Hotels

WorldHotels Asia Pacific expands Elite collection at Japan’s Haneda Airport

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2022

WorldHotels announced that Villa Fontaine Premier Haneda Airport nestled in beautifully landscaped surrounds, has joined its portfolio within the Elite collection in Tokyo, Japan.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X takes flight to Tokyo Haneda

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2022

AirAsia X (AAX) today resumed its flight to Tokyo (Haneda) following the full reopening of the country’s border for international tourism.

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA tests driverless bus in Haneda

Kristin Mariano Feb 4, 2021

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is holding a series of tests for a prototype driverless bus at Tokyo Haneda Airport.

New services to be added at Haneda Airport to improve passenger experience

Megha Paul Mar 26, 2020

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, welcomes the addition of a range of new services at Haneda Airport Terminal 2 international area beginning on 29 March. These new…

ANA to test driverless bus at Haneda Airport

Megha Paul Jan 22, 2020

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, will conduct trials for an autonomous electric bus in collaboration with SoftBank Corp subsidiary SB Drive Corp, Advanced Smart…

Change in check-in cut-off time at Haneda Airport

Megha Paul Aug 23, 2019

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, has announced that check-in cut-off time for ANA international flights departing from Haneda Airport will be changed from 40 minutes to…

Japan

Haneda hits record 80 million passengers

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2017

Tokyo’s Haneda Airport handled a record 80.1 million passengers last year. The airport's operator, Japan Airport Terminal Co, revealed on Friday (10 March 2017) that the full-year…

Japan

Tokyo Haneda to add international flights

Mark Elliott Feb 22, 2017

Japan's busiest airport, Tokyo Haneda, will continue to expand its international operations in the coming years, with the opening of Terminal 2 to overseas flights. At present,…

Airlines and Aviation

Hawaiian granted permission for Haneda-Kona flights

Mark Elliott May 16, 2016

Hawaiian Airlines has been granted permission to launch direct flights between Tokyo Haneda Airport and Kona, on Hawaii's Big Island. The US Department of Transportation approved the…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA plans major US expansion from Tokyo Haneda

Mark Elliott May 12, 2016

ANA has unveiled plans to launch two major new routes linking Tokyo Haneda Airport with the US. Having been awarded three new daytime departure slots at Haneda, the Japanese airline…

United States

United plans to launch New York-Tokyo Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2016

United Airlines has applied for permission to launch a new route connecting New York with Tokyo. The US-based carrier revealed on Thursday that it is planning to operate daily flights…

Airlines and Aviation

New deal opens up trans-Pacific flights from Haneda

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2016

A new agreement between the US and Japan will allow airlines to operate more trans-Pacific flights to and from Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The deal will enable carriers to launch daytime…

Airlines and Aviation

American to link LA with Tokyo Haneda

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2015

American Airlines will launch a new trans-Pacific service between Los Angeles and Tokyo's Haneda Airport next year. Commencing on 11 February 2016, the service will operate daily…

Airlines and Aviation

US carriers battle for Tokyo Haneda slots

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2015

American Airlines has applied for permission to operate a new route to Tokyo Haneda Airport, at the expense of one of Delta Air Lines’ existing flights. As per the existing bilateral…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay opens new Haneda lounge

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2014

Cathay Pacific has opened a brand new lounge at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport. Located close to Gate 114, the lounge will be the first to be operated by a non-Japanese carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada flies to Tokyo Haneda

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2014

Air Canada has inaugurated a new service between Toronto and Tokyo Haneda Airport. Flights took off for the first time this week and will now operate every day, departing Toronto…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL expands international routes at Haneda

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2014

Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled a series of new international routes from Tokyo Haneda Airport this summer. Following the recent expansion of international slots at Haneda, JAL has…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL to switch London-Tokyo flights to Haneda

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2014

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced new flights between London and Tokyo starting later this year. The route will run daily departing Heathrow at 19.15 to arrive in Haneda Airport the…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates launches Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2013

Emirates has launched a new flight direct to Japan's busiest airport, Tokyo Haneda. The route commenced on Monday and will now operate daily using a Boeing 777-200LR aircraft with 266…

United States

Delta gets green light for Haneda launch

Feb 6, 2013 1

Delta Air Lines has received final approval from the US Department of Transportation (DoT) for the launch of a new direct service between Seattle and Tokyo Haneda airport. The airline will…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to launch Haneda flights

Jan 29, 2013 13

Emirates has announced plans to launch a new service to Tokyo Haneda airport later this year. Commencing on 3 June 2013, the Dubai-based airline will offer direct daily flights to Japan’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta gets green light for Seattle-Haneda flights

Nov 16, 2012 0

Delta Air Lines has been granted permission to launch a new service connecting Seattle with Tokyo's Haneda airport. Following the US Department of Transportation decision, Delta will launch…

Airlines and Aviation

American resumes New York-Tokyo Haneda flights

Jun 4, 2012 16

American Airlines has resumed its flights from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The service, which restarted on 1 June, will now be operated…

Japan

Tokyo Haneda passenger levels surge

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2011 13

The number of passengers travelling on international flights in and out of Tokyo's Haneda airport has more than doubled. The airport commenced regular international services 12 months…

Japan

Air China launches self check-in at Haneda

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2011 15

Air China had has expanded its self check-in facility to Tokyo's Haneda airport. The system, which is available in Chinese, English and Japanese language, allows passengers to check-in,…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to reopen Haneda lounge

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2011

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that its domestic lounge at Tokyo's Haneda airport will reopen on 15 September. The ANA Lounge for domestic flights, located on the north side of…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA halves Tokyo Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Mar 22, 2011

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will suspend half of its services to Tokyo's Haneda airport from 27 March. In a statement on its website, the airline said that it would be dropping one of its two…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA halves Tokyo Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Mar 22, 2011

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will suspend half of its services to Tokyo's Haneda airport from 27 March. In a statement on its website, the airline said that it would be dropping one of its two…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to launch New York-Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2011

American Airlines yesterday announced it will be the first US airline to launch service between the continental United States and Tokyo's Haneda airport since the United States and Japan…

Global

BA announces flights to Haneda

Mark Elliott Sep 21, 2010

British Airways has announced the launch of a new route to Haneda in Japan. Designed to promote the new domestic Japanese market to UK travellers, the five-a-week service from Heathrow…

Global

SIA to launch Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2010

Singapore Airlines' customers travelling to Tokyo can now enjoy even greater choice, with the launch of two daily flights to Tokyo Haneda Airport. These new flights are now available…

Global

Haneda deploys new security cameras

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2010

QUEBEC CITY, March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Haneda Airport has chosen Obzerv's cameras to perform the coastal surveillance around its new runway. Several ARGC-750 cameras will be deployed to…

Global

American Airlines applies for Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2010

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld

Features

American Airlines applies for Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2010

American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld Alliance, today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to acquire two daily slot pairs to…

Global

Flight boost for Haneda

Mark Elliott Dec 11, 2009

Tokyo's Haneda airport could become a 24-hour hub for international flights, opening up to daytime flights linking Japan with North America and Europe, the Japan Times has…

Global

SIA twice daily to Tokyo Haneda

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2009

Singapore Airlines will launch twice-daily flights between Singapore and Tokyo Haneda airport in October next year, complementing the current twice-daily Tokyo Narita services, one…

Global

Haneda flights to Beijing in October

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2009

Japan and China have agreed to launch regular flights between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport from 25 October. Kyodo News reported Japan's…

Global

Regular flights between Tokyo’s Haneda, Beijing to start in October

Mark Elliott May 5, 2009

The accord came at talks betweenJapanese Prime Minister Taro Aso and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Beijing.Haneda airport, mainly used for domestic flights, is closer to central…

United Arab Emirates

More flights at Haneda soon

Mark Elliott May 21, 2008

Japan Times said another 20,000 international slots would be added at Narita in 2010 when its runways are extended.It said a high-speed train between Narita and Nippori in Tokyo was…

Air

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…

Air

Qatar Airways Announces Major Network Expansion

Joe Cusmano Mar 20, 2023

Qatar Airways drew significant attention at the press conference held at ITB Berlin, when Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker, unveiled new destinations and announced…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways reveals 7 new destinations, 11 resumptions & 35 frequency increases at ITB Berlin 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 8, 2023

The airline adds over 655 weekly flights to summer 2023 schedule compared to 2022. Qatar Airways also celebrated its new Formula 1 partnership, and the innovative technological adaption of…

TD Syndicated Partner

Qatar Airways Reveals New Destinations at ITB Berlin

Harry Johnson Mar 7, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Qatar Airways drew major attention on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s largest international travel and tourism trade show, as the World’s Best Airline’s…

Airports

A Spotlight on Japan’s Gateways

Kanchan Nath Feb 24, 2023

Japan National Tourism Organization Kuala Lumpur Office (JNTO KL) shares useful updates about Japan's international airports, which are sure to delight Malaysians who are dreaming about…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Hotels

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…

Air

Delta announces new Los Angeles-Auckland service

Joe Cusmano Jan 26, 2023

Delta has announced that on 28 October 2023, they will start operating a brand-new nonstop service between Los Angeles and Auckland. Delta will operate its Airbus A350-900, which has 32…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Ohayosan Osaka! AirAsia X returns to Japan’s gourmet capital

Kristin Mariano Jan 24, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Special Reports

Cirium: Iberia most on-time airline in Europe in 2022

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2023

Iberia has been named as the European leader for airline on-time performance for 2022 by Cirium, the global aviation analytics leader.

Airports

Flights to and from Manila, Philippines suspended due to technical issues

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2023

Philippine authorities halted flights in and out of Manila on New Year's Day due to a malfunction of air traffic control, causing chaos for tens of thousands of travellers.

Japan

Japan restricts China, Hong Kong & Macao arrivals from  30 December

Kanchan Nath Dec 29, 2022

Japan has decided to restrict arrivals from China or those who have been in China in the previous 7 days, effective December 30, 2022.

Global

Hong Kong Eases Further Covid Restrictions For Travellers

Joe Cusmano Dec 22, 2022

Hong Kong has further relaxed its covid-19 restrictions and bans international tourists from visiting bars and restaurants in the first three days. As part of its gradual shift from…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Global

Virgin Australia Announces New Cairns-Tokyo Flight

Joe Cusmano Dec 15, 2022

Virgin Australia has announced a new international route, with a daily return flight from Cairns to Tokyo (Haneda) beginning on 28 June 2023. The route is being introduced for the…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific’s First class is back

Kanchan Nath Dec 14, 2022

Customers can once again enjoy its elevated First class service on select popular flights. As Cathay Pacific continues to add more flights

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair flights ‘finn-ish’ year on a high

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2022

Finnair flights are set to end 2022 on a high, as the airline continues to recover its network. During December, the carrier is expected to operate 8,252 flights, the highest number since…

Global

Free rail pass and travel products in Tohoku, Japan with Klook

Kanchan Nath Dec 1, 2022

Free rail pass and travel products for independent travellers now on sale on "Klook" special page to enjoy Tohoku area, popular destination for repeat visitors to Japan. 

Airports

10 best global airports for an enjoyable layover

Kristin Mariano Nov 23, 2022

The study by ParkSleepFly analysed the busiest airports in the world, on their food & beverages, hygiene, service, customer satisfaction, shopping, and hotel availability, to reveal…

Airlines and Aviation

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.

Tourism

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Resumes Direct Brisbane Tokyo Services On 1 December

Joe Cusmano Oct 17, 2022

The Sunshine State’s tourism industry will get a boost from 1 December 2022, when Qantas will resume three weekly flights between Brisbane Airport and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Ryan…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Features

ANA Green Jet takes to the skies this October

Kristin Mariano Oct 7, 2022

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest and 5-Star airline for nine consecutive years, will begin service on its ANA Green Jet, the special aircraft developed to raise awareness and…

Air

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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.

Airlines and Aviation

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Fly aboard the Demon Slayer ANA aircraft

Kristin Mariano Sep 9, 2022

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is launching its third painted aircraft featuring pictures and characters from the popular animated TV series "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba." ANA Group began…

Tourism

Relaxed Restrictions Meet High Demand in Asia Pacific

Joe Cusmano Sep 5, 2022

Since the start of the year, there has been considerable variation in travel and immigration regulations throughout the Asia Pacific area. Regionally, international connections are…

Airlines and Aviation

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.

Air

Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines inks deal with expanded codeshare

Megha Paul Jun 27, 2022

Malaysia Airlines (MH) and Japan Airlines (JAL) are expanding their codeshare operations following Malaysia Airlines' recent announcement to launch new direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to…

Air

AirAsia X is back as it spreads wings to London, Istanbul and Dubai

Megha Paul Jun 16, 2022

Marking a new era for long haul low cost air travel, AirAsia X (AAX) announced that it will be flying from Kuala Lumpur to London, Dubai and Istanbul this year

Westin Hotels & Resorts docks in the port city of Yokohama

Kristin Mariano Jun 15, 2022

Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today unveils the latest opening in Japan – The Westin Yokohama. Owned by Sekisui House,…

Hotels

Accor brings iconic Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand to Japan

Kristin Mariano May 26, 2022

Accor and Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., a leading real estate company in Japan, proudly introduce Fairmont Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.

Airlines and Aviation

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.

Tourism

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…

Finnair Unveils New Long-Haul Business & Economy Cabins

Joe Cusmano Feb 17, 2022

Finnair has unveiled a new look for long-haul flights, including new business and premium economy cabins, as part of a massive investment in customer service.

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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.

Air

July passengers number up but still below pre-pandemic numbers

Joe Cusmano Sep 10, 2021

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), both international and domestic travel demand increased significantly in July 2021 when compared to June, but demand remained…

Features

Here is Qantas’ new international flight schedule

Joe Cusmano Sep 10, 2021

Qantas has published the first international flights on Monday, December 20, 2021, resuming service after a whopping 21 months of absence.

Vaccination Updates

Hawaiian Airlines to mandate vaccinations for U.S.-based staff

Joe Cusmano Aug 13, 2021

Hawaiian Airlines has informed its US employees that they will be required to be vaccinated against Covid-19, making it the third major carrier to do so in less than a week.

Air

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

Sports Tourism

Tokyo 2020 tourism legacy could create some positive impacts

Kristin Mariano Jul 2, 2021

Although some people are opposed to holding the Tokyo Olympics, the sporting event may have a positive impact on Japan’s tourism.

Airlines and Aviation

ANA Future Promise: Airline unites ESG initiatives

Kristin Mariano Jun 18, 2021

ANA Future Promise unites all of these successful Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives under a forward-looking slogan.

Air

Vistara delays Tokyo route launch to July

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2021

Vistara Airlines has now postponed the launch of flights between Delhi and Tokyo Haneda from 16 June to 7 July

Train

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.

Tourism

Japan bans travellers from 152 countries as new coronavirus variant detected

Kristin Mariano Dec 28, 2020

Japan has banned entry of foreign nationals from 152 countries as the new strain of coronavirus has reached its shores and the number of cases continues to rise.

Waldorf Astoria is coming to Japan

Kristin Mariano Nov 4, 2020

Hilton’s premier luxury brand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is set to open its doors in Japan in 2026. The hotel will be developed by Mitsui Fudosan and managed by Hilton.

Tourism Boards

New domestic flights to Okinawa boost accessibility of sub-tropical paradise

Kristin Mariano Aug 31, 2020

The announcement of new Skymark Airlines flights to Shimojishima has come as a welcome boost to those wishing to soak up the sun, sea and culture in Okinawa once current restrictions are…

Delta Air Lines brings back more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights

Harry S. Johnson Aug 29, 2020

While the airline expects pre-COVID-19 level recovery for international flying to continue to lag U.S. domestic, Delta plans to add over 50 transoceanic flights next summer, compared to the…

ANA transports vital medical supplies in passenger cabins

Kristin Mariano Apr 28, 2020

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced it is the first Japanese airline to carry vital medical supplies (i.e. masks, hazmat suits and test kits) as cargo, on its passenger seats and overhead…

Australia

Coronavirus: Qantas announces leadership pay cuts and network capacity reduction

Alastair Newport Mar 10, 2020

Qantas Group has announced that CEO, Alan Joyce, will take "no salary" for the remainder of 2020, along with a range of sizeable cuts to its international services (reducing capacity by…

Virgin Australia signs codeshare deal with ANA

Megha Paul Jan 20, 2020

Virgin Australia and All Nippon Airways (ANA) will implement codeshare flights and launch reciprocal frequent flyer benefits for their members. ANA guests will be able to codeshare on…

Bonanza galore: JAL giving away 50,000 domestic tickets

Megha Paul Jan 2, 2020

Japan Airlines (JAL) will give away 50,000 roundtrip domestic tickets to international visitors for travel between 1 July and 30 September. The ‘Win a Trip with JAL’ campaign is timed to…

Vietjet hat trick: Airlines adds three new services

Alastair Newport Dec 24, 2019

Vietjet has announced the launch of three new services connecting Da Nang with Taipei, Singapore and Hong Kong. The inaugural flights’ ceremonies were held on location, within the…

Bill me baby: Heathrow T5’s new robot

Alastair Newport Dec 24, 2019

Following the introduction of robotic assistants at major airports such as Munich and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, Terminal Five at Heathrow is getting its own troupe of automated, sci-fi helpers…

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…

Japan

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 unveils Star Wars-themed aircraft

Megha Paul Oct 29, 2019

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will be flying its C-3POTM ANA JET on specific routes out of Haneda from 1 December through 14 December 2019. The fan-favourite will be in service for select…

Finland

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…

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…

Train

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…

Airports

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…

Air

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…

Hotels

Japanese hotel opens room with Boeing 737 flight simulator

Christian Tolentino Jul 15, 2019

In celebration of its 15th anniversary, Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu has opened a hotel room featuring a full-sized Boeing 737-800 flight simulator.

Air

Get a room: ANA’s new luxury seating

Alastair Newport Jul 11, 2019

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest and 5-Star airline for seven consecutive years, has collaborated with famed architect Kengo Kuma and leading British designers Acumen  to roll out a…

Air

On the technology route, ANA introduces remote tug

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2019

Japan’s largest airline, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that it will begin using the Mototok Spacer 8600 high-tech remote-controlled tug to pushback actual operating aircraft, at…

Hotels

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

Christian 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.

Air

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific removes first class on short haul flights

Kristin Mariano Jun 20, 2019

Cathay Pacific has become the third airline to cut first class on some of its short haul routes.

Japan

Japan Airlines takes delivery of first A350 XWB

Megha Paul Jun 19, 2019

Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France. The A350-900 is the first aircraft produced by Airbus for JAL. The milestone…

Air

Passenger traffic up 2% in APAC

Megha Paul Jun 7, 2019

s Passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific recorded moderate growth in March at 2.0% and a slight decline at -0.3% in the Middle East. This was revealed by the Airports Council International…

Global

Aviation round up: Smooth as silk, strong as iron

Alastair Newport Feb 13, 2019

This week TD’s aviation round up returns with news of JAL's Iron Man style upgrades, a selection of new destinations and the arrival of a Boeing 747 in a Dutch country garden. First, news…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA takes a seat in PAL

Kristin Mariano Feb 12, 2019

ANA Holdings will take a seat on the board of PAL Holdings, parent company of Philippine Airlines, after taking a 9.5% stake in the company.

Airlines and Aviation

Hands off! ANA drives industry forward with automated bus

Christian Tolentino Jan 16, 2019

Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced the second phase of its testing for an autonomous, driverless bus at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport.

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Air

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Why BA has brought back Heathrow-Osaka route after 20 years

Alastair Newport Sep 26, 2018

Its been a full two decades since British Airways (BA) passengers were able to jet directly from Heathrow to Osaka, in Japan. But now the airline has restored the connection to capitalise on…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to treat Singapore and Tokyo to “the finest experience”

Christian Tolentino Aug 28, 2018

Qatar Airways has announced that the A350-1000, equipped with the airline’s luxury Qsuite, will be available on flights to and from Singapore’s Changi Airport.

Air

Are we there yet? The best airlines for flying with your family

Alastair Newport Mar 22, 2018

Qatar Airlines announced the launch of their new children focused Oryx Kids Club conference earlier this week, featuring appearances from the club mascots ‘Orry’ and ‘Orah’ the Oryx (main…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA opens Star Wars-themed airport lounge for kids

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2017

ANA has opened a unique children's airport lounge at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. As part of the Japanese airline's five-year partnership with Disney, the new Star Wars-themed lounge has…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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,…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Hotels

AccorHotels brings new brand to Japan

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2017

AccorHotels has brought its upscale Pullman brand to Japan for the first time, with the signing of a new hotel in central Tokyo. Scheduled to open in autumn 2018, Pullman Tokyo Tamachi…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to launch new C-3PO Star Wars jet

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2017

ANA has unveiled the routes to be operated by its latest Star Wars-themed aircraft - a Boeing 777-200 with a C-3PO livery. The aircraft will initially be deployed on the Japanese…

Asia

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%…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines team up on all Japan-Taiwan flights

Mark Elliott Feb 20, 2017

The national carriers of Japan and Taiwan will start codesharing on all every flight they operate between the two countries. Effective 21 February 2017, the partnership between Japan…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL to open new airport lounge in Okinawa

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2017

Japan Airlines has confirmed that its newly-renovated lounge at Okinawa's Naha Airport will open on 28 February 2017. The new Sakura Lounge is located in the domestic area of the…

Japan

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…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Airlines and Aviation

C-3PO takes off with ANA

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017

He is, famously, fluent in over six million different forms of communication, and now he can fly! C-3PO, the golden protocol droid from the Star Wars moves, has been painted on one of…

Airlines and Aviation

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…

Hong Kong

Records tumble as HKIA traffic soars

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) achieved another record-breaking year in 2016, experiencing its highest ever levels of passenger traffic, flight movements and cargo traffic. Last…

United States

US grants Japan permission to open Tokyo airspace

Mark Elliott Jan 10, 2017

The Japanese government has had to ask the USA’s permission to open a series of new commercial air routes from Haneda International Airport - even though they pass through the skies…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand to fly to second Tokyo hub

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2016

Air New Zealand will split its Tokyo services between Haneda and Narita Airports next year. The national carrier currently operates daily flights to Narita International Airport,…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas boosts Japan with new Narita service

Mark Elliott Dec 19, 2016

Qantas has expanded its presence in Japan with the launch of new direct flights linking Melbourne with Tokyo's Narita Airport. The new daily service, which is being operated using a…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific unveils revamped Heathrow lounge

Mark Elliott Nov 28, 2016

Cathay Pacific today unveiled its revamped First and Business Class Lounge at London Heathrow Airport. The facility, which is located at Terminal 3, has now soft-opened following an…

Asia

Korean airport traffic rebounds from MERS

Mark Elliott Sep 28, 2016

A year after the MERS outbreak hit South Korea, there are signs that the country's tourism industry has fully recovered. In its latest report on Asian airport passenger numbers, ACI…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates introduces new flavours of Japan

Gemma Greenwood Sep 14, 2016

Emirates has unveiled an exciting new Japanese menu for First Class and Business Class customers on flights between Dubai and Haneda, Narita, and Kansai airports in Japan. Emirates’ catering…

Airlines and Aviation

Japan’s Peach takes first bite into China

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2016

Peach, the Japanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first ever flights to mainland China. From November 2016, the airline will commence two new routes to Shanghai,…

Asia

Indian airports continue to drive Asian growth

Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2016

Airports in India continue to experience some of Asia's highest growth rates, in terms of passenger traffic. According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI),…

Airlines and Aviation

Iberia to join Europe-Japan airline alliance

Mark Elliott Aug 16, 2016

Iberia, the Spanish national carrier, will now be included in the joint venture between JAL, BA and Finnair on routes between Europe and Japan. Japan’s Ministry of Land,…

Asia

India drives Asian airport traffic growth

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2016

Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region increased 7.2% in May 2016. According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), this monthly growth was…

Airlines and Aviation

夏威夷航空直飞东京羽田

Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2016

夏威夷航空近日宣布，将开通科纳－东京羽田直飞航班，首航时间为今年12月20日。 5月，美国运输部批准了夏威夷航空的开航申请，一周三趟科纳－羽田定期航班，同时12月21日将升级HNL至羽田为一周四趟航班。 夏威夷航空总裁兼首席执行官Mark Dunkerley表示，自从6年前开通了首条羽田直航航班后，夏威夷航空已经通过该航线为夏威夷带来了近1百万人次旅客。…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to launch new daily flight to KL

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2016

ANA will add a second daily flight between Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur later this year. Commencing on 30 October 2016, the Japanese airline will start flying direct from Tokyo's Haneda…

United States

ANA reveals schedule for new US flights

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2016

ANA has confirmed the flight times of its new routes from Tokyo's Haneda Airport to the US. The Japanese carrier first announced the services to New York and Chicago last month, after it…

Airlines and Aviation

oneworld adds new Japanese fare

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2016

oneworld has added a third fare for travel in Japan, focusing on the island of Kyushu. The airline alliance serves seven destinations on the island - Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kagoshima,…

Airlines and Aviation

HK Express adds new island route

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2016

HK Express will soon launch its first direct flight between Hong Kong and Ishigaki, the resort island in Japan's Okinawa prefecture. The inaugural flight will take off on Sunday 16…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL flies revamped B777 to Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2016

Passengers on Japan Airlines' flights to Bangkok and Singapore will soon be able to experience the carrier's newest cabin products, following the deployment of an upgraded Boeing 777…

Asia

India drives Asian airport traffic

Mark Elliott May 22, 2016

Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to increase in the first quarter of 2016, driven by surging volumes at airports in India. According to the latest…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL to add Iberia to European alliance

Mark Elliott May 22, 2016

Japan Airlines has applied for permission to add Iberia to its European joint business. The Japanese national carrier currently coordinates its operations between Japan and Europe…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay unveils new airport lounge in Vancouver

Mark Elliott May 6, 2016

Cathay Pacific has opened a new lounge at Vancouver International Airport. Officially launched on 4 May, the new facility is located in the Canadian hub's International Terminal. It…

United States

American Airlines to fly LA-Beijing

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2016

American Airlines is planning to launch daily flights between Los Angeles and Beijing later this year. The carrier has submitted an application for the route with the US Department of…

Airlines and Aviation

HK Express spreads wings in Japan

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2016

HK Express has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its operations in Japan, with the launch of three new routes. The Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier currently flies to six…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL upgrades Boeing 777 seats

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2016

Japan Airlines (JAL) has started rolling out new seats on its international fleet of Boeing 777s. The airline has revealed that new business class 'JAL Sky Suites', which have…

Airlines and Aviation

10,000 passengers stranded as computer glitch grounds flights in Japan

Mark Elliott Mar 22, 2016

Thousands of passengers were left stranded at airports across Japan on Tuesday, after ANA's check-in systems failed. The Kyodo news agency reports that the airline's computer systems…

United States

Delta to fly daily from LA to Beijing

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2016

Delta Air Lines will expand its Chinese operations later this year with the launch of a new direct daily flight between Los Angeles and Beijing. Commencing on 16 December 2016, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Taiwan’s V Air flies to Tokyo

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2016

V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has launched direct flights between Taipei and Tokyo. The inaugural service departed Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport on Friday night,…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to connect LA with Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2016

American Airlines will start flying direct from Los Angeles to Hong Kong later this year. Flights open for booking on 20 March and are due to commence on 7 September. Services will…

Airlines and Aviation

Taiwan’s V Air flies to the Philippines

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2016

V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first ever flights to the Philippines. Commencing on 27 March 2016, the new Taipei-Manila service will operate…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France flies new cabins to Narita

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2016

Air France has started offering its latest cabin products to passengers on its Paris-Tokyo Narita route. A revamped Boeing 777 aircraft will be deployed on the route featuring all…

India

India drives Asian airport traffic growth

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2016

Passenger traffic at Asia Pacific's airports increased 7% in November 2015, driven by a surge in Indian passengers. According to the latest data from Airports Council International…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2016

Sichuan Airlines to link Chengdu with Prague Sichuan Airlines has revealed plans to launch the first direct flights between Chengdu and Prague. Scheduled to commence as early as…

Airlines and Aviation

Japan tops flight punctuality tables

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Tigerair Taiwan makes debut mainland China

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2015

Tigerair Taiwan launched its first ever flights to mainland China on Saturday. The low-cost carrier's inaugural cross-Strait flight departed Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport on…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA launches Dreamliner flights to Sydney

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2015

Japan's ANA has launched a new direct service to Sydney. The airline's Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, painted in a Star Wars-themed livery, touched down in the Australian city on 13…

Airlines and Aviation

Hawaiian Airlines to launch second Tokyo route

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2015

Hawaiian Airlines will launch flights to Tokyo's Narita Airport next summer. Commencing on 22 July 2016, the airline will operate daily services to Narita, direct from Honolulu…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA adds more Tokyo-Shanghai flights

Mark Elliott Oct 15, 2015

ANA will increase the frequency of its flights between Tokyo Haneda Airport and Shanghai next year. The Japanese carrier currently operates one daily flight on this route, but this…

Hotels

Hilton opens in Tokyo Bay

Mark Elliott Oct 3, 2015

Hilton has announced the opening of a new hotel in Odaiba, overlooking Tokyo Bay. The 15-storey Hilton Tokyo Odaiba offers views of the bay and access to the rest of Tokyo via from…

United States

JAL adds new routes to the US and China

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2015

Japan Airlines has announced plans to expand its network in the US and China. Its trans-Pacific expansion will commence on 30 November 2015 with the launch of flights from Tokyo…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA adds new flights to major Chinese cities

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2015

ANA is launching more flights from Tokyo to China's three biggest cities: Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Commencing on 25 October 2015, the Japanese airline will launch a brand new…

Canada

More Chinese airports added to Canadian transit scheme

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2015

The Canadian government has added five more Chinese airports to its China Transit Program (CTP), which enables Chinese travellers to connect to the US via Canada, without the need for a…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas expands in Japan with two new Tokyo routes

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2015

Qantas is preparing to significantly expand its operations in Japan, with the launch of two new routes to Tokyo. On Friday evening, Qantas flight QF25 will depart Sydney Airport for…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to launch new Sydney route with Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2015

ANA has unveiled plans to launch flights to Sydney, using its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Pending government approval, Japanese airline will launch daily flights between…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada flies Dreamliner to Brisbane

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2015

Air Canada will launch a direct service between Vancouver and Brisbane next year, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Commencing on 17 June 2016, the route will initially operate…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA launches Japan’s first self-service baggage drop

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2015

ANA has introduced a self-service new baggage drop facility for passengers at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The first service of its kind in Japan, the new baggage drop facility is…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates opens Japan lounge

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2015

Emirates recently announced the opening of its 38th dedicated lounge at Terminal 2 of Narita International Airport. The new lounge at Narita International Airport is the first…

Airlines and Aviation

Canada expands transit scheme for Chinese passengers

Mark Elliott May 26, 2015

The Canadian government has expanded its China Transit Program (CTP), making it easier for Chinese visitors to transit through Canada en route to and from the US. The country's…

Airlines and Aviation

Dragonair to start flying to Hiroshima

Mark Elliott May 19, 2015

Hong Kong's Dragonair will launch flights to the Japanese city of Hiroshima this summer. Commencing on 16 August 2015, the new direct service will operate twice a week, with flights…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific opens new lounge at Manila Airport

Mark Elliott May 11, 2015

Cathay Pacific has opened a new lounge at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The lounge, on the fourth level of NAIA's Terminal 3, launched on 9 May 2015, offering…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA goes international with new Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2015

Japan's ANA will deploy its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on an international route for the first time next week. The larger version of the Dreamliner will start operating the…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways boosts Asian connections

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2015

Qatar Airways has unveiled a series of measures designed to enhance its connectivity in the Far East. This summer, the airline will increase the number of flights it operates to…

United States

Delta retains Tokyo slots amid accusations of “bias”

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2015

Aviation authorities in the US have ruled that Delta Air Lines can keep both its slots at Tokyo Haneda Airport - for now. According to the existing bilateral agreement between the US…

Airlines and Aviation

Japan retains reputation for punctuality

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2015

Japan's airlines and airports are among the most reliable in the world in terms of flight punctuality, according to a new report. Global aviation data company, OAG, revealed that…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas aims to drive Japanese visitors to NSW events

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2015

Qantas and Destination NSW have teamed up for a new campaign aimed at bringing more Japanese travellers to major events in Sydney and New South Wales. Supported by Qantas' new direct…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways reaffirms commitment to Japan

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2015

Qatar Airways has confirmed its commitment to Japan, amid rumours that the airline was planning to withdraw from the country. The comments came during the visit of the Emir of Qatar,…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA adds more Japanese flights

Mark Elliott Feb 13, 2015

EVA Air will expand its operations in Japan next month, with the launch of a new service to Fukuoka and extra flights on existing routes. Commencing on 31 March 2015, the new service…

Airlines and Aviation

Sichuan Airlines to expand international network

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2015

Chengdu-based Sichuan Airlines will expand its international operations this year, with the launch of new routes to Moscow, Tokyo and Osaka. The airline will launch the first ever…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA targets 50% expansion of international business

Mark Elliott Jan 30, 2015

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled an ambitious new 10-year strategy through which it aims to increase its international passenger traffic and revenues by 50%. Taking advantage of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa adds premium economy on more Asian routes

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2015

Lufthansa has started offering its new premium economy class on a series of routes connecting Asian cities with Munich. The German carrier has now launched the cabins on flights…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL rolls out new Dreamliner cabins on international routes

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2015

Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year. From June 2015, the airline will start deploying its new fleet of…

India

India drives growth in Asian airport traffic

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2015

Airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to record rising passenger numbers in November 2014, driven by rising traffic in India. According to the latest data from Airports…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta to fly LA-Shanghai

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2015

Delta Air Lines will commence a new service between Los Angeles and Shanghai this summer. Launching on 9 July 2015, the route will be operated daily using a 291-seat Boeing 777-200LR…

Airlines and Aviation

Loss-making Garuda plans major cost cutting drive

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2015

Garuda Indonesia has announced a major restructuring programme aimed at reversing a downturn in its financial performance. The national carrier, which posted losses of US$206 million in…

Airlines and Aviation

Dragonair to fly daily to Tokyo

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2014

Dragonair will commence a new daily service between Hong Kong and Tokyo Haneda Airport next year. Launching on 29 March 2015, the new service will depart Hong Kong International Airport…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas expands in Japan

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2014

Qantas will launch two new daily flights to Tokyo next year, in a major expansion of services into Japan. Commencing on 31 July 2015, the Australian carrier will operate a new daily…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X flies to Narita

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2014

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Affordable Japan becomes Land of Rising Tourism

Mark Elliott Nov 20, 2014

Japan’s tourism industry is experiencing a major upswing, as the fall of the yen makes the country an increasingly affordable destination. International tourist arrivals to Japan have…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada to fly more Dreamliners to Asia

Mark Elliott Nov 20, 2014

Air Canada will start flying its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to more destinations in Asia in the coming months. The airline recently deployed the new long-haul…

Asia

Indian airports drive Asian growth

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2014

Airport traffic in the Asia Pacific region continued to climb in September 2014, driven by the rapid expansion of passenger numbers in India. According to the latest data from…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL adds Japanese routes

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2014

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will expand its Japanese operations later this year, with the launch of flights connecting Cebu with Osaka and Nagoya. Commencing on 19 December 2014, the…

United States

United spreads wings across Pacific

Mark Elliott Oct 25, 2014

United Airlines is embarking on a major expansion of its Asia Pacific operations, with the launch of new routes to Australia, China, Japan and Korea. On 26 October 2014, the US…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France -KLM raises capacity to Asia

Mark Elliott Oct 15, 2014

Air France-KLM Group capacity is scheduled to increase by 0.7% this, from 26 October to 28 March, including more seats on long haul routes. The group’s long haul capacity is up 0.3%…

Airlines and Aviation

Strikes to cost Air France KLM €500m

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2014

Continued strikes at Air France could cost the airline group up to EUR500 million (GBP393m) as cancellations caused its passenger numbers to drop 16.3% in September. The airline group…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA teams up with Philippine Airlines

Mark Elliott Oct 1, 2014

Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) has formed a major new partnership with Philippine Airlines (PAL), aimed at improving and streamlining services between the two countries. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Mongolian Airlines launches Singapore flights

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2014

MIAT Mongolian Airlines launched its first flights to Singapore this week. The carrier commenced a new twice weekly service from Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar to Singapore's Changi…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada Rouge moves into Asia

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2014

Air Canada Rouge, the recently-launched "leisure airline", will arrive in Asia for the first time next year. The carrier currently operates low-cost services to a range of leisure…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa unveils premium economy seat

Mark Elliott Sep 11, 2014

Lufthansa has revealed its premium economy offering, its first new cabin in 35 years. Its new premium economy seat has 50% more leg room than those in economy and is currently being…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda to launch Nagoya flights

Mark Elliott Sep 10, 2014

Garuda Indonesia will expand its operations in Japan next year, with the launch of a new direct service connecting Jakarta and Nagoya. Commencing in April 2015, the new route will…

United States

JAL adds new Dreamliner routes to LAX, Bangkok

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2014

Japan Airlines has unveiled its international flight plans for the winter 2014-15 season, including the launch of two brand new routes using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner. On 20 December…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA to fly Hello Kitty plane to Paris

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2014

Passengers flying between Taipei and Paris will soon be able to make their journey a little bit more cute, following the deployment of EVA Air's Hello Kitty aircraft on the route. The…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA plans seasonal Sapporo services

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2014

Singapore Airlines has revealed that it will launch seasonal services to the Japanese city of Sapporo this winter. In December 2014 and January 2015, SIA will operate 14 flights to…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA expands fleet with Boeing deals

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2014

All Nippon Airways (ANA) took two major steps in its fleet expansion efforts this week, with the confirmation of an order for 40 more twin-aisle jets and the delivery of its first ever…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada unveils Asian Dreamliner expansion

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2014

Air Canada has launched its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Asia, and confirmed that it will add the new aircraft on more routes to the region in the coming months. The…

Asia

Asian airport traffic climbs 5%

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2014

Airport passenger numbers in the Asia Pacific region continued to experience steady growth in May 2014. According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL to offer Wi-Fi on domestic routes

Mark Elliott Jul 1, 2014

Japan Airlines will launch in-flight Wi-Fi on its domestic routes next month. To be rolled out from 23 July 2014, the new service will initially be made available on services from…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways adds Japanese connections

Mark Elliott Jun 25, 2014

Following the recent launch of its new flights to Tokyo Haneda Airport, Qatar Airways has further boosted its Japanese connections with the expansion of its codeshare deal with JAL.…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways touches down in Tokyo

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2014

Tokyo Haneda International Airport welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight marking the airlines’ third destination in Japan and 143rd globally. The inaugural flight also marked the…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways flies Dreamliner to Tokyo

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2014

Qatar Airways today launched its second daily service to Tokyo, connecting to the city's Haneda International Airport with its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The new flights will operate…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta connects Seattle with Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2014

Delta Air Lines has launched a new service between Seattle and Hong Kong. The new trans-Pacific route commenced on Monday 16 June 2014 and will now operate six days a week, every day…

Asia

Asian airport traffic keeps climbing

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2014

Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to climb in April 2014. According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the region…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda codeshares to US with Delta

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2014

Garuda Indonesia has signed a new codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines that will give it access to the US market. Under the new arrangement, Garuda will place its 'GA' code on…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta connects Seoul with Seattle

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2014

Delta Air Lines has launched a new direct service connecting Seattle with Seoul. Flights commenced on 2 June 2014 and will now operate daily, departing Seattle-Tacoma International…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada welcomes first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott May 19, 2014

Air Canada's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner arrived at Toronto's Pearson airport on Sunday afternoon, carrying 100 of the airline's employees on its maiden flight. The national carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches all business service

Mark Elliott May 14, 2014

Qatar Airways will become the first ever carrier to operate an all-Business Class service from London Heathrow, when the inaugural Business One service from Doha touches down in the British…

United States

United connects San Francisco with Asia

Mark Elliott May 12, 2014

United Airlines has continued its Asian expansion from San Francisco. Following the recent launch of services connecting the Californian city with Taipei and plans to start services…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL soars in 2013, but costs hurt ANA

Mark Elliott Apr 30, 2014

Japan Airlines (JAL) has posted another strong full-year profit, as the national carrier's resurgence continued in 2013. For the financial year ending on 31 March 2014, JAL posted a…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways upgrades its smart phone

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2014

Qatar Airways has upgraded its mobile application with addition of a privilege club function. The new functionality enables faster connectivity. The fully-integrated application offers…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL expands Indochina links with Bangkok Airways

Mark Elliott Apr 24, 2014

Japan Airlines has added more destinations in Thailand and Indochina following the expansion of its codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways. The two carriers currently codeshare on…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL unveils new domestic seats

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2014

Japan Airlines will commence the roll-out of its new 'JAL Sky Next' cabin products next month. Initially announced in January 2014, the revamped cabin will include new leather seats…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL, Korean Air expand codeshare deal

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2014

Japan Airlines and Korean Air have expanded their codeshare agreement to include all routes operated by Korean Air between Japan and South Korea. The two airlines have codeshared on…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to fly direct to Bali

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2014

Qatar Airways has unveiled plans to launch flights to Bali using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The new direct service to Indonesia's 'Island of the Gods' will take off for the first time…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways get a new Japan base

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2014

Qatar Airways has moved to join its fellow oneworld alliance partners in Terminal 2 of Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. The move will bring additional advantages to the airline…

Airlines and Aviation

Maiden flight for Japan’s first A380

Mark Elliott Apr 9, 2014

Skymark Airlines’ first Airbus A380 has made its maiden flight. Emblazoned with the Japanese carrier's yellow star logo on its tailfin, the double-decker aircraft took to the skies…

Airlines and Aviation

Cebu Pacific expands in Japan

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2014

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has expanded its operations in Japan with the launch of flights to two new destinations – Tokyo and Nagoya. On 30 March 2014, the Philippine low-cost carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL launches new Tokyo service

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2014

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has commenced a new service between Manila and Tokyo. The new route, which commenced on 30 March 2014, sees the national carrier operate twice daily flights…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL’s expanded European JV to start in April

Mark Elliott Mar 26, 2014

Japan Airlines' expanded joint venture with British Airways and Finnair will launch on 1 April 2014. The partnership will see the three airlines - all of which are members of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways expands Africa presence

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2014

Qatar Airways will expand its presence in Africa with the launch of direct services to Djibouti from Doha. The thrice-weekly non-stop flights will commence from 27 July 2014. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to fly Dreamliner to Tokyo

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2014

Qatar Airways will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Tokyo this summer. Commencing on 18 June 2014, the airline will launch a brand new route from Doha to Haneda International…

Airlines and Aviation

Japan’s Skymark Airlines goes large with Airbus

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2014

Skymark Airlines, the third biggest carrier in Japan, has taken delivery of it first wide-body aircraft. The airline welcomed two new Airbus A330-300 aircraft into its fleet last…

Airlines and Aviation

PAL to launch new Tokyo service

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2014

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch a new service to Tokyo Haneda Airport this summer. Commencing on 30 March 2014, the national carrier will operate twice daily flights to the…

Asia

Asian airport traffic continues strong growth

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2014

Asia Pacific's airports continued to experience strong passenger traffic growth in November 2013. According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the region's…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates flies across the globe over 18,000 times

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2014

Emirates’ aircraft flew around the world more than 18,000 times in 2013. Figures show the airline’s fleet travelled more than 751 million kilometres throughout the year. Taking the…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA pens deal to boost Japanese tourism

Mark Elliott Jan 2, 2014

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a new deal intended to boost tourism arrivals to Japan. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)…

Airlines and Aviation

Japan-Indonesia links expanded with new airline partnership

Mark Elliott Dec 19, 2013

ANA and Garuda have formed a new partnership aimed at boosting traffic between Japan and Indonesia. The partnership, which was announced in Jakarta this week, will see the two…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to fly Dreamliners to Germany

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2013

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled plans to roll-out its Boeing 787 Dreamliners on new routes to Germany. From 30 March 2014, the Japanese carrier will launch a new brand new…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France to add new Tokyo route

Mark Elliott Dec 11, 2013

Air France will commence a new route to Tokyo Haneda Airport next year. Commencing on 30 March 2014, the national carrier will operate two daily flights to Haneda, direct from Paris…

Airlines and Aviation

BA to fly Dreamliners to China and India

Mark Elliott Dec 11, 2013

British Airways will expand its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners to China and India next year. The airline has confirmed that it will commence Dreamliner flights to the Indian city…

United States

London follows similar airport system to other major cities

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2013

OAG Aviation has compared the UK airport system to four others in the country ahead of Howard Davies releasing his interim report into airport capacity later this month. Based on how…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to launch Vancouver, Hanoi flights

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2013

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will add two new destinations to its route map next year. From 30 March 2014, the airline will use its new slots at Tokyo Haneda Airport to launch flights to…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada to use Dreamliner for new Tokyo route

Mark Elliott Dec 7, 2013

Air Canada will launch a brand new service to Tokyo next year, following the arrival of its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. From 1 July 2014, the national carrier will commence…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA to add fifth daily Tokyo flight

Mark Elliott Nov 29, 2013

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will fly to Tokyo five times a day next year, with the launch of a new service to the Japanese capital's Haneda Airport. Effective 30 March 2014, the airline…

Airlines and Aviation

THAI flies to Sendai

Mark Elliott Nov 28, 2013

Thai Airways International (THAI) will launch its first direct flights to the Japanese city of Sendai next week. Commencing on 3 December 2013, the Bangkok-based national carrier will…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL posts US$830m profit

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2013

Japan Airlines (JAL) has posted a strong set of results for the first half of its 2013-14 financial year. The company generated net profits of JPY81.9 billion (US$833 million) in the…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to launch Vanilla Air on Friday

Mark Elliott Oct 30, 2013

ANA's new Tokyo-based low-cost carrier, Vanilla Air, will be officially launched on Friday 1 November 2013. The new airline, which replaces AirAsia Japan, will be based at Tokyo…

Airlines and Aviation

United plans new San Francisco-Tokyo flights

Mark Elliott Oct 20, 2013

United Airlines is planning to launch direct flights between San Francisco and Tokyo Haneda Airport, after new slots became available at the Japanese airport. The airline has applied…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA beats JAL to new Tokyo slots

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2013

The Japanese government has awarded All Nippon Airways (ANA) more than double the number of new international slots at Tokyo's Haneda airport than its main rival, Japan Airlines (JAL).…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia flies daily to Osaka

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2013

AirAsia has announced plans to increase the frequency of its services between Kuala Lumpur and Osaka. The low-cost carrier currently serves the Japanese city with four weekly flights,…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to fly Dreamliner to Jakarta

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2013

ANA will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Jakarta next year. From 1 February 2014, the Japanese airline will replace its existing daily B767-300ER service between Tokyo…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL to fly Dreamliner to Sydney, Bangkok

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2013

Japan Airlines will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Sydney and Bangkok later this year. Effective 1 December 2013, all of the airline's services between Tokyo Narita airport and…

Asia

Asia Pacific airports to drive global growth

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2013

The Asia Pacific could be home to five of the world's 10 busiest airports by 2016, a new report has forecast. According to the latest Global Market Analysis Report from OAG, available…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair to join BA-JAL venture

Mark Elliott Jul 1, 2013

Finnair has applied for permission to join the joint venture between British Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL). The British and Japanese national carriers commenced their partnership…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta launches Seattle-Shanghai

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2013

Delta Air Lines has continued its Asian expansion with the launch of a new service connecting the US city of Seattle with Shanghai. The new trans-Pacific service took off for the…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian aviation tidbits

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2013

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta continues expansion from US ‘Asian Gateway’

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2013 8

Delta Air Lines has commenced a new service connecting the northwest US city of Seattle with Tokyo's Haneda airport. The service, which took off for the first time on Saturday 1 June…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to resume domestic Dreamliner flights

May 24, 2013 7

ANA will relaunch domestic flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner this weekend. The Japanese airline, which was the launch customer for the aircraft, plans to operate two flights…

Global

ANA to relaunch Dreamliner with new routes

May 9, 2013 11

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that it will resume Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights on 1 June 2013, with the aircraft to be deployed on three new international routes. This summer,…

Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliner battery ‘fixed’

Mar 1, 2013 15

Boeing is believed to have found a solution to the battery problem which has grounded all 50 of its B787 Dreamliner aircraft. Ray Conner, President & CEO of the US planemaker’s…

Travel Tech

Five Japanese airports get connected

Feb 22, 2013 14

Five of Japan's busiest airports have selected a new wireless internet service. US-based Wi-Fi provider, Boingo Wireless, has secured a deal to manage and operate Wi-Fi services at…

Indonesia

Asia airport traffic rises 7% in 2012

Feb 18, 2013 16

Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to grow strongly in 2012, according to Airports Council International (ACI). In its full-year report, released today…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates expands Japan network

Mark Elliott Jan 30, 2013 6

Emirates announced plans to launch a new service to Tokyo Haneda airport. Commencing on 3 June 2013, the Dubai-based airline will offer direct daily flights to Japan’s busiest airport,…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to launch new domestic routes

Jan 22, 2013 15

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch two new domestic routes this summer, as well as resuming and increasing services on several other sectors. From the onset of the northern summer…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA, JAL cancel more Dreamliner flights

Jan 21, 2013 15

Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have been forced to cancel more flights following the grounding of their Boeing 787 Dreamliners. JAL revealed today (Monday 21 January…

Airlines and Aviation

Japanese airlines ground Dreamliners

Jan 16, 2013 14

Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have grounded their entire Dreamliner fleets, after one of ANA’s aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing due to a suspected…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA halts Narita-Seoul services

Dec 3, 2012 0

ANA has announced plans to suspend its service between Tokyo’s Narita airport and Seoul (Incheon) from 31 March. The decision to suspend the service reflects the marked decline in demand…

Hong Kong

Asian airport traffic grows 5%

Nov 19, 2012 14

Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region increased 5.1% year-on-year in September 2012, according to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI). The growth…

Serviced Apartments

Oakwood expands in Tokyo

Mark Elliott Oct 24, 2012 0

Serviced apartment operator Oakwood has expanded its presence in Japan with the signing of a management agreement for a brand new property in Tokyo. Opening in 2015, the Oakwood…

Global

Asian airport traffic continues to climb

Oct 16, 2012 17

Airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to experience a strong rise in passenger traffic in August 2012, according to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI). The…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to order 11 more Dreamliners

Sep 21, 2012 0

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has revealed plans to order 11 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The new deal will make the Tokyo-based carrier the world's largest operator of the Dreamliner, with a…

UK

Virgin Atlantic to shift Tokyo airports

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2012 7

Virgin Atlantic is to move its Tokyo operation from Narita Airport to Haneda from early 2014. The move comes as Haneda looks to develop its international terminal and make daytime slot…

Airlines and Aviation

THAI to launch Sapporo flights

Sep 11, 2012 19

Thai Airways International (THAI) has announced plans to launch flights to Sapporo. Commencing 30 October 2012, the national carrier will offer direct flights to the northern Japanese city…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL, BA expand cooperation

Sep 4, 2012 14

Japan Airlines and British Airways have announced the expansion of their codeshare arrangement, plus the sale of joint fares. At present, the airlines codeshare on a total of 23 routes,…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL to fly Dreamliner to Helsinki

Aug 21, 2012 1

Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled plans to launch flights from Tokyo’s Narita airport to Helsinki. The airline will initially serve the Finnish capital four times a week (Mondays, Tuesdays,…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian Aviation Briefs

Jul 24, 2012 15

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,…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA grounds Dreamliners

Mark Elliott Jul 23, 2012 0

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has been forced to ground five of its 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to an engine problem. The Japanese carrier, which was the launch customer for the B787, said…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA grounds Dreamliners

Jul 23, 2012 1

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has been forced to ground five of its 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to an engine problem. The Japanese carrier, which was the launch customer for the B787, said the…

Global

Asian airport traffic continues strong growth

Jul 11, 2012 17

Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to show a strong growth in May 2012.  According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), passenger…

Global

Asian airport traffic continues strong growth

Jun 14, 2012 16

Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued its upward trajectory in April 2012.  According to the latest data from the Airports Council International (ACI),…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL signs interline agreement with Virgin America

Jun 13, 2012 17

Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a new interline agreement with Virgin America. JAL offers daily services from Virgin America's home base at San Francisco to Tokyo Haneda and daily direct…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA codeshares with Shandong Airlines

Jun 12, 2012 15

ANA has signed a codeshare agreement with China's Shandong Airlines. The deal, which was sealed in Beijing this week by Shinichiro Ito, President & CEO of ANA, and Ma Chongxian,…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL introduces first class on more domestic flights

Jun 1, 2012 8

Japan Airlines (JAL) will be introducing its domestic JAL First Class service on a portion of daily flights between Tokyo, Haneda and Okinawa, Naha from 1 August.   Of the 17 daily…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL gets green light for European JV

May 27, 2012 14

Japan Airlines (JAL) has been granted permission to form a new joint venture with the International Airlines Group (IAG) for flights between Europe and Japan. Japan's Ministry of Land,…

Japan

Tokyo in three-way battle for 2020 Olympics

May 24, 2012 0

Tokyo is one of three cities competing to host the 2020 Olympics, after the list was shortened this week. The Japanese capital is vying with Istanbul and Madrid to host the Games in eight…

Airlines and Aviation

Asia Pacific airports post strong traffic growth

May 14, 2012 0

Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to show a strong growth in March 2012. According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the region…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda on an expansion spree

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2012 0

In an effort to upgrade its offerings and boost tourist numbers, Garuda Indonesia Airlines has charted out a strategic plan. The airline will have a strong participation at the forthcoming…

Global

Asia drives airport traffic growth

Mar 29, 2012 16

Global airport passenger traffic increased 4.9% in 2011 while aircraft movements rose 2.0%, according to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI). The growth of airport…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA expands Hello Kitty jet services

Mar 16, 2012 13

EVA Air will serve two new destinations with its special Hello Kitty jets from May 2012. The airline will use two new themed Airbus A330-300s on flights between Taipei’s Songshan airport…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay, JAL expand codeshare

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2011 19

Cathay Pacific Airways has expanded its codeshare services with Japan Airlines (JAL) to cover more destinations in Japan. Under the enhanced arrangement, Cathay's 'CX' code will be placed…

Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliner set for first ever commercial flight

Mark Elliott Oct 24, 2011 15

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch the first ever commercial flight of the B787 Deamliner this week. The one-off charter flight will make aviation history when it takes-off for Hong Kong…

Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliner set for first ever commercial flight

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2011 18

Boeing's launch partner, All Nippon Airways (ANA), will launch the first ever commercial flight of the B787 Deamliner this week. The charter flight will make aviation history when it…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL adorns B777 with eco livery

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2011 18

Japan Airlines (JAL) has rolled out a Boeing 777-200 aircraft painted with a special livery to mark the carrier's environmental projects. Named the 'JAL Eco Jet', the B777 is decorated…

Australia

Japan and Australia open the doors on aviation markets

Mark Elliott Oct 3, 2011

Japan and Australia have signed a new air services agreement, which will radically liberalise airlines' access to these respective markets. Carriers from each nation will have unlimited…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing celebrates first Dreamliner delivery

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2011

Boeing yesterday celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner to ANA during a ceremony at its factory in the Washington state, US. More than 500 Boeing employees walked alongside…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL boosts Delhi flights

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2011

Japan Airlines (JAL) will increase its services to New Delhi from four to five flights a week from 30 October 2011. The carrier will add a new Thursday service from Tokyo's Narita airport,…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to fly Dreamliner to Beijing and Frankfurt

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2011

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that Beijing and Frankfurt will be the first international ports of call for its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The first Dreamliner is scheduled…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to fly Dreamliner to Beijing and Frankfurt

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2011

Japanese airline ANA has announced that Beijing and Frankfurt will be the first international ports of call for its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The first Dreamliner is scheduled to be…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia to levy check-in fee

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2011

AirAsia will begin charging passengers a check-in fee as the airline rolls out self check-in services across its network. The budget carrier will levy a fee of MYR10 (US$3) per guest on…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA reveals first Dreamliner flight plans

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2011

ANA has confirmed its first commercial flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner will take the form of a charter international flight from Tokyo, Narita to Hong Kong. The flight will take place…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA’s Dreamliner to fly inaugural HK charter

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2011

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that it will operate the first commercial flight of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner as a charter service from Tokyo's Narita airport to Hong Kong.…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA traffic drops in June

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2011

Singapore Airlines (SIA) recorded a 0.4% year-on-year decline in passengertraffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), in June 2011. Thecarrier expanded its capacity 4.7%…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA boosts Asian schedules

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2011

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is increasing the frequency of services to several points in Southeast Asia, North Asia, the Indian subcontinent during the Northern Winter operating season (30…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines’ reports passenger decline

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2011

Singapore Airlines' recorded a 0.4% year-on-year decline in systemwide passenger carriage (measured in revenue passenger kilometres) in June while capacity (measured in available seat…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA completes Dreamliner tests

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2011

Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have completed validation tests in Japan for the 787 Dreamliner. As part of the process, ANA pilots flew the Dreamliner on routes from Tokyo to four…

Airlines and Aviation

American, JAL to co-locate at Shanghai

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2011

American Airlines has announced that it will be moving in with its oneworld partner, Japan Airlines (JAL) at the latter's sales and marketing offices in Shanghai. The move, which took…

Airlines and Aviation

Hawaiian boosts seat capacity on Tokyo route

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2011

Hawaiian Airlines is stepping up capacity on its Tokyo route by assigning the largest aircraft in its fleet. Hawaiian's new Airbus A330-200 yesterday entered service on daily, nonstop…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA’s first Dreamliner arrives in Japan

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2011

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner has completed its maiden trans-Pacific journey to Japan, where it will undergo testing this week with launch customer, All Nippon Airways (ANA). AP reported that the…

Airlines and Aviation

Japan’s StarFlyer adds domestic route

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2011

Star Flyer, the Japanese regional airline based in Kitakyushu, launched a new domestic route on Friday between Tokyo's Haneda airport and Fukuoka. The new offering becomes StarFlyer's third…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian airline capacity growth outpaces global average

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2011

Global scheduled airline capacity growth in June 2011 appears to be decelerating slightly compared with earlier months of the year, recording a year-on-year increase of 5%, based on the…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL promotes Japanese regions

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2011

The JAL Group (JAL) will launch a 'Regional Development Project' from May 2011, in an effort to boost leisure travel demand to various regions in Japan. The national carrier will…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL cuts domestic capacity

Mark Elliott Apr 26, 2011

Japan Airlines (JAL) has continued reducing its capacity in the wake of the 11 March disasters, which have severely impacted demand. Following the announcement last week that a series of…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL flight suspensions continue in May

Mark Elliott Apr 19, 2011

Japan Airlines has announced that a series of capacity reductions implemented across its Asian network last month will continue for at least another month. The national carrier has been…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL flight suspensions continue in May

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2011

Japan Airlines has announced that a series of capacity reductions implemented across its Asian network last month will continue for at least another four weeks. The national carrier has been…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA pulls A380 from Tokyo route

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2011

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will cut its Airbus A380 services to Japan, as it responds to a downturn in demand for services to the beleaguered country. From 17 April, SIA will operate flight…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA Air’s Japan cancellations continue into June

Mark Elliott Apr 11, 2011

EVA Air has announced the latest round of flight cancellations on routes to Japan, with scheduled flight services being affected until mid-June. In a statement posted on its website, the…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL offers unpaid leave

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2011

Following the reduction in capacity in the wake of the recent disasters in Japan, the country's national carrier, Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will offer unpaid leave to…

Airlines and Aviation

Hawaiian to maintain and expand Japan routes

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2011

Following the announcements of other carriers' intentions to reduce service to Japan, Hawaiian Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment to Japan and its broader plan of expansion in Asia.…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta delays Tokyo-Guangzhou flight launch

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2011

Delta Air Lines has delayed the launch of its new service between Tokyo's Narita airport and Guangzhou from 6 April to 5 July 2011, due to the current situation in Japan. The US carrier has…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL slashes 74 weekly flights in April

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2011

The JAL Group will reduce capacity on several of its international routes in April by cutting flight frequencies and switching to smaller aircraft. The airline said the measures, which are…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL cuts Sapporo, Okinawa flights

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2011

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced cuts to its services between Tokyo Haneda airport and both Sapporo and Okinawa. Flight frequency on the Haneda-Sapporo route will be reduced from 18 to 16…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA Air cancels Japan flights

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2011

EVA Air has announced the cancellation of multiple flights to Japan over the next few weeks. The Taiwanese carrier has removed its scheduled services between Taipei's Taoyuan airport and…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay adds two flights to Japan

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2011

Cathay Pacific mounted two extra flights from Japan to Hong Kong yesterday in light of the demand for additional seat capacity ex-Tokyo. The airline also announced that its crew will stop…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL adds more flights to quake-hit areas

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2011

Japan Airlines (JAL) will operate an extra 16 return flights today to provide aid and relief supplies to the earthquake- and tsunami-hit areas in the country's northeast. The carrier will…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL extends support to quake zone

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2011

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced a series of measures to support the earthquake hit areas of northeast Japan. The national carrier plans to launch extra flights to the Tohoku region today,…

Japan

More than 10,000 feared dead in Japan quake

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2011

More than 1,500 people are known to have lost their lives in the earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan on Friday. Japanese broadcaster NHK reported that the total number…

Japan

11 March 2011 – A Day to Remember

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2011

As I sit in my comfortable business class seat having 30 minutes ago departed Tokyo Narita airport, I can't help but feel a great deal of sadness for all of the people left behind…

Airlines and Aviation

FCO issues travel warning to Japan as flights resume

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2011

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued a travel warning for Tokyo and north east Japan following Friday's earthquake. Passengers have been urged against all but essential…

Airlines and Aviation

Asia Pacific is world’s largest aviation market – OAG

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2011

OAG has reported that the total number of scheduled seats within and to and from the Asia Pacific region grew to more than 107 million in March. Within the region, capacity grew 8% to a…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL operates all-girls flight

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2011

To celebrate a popular Japanese festival known as Hinamatsuri (Doll's Festival), Japan Airlines (JAL) is yesterday operated a special all-girls/ladies flight from Tokyo Haneda to Seoul,…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines suspends Tokyo flights

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2011

American Airlines has announced that it will suspend two daily flights to Japan from 6-26 April. The US carrier will temporarily cancel its services connecting Tokyo's Narita airport with…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL’s red crane logo takes flight

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2011

Japan Airlines (JAL) officially unveiled a brand new Boeing 767-300ER painted with the airline's red crane livery yesterday. Unveiled at the airline's maintenance centre at Tokyo Haneda…

Airlines and Aviation

Hawaiian to launch Osaka flights

Mark Elliott Feb 15, 2011

Hawaiian Airlines will continue its Asian growth strategy with the launch of daily direct flights between Honolulu and Osaka's Kansai International Airport. The Japanese hub will become the…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL to unveil crane logo this month

Mark Elliott Feb 8, 2011

The JAL Group (JAL) has announced that its classic crane logo will be unveiled next month, adorning one of the carrier's recently delivered Boeing 767-300ERs. While the official logo…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to add in-flight language assistants

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2011

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is introducing new Taiwanese and Korean-speaking In-Flight Service Assistants on routes from Japan to Taiwan and South Korea. Separate from regular cabin crew, the…

Global

Record breaking 2010 for Changi airport

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2011

Singapore's Changi International Airport has achieved record passenger numbers for 2010. After crossing the 40-million passenger mark in mid-December, a strong festive holiday season…

Airlines and Aviation

Gategroup and IHC acquire Skygourmet

Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2010

Gate Gourmet, a member of gategroup, today announced a joint venture agreement with India Hospitality Corp. (IHC) to acquire a majority interest in Skygourmet, the leading…

Transport

Good first half for Indian Railways

Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2010

Gate Gourmet, a member of gategroup, today announced a joint venture agreement with India Hospitality Corp. (IHC) to acquire a majority interest in Skygourmet, the leading…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France-KLM to add 5.4% more Asian capacity

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2010

Air France-KLM has announced its winter schedules for 2010-11, with capacity on long-haul routes increasing 2.5% compared to the same period last year. This expansion is led by the…

Global

New routes boosts BA traffic

Mark Elliott Oct 5, 2010

British Airways has reported an increase in passenger traffic and load factor for September 2010. Its passenger capacity was up 0.3% compared to last year, which resulted in a 0.9%…

Airlines and Aviation

THAI announces India expansion

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2010

Thai Airways International has announced its route adjustments for the forthcoming winter schedules, with significant expansion to India that will see an additional nine flights a week…

Global

JAL applies for AA deal

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2010

Japan Airlines (JAL) wants to enter an agreement to work more closely with American Airlines (AA). Under the deal, the two airlines would work together on flights between North America…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta builds Asian gateway in Detroit

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2010

DETROIT, June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) this week begins nonstop flights from its Detroit Metropolitan Airport hub to Seoul-Incheon and Hong Kong. The new…

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Singapore Airlines records profits

Mark Elliott May 21, 2010

Singapore Airlines has posted $216 million profits, maintaining an unbroken record of full-year profitability. Net profit from the third and fourth quarters covered the airline's $466…

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JAL to slash 40% of international operations

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2010

Tokyo, April 28, 2010: Japan Airlines (JAL) announced today that revisions will be made to a part of the route, flight frequency and fleet plan for the first half of fiscal…

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JAL shifts to new cargo business model

Mark Elliott Mar 26, 2010

Japan Airlines (JAL) announced today that it will adopt a new cargo business model that solely utilizes the cargo belly space of the airline's passenger flights. The airline's passenger…

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ANA plots return to profit in 2010

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2010

All Nippon Airways Co (ANA) has said is aiming to return to the black 2010-11 financial year, starting 1 April. According to a Japan Times report, the carrier is targeting a net…

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Continental applies for Tokyo routes

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 16, 2010 -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Continental Micronesia today submitted a joint application to the…

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Hawaiian eyes Honolulu-Tokyo service

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2010

HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines today took a significant step toward expanding its international route network by filing an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for…

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JAL slashes domestic services

Mark Elliott Feb 5, 2010

The JAP Group has announced its route, flight frequency and fleet plan for passenger operations for the six-month period ending 30 September 2010, with 23 daily domestic flights…

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ANA Corporate Plan 2010

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2010

TOKYO January 27, 2010 - ANA Group today announced its Corporate Plan for fiscal year 2010, which runs from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. With the lethargic nature of…

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ANA to boost international operations

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2010

TOKYO January 27, 2010 - ANA Group today announced its Corporate Plan for fiscal year 2010, which runs from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. With the lethargic nature of…

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oneworld outlines benefits of JAL offer

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2010

TOKYO, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines, along with fellow oneworld Alliance founding members British Airways, Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific…

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oneworld outlines benefits of JAL offer

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2010

TOKYO, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines, along with fellow oneworld Alliance founding members British Airways, Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific…

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Japan, Taiwan sign air services pact

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2009

Taiwan and Japan have penned a new air treaty to expand flight services between the two countries, Taiwan News has reported. Under the agreement, the number of permitted weekly…

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Continental applauds US-Japan Open Skies agreement

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2009

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) and Continental Micronesia said today that they applaud the recently announced open skies agreement…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL to cut international capacity

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2009

09 Dec 09 (TravMedia.com): The JAL Group (JAL) will make temporary adjustments to its international flight frequency and fleet plan for the second half of fiscal year 2009, the year…

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JAL outlines major capacity cuts

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2009

The JAL Group announced today, further changes to its overall route andflight frequency plan for the second half of FY2009, and plans for aportion of its domestic passenger…

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Air China expands route map

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2009

BEIJING, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- In step with the speedy recovery of the Chinese aviation industry over the past six months, Air China has announced that it will be expanding…

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ANA, Air China to codeshare on Tokyo-Beijing route

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2009

TOKYO, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Star Alliance members Air China and ANA will commence a code-sharing agreement on flights operated by both airlines between Beijing Capital…

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OAG reveals world’s top 10 busiest air routes

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2009

OAG has revealed the Air Service Top 10 - a list of the busiest routes in the world in terms of daily flights. Asia Pacific is well represented, with five of the top 10 routes…

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JAL plans drastic capacity cuts

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2009

JAL Group has announced its route, flight frequency and fleet plan for second half of 2009, with drastic adjustments planned across its network and fleet in an effort to improve…

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New cargo terminal for Taipei

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2009

Taipei Songshan Airport will build an international cargo terminal in preparation for the opening of a new air route between Taiwan and Japan next year, Taiwan News reported a senior…

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New Japan airport set for bumpy take-off

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2009

Japan's 98th airport has opened amid concerns over whether it will be able to generate sufficient business to be sustainable. According to a ChannelNewsAsia report, Mt Fuji Shizuoka…

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Macquarie Airports reports drop in earnings

Mark Elliott Apr 30, 2009

Sydney Airport owner, Macquarie Airports (MAp), has reported a fall in first quarter earnings after a steep decline in air passengers during the period, the Sydney Morning…

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JAL increases flights to Okinawa

Mark Elliott Apr 27, 2009

Japan Airlines (JAL) will be increasing the number of flights from Tokyo (Haneda) to Okinawa, for the period 1 July to 31 October, 2009. Taking advantage of an increase in landing…

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JAL gets lucky flight numbers

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2009

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced today that it will reorganise the flight numbers of several of its international passenger flights from 28 March 2010 in preparation for the anticipated…

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JAL announces short-term flight adjustments

Mark Elliott Apr 15, 2009

The JAL Group (JAL) has decided to make a short-termadjustment to its 2009 Route, Flight Frequency and Fleet Plan, following anincrease of landing slots at Tokyo's Haneda…

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ANA delays LCC launch

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2009

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's second-largest airline, may delay the start of a low-cost carrier (LCC) it planned to begin as early as this month following a slump in…

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Macquarie Airports profits soar

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2009

Macquarie Airports (MAp) has reported an 87% increase in annual profits. Bernama reported that the company, which owns stakes in Sydney and Tokyo Haneda airports among others,…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL successfully tests biofuel

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2009

Japan Airlines (JAL) has conducted a demonstration flight using a sustainable biofuel primarily refined from the energy crop, camelina. It was the first demo flight using a combination…

Airlines and Aviation

More Japanese women becoming airline pilots

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2009

More Japanese women are entering the long male-dominated world of the commercial aviation pilot, Japan Today has reported. Female pilots still account for less than 1% of all pilots at…

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JAL to use camelina on biofuel test

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2008

Japan Airlines (JAL) announced that it will be the first airline to conduct a demonstration flight using a sustainable biofuel refined from the energy crop, camelina. The flight is…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL to focus on high-yield routes

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2008

Japan Airlines (JAL) is intent on building a network capable of producing profits even in the face of rising fuel costs or slowing demand, the Business Times has reported. Towards this…

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Singapore-Japan expand air service

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2008

All restrictions on flights between Singapore and Japan, except for Tokyo, have been lifted. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore said both countries have agreed to expand air…

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JAL celebrates 50 years in Singapore

Mark Elliott May 26, 2008

Japan Airlines is celebrating its 50th anniversary of operations in Singapore. In 1958, a Douglas DC-6, a piston-powered airliner and transport aircraft, landed at Paya…

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IATA signs for climate change

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2008

Japan Airlines has decorated a 777-200 aircraft with a 'green' design to help in raising people's awareness of the issue of climate change and global warming. Called the JAL Eco…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL’s eco-jet

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2008

Japan Airlines has decorated a 777-200 aircraft with a 'green' design to help in raising people's awareness of the issue of climate change and global warming. Called the JAL Eco…

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1st class on JAL domestic route

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2008

Japan Airlines will introduce its new domestic first class service to the Tokyo - Sapporo route from June 1. It said seat reservations can be made from April 1. The new first class…

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ANA launches budget carrier

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2008

All Nippon Airways may set up a low-cost unit by March next year with the aim of starting flights from Tokyo's Haneda Airport in 2010.According to the Nikkei business daily, the carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL’s new first class route

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2007

JAL will inaugurate a daily service between Haneda Airport, Tokyo and Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai from this month on 29 September. The new route will provide…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL’s new domestic first class

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2007

JALwill introduce the new service on the Haneda, Tokyo- Itami, Osakaroute from 1 December this year.Seatreservations can be made from 1 October. JAL's new first class service…

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JAL adds new route to Shanghai

Mark Elliott Sep 7, 2007

The new JAL route will provide customers traveling between thecity centers of Tokyoand Shanghai more convenience. Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) islocated only 13 kilometers away from…

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Japan and Korea agrees to open skies

Mark Elliott Aug 6, 2007

This is said to be the first time Japan has made such an agreement, and has significantly exempted Tokyo's airports in the deal. According to reports, this was due to Japan's…

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Asia-Pacific airports poised to become world’s busiest

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2007

Driving the heady growth are China, India and the United Arab Emirates, according to Geneva-based Airports Council International.Beijing airport saw the biggest rise in passenger…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL reviews structure

Mark Elliott May 3, 2007

A number of strategies have been implemented including thedownsizing of its aircraft and shift to high profit routes. The airline said theintroduction of first class on domestic flights and…