In an auspicious celebratory event in the city today, AirAsia - 'The World's Best Low-Cost Airline', celebrated the successful launch of the Kochi - Kuala Lumpur route. Kochi…
Amadeus Asia Pacific achieves growth in 2009
Bangkok, Thailand - November 12, 2009 - Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, has maintained a strong…
Survey unravels love-hate relationship with flying
An Australian survey has found that nearly 75% of airline passengers would like to change their seats once they have boarded their aircraft, while only 3% think that attractive flight…
New LCC airport for KL
The Government said the new terminal could cater for up to 30 million passengers a year, would be built close to the KLIA at an undisclosed amount. Unlike the existing low cost…
Can they let everyone fly?
Fernandes has been the vocal advocate for the opening up of the lucrative air route between his home base Malaysia and neighbouring Singapore. Almost 85% of the traffic between the…
