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Sky Vacations announces exclusive tours to Incheon, Korea

Kanchan Nath Apr 7, 2023

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…

New Seoul Incheon flights from Budapest on Korean Air

Harry Johnson Aug 30, 2022

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

Megha Paul Aug 31, 2020

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…

Brain Waves: the latest innovations from Avis, Qantas, Incheon Airport and more

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2017

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…

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok officially opens in the South Korean capital

Marga Manlapig Dec 16, 2024

Mercure officially opened its newest property in South Korea: Mercure Ambassador Seoul Magok, the largest hotel in Seoul's vibrant Gangseo District.

Korean Air takes 63.88 percent of Asiana Airlines

Marga Manlapig Dec 13, 2024

Korean Air completed its acquisition of a major stake in Asiana Airlines on Thursday, 12th December, four years since it was first announced.

Airlines and Aviation

oneworld launches its first marketing campaign in five years

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2024

oneworld has taken to the skies with its newest global marketing campaign, as it continues to soar during its 25th anniversary year.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Over 400 New Voyages for Fall-Winter 2026/27 Season

Joe Cusmano Nov 20, 2024 0

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled over 400 new voyages for its fall-winter 2026/27 season. This exciting announcement coincides with NCL’s highly anticipated Black Friday

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada expands its intermodal strategy in Europe to Italy, Spain, Britain

Kanchan Nath Nov 12, 2024

Air Canada announced it is extending its intermodal strategy across Europe to include Italy, Spain, Britain as well as to Asia, with its first operator in South Korea.

Super Terminal Expo 2024 opens in Hong Kong

Marga Manlapig Nov 6, 2024

The inaugural Super Terminal Expo 2024 opened on Tuesday, 5th November at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, welcoming over 500 international and local aviation professionals.

Airlines and Aviation

Delta to host first-of-its-kind CES keynote experience at Sphere in Las Vegas

Kanchan Nath Oct 29, 2024

Delta will kick off its 100-year anniversary at CES® 2025 with an immersive keynote experience at Sphere in Las Vegas, hosted by Delta CEO Ed Bastian.

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United Airlines Gears Up for Its Busiest Winter Season Ever

Joe Cusmano Oct 27, 2024 0

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

Partner content

Discover Seoul in Style with 4x Weekly Flights from MAI

Charmaine Fernz Oct 9, 2024

MAI offers four weekly flights from Yangon to Seoul-Incheon on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, catering to a diverse range of travel purposes, including weekend getaways, business…

Top food destinations in Asia: Agoda

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2024

Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled the top destinations in Asia that travelers visit specifically for a culinary trip, and it’s South Korea that takes the crown for foodies on the…

Delta launches first-ever nonstop route from Salt Lake City to Seoul

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2024

Delta is boosting its global footprint with the launch of its first-ever nonstop service from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) on June…

Scoot adjusts its network schedule to support stronger travel demand

Marga Manlapig Sep 27, 2024

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

Airlines / Airports - Partner Content

Embark on Your Next MAI Adventure: Seamless, Flexible, Affordable Travel

Charmaine Fernz Sep 16, 2024

Myanmar Airways International (MIA) offers seamless connections from Yangon (RGN) and Mandalay (MDL) to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang (DMK) with 49 weekly flights. This is excluding…

OAG reports Kuala Lumpur has Asia’s most connected airport

Marga Manlapig Sep 12, 2024

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

Korean Air expands China and Japan networks

Marga Manlapig Sep 9, 2024

South Korean flag-carrier Korean Air announced the upcoming expansion of its route networks in China and Japan.

Annual and Interim Reports

Melian Airport releases interim report for 2024

Marga Manlapig Sep 2, 2024

Hainan Meilan International Airport Company Limited (Melian Airport) released its interim results for 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

Travel in luxury with Etihad Airways premium deals

Kanchan Nath Aug 28, 2024

Etihad Airways is offering some sumptuous special fares on its premium cabins, allowing its guests to travel in style to select destinations on its growing network.

Airlines and Aviation

Air India Express launches virtual interline platform with Scoot as first partner

Kanchan Nath Aug 6, 2024

Air India Express has become the first Indian airline to launch a Virtual Interline platform, offering flyers a wider range of booking options.

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Cutting-Edge Airport Services: Beyond Imagination

Joe Cusmano Aug 5, 2024 0

Pet therapy, beauty services, and clothing rental: airports worldwide are becoming more innovative, offering travellers an array of imaginative and luxurious services.

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

Joe Cusmano Jul 31, 2024 0

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

TDM Guest Contributor

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

Joe Cusmano Jul 21, 2024 0

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

Airlines and Aviation

Vietjet boosts connectivity to Vietnam’s beach hotspots for summer travellers

Kanchan Nath Jun 22, 2024

As the peak summer season approaches, Vietjet is enhancing travel options for beach enthusiasts by increasing flights to Vietnam's top coastal destinations, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, while…

Airlines and Aviation

Oneworld alliance celebrates 25 years of excellence and outlines enhanced customer focus

Kanchan Nath Jun 7, 2024

As oneworld®, the premier global airline alliance, celebrates its 25th anniversary, oneworld’s Chairman, its member airline CEOs and the alliance’s new CEO praised oneworld’s incredible…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA and AirJapan expand travel options with new mileage redemption program

Kanchan Nath Jun 6, 2024

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest and 5-Star airline for 11 consecutive years, is partnering with AirJapan, ANA Holdings brand for medium-haul international routes, to launch a new…

Airlines and Aviation

oneworld says “Bula” to Fiji Airways as its 15th full member airline

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2024

oneworld®, the world’s airline alliance, has announced that Fiji Airways is to become its 15th full member airline.

Airlines and Aviation

AirJapan holds a summer sale from 3-16 June (JST）

Kanchan Nath Jun 3, 2024

The sale campaign will apply to the flights on the Bangkok=Narita route, Seoul (Incheon)=Narita route, and Singapore=Narita route.

TDM Guest Contributor

Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail with Over 30 New Voyages Across Asia Pacific

Joe Cusmano May 29, 2024 0

Norwegian Cruise Line is offering nearly 90 cruises in Asia Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand from 15 departure ports, with calls to more than 60 destinations from September 2024 to March…

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Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail with Over 30 New Voyages Across Asia Pacific

Joe Cusmano May 29, 2024 0

Norwegian Cruise Line is offering nearly 90 cruises in Asia Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand from 15 departure ports, with calls to more than 60 destinations from September 2024 to March…

Norwegian Cruise Line expands its presence across Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand with over 30 new itineraries

Kanchan Nath May 28, 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) launches over 30 new port-intensive cruises across Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, for a total of 85 voyages from September 2024 through March 2026 on…

Norwegian Cruise Line expands its presence across Asia Pacific, with 24 new itineraries

Kanchan Nath May 24, 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, launches 24 new port-intensive cruises across Asia, for a total of 85 Asia…

TDM Guest Contributor

Korean Air to Launch Direct Flights to Lisbon

Joe Cusmano May 8, 2024 0

Korean Air, one of the leading airlines in the world, has announced the launch of scheduled charter flights to Lisbon, Portugal, from September 11 to

Top 15 Airports shared on Instagram the most each day

Kanchan Nath Apr 21, 2024

With airports marking the start of a new adventure for many travellers, the tour experts at Explore Worldwide have revealed which airports around the world are getting tagged the most in …

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air recognised for 45 years of serving New York

Kanchan Nath Apr 16, 2024

Korean Air held an event to celebrate the 45th anniversary of its New York route together with the Korea Tourism Organization, Incheon International Airport Corporation, and Delta Air Lines…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air starts seasonal flights to Taichung from Seoul

Kanchan Nath Apr 4, 2024

Korean Air will operate seasonal charter services between Seoul Incheon and Taichung, Taiwan from May 2 to June 29.

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air to sign contract with Airbus for A350s

Kanchan Nath Mar 25, 2024

Korean Air will sign a contract with Airbus for the procurement of 33 state-of-the-art A350 family aircraft. The deal, which includes 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s, is valued at USD 13.7…

Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan Airlines codeshares with Korean Air

Kanchan Nath Mar 15, 2024

SriLankan Airlines and Korean Air have activated a new code-share partnership effective, presenting connections for customers of both airlines travelling between Colombo and Seoul.

Airlines and Aviation

oneworld reaches a 25-year milestone, having flown nearly nine billion customers since 1999

Kanchan Nath Feb 6, 2024

The oneworld® alliance celebrates 25 years of delivering an exceptional and seamless travel experience to its customers worldwide, with a member airline flight taking off or landing…

TDM Guest Contributor

Jetstar Launches New Flights Linking Brisbane with Seoul and Osaka

Joe Cusmano Feb 4, 2024 0

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

oneworld unveils its first-ever dedicated lounge experience in Seoul

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2024

Breaking new ground in premium benefits and luxury air travel, the oneworld® Alliance unveiled its first-ever fully branded dedicated airport lounge in Seoul.

TDM Guest Contributor

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Innovates Luxury Cruising with Immersive Overnights

Joe Cusmano Jan 29, 2024 0

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Innovates Luxury Cruising with Immersive Overnights first appeared on Stray Nomad Travel News.

oneworld unveils its first-ever dedicated lounge experience in Seoul

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2024

Breaking new ground in premium benefits and luxury air travel, the oneworld® alliance unveiled its first ever fully branded dedicated airport lounge in Seoul.

TDM Guest Contributor

Holland America Line Highlights 50 Ports Across 11 Countries in 2025-26 Season

Joe Cusmano Jan 11, 2024 0

Ten unique itineraries and two Pacific Ocean crossings showcase diverse cultural experiences and fresh, regional cuisine. The post Holland America Line Highlights 50 Ports Across 11…

Norwegian Cruise Line reveals new fall and winter 2025/26 Sailings

Kanchan Nath Dec 20, 2023

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, revealed new fall and winter 2025/26 voyages.

Norwegian Cruise Line Returns To Asia For The First Time In Three Years

Kristin Mariano Oct 26, 2023

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) celebrated its long-awaited return to Asia as Norwegian Jewel set sail from Tokyo and commenced its extensive six-month season of voyages in the region.…

Norwegian Cruise Line returns to Asia for the first time in three years

Kanchan Nath Oct 24, 2023

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 56-year history of breaking boundaries, today celebrates its long-awaited return to Asia as Norwegian Jewel set sail…

Norwegian Cruise Line encourages Indian cruisers to set sail on its Newest Asia Pacific Itineraries

Kanchan Nath Sep 29, 2023

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, has recently launched a series of 14 immersive, destination-rich Asia Pacific itineraries aboard the spectacularly…

Korean Air’s Fashion Rebirth: 500 First Aid Pouches Upcycled for Community Giving

Megha Paul Aug 29, 2023

Korean Air continues to soar high, not only in the skies but also in their efforts to make the world a better place. The airline has taken a thoughtful step towards sustainability and…

DOT records more inbound flights to PHL, increase in domestic air routes

Kristin Mariano Aug 7, 2023

DOT has revealed favourable developments in air connectivity thanks to the convergence efforts towards the development of the country’s tourism industry. It can be recalled that in…

What’s #trending in Seoul? A guide to what’s hot among the locals, for your next trip to South Korea

Kristin Mariano Aug 3, 2023

Seoul is known for being ahead of the curve when it comes to fashion, beauty, style, music, and F&B. For those planning a visit, this is a guide to what’s in. Find your…

Top ten busiest airports

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2023

Calculated using international frequency alone, here is the list of ten busiest international airports, with 4,907,003 international seats, Dubai International airport tops the list, holding…

The 10 Best Airports in the World for Food

AKM Mahfuzul ALAM Jul 13, 2023

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

CDL acquires nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeongdong II in Korea

Kanchan Nath Jul 6, 2023

City Developments Limited (CDL), through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, CDL Hotels (Korea) Limited, has acquired the Nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeongdong II in Seoul from Shinhan Nine…

Airlines and Aviation

Busiest International Flight Routes for June 2023

Kanchan Nath Jun 19, 2023

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

Singapore’s Changi Tops World’s Best Layover Airports List

Harry Johnson Jun 12, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Incheon International Airport in South Korea and Hong Kong International Airport follow shortly behind in second and third place. Read more: Singapore’s Changi Tops World’s…

Changi Airport is the best airport for layovers – study

Kristin Mariano May 11, 2023

With summer approaching, many of us are looking forward to packing our bags and embarking on our next adventure, but when your trip requires a stopover on the journey, which airports top…

More Hong Kong to San Francisco Flights on United Airlines

Harry Johnson May 10, 2023 0

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

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air showcases a Special Livery

Kanchan Nath May 5, 2023

Korean Air hosted an event at the airline’s hangar at Incheon International Airport to showcase a special livery in support of Korea's successful bid to host the World Expo 2030 in South…

Norwegian Cruise Line Returns After Three Years To Cruising In Asia

Joe Cusmano May 3, 2023

Norwegian Cruise Line is counting down the days until the much-anticipated return of the freshly rejuvenated Norwegian Jewel to Asia after over three years, on 19 October and 11 November…

Korean Air Increases Flights to Queensland by 80,000 Seats

Joe Cusmano Apr 27, 2023

Korean Air will fly to Brisbane five times a week, with Korean visitors expected to spend more than $120 million annually in Queensland. The additional 89,000 inbound seats will…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air expands its network in China

Joe Cusmano Mar 30, 2023

Korean Air has announced that they will resume service and expand their China network by the end of this month.

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.

Budapest Airport celebrates commencement of Korean Air’s long-haul link

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2022

Budapest Airport has welcomed the arrival of its latest new airline, Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea.

Reopening updates

South Korea lifts COVID testing for inbound travellers

Kanchan Nath Oct 3, 2022

South Korea further eases travel as it lifts Covid-19 PCR testing requirement for inbound travellers from 1 October

‘Triple Points, Endless Adventures’ with Wyndham Rewards

Kanchan Nath Sep 30, 2022

As leisure and business travellers start exploring exotic destinations to visit across the Asia Pacific, Wyndham Rewards, spanning over 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts, and vacation…

Korean Air to launch Budapest route and resume flights to Dubai, Phuket, and Chiang Mai

Kanchan Nath Sep 1, 2022

Korean Air will launch its inaugural flight to Budapest, Hungary from 3 October. It will resume its routes to the United Arab Emirates and Thailand, which have been suspended since March…

Singapore Airlines and DHL Express partner for Boeing Freighter Aircraft

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2022

DHL Express has welcomed the arrival of its Boeing 777 freighter at Singapore Changi Airport.

Fly Seoul to Riyadh direct with SAUDIA

Kanchan Nath Aug 23, 2022

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has launched its first direct flight from the South Korean capital of Seoul to Riyadh.

South Korea reopens unrestricted travel for Indian tourists

Kristin Mariano Aug 9, 2022

Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) India, the tourism arm of the Republic of Korea under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, has announced the re-opening of South Korea to all Indian…

Recovery on track: Middle East air passenger traffic near pre-pandemic levels

Megha Paul Aug 3, 2022

Air passenger traffic in the Middle East and South Asia has recovered in the second quarter (Q2) of the year to approximately 85% of Q2 2019 seat capacity

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

Report of the Skal Asia President at the 51st AGM SIAA

Andrew Wood Jun 6, 2022

Report of the Asia President at the 51st AGM SIAA 4th June 2022 Andrew J Wood Pictured: SKAL ASIA President Andrew J Wood addressing delegates at the recent virtual AGM in the…

Most popular destinations to celebrate the Year of the Tiger

Kristin Mariano Feb 1, 2022

Big cities and tourist favourites are back in favour for travel this Lunar New Year as travellers head to tourist hotspots to ring in the year of the Tiger, according to booking data from…

‘Busan HAEVENUE’, the best MICE destination in the post-pandemic era

Kristin Mariano Jan 5, 2022

'HAEVENUE' (Haeundae International Conference Complex) with potential for MICE business in Busan, will grow into the 'optimal MICE destination' in the post-Covid world.

Vietjet to fly first international tourist group to Vietnam post-pandemic

Megha Paul Nov 19, 2021

Vietjet will bring the first international tourist group to Vietnam on a flight from South Korea to the country’s famous tourist destination of Phu Quoc island on 20 November, to kick off…

Reopening updates

Vietjet resumes international operations

Megha Paul Apr 5, 2021

Vietjet has resumed regular international flights connecting Vietnam’s major hubs witth Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei, starting from 2 April 2021

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air to trial IATA’s Travel Pass

Kristin Mariano Mar 19, 2021

Korean Air customers will be among the first in the world to have access to an IATA app that provides a secure system to manage their COVID-19 testing or vaccination information digitally.

Some governments in Asia put limit on public gatherings

Joe Cusmano Dec 30, 2020

As Christmas and New Year holidays approach, most Asian countries like Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia grappled with surging numbers of coronavirus cases as Christmas and new year…

SKÅL International Bangkok’s part to help a mother repatriate her teacher son

Andrew Wood Oct 5, 2020

A story of tenacity and resourcefulness of a mother who was determined to succeed.

On recovery route! Vietjet unveils regular international commercial flights post Covid-19 pandemic

Megha Paul Oct 1, 2020

Vietjet has inaugurated two regular commercial flights linking Vietnam and South Korea following a long hiatus due to the pandemic

Korean Air gets ready to deliver COVID-19 vaccine to the world

Kristin Mariano Sep 29, 2020

Korean Air has launched a COVID-19 vaccine transport task force to prepare for the safe and swift transport of the vaccine once it becomes available.

Vietjet offers South Korea route as it unveils Deluxe and Skyboss services

Megha Paul Sep 28, 2020

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Vietjet to resume several international flights

Megha Paul Sep 18, 2020

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

United Airlines doubles San Francisco to Shanghai flights

Megha Paul Aug 21, 2020

United Airlines says it will increase service to China from two to four weekly flights from San Francisco to Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport

Etihad announces additional special passenger flights

Megha Paul Apr 15, 2020

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

Korean Air provides masks for Wuhan residents

Megha Paul Feb 21, 2020

Korean Air is providing emergency relief supplies to residents of Wuhan, China, the epicentre of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The South Korean flag carrier delivered…

Korean Air becomes Budapest’s latest airline

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020

Budapest Airport’s record growth continues as the Hungarian capital announces yet another new airline for summer 2020. Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea, will operate…

Vietjet links Can Tho with Seoul and Taipei

Megha Paul Jan 13, 2020

New-age carrier Vietjet has inaugurated the first two international services connecting Can Tho, the hub city of Mekong Delta region with Taipei and Seoul, the capital cities of Taiwan…

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…

“Safety does not have to be serious or boring”: K-Pop stars create new safety vid

Alastair Newport Nov 4, 2019

Korean Air has unveiled global K-pop supergroup, SuperM as the stars of its new safety video. A collaboration between the airline and SM Entertainment, the video was aired for the…

Korean Air faces the future with new boarding technology

Alastair Newport Oct 31, 2019

Korean Air has announced the introduction of facial recognition boarding tech in Atlanta, US. As of 1 November, passengers on flight KE036 in Atlanta will be able to board after a facial…

Korean Air launches new routes into China and the Philippines

Alastair Newport Oct 4, 2019

Korean Air has announced a tranche of new routes this week, including flights to Clark, in the Philippines; Nanjing, in China on 27 October. As well as, both, Zhangjiajie and Hangzhou,…

Myanmar Airways makes Seoul its 10th destination

Megha Paul Oct 4, 2019

Myanmar Airways International has confirmed it will introduce a new nonstop service from its Yangon base to Seoul in South Korea this December. The airline, which has strong links with…

Budapest’s got a LOT of Seoul

Megha Paul Sep 24, 2019

With the number of Korean visitors quadrupling over the last four years, Budapest Airport and LOT Polish Airlines have worked closely together to launch new link between Hungary’s…

Air India announces direct Delhi-Seoul flight

Megha Paul Sep 12, 2019

Air India has announced its new direct route of Delhi – Seoul, starting from 19 September. The national carrier will operate direct flights four days a week on the two route using the…

Korean Air reduces flights to Japan in bid to develop APAC and Chinese services

Alastair Newport Aug 20, 2019

Korean Air has announced its plans to adjust the frequency of some routes, in consideration of decreasing demand of Japanese routes due to Korea-Japan tensions. At the same time, the…

Budapest Airport got Seoul: Hungarian hub’s new year-round route

Megha Paul Aug 1, 2019

LOT Polish Airlines has announced year-round flights between Budapest Airport and Seoul Incheon. The route will be operated three times per week from 22 September by a Boeing 787-8…

Airbus A220-300 hits the road in Asia

Alastair Newport Jul 30, 2019

An Airbus A220-300 flight test aircraft will visit six Asian destinations as part of a demonstration tour across the region. After a stopover at Seoul’s Incheon Airport the aircraft heads to…

Etihad launches A380 service to Seoul

Megha Paul Jul 4, 2019

UAE’s Etihad Airways celebrated the deployment of its first Airbus A380 ‘super jumbo’ on its scheduled daily services to Seoul, Korea. The occasion was marked in style with a spectacular…

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air’s USD 100m collaboration with Delta

Alastair Newport Apr 9, 2019

Korean Air has announced a brand new connection to the United States, a development the carrier believes is going to generate up to USD100 million.

Aviation round up: Iron chef’s, Vegas and Cathay snaps up HK Express

Alastair Newport Mar 27, 2019

This week’s collection of stories descending from on high features a headline grabbing purchase, an Iron Chef and, of course, new routes.

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…

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

Alastair Newport Dec 18, 2018

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

The rise of Asia’s second-tier cities as the new go-to place for tourists

Tian Tolentino Dec 3, 2018

Mastercard has released the Mastercard Asia Pacific Destinations Index (APDI) 2018 — revealing the most preferred travel destinations in Asia.

SLH unveils five new retreats from across the world

Tian Tolentino Nov 6, 2018

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has welcomed five new additions to its hand-picked portfolio of luxury boutique hotels this November.

Airlines and Aviation

Seoul becomes Croatia’s first direct far East Asia connection

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Sep 4, 2018

Korean Air celebrated its inaugural flight from Seoul, South Korea to Zagreb, Croatia on 1 September, marking the first regular service connecting Croatia and Far East Asia directly.

Airlines and Aviation

Off embargo: Cebu Pacific announces Boracay schedule for October

Alastair Newport Aug 30, 2018

Following the news of a six month “full tourism closure” to Boracay in the Philippines, as of the 26 April of this year, Cebu Pacific has announced it will resume flight to and from Caticlan…

Flights adjusted as Mactan Cebu International Airport runway undergoes rehab

Kristin Mariano Aug 28, 2018

Several domestic and international flights to and from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport will be cancelled or rescheduled from 1-21 September due to the extremely important runway…

Early Ramadan linked to drop in APAC passenger numbers

Alastair Newport Aug 8, 2018

Passenger growth in the Middle East has experienced a decline of -4.5% according to a report from the Airports Council International Asian office.

Robots to take over our airports by 2030

Kristin Mariano Jun 22, 2018

Robots are set to replace the current airport staff and our air travel may soon be devoid of human contact.

Caesars Entertainment and Meraas to open two Caesars Hotels in Dubai

Tian Tolentino Apr 16, 2018

Caesars Entertainment Corporation and Meraas Holdings have announced an agreement to manage two luxury hotels and a beach club at the Meraas’ Bluewaters Island development in Dubai.

Airlines and Aviation

Aviation Festival Asia 2018: introducing HappyOrNot APAC director Chris Armstrong

Alastair Newport Feb 23, 2018

Aviation Festival Asia is coming into land this Tuesday and as part of my previews of the we speak to HappyOrNot APAC director Chris Armstrong, to find out more about how he got to play…

“Stay inspired” GM Mark Meaney discusses the importance of MICE at Conrad Seoul

Alastair Newport Feb 21, 2018

Following the addition of Conrad Seoul to the city's International Finance Centre, five years ago, the hotel has very quickly gone on to establish itself as one of the main players in the…

Klook to lure more Asian visitors to Korea

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2017

Klook, the Asian attraction, tour and activity booking platform, has signed a new agreement aimed at attracting more international visitors to South Korea. The memoranda of…

AccorHotels unveils major multi-property complex in Korea

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2017

A major new hotel complex will launch in Seoul in October, bringing four AccorHotels properties to the South Korean capital. Seoul Dragon City will open on 1 October 2017, comprising…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from HK Express, Cambodia Angkor Air, Qatar Airways and more

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2017

AirAsia adds Malaysian domestic connection Where? Kuching to Langkawi (both Malaysia) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad flies Dreamliner to Seoul

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2017

Etihad Airways has introduced its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the route to Seoul's Incheon International Airport. The new twin-aisle aircraft will now operate daily flights…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017

AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Thai AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier provides…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from Thai AirAsia, Air Canada, Lao Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2017

AirAsia adds low-cost link to Danang Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Danang (Vietnam) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Thai AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier expands…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: including Singapore Airlines’ latest European connection…

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2017

SIA expands A350 network in Europe Where? Singapore to Stockholm (Sweden) When? Five times a week, effective immediately Who? Singapore Airlines Why? SIA continues to utilise its new…

Delta links Seoul with world’s busiest airport

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air’s Dreamliner makes international debut

Mark Elliott May 31, 2017

Korean Air’s latest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, will make its inaugural international flight on Thursday 1 June 2017. The twin-aisle aircraft was delivered to Korean…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air adds to Spain’s Asian boom

Mark Elliott May 3, 2017

The recent proliferation of air routes between Spain and the Far East has continued, with the launch of Korean Air's inaugural flight to Barcelona. The national carrier touched down at…

Korean airports see “alarming” drop in Chinese traffic

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2017

South Korea’s airports have seen an “alarming” drop in air traffic from mainland China, according to the Korea Airports Corporation (KAC). Reported by the Korea Herald, passenger…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines teams up with Asiana

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2017

Hong Kong Airlines has entered into codeshare partnership with Asiana Airlines, in an effort to provide more flight options between Hong Kong and South Korea. Under the new agreement,…

Wyndham makes double launch in Korea

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2017

Wyndham Hotel Group has continued its rapid expansion in South Korea with the opening of a pair of new Ramada Encore hotels in South Korea. Located in the cities of Seoul and…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air to align US routes with Delta

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2017

Korean Air has formed a major new partnership with Delta Air Lines, creating a joint venture to align and expand the two carriers’ trans-Pacific networks. The memorandum of…

DWC welcomes first A380

Gemma Greenwood Mar 15, 2017

Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai’s second international airport has achieved a new milestone, welcoming its first scheduled A380 passenger flight – Korean Air’s flight KE9951 from Incheon…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air to fly biggest jets to London

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2017

Korean Air will fly its two largest passenger jets to London Heathrow Airport this summer. Effective 26 March 2017, the national carrier will operate a mixed fleet on its UK route,…

Airlines and Aviation

Asiana creates Korea’s first premium economy class

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2017

Asiana Airlines will debut its new premium economy class when it launches its first Airbus A350 aircraft in May 2017 The new cabin, known as "Economy Smartium", will become the first…

Airlines and Aviation

Uzbekistan Airways to fly Dreamliner to Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2017

Two cities in Southeast Asia will soon welcome Uzbekistan Airways' new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. The state-of-the-art long-haul jet will be deployed on the airline's…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Tigerair Taiwan, Sichuan Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2017

Jeju gets new budget service from Taiwan Where? Taipei (Taiwan) to Jeju, pictured (South Korea) When? Twice a day, effective 28 March 2017 Who? Tigerair Taiwan Why? Low-cost carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico spreads wings to South Korea

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017

Aeromexico will expand its Asian network this year with the launch of its first ever flights to South Korea. Commencing on 27 May 2017, the airline will operate four weekly flights…