Qantas Suspend Flights Between Honolulu And Sydney
Qantas will suspend all flights to Honolulu for the next two months while it adjusts its schedule and decreases capacity — the number of seats in the air – “to better match travel demand in…
Will Hawaii open for tourism? Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell explains
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell today answered questions from eTurboNews, Hawaii News Online, and other reporters on whether travel to Hawaii will really be possible without having to face a 14…
Honolulu Mayor says US Travel Association is wrong and extends lockdown
Let’s go there soon, is a new slogan to the traveling public announced today by the US Travel Association. Hawaii says not so fast, and Mayor Kirk Caldwell of Honolulu today extended the…
Honolulu shutting down for tourists and residents as of Thursday
Reopening Hawaii for tourism seems to be a remote possibility for Waikiki and the Hawaii island of Oahu today after Hawaii Governor Ige approved the request by Honolulu Mayor Caldwell to…
Honolulu Mayor on COVID-19 Surge: We Have Chosen the Scalpel
In a press conference today, Tuesday, August 18, 2020, Mayor Caldwell explained that over the past 4 to 5 days, he and the other mayors and Governor have been debating on whether they should…
ANA Honolulu Music Week brings global artists to Oahu
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline will be partnering with the state of Hawaii and the city and county of Honolulu to create the inaugural ANA Honolulu Music Week on Oahu…
Three Favorite Honolulu Resorts
Hawaii is a favorite travel destination, and while there are a number of islands to choose from, when it comes to direct flights and convenience, Oahu, home to Honolulu, is the obvious…
Hawaiian eyes Honolulu-Tokyo service
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…
Air Pacific to connect Apia-Honolulu
Air Pacific has announced that it will introduce a new service between the Samoan capital Apia, and Honolulu, Hawaii, from September. According to a Fiji Times report,…
Courtyard by Marriott to open in Honolulu
Marriott International will bring its upper midscale Courtyard brand to Honolulu, Hawaii in mid-2009. The 17-storey, 404-room Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach will be operated…
Qantas to increase Honolulu flights
Qantas is to increase its Honolulu services from three to four per week from April 5. The additional service will depart Sydney at 7:45pm on Saturdays and arrive in Honolulu at 9:30am the…
Hawaiian starts Honolulu-Manila from April
Hawaiian Airlines is to launch new non-stop services between Honolulu and Manila on April 14. The airline will initially offer four flights per week.
Hawaiian will deploy a Boeing…
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Three Ships for Asia Pacific
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 56-year history of breaking boundaries, announced that, for the first time, three ships – Norwegian Spirit,…
‘154-Night 2026 World Cruise’ from Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Beckoning to curious and adventurous travellers, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, has unveiled its longest World Cruise to date, sailing January 10,…
Cunard Announces Queen Anne Debut Sailings To Australia
Queen Anne will make her first voyage to Australia as part of Cunard Line’s 2024/2025 local season.
In January 2025, Queen Anne will make history by setting sail on her first-ever…
The world’s most underrated city breaks destinations for 2023
The study by Bounce analysed 100 of the most visited cities in the world and ranked them based on which have the highest percentage of five-star rated attractions, yet the lowest number of…
US cities with the most romantic hotels
New research has revealed which US cities are home to the highest number of romantic hotels and therefore ideal for a couples vacation
Air New Zealand Service To New York Avoids Stopover
Passengers from New York to Auckland on Air New Zealand were informed of a stopover; however, the airline has since confirmed that the trip would go as planned and will fly the entire…
Celebrity Cruises Returns To New Zealand
Following an absence of more than 900 days, Celebrity Cruises has returned to New Zealand waters with the introduction of Celebrity Eclipse, the line’s third cruise ship to dock in…
Air New Zealand improves offering on longer Tasman and Island services
From 30 October, all new Economy bookings made on Air New Zealand’s Tahiti, Perth and Honolulu services will enjoy the full-inflight service offering, including a tasty meal, Inflight…
Samoa’s Borders Open to International Travelers
Flights to Samoa currently operate direct from Auckland with Air New Zealand, Sydney/Brisbane with Qantas, Nadi (Fiji) and Honolulu (Hawaii) with Fiji Airways. Commencing September 22…
Air New Zealand Touches Down In New York
The first of Air New Zealand’s nonstop flights between the city of sails and the city that never sleeps landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport yesterday.
NZ2 took off from…
Emirates partners with United to expand connections
Emirates customers to connect on United to nearly 200 new cities in the Americas, through Chicago, San Francisco and Houston. United to launch new nonstop flights between New York/Newark and…
Singapore Airlines and DHL Express partner for Boeing Freighter Aircraft
DHL Express has welcomed the arrival of its Boeing 777 freighter at Singapore Changi Airport.
Fiji Airways To Launch Service To Vancouver
Fiji Airways will add Canada to its list of destinations in November, bolstering its North American offering.
Bonza’s First Aircraft Touches Down In Australia
Bonza’s first plane landed at Sunshine Coast Airport, a massive regional win.
Sunshine Coast Airport was awarded the nation’s first Bonza base and head office location in…
AirAsia X launches three new routes
AirAsia X confirms its latest services to Melbourne (Tullamarine), and Perth in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand will launch on 1 November 2022
Hawaii Welcomes First Kiwi Travelers in Two-Plus Years
Hawaiian Airlines this weekend resumed its three-times-weekly service between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), welcoming the first Kiwi…
AirAsia X is back as it spreads wings to London, Istanbul and Dubai
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
FAA finds Hawaii Airline Unsafe
FAA finds Hawaii Airline Unsafe -
Transair and Transair Express is Hawaii-based and operates between the Hawaiian islands. Freight, cargo, or passengers, all airlines should be safe. A…
Air New Zealand to boost staff as Kiwis start to book travel
The airline is looking to add 200 additional consultants, taking the total to more than 450 dedicated staff
Accor launches ALL CONNECT hybrid meetings solution across the Pacific
Accor has launched ALL CONNECT, a hybrid meetings concept supported by a range of technology partners including Microsoft Teams, Events Air, Encore and AV Dynamics, at many of Accor’s 380+…
NCL makes cruise comeback in Hawaii
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the return to service of Pride of America, the only cruise ship to sail Hawai’i year-round
Air New Zealand resumes flights to more North American destinations
Air New Zealand has resumed its non-stop service to San Francisco and looks forward to resuming services to Honolulu on 4 July and to Houston on 7 July.
Singapore latest destination to resume as flight touches down
The first Air New Zealand flight from Singapore in over 720 days arrived into Auckland yesterday marking the resumption of services to the Southeast Asian nation.
New Zealand says Kia ora world as borders reopen on 1 May
New Zealand government has announced the country’s borders will reopen on May 1 allowing international manuhiri (visitors) from visa waiver countries, including the US
New Zealand prepares to welcome back international visitors
This week the New Zealand Government announced it is removing the self-isolation requirements for vaccinated travellers arriving in New Zealand.
Qantas Offers A Slew Of Benefits For Direct Bookings,
Qantas is making a concerted effort to make it easier than ever for consumers to book flights directly.
ANA reveals new First and Business Class seats
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has today announced brand new luxury cabin designs, in its ‘East Meets West’ collaboration between Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and British design firm Acumen…
Omicron Pushes Back Airline Industry’s Recovery
According to airline and airport officials, new travel restrictions imposed by the Omicron coronavirus variant have delayed the embryonic recovery in international flights, causing delays…
Qantas Sydney to Delhi inaugural flight takes off
A nonstop Qantas flight from Sydney to Delhi took off on Monday morning, marking the airline’s first journey to the Indian metropolis in more than 40 years.
Air NZ to require vaccine proof or negative test for domestic flights
Air New Zealand has announced it would adopt new guidelines for domestic flights across New Zealand from mid-December, with all passengers required to either produce confirmation of complete…
Which airlines are operating international flights from Sydney?
More flights will depart Australia beginning this month, as Qantas and Jetstar have moved forwards the restart of some international routes.
Hawaiian resumes flights to Sydney from 15 December
Hawaiian Airlines is the latest international carrier to announce a return to Australia's shores, with plans to operate five flights per week between Sydney and Honolulu beginning on…
Qantas and Virgin’s bring forward flight schedules
Qantas has moved international flights to London and Los Angeles forwards by nearly three weeks, with flights to these locations now departing on November 1.
Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022
After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.
Qantas announces second wave of international flights
Qantas intends to resume international flights to the second group of overseas destinations on March 27, 2022, two years after the pandemic-related grounding.
Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022
After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.
Here is Qantas’ new international flight schedule
Qantas has published the first international flights on Monday, December 20, 2021, resuming service after a whopping 21 months of absence.
Spelling error leads to tourist’s arrest in Hawaii
According to Hawaii court documents, a 24-year-old Illinois woman submitted a fake COVID-19 vaccination card to visit Hawaii with a glaring spelling error that led to her arrest: Moderna was…
Fiji Airways to resume Australia flights by December 2021
Fiji Airways intends to resume flights to Australia "before Christmas" in 2021.
Australia extends international travel ban to December 2021
Australia's borders will remain closed and most international travel will be prohibited until 17 December 2021.
United Airlines let passengers pre-order food before flights
United Airlines announced a new option for passengers to pre-order food, snacks, and beverages online up to five days before their scheduled flight.
Air NZ dust off long-haul routes suspended at start of pandemic
Air New Zealand is bringing back long-haul routes it suspended in early 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic and is increasing frequencies on the few long-haul services it has been…
Boeing 777s grounded by airlines following Denver incident
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to step up Boeing 777 inspections following an incident in Denver last weekend.
2020 Best US Cities for New Year celebrations named
With New Year’s around the corner but the scale of celebrations limited by the COVID-19 pandemic, travel experts today released the report on 2020’s Best Cities for New Year’s.
Hear hear! Podcast listening up 70% in Australia
TellMeWhere2Go (TMW2G) reports the top three podcasts are about timeshare, Maldives and an aviation museum, and the most popular platform is Spotify, then Anchor
eTN Publisher Juergen Steinmetz receives SKAL International Presidents Award
With travel restrictions and health measures implemented due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Skål International will for the first time in its history execute a virtual Annual General…
Is it safe to fly on a commercial plane? Latest!
According to the Flight Safety Foundation getting on a plane is safe again. Dr. Hassan Shahidi, president, and CEO of the foundation joined Juergen Steinmetz from eTurboNews
American Airlines aims to open international markets with preflight COVID-19 testing
American Airlines is collaborating with several foreign governments to begin offering preflight COVID-19 testing for customers traveling to international destinations, starting with Jamaica…
United Airlines first US carrier to make COVID-19 tests available to customers
United Airlines today became the first U.S. airline to launch a COVID-19 pilot testing program for travelers that could make it easier for them to manage quarantine requirements and entry…
John De Fries is the new President and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority
John De Fries has accepted the offer to become the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s new president and CEO.
Delta Air Lines brings back more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights
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…
A Hawaiian experience! ANA carries out sightseeing flight with Flying Honu
The ‘Flying Honu’ from All Nippon Airways (ANA) operating on the Narita-Honolulu route in usual circumstances, welcomed passengers aboard for an hour and a half scenic flight
Where are Hawaii Tourism Leaders when 1.5 million lives depend on them ?
Tourism is everyone’s business in Hawaii, no matter if you’re employed in that industry or not. Tourism is the lifeline for the Aloha State. Chris Tatum is the CEO of the Hawaii Tourism…
KAYAK flight search trends shows travel recovery
KAYAK’s flight search trends revealed that the travel industry is slowly recovering with people starting to search for flights.
ANA to take final ‘Flying Honu’ A380 to boost Hawaii route
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline for seven consecutive years, will be launching the third of its specially designed ‘Flying Honu’ Airbus A380s, allowing for ANA to offer…
Alaska earns top spot as ‘most booked cruise destination’ in 2019
On its third consecutive year as the most booked domestic cruise destination in the US, Alaska continues to dominate in a 2019-2020 travel trends survey among over 400 Travel Leaders Group…
Philippine Airlines schedules special replacement flights for cancelled trips by Typhoon Kammuri
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…
ANA debuts immigration lane for passengers
All Nippon Airways (ANA), will continue its quest to simplify travel for international passengers by becoming the first airline at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu to…
Hot hotel openings: Levitating beds, secret doors and more
In this week’s round-up of hot hotel openings, we’re seeing magic tricks from The Prestige in Penang, the debut of the ‘Kahala’ outside of Hawaii and more.
PAL denies rumours of an end to Manila-London operations
Rumours of Philippine Airlines’ withdrawal from London market were denied by the airline in a statement last night. Rejecting industry gossip, the airline cited an uptick in customer numbers…
Cruise news: Custom submarines, Hawaii extended cruises and more
On this week’s cruise roundup, we have Seabourn’s custom submarines, Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ports, Hawaii extended cruises and more.
Bon appétit: Transforming in-flight meals into bespoke experiences
IATA has predicted that the number of air travellers will double by 2035. And offering premium in-flight meals is one way to attract more customers and expand their businesses.
Aviation round up: Turkish delight and confirmed rumours
This week’s aviation round up channels the spirit of spring and Easter with the ‘rebirth’ of a favourite livery for an iconic airline, the launch of a new cabin product and confirmation of…
Scoot to take over SilkAir’s routes ahead its merger into Singapore Airlines
SilkAir will transfer a number of its routes to Scoot ahead of its merger into Singapore Airlines, while Scoot will be transferring some of its services to existing destinations served by…
Low cost carrier Scoot launches non-stop flights to Berlin
Scoot launched its third long-haul destination with non-stop four-times-weekly flights to Berlin from Singapore.
Why hasn’t the Mount Kilauea eruption put Japanese tourists off visiting Hawaii?
When Hawaii governor David Ige felt, understandably, compelled to sooth tourists' worries about the lively activity of the island’s Kilauea volcano and insist it was still safe to travel and…
Lime’s ‘transit pods’ could be the newest tool for urban mobility
Lime is a start-up company that aims to provide a viable solution to traffic congestion in urban cities. The company dropped thousands of scooters in key cities allowing anyone who downloads…
National Park Service Celebrates 101st Birthday
WASHINGTON – To celebrate the 101st birthday of the National Park Service on August 25, 2017, the NPS and the National Park Foundation are inviting visitors of all ages to …
Asian air route updates, including connections to Krabi, Chongqing and Hiroshima
Malaysia Airlines to launch Chongqing route
Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Chongqing (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 30 October 2017
Who? Malaysia Airlines
Why?…
Scoot celebrates merger with USA launch
Scoot has revealed plans to launch its first ever flights to the US, as part of celebrations to mark the official merger of its operations with Tigerair Singapore.
Nine months after…
Alaska Airlines plans flight to chase “The Great American Eclipse”
Airline will host in-flight viewing party from Portland, Oregon in AugustAlaska Airlines is chasing "The Great American Eclipse" on August 21, with a special charter flight for select…
Philippine Airlines ranks amongst top ten most improved airlines
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,…
AirAsia arrives in the USA
AirAsia reached a major milestone this week when it touched down in the US for the first time.
Flight D7001, operated by long-haul unit AirAsia X, landed at Honolulu International Airport…
Philippine Airlines reconfigures A330s
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…
Philippine Airlines introduces premium economy on A330s
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…
Philippines Airlines to operate Boeing 777-300ER on London to Manila route
From mid-December this year a Philippines Airlines (PAL) Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will serve the daily London to Manila route.
PAL president and chief operating officer Jaime J.…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bangkok, New York, Melbourne and more…
Mercure Bangkok Makkasan
Location: Next to Makkasan station, the main downtown hub for Bangkok's Airport Rail Link
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 180
Facilities: Outdoor pool with…
Airbnb Finds Families Prefer Traveling to New Destinations Each Year
Perhaps 2017 is the year to move on from the annual trip to the lake house, or at least shake things up a bit with a second family vacation to Kyoto or Bordeaux. According to a recent survey…
ANA chooses jumbo turtle to fly to Hawaii
ANA will paint one of its double-decker Airbus A380s to resemble a giant sea turtle, following a public competition.
The Japanese airline chose the "Flying Honu" design, created by…
Top 5 Tips to Visiting Pearl Harbor
Visiting a national park or monument is always special, but there is nothing quite like spending a day at Pearl Harbor, just two miles from the Honolulu airport on the island of Oahu. …
AirAsia reveals first ever US destination
Just weeks after it received permission to launch flights to the US, AirAsia has confirmed the details of its first ever route to the country.
On 28 June 2017, the group's long-haul…
Where to Stay: New hotels in China, Thailand, Hawaii and Florida
Hyatt Regency Xiamen Wuyuanwan
Location: Part of an upscale complex in the centre of the city, in southeast China's Fujian province
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 301
Facilities:…
Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, AirAsia X and more
THAI expands connections with neighbour
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Kota Kinabalu, pictured (Malaysia)
When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017
Who? Thai Smile
Why? Long-awaited direct…
Philippine Airlines sheds seats to capture premium market
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…
The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2017 Announced by Travel + Leisure
Global List of the Most Exciting Places to Visit in the Year Ahead Features Seven U.S. Destinations
Cincinnati, Ohio; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Bermuda; Rotterdam, Netherlands; La…
Norwegian Cruise Line announces 2018 and 2019 deployment
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its summer 2018 and autumn/winter 2018/19 itineraries, featuring exciting new opportunities for guests to set sail to their dream destinations, while…
BA forges closer ties with Alaska Airlines
British Airways has signed a new codeshare agreement with Alaska Airlines, which will enable BA customers to book seats on Alaska flights to seven destinations across the West Coast of…
Home of the Brave Tour – Waikiki, Hawaii
Home of the Brave was founded by the Tomlinson family in 1991 in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and surrounding Military Bases on Oahu. Inspired by first…
Outrigger acquired by private equity firm
KSL Capital Partners, a US-based private equity firm, has agreed to acquire Outrigger Hotels & Resorts.
The deal will see the entire Hawaii-based company sold to KSL, including…
Legendary season ahead for Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Legend has returned to Australia to ramp up the fun factor for local cruisers, sailing into Sydney yesterday for her third season of cruises from the city.…
Korean Air adds 150+ American routes
Korean Air has entered into a major new agreement that will see more than 150 routes in the Americas added to its route map.
The company has expanded its alliance with Delta Air…
Philippine Airlines adds Hawaiian connections
Philippine Airlines has formed a new partnership with Hawaiian Airlines for flights between Manila and the Aloha State.
Under the new codeshare arrangement, passengers travelling on…
ANA reveals schedule for new US flights
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…
iVenture card launches in Dubai
Dubai recently welcomed a new entrant with the launch of the iVenture Card.
The new iVenture Card Dubai is an attractions pass which provides value offering, VIP entry and substantial…
Korea’s Jin Air extends reach across Asia Pacific
Jin Air, the South Korean low-cost carrier, has signed three interline deals that will enable it to offer more connections across Asia and the Pacific.
New agreements with Hawaii’s…
Hawaiian granted permission for Haneda-Kona flights
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…
ANA plans major US expansion from Tokyo Haneda
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…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to South America
Just a day after launching its first Dreamliner flight to North America, Air New Zealand has confirmed plans to fly the new long-haul jet to South America.
On Tuesday, Air New Zealand…
North American debut for Air New Zealand’s Dreamliner
Air New Zealand's Boeing 787 Dreamliner will touch down in Hawaii for the first time this week.
The airline is replacing its B767 with the new B787-9 aircraft on the Auckland-Honolulu…
United plans to launch New York-Tokyo Haneda flights
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…
Hawaiian to operate “green flight” to Auckland
Hawaiian Airlines will mark Earth Day this Friday (22 April) by operating a "green flight" between Honolulu and Auckland.
The demonstration flight will showcase seven operational…
Face-to-Face: Richard Quest
Richard Quest, the CNN anchor, recently embarked on an eight-day round-the-world journey using only low-cost carriers. Travel Daily caught up with Richard following his trip...
Q:…
United, Air China join forces on trans-Pacific routes
United Airlines and Air China have signed a new agreement aimed at coordinating their operations between the US and China.
Building on an existing partnership, the new multi-year deal…
JAL upgrades Boeing 777 seats
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…
China Eastern launches Shanghai-Chicago flights
China Eastern Airlines launched its first direct flights between Shanghai and Chicago on Friday (18 March 2016).
The new trans-Pacific service will now operate three times a week…
Air NZ, United enter revenue sharing deal
Air New Zealand and United Airlines have entered into a revenue sharing agreement on routes between New Zealand and the US.
Under the new alliance, the two companies will work…
Richard Quest travels round the world on LCCs
Richard Quest, CNN’s aviation correspondent and presenter of ‘Quest Means Business’, is embarking on an eight-day round-the-world trip using only low-cost carriers.
The journey will…
Air China flies to Silicon Valley
Air China is planning to launch flights to the US city of San Jose, which lies in California's high-tech hub Silicon Valley.
Commencing on 16 June 2016, the airline will operate…
New deal opens up trans-Pacific flights from Haneda
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…
NCL launches Hawaii cruise promotion
Norwegian Cruise Line has launched a special Hawai’i Free At Sea promotion in the UK on its popular inter-Island Hawaii sailings, offering customers the opportunity to choose one of four…
Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines
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…
Fiji Airways flies to San Francisco
Fiji Airways has announced plans to launch direct services to San Francisco.
The new seasonal service will start on 16 June 2016, operating twice a week until January 2017. Flights…
Air China’s Cuba flights to launch this month
Air China will start flying to Cuba later this month.
On 27 December 2015, the airline will extend its existing Beijing-Montreal route to the Cuban capital, Havana.
Flights will…
Hawaiian Airlines to launch second Tokyo route
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…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Hawaii
Air New Zealand will start flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Hawaii next year.
The 302-seat aircraft will be deployed on the Auckland-Honolulu route from 10 May 2016,…
Qantas adds 40 new North American routes
Qantas has significantly boosted its network in North America, following the expansion of its codeshare agreements with American Airlines, WestJet and Alaska Airlines.
Effective 25…
Air China to launch second New York route
Air China will expand its US network this month with the launch of flights to New York's Newark Liberty International Airport.
The new route will commence on 26 October 2015,…
United Airlines, Air New Zealand team up for new trans-Pacific route
United Airlines will launch a new direct service from San Francisco to Auckland next year, in partnership with Air New Zealand.
Commencing in July 2016, United will serve the…
Philippine Airlines to fly direct from Cebu to LA
Philippine Airlines announced plans to launch the first ever direct flights between Cebu City and Los Angeles.
Commencing on 15 March 2016, to coincide with the national carrier's…
Delta to acquire stake in China Eastern Airlines
Delta Air Lines has agreed to take a 3.55% stake in Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines.
The deal, which is worth US$450 million, forms part of a broader partnership between the two…
China Eastern to link Shanghai with Chicago
China Eastern Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Shanghai and Chicago.
In a statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration of China…
ANA teams up with Hilton to promote destinations
Japan's ANA has formed a new partnership with Hilton that will include a new series of guest initiatives and destination promotions.
The 'Experience More' programme will be rolled out…
Air New Zealand flies to Houston
Air New Zealand has announced plans to expand its North American network with the launch of flights to Houston.
Commencing in mid-December 2015, the new route will operate five times…
Delta retains Tokyo slots amid accusations of “bias”
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…
Air China expands international network
Air China has unveiled plans to launch several new international services, including an alliance with Air New Zealand.
The Beijing-based carrier will launch a new daily direct service…
NCL launches 2016/17 cruise brochure
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its Cruise Highlights Brochure for the April 2016 – April 2017 season.
The brochure focuses mainly on European itineraries, with four of Norwegian’s…
Qantas International returns to profit
Qantas International has returned to the black for the first time since the global financial crisis.
The Australian carrier's overseas operations recorded EBIT (earnings before interest…
Jetstar expands Dreamliner flights across Asia Pacific
Jetstar has unveiled plans to launch its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on a series of new routes across the Asia Pacific region.
Already this month, the low-cost carrier has…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to KL
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will commence flights to Kuala Lumpur later this year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Launching on 1 September 2015, the new service will…
US carriers battle for Tokyo Haneda slots
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…
Hawaiian Airlines seals order for new A330
Hawaiian Airlines has signed a firm order with Airbus for its newest long-haul jet, the A330neo.
Earlier this year the Honolulu-based carrier penned a Memorandum of Understanding…
Philippine Airlines flies to New York
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will expand its US network next year, with the launch of flights to New York.
On 15 March 2015, the national carrier will commence four weekly flights between…
Qantas adds Vancouver flights
Qantas will operate six direct services between Sydney and Vancouver in January 2015, to cater for demand during the peak North American winter holiday season.
The new services will…
Qantas extends reach across Canada
Australians now have a greater choice of travel options across Canada, following the signing of a major new partnership between Qantas and WestJet.
From 15 October 2014, Qantas…
Korean Air boosts Southeast Asian routes
Korean Air will increase the number of flights it offers to Southeast Asia this summer.
During the peak holiday season of 23 July to 24 August, flights between Seoul Incheon…
Korean Air touches down in Houston
Korean Air has launched its inaugural flight to Houston.
The new non-stop service from Seoul touched down at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport on 2 May, and will now…
Hawaiian Airlines launches Beijing flights
Hawaiian Airlines has launched its first ever flight to mainland China, with the start of a new service to Beijing.
The new route commenced last week, and Hawaiian will now operate…
Philippine Airlines to fly new 777 to US
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is planning to deploy its newest long-haul aircraft to the US, following the decision to ease restrictions on the carrier.
The Philippines' aviation safety…
Jetstar to fly Brisbane-Hawaii
Jetstar will start flying from Brisbane to Hawaii later this year.
Commencing on 15 December 2014, the low-cost carrier will initially operate two weekly flights on the route between…
Korean offers double daily A380 flights to New York
Korean Air will launch a second daily Airbus A380 flight to New York's JFK Airport this May.
The new service will make Korean the only airline to offer double daily A380 flights to both…
Hawaiian Airlines suspends Taipei flights
Hawaiian Airlines will suspend its flights to Taipei next month, less than a year after launching the route.
The Honolulu-based carrier started flying to Taiwan's capital in July…
Korean Air to fly to Houston
Korean Air is planning to launch flights to the US city of Houston.
Commencing in May 2014, the airline will operate four direct weekly flights connecting Seoul's Incheon…
Air China flies to Hawaii
Air China has launched its first ever flight to Hawaii.
The inaugural service between Beijing and Honolulu departed on 20 January 2014, following a ceremony at Beijing Capital…
Air China flies daily to Houston
Air China will increase the frequency of its Beijing-Houston route to daily this summer.
The airline only launched the route eight months ago, but said that "strong demand from…
JAL posts US$830m profit
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…
Crystal expands voluntourism on World Cruise
Crystal Cruises is to double voluntourism opportunities on its 2014 World Cruise.
The ultra-luxury operator is expanding the ‘You Care, We Care’ programme on Serenity’s 89-day LA-London…
Korean Air expands Etihad codeshare
Korean Air has expanded its codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways to include six new destinations.
In the second phase of cooperation between the two carriers, Etihad will place its…
JAL introduces ‘SkySuite’ on Vancouver route
Japan Airlines (JAL) is launching its 'SkySuite' product on its flights between Tokyo and Vancouver.
The Boeing 767-300ER aircraft that operates the trans-Pacific route will be fitted…
Asian aviation tidbits
Spring Airlines to launch cross-Strait flights
Spring Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights to Kaohsiung. Commencing on 27 October 2013, the new service will mark the…
TripAdvisor offers special MasterCard deals
TripAdvisor has joined forces with MasterCard, to offer a series of online offers to credit cardholders.
The partnership has seen the creation of the 'MasterCard Travel Hub' - a new…
JAL supports quake zone with charter flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) will operate a series of international charter flights to the country's Tohoku region, which was devastated by the earthquake and tsunami in March 2011.
As part…
P&O launches 2015 world cruises
P&O Cruises has announced two world cruises for 2015.
Covering a total of 61, 470 nautical miles across 69 destinations, the cruises will go on general sale from 5 September with…
Hawaiian launches Taipei flights
Hawaiian Airlines has launched a new direct flight to Taipei.
Flight HA807 took off from Honolulu for the first time on 9 July 2013, bound for Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport.…
Hawaiian flies to Sendai
Hawaiian Airlines has commenced flights to the Japanese city of Sendai.
The hub, in northeast Japan, becomes Hawaiian's fifth gateway in the country and will be served three times a…
Jetstar plans domestic Dreamliner routes
Jetstar has confirmed that it will operate its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner on domestic routes in Australia, prior to rolling out the aircraft on international sectors.
The low-cost…
JAL continues long-haul cabin upgrades
Japan Airlines (JAL) is continuing to upgrade its long-haul fleet with the addition of new seats in both business and economy class.
Under its 'JAL New Sky' project, the national…
China Airlines flies to Hawaii
China Airlines (CAL) has announced that it will launch direct flights to Hawaii next week.
Commencing on 2 June 2013, the new route will see CAL become the first Taiwanese airline to…
Dreamliners “worth the wait” – Qantas chief
The long-delayed Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be offer such improved operational performance that it will be “worth the wait”, according to Qantas’ Group CEO, Alan Joyce.
The Australian…
Hawaiian slumps to Q1 loss
Hawaiian Airlines suffered a heavy loss in the first quarter of 2013, as a rise in capacity and fuel costs hit the carrier's bottom line.
The Honolulu-based airline, which is…
Hawaiian Airlines to fly direct to China
Hawaiian Airlines is extending its reach into Asia with plans to launch its first direct flights to China.
The Honolulu-based carrier said that subject to receiving regulatory approval…
Delta offers Westin bedding in business class
Delta Air Lines has teamed-up with Starwood's Westin Hotels & Resorts to launch the brand's 'Heavenly' bedding in its business class cabins.
The new 'Westin Heavenly In-Flight'…
Hawaiian adds Australian flights
Hawaiian Airlines has announced plans to add 27 extra flights to Australia later this year, to meet an expected rise in demand during the school holidays.
Between 11 September and 19…
Hawaiian to launch Sendai flights
Hawaiian Airlines will launch flights to the Japanese city of Sendai this summer.
Commencing on 25 June 2013, the northeast Japanese city will become Hawaiian's fifth destination in…
Korean Air boosts North America
Korean Air has announced plans to increase its flights to North America this summer.
From on the start of the northern summer season on 31 March 2013, Korean Air will add flights to several…
Hawaii taps pent up demand in Taiwan
Hawaii is anticipating a major influx of visitors from Taiwan after it became the latest Asian nation to be granted a US visa waiver, prompting Hawaiian Airlines to add Taipei to its…
Japan fuels tourism growth in Hawaii
Japanese outbound travellers are flocking to Hawaii where arrivals jumped 15.2% yoy in October to 125,742 visitors, making Japan Hawaii’s second largest inbound tourism market over the US…
Hawaiian Airlines adds 7,644 seats to Sydney route
Hawaiian Airlines will introduce 26 extra flights on the Sydney – Honolulu route in April and May 2013, to accommodate increased travel demand.
The airline will add three extra flights…
Hawaiian launches Brisbane flights
Hawaiian Airlines commenced direct flights between Honolulu and Brisbane today, becoming the only US airline flying to the Queensland capital.
The airline’s inaugural flight to Brisbane…
Hawaiian boosts Manila
Hawaiian Airlines has added capacity to its Honolulu-Manila service to accommodate an expected rise in demand during the upcoming winter high season.
From now until 31 March 2013, the…
Hawaiian launches Sapporo flights
Hawaiian Airlines today launched its inaugural flight from Honolulu to Sapporo, marking the first direct connection between the two cities for almost a decade.
The airline will operate…
Hawaiian boosts Brisbane
Hawaiian Airlines will operate 18 extra Honolulu-Brisbane flights between March and May next year, in addition to its new scheduled services on the route, which gets underway next month.…
Hawaiian to fly new A330 to Auckland
Hawaiian Airlines has decided to deploy an Airbus A330-200 aircraft on its new Auckland route.
The new flights, which will operate three times weekly from 14 March next year, will now be…
The latest appointments – Asia
PIER LUIGI FOSCHI has been appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the newly-formed Carnival Asia. Foschi, who retired as CEO of Costa Cruises in July, returns to Asia Pacific to…
Norwegian ship to enter dry dock
The 2,124-passenger vessel will go in for 14 days worth of renovations on 23 March 2013 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
“As the only large US-flagged cruise ship, Pride of America offers a unique and…
Travelsphere launches cruise brochure
Travelsphere has launched its new Cruise Selection 2012/13 brochure.
The brochure covers river and ocean cruise options from the UK and new itineraries visiting Japan to Alaska, South…
Hawaiian flies daily to Seoul
Hawaiian Airlines has boosted the frequency of its Honolulu-Seoul route to daily.
The airline has been operating four weekly flights to Seoul's Incheon International Airport since January…
Hawaiian Airlines to launch NZ flights
Hawaiian Airlines will commence direct flights to Auckland from 14 March 2013.
The new services will operate three times a week direct to and from Honolulu, using Hawaiian's two-class,…
Hawaiian to launch Brisbane flights
Hawaiian Airlines will commence direct flights between Brisbane and Honolulu later this year.
From 28 November 2012, the airline will operate the route three times a week, becoming the only…
Eye on America
Hawaiian launches New York flights
Hawaiian Airlines has commenced a new direct daily service between Honolulu and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. The new flights depart…
JAL, MAS form extensive codeshare partnership
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have signed a new codeshare agreement.
From 1 July 2012, JAL will place its ‘JL’ flight code on MAS-operated flights between Kuala Lumpur…
United-ANA JV connects US and SE Asia
United Airlines' new partnership with ANA, means that travellers in Thailand and neighbouring countries now have an enhanced service from Southeast Asia via Tokyo to over 220 destinations in…
Air NZ boosts North America
Air New Zealand is adding capacity to its North American routes.
Between late October 2012 and March 2013 the airline will add a third weekly Boeing 767-300 service to the Auckland-Honolulu…
Hawaiian to launch Sapporo flights
Hawaiian Airlines has revealed that the northern Japanese city of Sapporo will join its route network later this year.
The airline is set to begin services between Honolulu International…
Disney Wonder’s historic visit to Hawaii
Disney Wonder arrived in Honolulu this week, marking the first time in Disney Cruise Line history that the ship has sailed to the Hawaiian Islands.
This first of two special Hawaiian…
San Francisco year-round base for Grand Princess
Princess announced last week it will base a ship in San Francisco year-round for the first time starting next year. The recently-upgraded Grand Princess will cruise to Alaska from the City…
Hawaiian receives seventh new A330
Hawaiian Airlines’ fleet renewal strategy has continued with the arrival of its seventh new Airbus A330-200.
The new twin-aisle aircraft arrived in Honolulu last weekend following a flight…
Hawaiian launches A330 flights to Sydney
Hawaiian Airlines will start flying its brand new Airbus A330-200 to Sydney tomorrow.
The new 294-seat aircraft will take over the daily service from Honolulu, adding 30 more flights…
Hawaiian takes delivery of sixth new A330
Hawaiian Airlines has added a sixth new Airbus A330-300 to its fleet.
The new wide-body aircraft, which has been named Manaiakalani, is the first of four new A330s expected to join…
Hawaiian orders five more A330s
Hawaiian Airlines has placed a firm order for with Airbus five new A330-200 aircraft, with purchase rights for a further three. The new aircraft will be delivered to the Honolulu-based…
Dreamliner takes first Aussie domestic flight
Jetstar CEO, Bruce Buchanan with the Dreamliner's flight crew
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner today touched down in Melbourne on its first domestic Australian flight from Sydney. The new aircraft,…
JAL shares Hawaii lounge with American
American Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) have commenced joint operations of JAL's Sakura Lounge at Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii. The shared lounge is the airlines' first joint…
Air Australia begins service
Air Australia's first green and gold jet will enter service tomorrow. The airline will initially serve international leisure destinations Bali, Phuket and Honolulu and will continue to serve…
Hawaii should imitate Singapore model says Councilman
Hawaii State capital, Honolulu
A Hawaiian Councilman is urging the state to imitate Singapore's tourism model, saying that Hawaii needs to become the transportation, communications, and…
Air Pacific to codeshare with American Airlines
Air Pacific has signed a codeshare agreement with American Airlines. Pending US government approval, expected within the next 30 to 60 days, American will place its code on the Fijian…
US Governors to promote tourism in Beijing
The Hawaiian state capital, Honolulu
Hawaii will be pushing tourism during the three-day US-China Governors Forum in Beijing, in a bid to attract more Chinese tourists to the island.…
Hawaiian receives fifth new A330
Hawaiian Airlines has taken delivery of its fifth new Airbus A330-200 aircraft. On its inaugural flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu, the new wide-body jet carried 293 passengers, one…
Hawaii tourism revenues rise despite dip in arrivals
Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, HawaiiHawaii has recorded eight months of rising tourism revenues despite shrinking arrivals figures. According to the Hawaii Tourism Authority, arrivals…
Hawaiian to launch daily flights to Fukuoka
Hawaiian Airlines has announced it will add daily nonstop flights between Honolulu and Fukuoka. The airline will begin two daily services to Japan's third largest city on 16 April 2012,…
Strategic Airlines unveils new brand livery
Strategic Airlines today unveiled the new 'Air Australia' livery to be introduced later this year. Launched in 2009 and headquartered in Brisbane, Strategic Airlines will soon become Air…
Aqua Hotels & Resorts adds hotel to portfolio
Aqua Hotels & Resorts has announced it is to manage The Lotus at Diamond Head, Waikiki. The property is to be renamed as Aqua Lotus Honolulu and will become part of the Aqua Boutique…
Hawaiian launches Osaka flights
Hawaiian Airlines has launched a new daily service between Honolulu and Osaka. The launch, which follows the commencement of services to Tokyo late last year, adds approximately 100,000…
Hawaiian boosts seat capacity on Tokyo route
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…
Travelport pens deal with Strategic Airlines
Travelport has been named the launch GDS partner for Strategic Airlines, Australia's new full service airline. The full content agreement will see Strategic Airlines participate on a GDS for…
JAL expects drop in Golden Week traffic
Japan Airlines (JAL) has said that it expects its international load factors to drop to just 69.9 percent during the 28 April - 8 May Golden Week holiday period. The airline will cut…
JAL expands drop in Golden Week traffic
Japan Airlines (JAL) has said that it expects its international load factors to drop to just 69.9% during the 28 April - 8 May Golden Week holiday period. The airline will cut capacity of…
JAL flight suspensions continue in May
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…
Hawaiian Airlines receives new A330
Hawaiian Airlines has taken delivery of its fourth new Airbus A330-200. The new wide-body plane, which arrived in Honolulu last Tuesday, operated its first commercial flights just flight…
JAL flight suspensions continue in May
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…
Hawaiian continues to see double-digit gains
Hawaiian Airlines continued its strong performance in March 2011, with passenger demand keeping pace with its capacity expansion. Traffic, measured in revenue passenger miles (RPM),…
JAL offers unpaid leave
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…
Hawaiian goes daily to Sydney
Hawaiian Airlines will increase its Honolulu-Sydney services from four flights per week to daily services from tomorrow (6 April) until 1 August. The seasonal increase is the first time…
Hawaiian to maintain and expand Japan routes
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.…
JAL slashes 74 weekly flights in April
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…
JAL retires entire B747-400 fleet
Japan Airlines' (JAL) last two Boeing 747-400s touched down for the final time at Tokyo's Narita airport yesterday. The planes arrived in the Japanese capital from Honolulu and Okinawa,…
American Airlines to launch New York-Haneda flights
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…
Hawaiian to launch Osaka flights
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…
Air France celebrates 50 years of Tahiti flights
Air France has marked 50 years of flight services to French Polynesia. In 1960, the European carrier, in association with the airline TAI, was granted the rights to operate…
In-flight child seat belt campaign stepped up
FlyersRights.org, the non-profit airline passengers rights group, is stepping up its campaign to ensure that seat belts are made compuls0ry for children on board aircraft. The…
Aqua Hotels to expand portfolio
Aqua Hotels & Resorts has announced that it will expand its portfolio with two new properties. The chain, which has 16 properties across Hawaii, plans to open the 312-room…
Hawaiian launches flights to Seoul
Hawaiian Airlines today spread its wings deeper into Asia, with the launch of its new nonstop service between Honolulu and Seoul, South Korea. Seoul represents Hawaiian's first…
Hawaiian to go daily to Sydney
Hawaiian Airlines has announced that it will launch daily flights to Sydney for the April to August peak travel season. The daily services will operate between Sydney and Honolulu from 6…
TUI welcomes Boeing 787 Dreamliner
TUI Travel and Thomson Airways has revealed the interior details of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner at this year's Farnborough Airshow. Dreamliners will have more legroom in its economy seats…
Japanese cities still most expensive – survey
Hong Kong has fallen in the cost of living stakes but high prices in the SAR are still detracting from its competitiveness as a business location, according to the latest Cost of Living…
Delta expands Asian gateway at Seattle
SEATTLE, June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today begins nonstop flights from Seattle to Beijing and beginning Monday from Seattle to Osaka, Japan. The new…
Hawaiian completes first new A330 flight
HONOLULU - Amid festivities featuring Hawaiian music and hula, Hawaiian Airlines today launched a new era in its storied 80-year history with the inaugural flight of its new,…
Hawaiian introduces ‘fleet for the future’
In a ceremony steeped in the cultural traditions of Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines today introduced its fleet of the future by welcoming the first of up to 27 new long-range Airbus A330 and A350…
Pacific Historic Parks unveils new name
HONOLULU, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arizona Memorial Museum Association (AMMA) made its own history today as the 31-year old non-profit organization officially changed its name to…
JAL to slash 40% of international operations
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…
JAL forecasts rise in domestic ‘Golden Week’ traffic
Japan Airlines Group (JAL) announced today, passenger traffic forecast on international and domestic routes for the traditional Japanese "Golden Week" vacation, stretching for 8…
Jetstar signs interline agreement with Air Canada
Australia's low fares airline Jetstar has launched an interline agreement with Air Canada that will allow customers to connect their Jetstar domestic or international service with travel to…
Continental’s HK-Guam flights take off tomorrow
Hong Kong, March. 30, 2010 - Put on your swim suit! Continental Airlines is re-launching its nonstop service to the tropical island of Guam from Hong Kong, beginning this…
Hawaiian Airlines thanks top-selling agents
A group of top selling agents explored three of Hawaii's islands, Oahu, Maui and Kauai, on a recent incentive famil hosted by Hawaiian Airlines and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.…
Hawaiian Airlines to add another new A330
HONOLULU - With an eye on accelerating its plan to expand service in Asia and other markets, Hawaiian Airlines today announced the purchase of an additional Airbus A330-200…
Jetstar launches new JetPlus fare option
Australia's low fares airline Jetstar will further expand its customer product offering with the launch of JetPlus, which combines fare flexibility with a meal and drinks package,…
Virgin Atlantic, Hawaiian launch round-the-world airfare
17 Feb 10 (TravMedia.com): Virgin Atlantic and Hawaiian Airlines have launched a joint round-the-world airfare enabling passengers from Australia to fly around the world via some of the…
Outrigger, Hawaiian team-up for sweepstake
WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, HAWAII - Outrigger Hotels & Resorts and Hawaiian Airlines have teamed up to offer the ultimate grand-prize giveaway - one million HawaiianMiles…
Continental Airlines posts full-year loss
HOUSTON, Jan. 21, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced a 2009 full-year net loss of $282 million ($2.18 diluted loss per share). Excluding $145…
Continental Airlines announces loss of profit for 2009
Continental Airlines today announced a 2009 full-year net loss of $282 million ($2.18 diluted loss per share). Excluding $145 million of previously announced special charges, and a $158…
Hawaiian’s first A330 nears completion
HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines today offered a glimpse at its first new Airbus A330-200 aircraft being built in the factory in Toulouse, France, with the fuselage joined and…
Continental to resume HK-Guam direct flights
Hong Kong, Jan. 15, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced today that it will resume its non-stop flights from Hong Kong to Guam beginning on April 2,…
OHANA Waikiki Malia completes US$6.6m renovation
WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU - OHANA Waikiki Malia rings in the New Year with a new, alluring look and fresh island ambiance. From the handsome reception area to the serene…
JAL load factors rise over holiday season
Japan Airlines (JAL) carried a total of 402,587 international passengers during the Japanese New Year vacation period from December 25, 2009 to January 5, 2010. Load factors…
United Airlines cabin crew to protest over contract
CHICAGO, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), will conduct a…
United Airlines cabin crew to protest over contract
CHICAGO, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), will conduct a…
Dawn Princess to visit Casablanca in 2011
Princess Cruises is promising a world voyage to remember in 2011, with Dawn Princess sailing from Australia to dozens of destinations around the globe, including maiden visits to…
Dawn Princess to visit Casablanca in 2011
Princess Cruises is promising a world voyage to remember in 2011, with Dawn Princess sailing from Australia to dozens of destinations around the globe, including maiden visits to…
Continental launches new Fiji services
HOUSTON, Dec. 17, 2009 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) begins new nonstop service from Honolulu and its Guam hub to Nadi, Fiji on Friday, Dec. 18,…
ebookers.com announces holiday hotspots for 2010
ebookers.com, one of Europe's leading online travel agents, today reveals the top ten holiday destinations for 2010. Despite tightening the purse strings in 2009, Britons are…
Tourism to US falls by 1%
The U.S. Department of Commerce announces that 4.1 million international visitors traveled to the United States in September 2009, a decrease of one percent compared to September 2008.…
The Waterhouse set to open in Shanghai
Shanghai, China / Singapore, 7 December 2009 (TravMedia.com) - The Waterhouse at South Bund, Shanghai's first cutting-edge design hotel scheduled to open in early…
Furry friends welcome
Due to an overwhelming demand, the OHANA Honolulu Airport Hotel is happy to announce that they have opened their doors to guests of a different breed. Effective December 1, 2009, pet lovers…
Air NZ offers interactive Facebook game
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Be in charge of your own flight and jet off to exotic destinations in "Jump Seat," a new Facebook game launched by Air New Zealand.…
Continental to relocate at Paris, Barcelona
HOUSTON, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) , which recently joined Star Alliance, announced today that it will move its airport operations at…
Hawaiian offers 80th birthday incentive
Hawaiian Airlines turns 80 next week - and to share the spirit of "ohana" (family) we're giving Australia's travel agents the opportunity to experience Hawaii for themselves through a…
Hawaiian offers 80th birthday agent incentive
Hawaiian Airlines turns 80 next week - and to share the spirit of "ohana" (family) we're giving Australia's travel agents the opportunity to experience Hawaii for themselves through a…
Qantas opens HK Business Lounge
SYDNEY, 3 November 2009: Qantas opened its new Business Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport today, offering customers new levels of comfort and design.Executive Manager…
Hawaiian Airlines unveils new uniforms
HONOLULU - Starting this Sunday, November 1, customers of Hawaiian Airlines will notice an entirely new look in its terminals and onboard its flights with flight attendants…
Continental joins Star Alliance
NEW YORK CITY, USA - October 27, 2009 - The CEOs of the Star Alliance member carriers today welcomed the alliance's 25th member: Continental Airlines. Continental's…
Continental Airlines announces third quarter results
HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2009 -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) todayreported a third quarter 2009 net loss of $18 million ($0.14 dilutedloss per share). Excluding $20 million of…
Continental adds Hawaii flights
HOUSTON, Oct. 7, 2009 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced new service from Los Angeles to Maui and from Orange County to Honolulu. Continental is also planning…
Olympic gold medalist to race in Phuket
The Laguna Phuket Triathlon organisers are excited to announce that German triathlete Jan Frodeno, who won his country's first triathlon gold medal at the Beijing Olympics in August…
JAL keeps aircraft interiors cool
Japan Airlines (JAL) will implement a "Shades Closed Exercise" across 17 domestic airports in Japan and 5 airports overseas, where window shades of parked aircraft will be shut in order…
Hawaiian launches special Business Class fares
Hawaiian Airlines has introduced a new range of special Business Class fares from Sydney to Honolulu, the neighbour islands of Hawaii and the US mainland, adding yet another travel…
Hawaiian to expand California services
HONOLULU - With the first of its new fleet of long range, wide-body Airbus A330-200 aircraft arriving in April, Hawaiian Airlines will expand its service from Hawaii's largest…
Hainan Airlines plans Hawaii flights
Hainan Airlines has applied to the US Department of Transportation to operate the first direct scheduled service from mainland China to the Hawaiian Islands, a Centre for Asia Pacific…
Continental offers more Pacific connections
Continental Airlines has announced new services from its Guam and Honolulu to Nadi, Fiji, effective 18 December. The flights will offer convenient connections to Fiji from…
JAL retires last of classic 747s
The JAL Group's last 'classic jumbo jet' made its final flight yesterday, ending an era of the Boeing 747 Classic type of aircraft in the company's fleet. The 747-300 flew from Honolulu…
Qantas marks 50 years across the Pacific
Qantas today marked 50 years since it operated the world's first commercial passenger jet service across the Pacific. On 29 July 1959, Qantas' new Boeing 707 aircraft, departed…
Japan flight cancelled after co-pilot seeks relief
JAL was forced to cancel a flight from Hawaii to Tokyo last week after a co-pilot was detained by police for urinating in a public place, the airline was reported saying. According to a…
New airline expected to enter Fiji market
A new airline is expected to enter the Fiji market, according to Tourism Fiji's Chairman, Patrick Wong. According to a Fiji Times report, the as yet unnamed airline will…
JAL passenger traffic forecast for Golden Week
Japan Air Lines Group (JAL) has announced the passenger traffic forecast on international and domestic routes for the traditional Japanese "Golden Week" vacation, stretching this year…
Staff Appointments w/e 09 April 09
SUE POWERS has been announced as Chief Executive Officer Travelport GDS' recently created business unit, IT Services & Software by Travelport (ITS&S). Prior to her new…
Qantas cuts fuel surcharge
Qantas will make further cuts to its international fuel surcharges. The reduced levies, which come into effect today will see surcharges on one-way tickets to UK and Europe cut from…
Qantas, Jetstar cut fuel surcharge
Qantas has reduced its international and domestic fuel surcharges, Bernama has reported. Effective today the fuel surcharge for a one-way ticket from Australia to the UK and Europe has…
AA makes emergency landing at LAX
An American Airlines Boeing 757 was forced to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after the crew smelled smoke in the cabin, CNN has reported. The…
American starts cuts
The parent company of American Airlines has confirmed its first round of reductions to its flight schedule as part of its previously announced plans. The initial changes to the flight…
Qantas ups US flights
Qantas is to operate a record 47 services to the United States each week, when it commences new services from Brisbane and Sydney from March 27.The new return services will be: -…
Weak US$ not boosting US inbound
US Commerce Department data show persistent declines in overseas travel since September 11, 2001: Boston down 25%; Miami down 33%; Chicago down 21%; Los Angeles down 29%; Honolulu down…
Hawaii wants South Korean tourists
"Ifall goes well, this will be terrific news for Hawaii," U.S. Rep. Maize Hirono told TheHonolulu Star-Bulletin. "This willdramaticallyincrease the number of visitors we can expect…
