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Emirates’ Premium Economy to extend to São Paolo and Tokyo Narita

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2023

Emirates announced that its highly sought-after Premium Economy offering will be introduced to two more points in its network, São Paolo from 19 November and Tokyo Narita from 20 December.

New Tokyo-Narita to San José flight on ZIPAIR

Harry Johnson Jun 15, 2022

In a press conference held earlier today in Tokyo, Japanese low-cost carrier ZIPAIR announced plans to inaugurate new, nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and…

Hainan Airlines successfully launches new direct route to Tokyo

Marga Manlapig Sep 2, 2024

Hainan Airlines’s first-ever direct Beijing-Tokyo flight landing at Tokyo Haneda Airport successfully took off from Beijing Capital International Airport on the evening of 1st September.

United Airlines Plans First Nonstop Houston-Tokyo-Haneda Flight

Joe Cusmano Nov 18, 2023

United Airlines announced that it has applied to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) for daily nonstop flights between Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport and…

Vietjet launches Ho Chi Minh City – Tokyo’s Haneda service and boost Southeast Asian flights

Kristin Mariano Jul 20, 2023

Vietjet has recently commenced its inaugural flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Haneda Airport in central Tokyo, offering passengers more choices for affordable air travel between two of…

“World of Winners” air ticket giveaway campaign launches in Tokyo

Kanchan Nath Jun 28, 2023

The “World of Winners” air ticket giveaway campaign, sponsored by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), was kicked off in Japan with a two-day promotional event in Tokyo, promoting over 38,000…

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Qatar Airways to resume daily Tokyo Haneda-Doha services starting 1 June

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2023

Qatar Airways will be resuming a scheduled non-stop service between Tokyo International Airport ("Haneda") and Hamad International Airport, commencing on 1 June 2023.

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Japan Airlines Increases Melbourne Tokyo Flights

Joe Cusmano Feb 11, 2023

Great news for travellers planning holidays to Japan: Japan Airlines will begin operating more flights out of Melbourne starting at the end of March. The national airline of Japan now…

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Toky-go! Finnair launches direct flights to Tokyo-Haneda

Kristin Mariano Oct 28, 2022

This weekend, Finnair is launching new direct flights from Helsinki to Tokyo-Haneda, in a boost to its Asian services. From October 30, flights to Tokyo’s second airport will operate…

Yotel announces new flagship hotel in Tokyo, Japan

Kristin Mariano Jul 27, 2022

YOTEL has announced its first hotel in Japan. Slated to open in 2024 under a long-term management agreement, YOTEL Tokyo will be located in Ginza, one of Tokyo's most desirable and…

ANA to test autonomous mobility assistance at Tokyo airport

Megha Paul Feb 23, 2020

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, will test autonomous RakuRo mobility assistance solutions at Tokyo Narita International Airport from 27-28 February. Designed by ZMP…

ANA to open new lounge in Narita Airport

Megha Paul Jan 21, 2020

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, will open a state-of-the-art new lounge in Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) on 29 March. The new lounge will be ANA’s third at…

Finnair doubles-up in Tokyo

Alastair Newport Oct 8, 2019

Finnair has announced it will be bringing new services to Tokyo this week with the launch of two new flights to the Japanese capital city's Haneda Airport. Available to buy now, the extra…

ANA to launch flight on Narita-Chennai route

Megha Paul Aug 20, 2019

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will commence serving a route connecting Tokyo Narita International Airport and Chennai International Airport from 27 October making it the only airline to…

Vietjet continues expanding network in Japan with new Tokyo route

Megha Paul Jul 15, 2019

To continually expand its flight network across Northeast Asia, Vietjet officially commenced operating a new route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Tokyo (Narita). Speaking at the…

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NokScoot’s ‘Best Job in Thailand’ awards winners with trip to Tokyo

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jul 10, 2018

NokScoot will send ten winning travellers to explore Japan's most iconic destinations as part of its highly successful "Best Job in Thailand" campaign.

LaSalle acquires hotel ibis near Tokyo Disneyland

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jun 20, 2018

Real estate investment group LaSalle announced that it has acquired ibis Styles Tokyo Bay.

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Narita International installs ‘state of the art people screening’ after national directive

Alastair Newport Oct 17, 2017 15

Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection systems, has been selected to supply innovative solutions for people screening and search functions in Tokyo’s Narita International…

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Air Canada adds new connection to Tokyo

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2017

Air Canada has revealed plans to launch a new non-stop service connecting Montreal and Tokyo. Commencing on 1 June 2018, the flights will operate all-year-round, with daily services…

Tokyo bus operator goes multi-lingual

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2017

The operator of bus services to and from Tokyo's Narita Airport and Tokyo Disneyland is taking steps to cater for international travellers. Keisei Bus is now offering signage in multiple…

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Finnair updates its traffic programme for winter 2024 and summer 2025

Kanchan Nath Apr 10, 2024

The airline will increase its frequency to Tokyo, Japan, providing daily flights to both Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita. Finnair will also add a third weekly frequency to Nagoya.

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Finnair adds flights between Helsinki and Asia for summer 2023

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2022

Finnair adds flights between its Helsinki hub and key destinations in Asia for summer 2023. Finnair resumes flights between Helsinki and Osaka with three weekly flights and adds frequencies…

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Air India and Singapore Airlines expand codeshare agreement

Marga Manlapig Oct 23, 2024

Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently agreed to significantly expand their codeshare agreement, adding 11 Indian cities and another 40 international destinations to their…

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Qantas to Shake Up Japan Travel with New Haneda Flights

Joe Cusmano Oct 7, 2024 0

In a significant move set to transform travel between Australia and Japan, Qantas has announced plans to shift its Melbourne and Brisbane flights from Tokyo

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Emirates’ first retrofitted 777 aircraft takes-off to Geneva

Kanchan Nath Aug 7, 2024

The first Emirates Boeing 777 with a nose-to-tail cabin refresh sporting a new look has rolled into service, as it prepares to take off to Geneva as EK 83.

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Korean Air Welcomes First Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner With New Prestige Class

Joe Cusmano Jul 31, 2024 0

SkyTeam member Korean Air has proudly announced the arrival of its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. The inaugural flight with the new aircraft type will take

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Emirates unveils first destinations to be served with refurbished Boeing 777

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2024

Emirates has today unveiled the first cities on its network to be served with its newest Boeing 777 cabin interiors.

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Air New Zealand’s CEO Turns a Diversion into a Memorable Journey

Joe Cusmano Jun 30, 2024 0

In an extraordinary turn of events, Greg Foran, the Chief Executive of Air New Zealand, found himself serving drinks to passengers on an international flight

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Japan Airlines and IndiGo agree on Codeshare Partnership

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2024

Japan Airlines (JAL) and IndiGo announced that they have agreed on codeshare partnership which will greatly benefit the customers by providing more travel options between Japan and India.

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Air India and All Nippon Airways to begin codeshare partnership for travel between India and Japan

Kanchan Nath Apr 23, 2024

Air India, India’s leading global airline, and All Nippon Airways, the largest Japanese carrier, have signed a codeshare agreement connecting their networks.

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Emirates boosts flights to Osaka, introducing A380 fitted with Premium Economy

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2024

Emirates will be boosting its services to Osaka with the introduction of the A380 starting from 1 June 2024.

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ANA becomes the first airline in Asia to implement IATA’s DG AutoCheck Connect API

Kanchan Nath Jan 16, 2024

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest 5-Star airline for 11 consecutive years, is the first airline in Asia to implement DG AutoCheck Connect API, the newest feature of IATA’s DG…

Singapore’s Changi Airport To Be Passport Free From 2024

Joe Cusmano Sep 26, 2023

On Monday, 18 September, Singapore passed several reforms to the Immigration Act, including end-to-end biometric screening of Changi Airport passengers. This means that travellers…

The 10 Best Airports in the World for Food

AKM Mahfuzul ALAM Jul 13, 2023

The 10 Best Airports in the World for Food Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), Singapore Part Dream Garden, Part Sculpture Park, it comes as no surprise that this Airport is one…

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Busiest International Flight Routes for June 2023

Kanchan Nath Jun 19, 2023

Between them, Asia and the Middle East fill nine out of ten places on OAG's list of Busiest International Flight Routes for June 2023

Emirates Debuts Rugby World Cup 2023 Livery On The A380

Joe Cusmano May 17, 2023

As rugby fans prepare for the Rugby World Cup in France in 2023, Emirates has taken to the air with its love for the game written on one of its flagships, A380 aircraft. Over the…

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Finnair celebrates 40 years of flying to the Land of the Rising Sun

Kanchan Nath Apr 24, 2023

Finnair’s first flight to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ took off on 22 April 1983, with a new non-stop service to Tokyo-Narita, becoming the only airline at the time to offer direct flights…

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Finnair flies to 77 destinations in winter 2022, as travel continues to recover

Kristin Mariano Apr 22, 2022

Finnair has updated its offering for winter 2022-2023, with a view to the Russian airspace closure.

ANA streamlines documentation needed on international travel

Kristin Mariano Feb 9, 2022

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is offering a new solution to streamline the international boarding process with the introduction of ANA Travel Ready – a service that accepts and clears all…

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Singapore Airlines Has Added Milan as 5th Freedom Route

Joe Cusmano Jan 12, 2022

Singapore Airlines will launch a new fifth freedom route in Europe later this month after receiving regulatory approval to transport passengers between Barcelona and Milan Malpensa.

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Tencent Cloud, JAL to roll out “Smart Transportation Solutions” for post-pandemic demand

Kristin Mariano Dec 14, 2021

Tencent Cloud has announced its collaboration with Japan Airlines (JAL) in providing the "Smart Transportation Solutions" with the aim of strengthening Japan’s tourism business, which is…

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Finnair to launch new Asian routes and focus on Japan

Kristin Mariano Nov 11, 2021

Finnair is gearing up for the expected gradual opening of Asia with plans to fly to over 100 destinations worldwide and new long-haul services to the Far East for Summer 2022.

Japan is reopening borders to fully vaccinated travellers but there’s a catch

Kristin Mariano Oct 5, 2021

The long wait is finally over! Japan is reopening its borders to international travellers as the nation’s health ministry has eased the entry restrictions for travellers to the country.…

Face Express: ANA introduces facial recognition boarding on international flights

Megha Paul Jul 15, 2021

ANA will begin using Face Express – an innovative facial recognition technology – to improve the customer experience and streamline the boarding process starting from 19 July

Etihad announces additional special passenger flights

Megha Paul Apr 15, 2020

Etihad Airways has announced a series of special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to Brussels, Dublin, London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita and Zurich, in addition to those previously…

Peach Aviation unveils two new routes to Nagasaki and Kagoshima

Megha Paul Mar 31, 2020

Peach Aviation announced the start of operations between Tokyo Narita-Nagasaki and Tokyo Narita -Kagoshima. The company is operating one return flight per day for Nagasaki, and two…

NokScoot soars to new heights for punctuality

Megha Paul Jan 24, 2020

NokScoot, the joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, achieved its best-ever annual on-time performance (OTP) since the start of operation with an…

Philippine Airlines schedules special replacement flights for cancelled trips by Typhoon Kammuri

Kristin Mariano Dec 4, 2019

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it would operate special replacement flights on certain routes to assist passengers affected by the Typhoon Kammuri that is currently bashing the…

Finnair Sapporo service to operate throughout the year

Alastair Newport Nov 20, 2019

Finnair has upgraded its new seasonal service to Sapporo in Japan to operate the route year-round. Twice-weekly flights to Sapporo in Hokkaido, which during the winter is home to some of…

JNTO signs memorandum of cooperation with Emirates to increase visitors from the Middle East

Kristin Mariano Nov 1, 2019

To further increase tourism demand from the Middle East to Japan, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with Emirates on 30 October 2019…

ANA expands service with Vladivostok route

Megha Paul Oct 24, 2019

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will become the first Japanese airline to offer service from Tokyo Narita Airport to Vladivostok International Airport on 16 March 2020. This new route is part…

Qatar Airways announces direct flights to Osaka, Japan

Megha Paul Sep 17, 2019

Qatar Airways has announced services to Osaka, Japan starting from 6 April 2020. The second largest metropolitan area of Japan, Osaka will be the airline’s third gateway into the…

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In time for cherry blossoms: Vistara and JAL codeshare

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Feb 22, 2019

Japan Airlines (JAL) and India's finest full-service carrier, Vistara, entered a codeshare partnership that will open up more routes between India and Tokyo than ever before.

Aviation round up: Five US flights on TAP, NokScoot lands in Delhi and more

Alastair Newport Dec 11, 2018

With December already ten days old, it is time to for TDA’s regular slice of aviation pie. This week features Air New Zealand and SIA, NokScoot and more. Air New Zealand and SIA Air…

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Aviation round up: BA waves goodbye to an icon, Ethiopian says hello Moscow and more

Alastair Newport Nov 28, 2018

It is no surprise then that such a vital industry, is awash with announcements of new destinations, new planes, codeshares and sales. This week’s aviation round up, however begins with the…

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X marks the spot: AirAsia X Indonesia is no more

Alastair Newport Nov 26, 2018

Following the release of its financial results for Q3 of 2018, AirAsia revealed that AirAsia X Indonesia (IAAX) will end its scheduled operations in the New Year to become a non-scheduled…

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JAL gambles on new low-cost carrier business

Tian Tolentino May 21, 2018

Japan Airlines (JAL) announced a decision to establish a new low-cost carrier (LCC) in the international market to target the rising Asian demand.

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Philippine Airlines enters 2018 with ‘Great Winter Seat Sale’

Simon Willmore Dec 19, 2017 26

Philippine Airlines (PAL) offers value for money on return flights to Asian and Australasian destinations with its 'Great Winter Seat Sale.' All daily flights on the airline’s new Boeing…

Brain Waves: the travel industry’s latest innovations

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2017

Shanghai airports offer check-in by QR code Domestic passengers in Shanghai who only have carry-on luggage can now check in for their flight using a QR code on their mobile phone.…

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Singapore gets new connection to Okinawa

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2017

Singapore will get a new direct link to the island of Okinawa next year, when Jetstar Asia expands its Japanese network. Commencing on 17 November 2017, to coincide with the start of…

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Qantas responds to rising Japanese demand

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2017

Qantas is responding to rising demand for travel between Australia and Japan with the launch of a new seasonal service to Osaka. The airline has revealed plans to operate direct flights…

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JAL, Vietjet form new Asian alliance

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2017

JAL and Vietjet have agreed to join forces, forming another alliance on routes between Japan and Vietnam. Eighteen months after ANA and Vietnam Airlines first announced plans to become…

Asian cities poles apart in taxi charts

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2017

Asia is home to some of the world's cheapest and most expensive airport taxi fares, a new report has revealed. In its "2017 Taxi Price Index", London-based Carspring found that a cab…

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Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2017

Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia) When? Twice a week, effective immediately Who? Tianjin Airlines Why? Connecting…

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United upgrades Asian routes with new 777s

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2017

United Airlines is upgrading three more of its Asian routes with the deployment of its revamped Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Taipei, Beijing and Tokyo. On 1 August 2017, the US carrier…

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JAL upgrades Dreamliner seating

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2017

Japan Airlines (JAL) is improving the seating onboard its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The new "JAL Sky Suites", which have previously been rolled out on the airline's Boeing 767s,…

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Delta starts selling A350 premium products on Asian routes

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2017

Delta Air Lines has started selling its new Delta One and Delta Premium Select products, which are due to debut on the airline's Airbus A350 aircraft. Entering service in the fourth…

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Philippine Airlines reconfigures A330s

Jill Sayles Jun 19, 2017

Philippine Airlines has converted the layout of eight A330-300 aircraft and introduced a new cabin product on nine of its international destinations. This comes ahead of the launch of the…

Delta links Seoul with world’s busiest airport

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2017

Delta Air Lines has launched a new direct flight connecting Seoul with Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The new service commenced on Saturday (3 June 2017) and will now…

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Asian air route updates: new flights from JAL, Air Astana, China Southern and more…

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2017

China Southern adds Shenzhen's first link to Melbourne Where? Shenzhen (China) to Melbourne (Australia) When? Twice a week, effective immediately (rising to three times a week on 3 July…

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Indonesia AirAsia starts flying to India

Mark Elliott May 15, 2017

Indonesia AirAsia Extra, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will launch its first flights to India this week. On Friday 19 May 2017, the airline will start flying from Bali to Mumbai,…

United Arab Emirates

Emirates opens larger lounge in Bangkok

Mark Elliott May 2, 2017

Emirates passengers are now able to relax in a larger lounge at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. The expanded Emirates Airport Lounge at Thailand's main international gateway reopened…

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Asian air route updates: new flights from SilkAir, SpiceJet and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2017

Korean LCC connects to Vietnamese coast Where? Deagu (South Korea) to Danang (Vietnam) When? Five times a week, effective immediately Who? T’way Airlines Why? Low-cost carrier taps the…

Asian airport traffic jumped 9% in 2016

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2017

Airports in the Asia Pacific region experienced strong traffic growth in 2016. The full-year data from Airports Council International (ACI), which was released this week, reveals a 9%…

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JAL spreads wings in Russia

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2017

Japan Airlines has significantly increased its presence in Russia with the expansion of its codeshare agreement with S7, its Russian partner in the oneworld alliance. Effective today…

JAL to open upgraded airport lounge in Bangkok

Mark Elliott Feb 13, 2017

Japan Airlines will unveil its upgraded airport lounge at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport next month. Officially due to open on 1 March 2017, the new Sakura Lounge will have been…

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Qantas adds new capital connection to China

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2017

Qantas’ Asian expansion strategy took another step forward today (25 January 2017) with the relaunch of direct flights to China’s capital city, Beijing. The Australian national carrier…

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ANA to add third daily Jakarta flight

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2017

ANA has announced plans to launch a third daily flight to Jakarta this summer. Commencing on 1 August 2017, the Japanese carrier will introduce a second daily service from Tokyo's…

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Asian air route updates: Vietnam Airlines, AirAsia X and more

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017

Second Sydney service for Vietnam Airlines Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Sydney (Australia) When? Three times a week, effective 29 March 2017 Who? Vietnam Airlines Why? Continues the…

Japan Airlines flying the flag high for Expo 2025 Osaka

Mark Glanville Nov 14, 2024

Japan Airlines is helping promote Expo 2025 Osaka, with special livery on one of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft operating international routes.

IATA announces that a fully digital travel experience is now closer to reality

Marga Manlapig Oct 31, 2024

IATA and its partners have successfully demonstrated that the industry is ready to deliver a fully digital air travel experience.

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United Airlines Gears Up for Its Busiest Winter Season Ever

Joe Cusmano Oct 27, 2024 0

United Airlines is set to operate nearly 4,600 flights per day during the peak winter season, marking the largest winter schedule in the company’s history.

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United Airlines Announces Largest International Expansion for Summer 2025

Joe Cusmano Oct 13, 2024 0

United Airlines is set to make waves in the travel industry with its largest international expansion ever, introducing service to eight new cities for the

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Hong Kong Airlines to fly direct to Sendai, Japan from18 December 2024

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2024

Operating three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, the new Sendai service offers convenient access to the heart of Tohoku region.

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Celebrity Cruises Unveils Exciting European Focus for 2026-27

Joe Cusmano Oct 7, 2024 0

Celebrity Cruises Unveils Exciting European Focus for 2026-27">Celebrity Cruises is set to make waves in the European cruise market with its highly anticipated new ship, Celebrity Xcel,…

Scoot adjusts its network schedule to support stronger travel demand

Marga Manlapig Sep 27, 2024

Scoot announced adjustments to its network in anticipation of stronger demand during the Northern Winter season.

OAG reports Kuala Lumpur has Asia’s most connected airport

Marga Manlapig Sep 12, 2024

Travel-centric data platform OAG released its Megahubs 2024 report, showing Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as the region’s most connected airport.

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Jetstar Soars to Second Place as Brisbane Airport Hits Pre-COVID Passenger Numbers

Joe Cusmano Jul 21, 2024 0

Jetstar has ascended to become the second largest international carrier at Brisbane Airport, which has now reached 95% of its total pre-COVID passenger numbers. The

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Global IT Outages: Travel grapples with tech ‘disaster’ as flights grounded

Kanchan Nath Jul 19, 2024

Experts have pointed out that a recent update to a CrowdStrike cybersecurity programme could have caused the issue

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SIA Group posts record full year net profit of $2,675 million

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2024

The demand for air travel remained buoyant throughout FY2023/24, boosted by a rebound in North Asia as China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, and Taiwan fully reopened their borders.

Udon Thani, Thailand is the most affordable tourist destination for Indians in Asia

Kanchan Nath Apr 3, 2024

With many across Asia looking forward to long weekends and holidays in the coming weeks, digital travel platform Agoda reveals the tourist destinations with the cheapest accommodations on…

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Qatar Airways resumes daily service to Osaka Kansai

Kanchan Nath Mar 4, 2024

Qatar Airways resumed services to Osaka with a a non-stop daily flight between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Hamad International Airport (DOH).

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All Nippon Airways Launches New European Routes

Joe Cusmano Feb 6, 2024 0

As part of its extensive network development, All Nippon Airways (ANA), a member of the Star Alliance, has announced three additional flights to Europe departing The post All Nippon Airways…

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Jetstar Launches New Flights Linking Brisbane with Seoul and Osaka

Joe Cusmano Feb 4, 2024 0

Jetstar is launching additional flights between Brisbane and Seoul, South Korea, and Osaka, Japan, accordingly, significantly boosting the number of international low-fares seats in…

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Finnair continues Summer 2024 expansion

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2023

Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, has added even more flights to its growing Summer 2024 schedule, due to increased global demand for travel.

United Adds 50 Daily Nonstops to International Destinations

Joe Cusmano Nov 9, 2023

United launched its international winter schedule this year with 50 additional daily flights than last year, becoming the first U.S. carrier to fly direct from the continental United…

Top 10 “Airport Restaurants” around the world

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2023

New research conducted by travel experts at The Family Vacation Guide, has analysed data found within different rating platforms - such as Google, Tripadvisor and Yelp - to reveal which…

Cathay Pacific announces resumption of its Chennai flights

Kristin Mariano Sep 14, 2023

Cathay Pacific has resumed the three non-stop weekly flights from Chennai commencing 2 February 2024. Day of the week Flight Departure STD Arrival STA Wednesday, Friday,…

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THAI resumes Bangkok-Sapporo Roundtrip Flight from 2 August -28 October 2023

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2023

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will resume the Bangkok-Sapporo roundtrip flight operations, utilizing Boeing 787-9, to five times a week during the summer flight …

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Finnair showcases its new look to destinations

Kanchan Nath Jul 28, 2023

Finnair is bringing its new elevated long-haul experience to more destinations than ever, as it prepares to celebrate its centenary later this year.

Top 20 airports for foodies

Kanchan Nath Jun 27, 2023

Singapore Changi Airport has been named the best airport for foodies, according to new analysis. The Airport Catering Index by online slots site Betway analysed some of the busiest airports.

All Nippon Airways Updates Its 2023 Flight Schedule

Harry Johnson Jun 13, 2023 0

eTurboNews: During the summer season, flights departing from the Tokyo metropolitan area to Singapore will be expanded to four roundtrips per day. Read more: All Nippon Airways Updates Its…

New Hong Kong to Nagoya Flight on Hong Kong Airlines

Harry Johnson May 24, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Nagoya is an excellent destination for those looking to experience the rich history and vibrant culture of Japan Read more: New Hong Kong to Nagoya Flight on Hong Kong Airlines…

More Hong Kong to San Francisco Flights on United Airlines

Harry Johnson May 10, 2023 0

eTurboNews: United now offers more flights to San Francisco as well as additional connecting options to more destinations in US, Canada, and Latin America Read more: More Hong Kong to San…

Top ten affordable destinations revealed

Kanchan Nath Apr 5, 2023

Agoda crunched the numbers to reveal the cheapest tourist destinations. In Thailand, it’s Khon Kaen where travellers can enjoy the most competitive room rates this month.

Emirates ramps up operations across continents including Bangkok

Kristin Mariano Mar 21, 2023

Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…

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Emirates ramps up operations across continents

Kanchan Nath Mar 16, 2023

Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…

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THAI and Centara partner to offer special introductory rate at Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

Kanchan Nath Feb 20, 2023

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announces a partnership with Centara Hotels & Resorts to offer passengers exclusive benefits ahead of the grand opening of…

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Cathay Pacific’s ‘The Deck’ is now open

Kristin Mariano Feb 8, 2023

Cathay Pacific is excited to announce the reopening today of The Deck lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers more ways to relax and pamper themselves before their…

Centara partners with Thai Airways

Kanchan Nath Feb 7, 2023

Centara Hotels & Resorts announces a partnership with Thai Airways to offer passengers exclusive benefits ahead of the grand opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, Centara’s first-ever…

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ANA Increases Service To Sydney To Double Daily

Joe Cusmano Jan 24, 2023

ANA has announced that it will increase its services to Sydney from 10 to 14 flights per week beginning 26 March. While both current flights operate at night, each leg of the new…

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Finnair embarks on European expansion

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2023

Finnair has revealed its European schedule for the coming summer, including a range of new routes. The Finnish carrier will launch three weekly flights to the Norwegian gateway of Bodø for…

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Singapore Airlines to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the…

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AirAsia X Group relaunch strategy gaining strong momentum

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2022

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.

Japan Is Now Fully Open To Australian Tourists

Joe Cusmano Oct 18, 2022

Last Tuesday, Japan eased its previously rigid COVID restrictions, allowing international travellers to enter the country without a visa for the first time since the pandemic’s…

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United Airlines Plans to Resume Hong Kong Flights From January

Joe Cusmano Oct 12, 2022

United Airlines plans to resume Hong Kong flights as early as January, becoming one of just a few major airlines to resume passenger flights to the city, which has been largely cut off…

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Singapore Airlines Capitalizes On Covid Rule Easing

Joe Cusmano Oct 11, 2022

Singapore Airlines Group has announced intentions to restart flights and boost service across its network in the following weeks, following the recent relaxation of entry requirements in…

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Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan

Kanchan Nath Oct 7, 2022

Frequent flyers will be able to take advantage of thousands more reward seats as Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan for international travellers following years of COVID…

BA to the Far East

Malcolm Ginsberg Oct 3, 2022

British Airways (BA) is to return to Hong Kong and Tokyo. Haneda (HND), Tokyo’s main airport, nine miles across Tokyo Bay and on the metro network, will see BA returning on an initial…

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THAI announces its winter flight schedule 2022-2023

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2022

Thai Airways (THAI) is operating flights on 34 European, Australian and Asian routes with increased frequencies in selected routes, from 30 October 2022 to 25 March 2023.

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Cathay Pacific to add 200 flights in October

Kanchan Nath Sep 24, 2022

Cathay Pacific intends to add more than 200 pairs of passenger flights in October to both regional and long-haul destinations.

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Singapore Airlines boosts Japan services and restores pre-Covid connectivity to India in response to strong demand

Kristin Mariano Jul 8, 2022

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase services to points across Japan and restore its Indian network to pre-pandemic levels in the coming months.

Japan Will Reopen Its Borders From March But Not For Tourists

Joe Cusmano Feb 23, 2022

Japan announced on Thursday that it would cautiously reopen its borders in March by lifting the daily restriction on the number of people allowed to enter the country while remaining closed…

THAI, TAT offer “FLY with THAI, FLY with LOVE” promotion

Kristin Mariano Feb 14, 2022

Thai Airways (THAI) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) jointly celebrate Valentine’s Day and Japan’s White Day by offering special air ticket promotion for passengers travelling…

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Japanese airlines eye low-cost to drive post-pandemic growth

Joe Cusmano May 13, 2021

Japan's two major airlines are positioning themselves to take advantage of any upturn with a punt on low-cost services.

Missing Japan? 3 must-try train routes

Kristin Mariano Feb 1, 2021

Japan is well-known for its extensive and incredibly efficient transportation network. It is renowned for its quirky line-up of fun, and creative themed trains.

Vietjet to resume several international flights

Megha Paul Sep 18, 2020

Vietjet plans to resume regular international flights to Japan, Korea and Taiwan from 29 September to meet the needs of passengers for safe learning, working and travelling

Cathay Pacific to reduce passenger capacity by 96% in April and May

Megha Paul Mar 20, 2020

Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon will reduce capacity by 96% across its passenger network in April and May in light of the severe drop in demand due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic…

AirAsia X unveils first-ever long haul free seat sale

Megha Paul Feb 24, 2020

Fly extra long on AirAsia for less than ever before, as the airline goes the extra mile to offer guests zero-fare seats for the first time ever on many popular long-haul destinations,…

Malaysia Airport pilots single token journey concept at KLIA

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) is piloting its single token journey concept at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The concept leverages on facial recognition technology to…

ANA trials new self-driving wheelchairs

Alastair Newport Oct 9, 2019

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is continuing its efforts to increase accessibility through technological leadership with the latest round of tests for self-driving wheelchairs at Tokyo-Narita…

Japan’s new Pasmo Passport to boost hassle-free train rides

Megha Paul Aug 16, 2019

A new smart train card for short-term travellers to Japan will launch on 1 September. The Pasmo Passport will be valid for 28 days with points of sales in key stations in the Tokyo…

Park and glide: Air Canada partners with chef Antonio Park

Megha Paul Aug 7, 2019

Air Canada announced a partnership with renowned Canadian chef Antonio Park to design destination inspired meals that will be exclusively featured on select Air Canada flights to Asia…

10 airports perfect for business travellers

Kristin Mariano Jul 30, 2019

Travelling for business and for leisure obviously have different requirements for a traveller; luggage will generally be a lot less in volume, different items will need to be packed and even…

Hot hotel openings: “The majesty of the past with the pulse of the present”

Tian Tolentino Jul 5, 2019

In this week's list of hot hotel openings, bold and modern brands are debuting in the most sought-after heritage destinations.

ANA first Japanese airline to launch Boeing 777 Freighter

Megha Paul Jul 3, 2019

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and five-star airline for seven consecutive years, is introducing the Boeing 777 Freighter to its fleet to aid with increased cargo…

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Aviation round up: Where beer and safety do mix

Alastair Newport Jan 9, 2019

With 2019 little more than a week old it is time for the first aviation news roundup of the New Year. This week’s run down of key events and news for the industry is mixed bag of…

Aviation round-up: “This was a very special moment for me” says Santa

Alastair Newport Dec 18, 2018

With just one week to go before Christmas -- a peak time for airlines where people take time out from their hectic schedules to head home or visit far flung loved ones. It is time to take a…

Champagne and corn fritters: Agoda’s Timothy Hughes’ top 5 international airport lounges

Alastair Newport Dec 12, 2018

"Agoda’s VP of corporate development, Timothy Hughes, has seen the highs and lows of travel. From youth hostels in Morocco to “involuntary” first class upgrades to 1K; lost luggage and a…

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JAL adds muscle to network in the The Last Frontier

Alastair Newport Dec 5, 2018

Japan Airlines has announced it will be open sales on additional codeshare routes with Alaska Airlines.

Bula Vinaka: Fiji Airways’ warm welcome to Singaporeans and Indians

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 16, 2018

In a recent discussion, I chatted with the well-travelled marketing officer at Fiji Airways, Marc Cavaliere, who in his spirited style unveiled some of their upcoming plans to make Fiji…

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Cebu Pacific adds direct flights between Cebu and Macau

Tian Tolentino Sep 25, 2018

Philippine-based airline, Cebu Pacific (CEB), continues to grow its hubs with the announcement of a new route linking Cebu City to Macau.

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Three’s a charm: Vietjet launches third Japanese connection

Alastair Newport Aug 22, 2018

Vietjet has announced the launch of its new Hanoi - Tokyo (Narita, Japan) service with a special promotion on flights to a choice selection of some the airlines more popular destinations…

THAI implement aircraft rotation after Rolls Royce unable to deliver parts

Alastair Newport Mar 8, 2018

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced that due to engine spare part shortage for two of its Airbus A380 aircraft, the company has implemented aircraft rotation…

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Air New Zealand expands in Japan

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2017

Air New Zealand has expanded its Japanese operations with the launch of a new service to Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The flight from Auckland touched down for the first time on Friday…

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JAL celebrates Japan’s first PGA tournament

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2017

Japan Airlines has introduced a new special aircraft livery to celebrate the PGA Tour's first official golf tournament to be hosted in Japan. The national carrier is sponsoring the…

Hong Kong air traffic rises in first half of 2017

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2017

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) experienced rising passenger traffic and flight movements in the first half of 2017. According to the latest data from Hong Kong's Airport Authority…

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JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight

Jill Sayles Jul 13, 2017

Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year. Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using…

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JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2017

Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year. Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using a…

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Philippine Airlines ranks amongst top ten most improved airlines

Jill Sayles Jul 4, 2017

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been recognised as being among the World's 10 Most Improved Airlines, a category within the Skytrax World Airline Awards. The airline was ranked at six,…

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ANA goes triple daily to LA

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017

ANA has unveiled plans to launch a third daily flight between Tokyo and Los Angeles. Effective 29 October 2017, the Japanese carrier will add a new daily departure from Tokyo's Narita…

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Philippine Airlines introduces premium economy on A330s

Mark Elliott Jun 16, 2017

Philippine Airlines has started to reconfigure its Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a new three-class layout, which includes the introduction of its new premium economy class. The…

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Indo AirAsia X to resume Asia Pacific flights

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2017

Indonesia AirAsia X, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will resume flights to destinations in the Asia Pacific region in May 2017. The airline is planning to launch a direct connection…

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Philippine Airlines sheds seats to capture premium market

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2017

Philippine Airlines will remove more than 100 seats from some of its aircraft in a bid to woo more premium passengers. Eight of the national carrier's 414-seat Airbus A330-300s will be…