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Sky Vacations announces exclusive tours to Incheon, Korea
Sky Vacations has announced the launch of its new tours to Incheon, gateway to Korea. The destination being a perfect mix of natural beauty, rich history, and modern developments is truly a unique destination that has something for everyone. The new tours to Incheon feature a variety of activities, including the popular Songdo Central Park, where travellers can paddle through a maze of waterways and experience the serenity of the surrounding park, taking in the stunning views of the city skyline. For those looking to delve deeper into Incheon's rich history, the tours include a visit to the Incheon Open Port Museum. This interactive museum offers visitors a glimpse into the city's past as a major port town. One can learn about the history of trade in the area and see artifacts from the late 19th century. “Sky Vacations tours to Incheon are one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore this hidden gem of South Korea. With an exciting itinerary packed with history, culture and bespoke accommodations, Incheon is perfect for anyone looking to experience the best of Korea” says Richard Krieger, Director of Sky Vacations.
New Seoul Incheon flights from Budapest on Korean Air
Korean Air will operate a weekly service to Budapest from its Seoul Incheon hub, beginning on 3 October, 2022 New Seoul Incheon flights from Budapest on Korean Air
Incheon airport first in Asia-Pacific to receive health accreditation
Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific today announced that Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea is the first airport in the Asia-Pacific region to be accredited under the ACI Airport Health Accreditation programme. ACI’s Airport Health Accreditation programme assists airports by assessing new health measures and procedures introduced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in accordance with ICAO Council Aviation Recovery Task Force recommendations. Areas of assessment for accreditation include cleaning and disinfection, physical distancing (where feasible and practical), staff protection, physical layout, passenger communications and passenger facilities. “It gives us great pleasure to announce that Incheon is the first airport in our region to successfully complete the online accreditation process for the Airport Health Accreditation programme. Passengers travelling through or to Seoul, Korea can rest assured that Incheon is prioritising health and safety in a measurable, established manner,” said Stefano Baronci, director general of ACI Asia-Pacific. The ICAO-supported programme, launched in July, has been well-received by airport operators globally, receiving more than 225 applications for the accreditation process to date. The fully-virtual application process is open to ACI member airports of all sizes globally across the regions. “Receiving the ACI Airport Health Accreditation is the result of 70,000 airport workers’ best efforts at the forefront of national quarantine and the excellence of Korea’s response to COVID-19,” said Bon-Hwan Koo, president and CEO of Incheon International Airport Corporation. “Passengers’ safety is our highest priority and we will continue to make every effort to build a thorough quarantine system so that passengers can use our airport with confidence.”
Brain Waves: the latest innovations from Avis, Qantas, Incheon Airport and more
Avis uses Amazon Echo for car rental bookings Avis has now allowing customers to book and manage their car rental reservations using their voice on Amazon Echo devices. The company has integrated with Amazon Alexa, meaning that travellers will have voice-controlled access to the car rental booking process with such commands as “I need a car at La Guardia Airport at 9am this Friday”. The voice platform manages the booking process and recognised the customer’s Avis Preferred profile. Incheon Airport employs robots Seoul's Incheon International Airport has started employing robots for customer service and cleaning. LG Electronics has provided an Airport Guide Robot to Incheon, which will roam the airport providing information and assistance to travellers in multiple languages. In addition, the new Airport Cleaning Robot will be on hand to keep the floors clean. Their deployment follows a successful six-month trial at Korea’s largest airport. Qantas launches UK chatbot concierge Qantas has a new chatbot aimed at providing passengers in the UK with travel inspiration. The new Qantas Concierge is a Facebook Messenger bot that provides the airline's UK customers with fare and destination information in line with their interests. The new AI-backed service is designed to learn customer preferences and become more user-friendly over time. The launch of the Facebook chatbot in the UK follows a similar roll-out in Australia. Cebu Pacific moves toward paperless cockpits Cebu Pacific Air has started equipping its pilots with iPads as it moves towards a paperless cockpit environment. The tablets will contain the pilots' Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), which includes all manuals, charts and weather data. By moving this data away from paper manuals, the airline is able to save weight on its flights and reduce fuel burn. Initially, 70 pilots aboard the airline’s fleet of ATR turboprop aircraft have been provided with iPads.
Air India announces Delhi-Gaya flights from September
Air India announced daily flights between Delhi and Gaya, starting 01 September 2025. The daily service on this route will be operated by Air India’s A320 aircraft, bringing the only full-service flying experience to customers travelling to and from Gaya. The opening of this new route adds Gaya as the 46th destination in Air India’s domestic route network. The connectivity to Gaya supports religious tourism and enables seamless one-stop access for travellers from other Asian countries to the gateway to Bodh Gaya, one of the most significant Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. Air India’s flights to Gaya are timed to enable convenient connections to/from Kathmandu, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Phuket, and Singapore, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul-Incheon, and Tokyo-Haneda, SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS BETWEEN DELHI AND GAYA Flight # Frequency Sector Departure Arrival AI429 Daily Delhi-Gaya 1430 Hrs 1605 Hrs AI430 Daily Gaya-Delhi 1640 Hrs 1800 Hrs
AirAsia’s branding expansion leads to golf industry team-up
Asian low-cost carrier AirAsia Group recently expanded its partnership with the golf industry in the name of branding expansion. Indeed, the airline just signed a new partnership with Ripper GC, one of the 13 teams in the LIV Golf League. Airline officials said the two companies have a common goal to grow the sport together, engage with new golf enthusiasts and potential passengers, and deliver an even more exciting 2025 season. Ripper GC captain Cameron Smith shared his experiences from his career playing on the Australian and Asian Tours and said he was delighted to partner with AirAsia. Smith said: “When I started my career, and still today, one of the biggest barriers for new golfers is air travel. I am grateful that AirAsia is helping to give a new generation of golfers the opportunity to realize their dreams.” For his part, AirAsia Brands chief executive Rudy Khaw added: “At AirAsia Group, our motto is to make air travel accessible to more people. By partnering with Ripper GC, which won the Team Championship last year, AirAsia is able to support the future of the sport alongside a world-class golf team, which is an ideal brand value for us.” Under the partnership, Ripper GC players will wear caps with the AirAsia logo at all LIV Golf events in the 2025 season. Both AirAsia and Ripper GC are looking forward to more partnership activities in the future. What is LIV Golf? LIV Golf is a new tour which launched in 2022 that features both individual and team competitions. Unlike traditional golf tours, each hole begins with a “shotgun start,” with players scattered across the course and teeing off simultaneously, and the relatively fast-paced format of the three-day event has created a buzz among golf fans in a short time. Ripper GC, likewise, is a team of proven players including Matt Jones, Marc Leishman, and Lucas Herbert, along with captain Cameron Smith, that has been impressive in the highly competitive LIV golf scene. During last year's season, the team recorded four team victories and secured the team championship title. LIV Golf Korea, which takes place from 2nd to 4th May at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea in Incheon, is the first LIV Golf event to be held in South Korea and is already generating a lot of interest. The Ripper GC team, winners of last year's team championship, will be looking to repeat their victory at LIV Golf Korea 2025 this week. As part of the partnership announcement, AirAsia fares to Seoul in South Korea are currently on sale, starting from AU$381, till Sunday, 4th May.
oneworld welcomes Fiji Airways to global alliance
oneworld alliance welcomes Fiji Airways, the flag carrier of Fiji and the South Pacific, as its newest member airline, with a full suite of oneworld benefits available to customers around the world beginning 1 April 2025. Fiji Airways will provide top tier customers with a full suite of oneworld benefits as a full member airline: Access to a network of nearly 700 airport lounges globally, including recently opened oneworld branded lounges in Amsterdam’s Schiphol and Seoul’s Incheon airports Priority check-in and boarding Earning and redeeming miles Earning Tier Points “The introduction of Fiji Airways marks an important strategic step for our alliance as we connect even more people, places and experiences than ever before,” said Nat Pieper, CEO of oneworld. “Fiji Airways customers will benefit from oneworld’s global reach of more than 900 destinations, priority services and premium lounge access, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to the oneworld family.” Fiji Airways, with its hub at Nadi International Airport, serves 25 destinations in 14 countries and territories globally, including oneworld hubs in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney and its newest global destination, Dallas-Fort Worth, further connecting the airline into the oneworld network. “Becoming a full member of the oneworld alliance is a proud and momentous milestone for Fiji Airways. This achievement reflects our commitment to providing world-class service and expanding our global reach, while showcasing the warmth and hospitality of Fiji to the world, said Andre Viljoen, Managing Director and CEO of Fiji Airways. “As a full member, we are excited to offer our customers even greater benefits and seamless connectivity across the extensive oneworld network. We look forward to welcoming more oneworld customers onboard to experience the beauty of Fiji and the exceptional service of Fiji Airways." Fiji Airways has also adopted the American Airlines award-winning AAdvantage® travel rewards programme as their frequent flyer programme, ensuring its most frequent travellers can now enjoy all the benefits of oneworld alliance as AAdvantage members. Taking to the skies on 1st September 1951, Fiji Airways now boasts a fleet of 23 state-of-the art aircraft, including its flagship A350-900s, offering customers warm and welcoming Fijian hospitality on all flights. Fiji Airways continues to be recognised for its excellence, earning a Five Star Major Airline rating from APEX for the third consecutive year and multiple Skytrax 2024 awards, including Best Airline, Best Business Class Onboard Catering, and Best Cabin Crew in Australia/Pacific. As part of its oneworld integration, Fiji Link joins as an affiliate airline, further expanding the alliance’s reach with domestic services across Fiji and regional connections to Tonga, Samoa, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
Korean Air upgrades airport lounges
Korean Air announced two new initiatives under its current service enhancement strategy, involving improvements to airport lounges and new cabins for aircraft. The South Korean flag-carrier will be implementing upgrades at its airport lounges and introducing Premium Economy cabins. This initiative follows the unveiling of its new corporate identity ahead of the Asiana integration. Based on current plans, the airline will expand and renovate its existing lounges at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2. New Prestige Class Garden Lounges will be built in both the east and west wings at Incheon; both areas were added during the airport’s Phase 4 expansion. These enhancements will accommodate increased passenger traffic following the airport expansion and the relocation of Asiana Airlines into Terminal 2. Bigger and better The existing Prestige Class Lounge in the east wing will double in size, while the Miler Club Lounge will also be expanded. These four lounges will open in phases from August 2025, providing a more spacious environment for an elevated customer experience. The First-Class Lounge and Prestige Class Lounge in the west wing will undergo renovations and reopen in April 2026. Once all upgrades are complete, Korean Air will operate a total of six lounges at Incheon, expanding the overall lounge space by 2.5 times and doubling seating capacity. The airline will also renovate its lounges at major international hub airports. The lounges at Los Angeles (LAX) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will undergo complete redesigns, incorporating city-themed atmospheres. Beyond mere construction and refurbishment, Korean Air is also enhancing the airport lounge experience by introducing a new feature in its mobile app. This update will provide passengers with real-time information on lounge location, amenities, reservations, and crowd levels, making it easier to plan and enjoy their time before a flight. Pre-flight indulgence Also, the First-Class Lounge will be transformed into a premium space that exceeds airport lounge conventions. The airline plans to create an elegant, refined environment offering sophisticated comfort associated with luxury hotel lounges. Food and beverage services will be significantly enhanced with live kitchens offering fresh, diverse cuisine. Bartenders and baristas will prepare cocktails, wines, and beverages on-site. Dedicated bakeries and patisseries will serve croissants, pizzas, and desserts, while a signature noodle bar will offer freshly prepared dishes. Premium Economy makes its debut Korean Air will also introduce Premium Economy seating in response to growing market demand. The airline will retrofit 11 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, removing First Class cabins to install Premium Economy cabins. The first retrofitted aircraft will enter service in the second half of 2025 with a three-class configuration: Prestige (Business), Premium Economy and Economy. Fleet modifications will continue through 2026 to expand Premium Economy availability across more routes.
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