Madhya Pradesh to hold Jal Mahotsav
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is organising the 7th edition of “Jal Mahotsav”, one of the biggest events of the state, from 28 November 2022 at Hanuwantiya Island in Khandwa district.
Tencent Cloud, JAL to roll out “Smart Transportation Solutions” for post-pandemic demand
Tencent Cloud has announced its collaboration with Japan Airlines (JAL) in providing the "Smart Transportation Solutions" with the aim of strengthening Japan’s tourism business, which is…
ANA, JAL new accessibility guidelines ensure safe journey for all passengers
Travelling amid the pandemic is already tough and scary, but passengers needing special assistance experience twice the anxiety.
JAL: “We are aiming to differentiate our travel offers based on value rather than just price”
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced its ongoing retail transformation following the recent move by the airline to deepen its strategic distribution partnership with Amadeus, which has become…
Japan’s Hotel JAL City arrives in Bangkok
Hotel JAL City Bangkok, the 13th JAL City property to be operated by Okura Nikko Hotel Management, one of the largest hotel operators headquartered in Japan, will open on 8 May 2020.…
JAL signs new codeshare with Shanghai Airlines
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced it's new codeshare agreement with Shanghai Airlines to expand the carrier`s international network in China. Reservations and ticket sales begin on January…
Bonanza galore: JAL giving away 50,000 domestic tickets
Japan Airlines (JAL) will give away 50,000 roundtrip domestic tickets to international visitors for travel between 1 July and 30 September. The ‘Win a Trip with JAL’ campaign is timed to…
Rebranded ‘Hotel JAL City Bangkok’ set to open in 2020
As part of an agreement signed by Okura Nikko Hotel Management and Grand Tower Enterprise, “Hotel Verve Bangkok” will be rebranded as “Hotel JAL City Bangkok” from 2nd quarter of 2020.
JAL pals: Amadeus becomes Japan Airlines recommended distribution partner
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Amadeus have announced the extension of their existing distribution and IT agreement. The contract re-up, will see the two firms deepen their ties, with Amadeus…
In time for cherry blossoms: Vistara and JAL codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) and India's finest full-service carrier, Vistara, entered a codeshare partnership that will open up more routes between India and Tokyo than ever before.
JAL adds muscle to network in the The Last Frontier
Japan Airlines has announced it will be open sales on additional codeshare routes with Alaska Airlines.
JAL and China Eastern sign deal to elevate alliance
Japan Airlines (JAL) and China Eastern Airlines (China Eastern) have signed a deal to further strengthen its partnership by coordinating flights and operations that will improve the…
Discover another story of Japan by JAL
With tourists increasingly interested in authentic, local experiences; Japan Airlines (JAL) announced last week it would be updating its "Untold Stories of Japan" video platform, as well as…
Singha Estates partners with Jalboot for Crossroads Maldives
Singha Estates' announcement of new Marina collaboration with Jalboot at Crossroads Maldives displays company's keen interest in the Middle East market.
JAL gambles on new low-cost carrier business
Japan Airlines (JAL) announced a decision to establish a new low-cost carrier (LCC) in the international market to target the rising Asian demand.
Airbus and JAL employ world’s first mixed reality trainer
Airbus, in cooperation with Japan Airlines (JAL) and JAL Engineering has developed a prototype application supporting new training solutions, taking advantage of the world’s most advanced…
JAL, Vietjet form new Asian alliance
JAL and Vietjet have agreed to join forces, forming another alliance on routes between Japan and Vietnam.
Eighteen months after ANA and Vietnam Airlines first announced plans to become…
JAL celebrates Japan’s first PGA tournament
Japan Airlines has introduced a new special aircraft livery to celebrate the PGA Tour's first official golf tournament to be hosted in Japan.
The national carrier is sponsoring the…
JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year.
Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using…
JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year.
Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using a…
JAL upgrades Dreamliner seating
Japan Airlines (JAL) is improving the seating onboard its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new "JAL Sky Suites", which have previously been rolled out on the airline's Boeing 767s,…
JAL offers free Wi-Fi on domestic flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) has decided to offer complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi to passengers on its domestic routes.
The national carrier first introduced Wi-Fi as a paid service in July 2014,…
Asian air route updates: new flights from JAL, Air Astana, China Southern and more…
China Southern adds Shenzhen's first link to Melbourne
Where? Shenzhen (China) to Melbourne (Australia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately (rising to three times a week on 3 July…
JAL to open new airport lounge in Okinawa
Japan Airlines has confirmed that its newly-renovated lounge at Okinawa's Naha Airport will open on 28 February 2017.
The new Sakura Lounge is located in the domestic area of the…
JAL spreads wings in Russia
Japan Airlines has significantly increased its presence in Russia with the expansion of its codeshare agreement with S7, its Russian partner in the oneworld alliance.
Effective today…
JAL to open upgraded airport lounge in Bangkok
Japan Airlines will unveil its upgraded airport lounge at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport next month.
Officially due to open on 1 March 2017, the new Sakura Lounge will have been…
Free Wi-Fi on JAL domestic flights
JAL will start offering free, unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi to passengers on its domestic routes.
At present, the airline provides 15 minutes of free Wi-Fi per passenger, but this offer…
JAL-CAL partnership expands from 28 to 240 flights
Japan Airlines and China Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will significantly expand their codeshare agreement.
From mid-February 2017, the two carriers’…
JAL celebrates 50 years in New York
Japan Airlines is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its inaugural flight to New York this autumn, with a series of themed in-flight offerings.
The Japanese carrier's first ever…
Jalboot unveils expansion of private ferry services
Jalboot Marine Network LLC (Jalboot), Abu Dhabi’s only private scheduled passenger ferry service, has unveiled a new expansion phase that includes a second ferry and private corporate and…
JAL flies revamped B777 to Southeast Asia
Passengers on Japan Airlines' flights to Bangkok and Singapore will soon be able to experience the carrier's newest cabin products, following the deployment of an upgraded Boeing 777…
JAL to add Iberia to European alliance
Japan Airlines has applied for permission to add Iberia to its European joint business.
The Japanese national carrier currently coordinates its operations between Japan and Europe…
JAL starts flying new aircraft model
Japan Airlines has started operating the Embraer E190, marking the first time this model of aircraft has flown in Japan.
The 95-seat regional jet was put into service with JAL's…
JAL adds multiple connections along US West Coast
Japan Airlines has entered into a new partnership with Alaska Airlines that will offer passengers a series of new connections in North America.
The new codeshare agreement will enable…
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…
JAL starts flying Dreamliner to Dallas
Japan Airlines has commenced direct flights between Tokyo Narita Airport and Dallas, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Initially the trans-Pacific route will be operated four…
Vistara partners JAL for first foray into Japan
India's Vistara has continued to expand its presence in international markets with the launch of two new partnerships in Japan.
The Delhi-based airline was sealed a new agreement with…
Jalboot launches in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi will soon have its first scheduled, multi-destination passenger ferry service.
Jalboot Marine Network LLC (Jalboot) will link major attractions and landmarks in the city and…
JAL adds new routes to the US and China
Japan Airlines has announced plans to expand its network in the US and China.
Its trans-Pacific expansion will commence on 30 November 2015 with the launch of flights from Tokyo…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Hanoi
Japan Airlines has revealed that it will deploy its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Tokyo-Hanoi route.
The B787 aircraft (unconfirmed whether it will be a B787-8 or larger…
JAL expands Brazil connections with TAM
Japan Airlines has signed a new agreement that will increase the number of connections it offers to Brazil.
The codeshare partnership with Brazilian carrier TAM will enable JAL to…
JAL expands Wi-Fi service to more routes
Japan Airlines will start rolling out in-flight Wi-Fi services on more international routes next month.
Effective 3 March 2015, the airline will offer Wi-Fi onboard its Boeing…
JAL commits to Japan’s first passenger jet
Japan Airlines has moved to expand its fleet of regional jets with a deal for 32 Mitsubishi MRJ aircraft.
The MRJ, or Mitsubishi Regional Jet, will become the first passenger aircraft…
JAL to deploy new Dreamliner cabin to Delhi
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year, including Delhi.
From 29 March 2015, the Japanese national carrier will…
JAL rolls out new Dreamliner cabins on international routes
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year.
From June 2015, the airline will start deploying its new fleet of…
JAL launches new tour packages
Japan Airlines has teamed up with JTB Corp to offer a series of new Japanese travel packages to overseas visitors.
The new 'JAL Special Packages' are designed for individual…
JAL to provide travellers with nationwide Wi-Fi
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled a new initiative that will offer travellers to Japan free Wi-Fi anywhere in the country.
In partnership with Wire and Wireless Co Ltd (Wi2), JAL's…
SriLankan adds Asian links with JAL
SriLankan Airlines have signed a new agreement to expand its operations in East Asia.
Under a new codeshare agreement with its oneworld alliance partner Japan Airlines, SriLankan will…
JAL profits dip in first half
Japan Airlines suffered a slight downturn in profits in the first half of its financial year.
For the April-September 2014 period, the national carrier generated net profits of…
JAL adds new Dreamliner routes to LAX, Bangkok
Japan Airlines has unveiled its international flight plans for the winter 2014-15 season, including the launch of two brand new routes using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
On 20 December…
JAL boosts short-haul fleet
Japan Airlines has placed an order for up to 27 new short-range jets.
Last week, the national carrier confirmed a deal for 15 Embraer E170 and E190 regional jets, with options for a…
JAL’s in-flight Wi-Fi goes live
Japan Airlines has started offering Wi-Fi onboard its aircraft.
In partnership with service provider Gogo, JAL has rolled out internet services on three of its Boeing 777-200…
Face to Face: Hjalti Jonssen, Icelandair
Icelandair has been through a growth period when it comes to the UK. Can you summarise what has happened in the UK market?
Earlier this year we added a fifth weekly flights from…
JAL to offer Wi-Fi on domestic routes
Japan Airlines will launch in-flight Wi-Fi on its domestic routes next month.
To be rolled out from 23 July 2014, the new service will initially be made available on services from…
JAL seals Okinawa aircraft deal
Japan Transocean Air (JTA), the Okinawa-based subsidiary of JAL, has finalised an order for six new aircraft.
The Boeing 737-800s will be delivered from 2016, marking the start of the…
New containers help JAL cut fuel burn
Japan Airlines is introducing a new lightweight cargo container that will help it reduce fuel consumption on its international flights.
The airline started rolling out 480 new…
JAL soars in 2013, but costs hurt ANA
Japan Airlines (JAL) has posted another strong full-year profit, as the national carrier's resurgence continued in 2013.
For the financial year ending on 31 March 2014, JAL posted a…
JAL expands Indochina links with Bangkok Airways
Japan Airlines has added more destinations in Thailand and Indochina following the expansion of its codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways.
The two carriers currently codeshare on…
JAL unveils new domestic seats
Japan Airlines will commence the roll-out of its new 'JAL Sky Next' cabin products next month.
Initially announced in January 2014, the revamped cabin will include new leather seats…
JAL, Korean Air expand codeshare deal
Japan Airlines and Korean Air have expanded their codeshare agreement to include all routes operated by Korean Air between Japan and South Korea.
The two airlines have codeshared on…
JAL selects 737s for Okinawa expansion
Japan Airlines has purchased several new Boeing 737 aircraft, to be based in Okinawa.
The airline’s Naha-based subsidiary, Japan Transocean Air (JTA), has placed the order for 12 new…
JAL’s expanded European JV to start in April
Japan Airlines' expanded joint venture with British Airways and Finnair will launch on 1 April 2014.
The partnership will see the three airlines - all of which are members of the…
JAL codeshare adds new US destinations
Japan Airlines has significantly expanded its network in the US, following the signing of a major new codeshare agreement with JetBlue Airways.
From 30 March 2014, the Japanese…
JAL expands international routes at Haneda
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled a series of new international routes from Tokyo Haneda Airport this summer.
Following the recent expansion of international slots at Haneda, JAL has…
JAL to switch London-Tokyo flights to Haneda
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced new flights between London and Tokyo starting later this year.
The route will run daily departing Heathrow at 19.15 to arrive in Haneda Airport the…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Vancouver
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Vancouver next month.
Commencing on 3 February 2014, the Japanese carrier will initially fly to the Canadian city…
JAL rolls out Sky Suites on Frankfurt route
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch its new 'Sky Suite' in-flight products on the Tokyo Narita-Frankfurt route.
Commencing in April 2014, the airline will operate the European route…
JAL flies Dreamliner to New York
Japan Airlines (JAL) will double its operations on the Tokyo Narita-New York JFK route next year, with an extra daily flight using its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
Effective 30…
Fresh JAL Dreamliner problem
Japan Airlines’ (JAL) has faced a new battery problem with its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
According to the Guardian, JAL said the battery on the Friday (8 November) flight did not…
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…
Qantas, JAL increase Jetstar Japan stake
Qantas and Japan Airlines (JAL) have increased their equity stakes in low-cost subsidiary, Jetstar Japan.
An extra JPY11 billion (US$112 million) has been injected into the…
JAL to revamp domestic cabins
Japan Airlines (JAL) is expanding its in-flight cabin upgrade programme to include its domestic aircraft.
The 'JAL New Sky' project has already been rolled out across a series of…
JAL-BA-Finnair alliance gets green light
The Japanese government has approved the proposed joint business between Japan Airlines, British Airways and Finnair.
The country's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport &…
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…
JAL pens first ever Airbus order
Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a purchase agreement for up to 56 Airbus long-range aircraft, marking the national carrier's first ever deal with the European planemaker.
The…
ANA beats JAL to new Tokyo slots
The Japanese government has awarded All Nippon Airways (ANA) more than double the number of new international slots at Tokyo's Haneda airport than its main rival, Japan Airlines (JAL).…
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…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Sydney, Bangkok
Japan Airlines will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Sydney and Bangkok later this year.
Effective 1 December 2013, all of the airline's services between Tokyo Narita airport and…
Finnair to join BA-JAL venture
Finnair has applied for permission to join the joint venture between British Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL).
The British and Japanese national carriers commenced their partnership…
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…
JAL reports stunted profits in wake of Dreamliner grounding
Japan Airlines (JAL) has reported its yearly figures to date, with muted numbers across the board being put down to the grounding of the fleet’s Boeing Dreamliners.
The carrier,…
JAL full-year traffic climbs
Japan Airlines has reported a rise in passenger traffic during the 2012-13 financial year.
The airline carried 30.02 million domestic and 7.53m international passengers in the…
ANA, JAL cancel more Dreamliner flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have been forced to cancel more flights following the grounding of their Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
JAL revealed today (Monday 21 January…
JAL 787 fire unrelated to previous problems – Boeing
Boeing does not believe the electrical fire that broke out aboard Japan Airlines' Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Monday is related to earlier electrical problems suffered by United Airlines and…
JAL posts billion-dollar H1 profit
Japan Airlines (JAL) has posted a net profit of more than a billion dollars for the first half of its financial year.
In results released on Friday the airline revealed that its net profit…
BA, JAL to share revenue on routes
British Airways and Japan Airlines have announced they will share revenue on flights between the Europe and Japan as part of its new business agreement.
Its joint business starts Monday…
BA and JAL extend partnership
Japan Airlines (JAL) and British Airways will begin a joint business agreement in October with the two airlines sharing revenue on applicable flights between Europe and Japan.
Effective…
JAL, BA expand cooperation
Japan Airlines and British Airways have announced the expansion of their codeshare arrangement, plus the sale of joint fares.
At present, the airlines codeshare on a total of 23 routes,…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Helsinki
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled plans to launch flights from Tokyo’s Narita airport to Helsinki.
The airline will initially serve the Finnish capital four times a week (Mondays, Tuesdays,…
JAL to install new B777 seats
Japan Airlines (JAL) is installing new seats across its entire fleet of international Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The new seats will be rolled out progressively across the airline's B777…
JAL profits surge 111%
Japan Airlines (JAL) has continued its recovery from bankruptcy with a sharp upturn in profits for the first quarter of the 2012-13 financial year.
The airline generated net profits of…
JAL to add new Dreamliner flights in October
Japan Airlines has revealed the launch dates of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner services.
From 28 October 2012, the airline will launch three weekly B787 services between Tokyo and Moscow,…
JAL signs interline agreement with Virgin America
Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a new interline agreement with Virgin America.
JAL offers daily services from Virgin America's home base at San Francisco to Tokyo Haneda and daily direct…
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…
Boeing delivers new JAL B737 to leasing firm
Boeing has delivered a new Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Ireland-based leasing company, Avolon.
The new single-aisle jet will now be leased by Japan Airlines (JAL). The delivery is the first…
JAL introduces first class on more domestic flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) will be introducing its domestic JAL First Class service on a portion of daily flights between Tokyo, Haneda and Okinawa, Naha from 1 August.
Of the 17 daily…
JAL gets green light for European JV
Japan Airlines (JAL) has been granted permission to form a new joint venture with the International Airlines Group (IAG) for flights between Europe and Japan.
Japan's Ministry of Land,…
JAL achieves full-year profit
Japan Airlines (JAL) battled though the March 2011 natural disasters and gloomy economic environment to post an impressive JPY186.6 billion (US$2.3 billion) net profit for the 2011-12…
JAL international traffic drops 20%
Following 12 months of upheaval, Japan Airlines (JAL) carried 20.2% fewer passengers on international routes in the 2011-12 financial year than it did in the previous 12 months.
In results…
JAL Dreamliner touches down in Boston
Japan Airlines (JAL) has launched the first ever direct flight from Asia to Boston’s Logan International Airport, using its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new daily service from…
JAL passenger traffic grows for first time since disasters
Japan Airlines (JAL) has recorded year-on-year growth in international passenger traffic for the first time since the 11 March earthquake and tsunami.The airline carried 601,900 passengers…
JAL receives first two Dreamliners
Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The event was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Boeing’s factory in Washington state attended by JAL’s…
British Airways, JAL to launch joint business venture
British Airways parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) has agreed plans to form a new joint venture with Japan Airlines (JAL).
The new partnership would allow BA and JAL to…
Cathay, JAL expand codeshare
Cathay Pacific Airways has expanded its codeshare services with Japan Airlines (JAL) to cover more destinations in Japan.
Under the enhanced arrangement, Cathay's 'CX' code will be placed…
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…
JAL posts profits in first half
The JAL Group (JAL) has reported an operating profit of JPY106.1 billion (US$1.3 billion)from JPY599.8 billion in operating revenue and a net profit of JPY97.4 billion for the first half of…
JAL adorns B777 with eco livery
Japan Airlines (JAL) has rolled out a Boeing 777-200 aircraft painted with a special livery to mark the carrier's environmental projects. Named the 'JAL Eco Jet', the B777 is decorated…
JAL load factors rise in August
Japan Airlines (JAL) saw a steady month-on-month increase in its load factors in August 2011. The carrier's international services were 76.2% full in August - the highest level since the…
JAL tops on-time performance report in Asia
Japan Airlines (JAL) and its subsidiaries are the most punctual airlines in Asia Pacific, according to a new report from FligtStats. The Japanese airline group took four of the top five…
JAL, China Eastern expand codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) and China Eastern Airlines have agreed to significantly expand their codeshare partnership to include the two carriers' entire Sino-Japanese networks. From 8 October…
JAL to roll-out in-flight Wi-Fi
Japan Airlines (JAL) will begin offering high-speed internet services onboard select international flights from the summer of 2012. The airline will initially install Panasonic's eXConnect…
JAL shows improved performance in July
Japan Airlines Group has released its operating results for July, which proved to be its strongest month so far this financial year. Having made radical cut backs on all services,…
JAL boosts Delhi flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) will increase its services to New Delhi from four to five flights a week from 30 October 2011. The carrier will add a new Thursday service from Tokyo's Narita airport,…
JAL to boost New Delhi services
Japan Airlines (JAL) will increase its services to New Delhi from four to five flights a week from 30 October. The carrier will add a new Thursday service from Tokyo's Narita airport, adding…
JAL boosts Delhi flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) will increase its services to New Delhi from four to five flights a week from 30 October 2011. The carrier will add a new Thursday service from Tokyo's Narita airport,…
JAL reports high summer loads
Japan Airlines (JAL) has reported international load factors in excess of 90% for the recent summer vacation period. The airline's international passenger traffic actually sunk 22.5%…
Qantas, JAL to form new Japanese budget airline
Qantas and Japan Airlines (JAL) have announced plans to create a new Japanese low-cost carrier - Jetstar Japan. Together with Mitsubishi Corporation, the two oneworld partners plan to…
JAL eyes British Airways tie-up for European expansion
Japan Airlines (JAL)'s president has revealed that he is looking to extend the airline's reach into Europe through a deal with British Airways. In a recent interview with Bloomberg Masaru…
JAL would consider Air France tie-up
Japan Airlines (JAL) would consider forming a joint venture on European routes with Air France-KLM. Bloomberg reported the airline's President, Masaru Onishi as saying in an interview that…
JAL turns profit March-June
Japan Airlines (JAL) made an operating profit of JPY17.1 billion from total operating revenues of JPY254.9 billion, and a subsequent net profit of JPY12.7 billion in the first quarter of…
JAL’s European traffic slides 32%
Japan Airlines (JAL) experienced a 32% year-on-year reduction in passenger traffic on routes to and from Europe in June 2011. A combination of reduced routes following its 2010 bankruptcy…
JAL international traffic slides 37%
Japan Airlines (JAL) experienced a 37% year-on-year reduction in passenger traffic on international routes in June 2011. A combination of reduced services following its 2010 bankruptcy and…
JAL’s European traffic slides 32%
Japan Airlines (JAL) experienced a 32% year-on-year reduction in passenger traffic on routes to and from Europe in June 2011. A combination of reduced routes following its 2010 bankruptcy…
JAL signs Dreamliner maintenance deal
Japan Airlines (JAL) has selected Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation to provide maintenance for the systems aboard its fleet of 35 Boeing 787 aircraft. The agreement lasts for 10 years with…
JAL sells stake in engine repair unit
Japan Airlines (JAL) has sold its stake in Japan Turbine Technologies to engine-maker, Pratt & Whitney. Japan Turbine Technologies - JAL's commercial gas turbine engine part repair…
American, JAL to co-locate at Shanghai
American Airlines has announced that it will be moving in with its oneworld partner, Japan Airlines (JAL) at the latter's sales and marketing offices in Shanghai. The move, which took…
Rezidor takes over JAL properties in the Middle East
The Rezidor Hotel Group has assumed control of JAL Hotel properties in the Middle East.The Radisson Royal Hotel, Dubai featuring 471 rooms and the Radisson Blu Resort, Fujairah Dibba with…
Qantas and JAL ‘to launch low-cost carrier’
Australian carrier Qantas and Japan Airlines are rumoured to be in advanced talks about launching a low-cost domestic airline in Japan.According to a report in The Australian newspaper, the…
JAL to hike fuel surcharges
Japan Airlines (JAL) has applied to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to increase the current fuel surcharges on all international passenger…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Boston
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will launch a brand new route between Tokyo's Narita International Airport and Boston's Logan International Airport from 22 April 2012. The…
JAL, China Eastern expand FFP partnership
Japan Airlines (JAL) will expand its partnership with China Eastern Airlines, increasing the number of eligible flights under the airlines' Mileage Partnership Agreement. From 1 June 2011,…
JAL promotes Japanese regions
The JAL Group (JAL) will launch a 'Regional Development Project' from May 2011, in an effort to boost leisure travel demand to various regions in Japan.
The national carrier will…
JAL cuts domestic capacity
Japan Airlines (JAL) has continued reducing its capacity in the wake of the 11 March disasters, which have severely impacted demand. Following the announcement last week that a series of…
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 leases new B737
Aircraft leasing company, Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has announced the delivery of a new Boeing B737-800 aircraft to Japan Airlines (JAL). The aircraft becomes the fourth such plane…
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…
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…
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…
Okura, JAL Hotels strengthen global sales network
Japanese hospitality giants, Hotel Okura and JAL Hotels have announced the reorganisation and expansion of their sales offices in order to boost their presence in the international market.…
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 cuts Sapporo, Okinawa flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced cuts to its services between Tokyo Haneda airport and both Sapporo and Okinawa. Flight frequency on the Haneda-Sapporo route will be reduced from 18 to 16…
JAL adds more flights to quake-hit areas
Japan Airlines (JAL) will operate an extra 16 return flights today to provide aid and relief supplies to the earthquake- and tsunami-hit areas in the country's northeast. The carrier will…
JAL extends support to quake zone
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced a series of measures to support the earthquake hit areas of northeast Japan. The national carrier plans to launch extra flights to the Tohoku region today,…
JAL capacity cuts lead to rising load factors
A year after filing for bankruptcy protection, Japan Airlines' (JAL) international passenger traffic has declined 17.6%. In January 2011, the affects of JAL's state-run recovery plan are now…
JAL changes international baggage rules
Japan Airlines (JAL) has changed its baggage rules for international flights. Up until now baggage provisions on JAL's international flights were determined by either a weight system or by…
JAL operates all-girls flight
To celebrate a popular Japanese festival known as Hinamatsuri (Doll's Festival), Japan Airlines (JAL) is yesterday operated a special all-girls/ladies flight from Tokyo Haneda to Seoul,…
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,…
JAL’s red crane logo takes flight
Japan Airlines (JAL) officially unveiled a brand new Boeing 767-300ER painted with the airline's red crane livery yesterday. Unveiled at the airline's maintenance centre at Tokyo Haneda…
JAL and Iberia to launch new Madrid codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Iberia today finalised a codeshare agreement on flights between Japan and Madrid via Europe. Effective 24 February 2011, JAL will start to codeshare on flights…
JAL to unveil crane logo this month
The JAL Group (JAL) has announced that its classic crane logo will be unveiled next month, adorning one of the carrier's recently delivered Boeing 767-300ERs. While the official logo…
JAL leases new Boeing 737-800
Boeing delivered 737-800s to Japan Airlines (JAL) and Norwegian Air Shuttle last week. In sale leaseback arrangements, both carriers immediately assigned the aircraft - one 737-800…
JAL, American begin joint ticket sales
Japan Airlines (JAL) and American Airlines have announced the implementation of the next phase of their joint business, with the start of joint ticket selling in Japan beginning 1…
JAL rebrands to mark "fresh start"
The JAL Group (JAL) will today adopt a new corporate policy and announced its decision to change its logo from 1 April 2011; symbolizing a fresh start for the troubled airline group.…
JAL’s red crane comes home to roost
Japan Airlines (JAL) will bring back its famous old red crane logo later this year. The airline is planning to revive the logo as a symbol of the revitalization of its business,…
JAL, American to launch joint venture in April
Japan Airlines (JAL) and American Airlines have announced that they will commence their joint business from 1 April 2011. The move will see the oneworld alliance partners share revenues on…
JAL merges tour companies
Japan Airlines (JAL Group) has announced it will merge its overseas and domestic tour companies next year. The businesses, JALPAK and JAL Tours, will officially join on 1 April and…
JAL and Cathay expand codeshare agreement
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Cathay Pacific Airways (Cathay Pacific), both members of the quality airline alliance oneworld
JAL increases flights to Delhi
Japan Airlines is increasing flights to India amidst broad cutbacks across its 2010/11 winter schedule. Adjustments were made mainly to the flight frequency on select routes and aircraft…
Hotel Okura set to gain control over rival JAL Hotels
Hotel Okura has been confirmed as the new owner of JAL Hotels, following the financial difficulties facing former majority shareholder and parent company Japan Airlines Corporation…
JAL applies for AA deal
Japan Airlines (JAL) wants to enter an agreement to work more closely with American Airlines (AA). Under the deal, the two airlines would work together on flights between North America…
JAL to sell all hotels to Okura - report
Japan Airlines Corp will sell its entire portfolio of hotels to Hotel Okura Co, for JPY5-6 billion (US$54-65 million) as part of its restructuring process, the Kyodo News reported…
JAL sports special eco livery
In June 2008, Japan Airlines (JAL) introduced its first JAL Eco Jet - a Boeing 777-200 aircraft painted with a green tail instead of the airline's red 'Arc of the Sun' insignia…
JAL extends BKK route cuts
Japan Airlines (JAL) will extend the period of round-trip flight frequency reductions on routes from Osaka (Kansai) and Nagoya (Chubu) to Bangkok until July 15, 2010. The antigovernment…
JAL gets ready to double up in UAE
JAL Hotels is preparing to open its second UAE property - this time on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road.General Manager Olivier Pollard (pictured) said the 471-room property would primarily…
JAL pledges to cut emissions
The JAL Group has proposed to cut its carbon dioxide emissions by 23% by 2020 as part of its Eco-First Pledge. Other green efforts taken up by the airline include the 'shades closed…
International traffic down for JAL
Japan Airlines Group (JAL) has announced its international passenger traffic dropped 13.8% during this year's Golden Week. Although the number of domestic passengers rose by 10.8% during the…
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…
Expansion ‘surprises’ from JAL at this year’s show
JAL Hotels' ATM participation promises "plenty of exciting surprises and news for expansion".The firm will be promoting the already well-known Hotel JAL Fujairah Resort & Spa, which…
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…
JAL offers new Exec Class menus on SE Asia routes
Japan Airlines (JAL) will begin offering a newly-enhanced menu to its passengers traveling on JAL's Executive Class Seasons - the airline's international business-class, on routes to…
JAL shifts to new cargo business model
Japan Airlines (JAL) announced today that it will adopt a new cargo business model that solely utilizes the cargo belly space of the airline's passenger flights. The airline's passenger…
JAL, BA expand codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) and British Airways (BA), both members of leading quality airline alliance oneworld
JAL, Jetstar to expand codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) will expand its codeshare agreement with Jetstar Airways (JQ) from April 1, 2010, when JAL will place its 'JL' indicator on JQ-operated flights between Osaka…
JAL seeks early retirements
Japan Airlines Corp (JAL) has said it will start requesting early retirement applications from employees aged 35 and above from its flight services subsidiary, Japan Airlines…
JAL ends cargo merger negotiations
The JAL Group announced today that it ended negotiations with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) on cargo business reform involving a possible merger between Japan Airlines International…
JAL’s losses widen in 2009
26 Feb 10 (TravMedia.com): The JAL Group today announced consolidated results for the first three quarters(April - December inclusive) of fiscal year 2009.Japan Airlines Corporation,…
JAL, Emirates to codeshare on Tokyo-Dubai route
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Dubai-based Emirates Airline (EK) reached an agreement to expand their code share partnership between Japan and Dubai. JAL will start placing its "JL" flight…
JAL to raise international fuel surcharge
The JAL Group has announced that it will increase the fuel surcharge on all international passenger tickets issued from 1 April 2010. Following a rise in the price of jet fuel, the…
JAL delisted from Tokyo Stock Exchange
Japan Airlines Corp (JAL) had its last trading day Friday in Tokyo, Japan Times has reported. JAL was officially delisted on Saturday after seeking court protection with JPY2.32…
JAL, American apply for anti-trust immunity
Tokyo, February 13, 2010 (Fort Worth, Texas, February 12, 2010): American Airlines (AA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) today filed an application with the U.S. Department…
JAL decides to stay with oneworld
Tokyo, February 9, 2010: Today, Japan Airlines (JAL) announced the decision to strengthen its partnership with American Airlines (AA). The carriers, both members of the…
JAL slashes domestic services
The JAP Group has announced its route, flight frequency and fleet plan for passenger operations for the six-month period ending 30 September 2010, with 23 daily domestic flights…
JAL requests fare increase
The JAL Group ahs filed an application with the Japanese government requesting a revision of airfares applicable for flights to Europe, Middle East and Oceania. The application for…
JAL wants "rapid conclusion" on US tie-up
Japan Airlines Corp. Chairman, Kazuo Inamori, has said he wants a quick solution on a potential tie-up with a US carrier, Bloomberg has reported Inamori as saying that JAL…
American Airlines vows to fight JAL-Delta tie-up
American Airlines has vowed to resist any move by JAL carrier and Delta Air Lines to apply for anti-trust immunity, Bloomberg has reported. Delta and American."We would move…
JAL files for bankruptcy
Japan Airlines Corp (JAL) has filed for bankruptcy protection under a government-backed plan to help restructure the company. Bloomberg reported a statement from the state-backed Enterprise…
Business as usual for JAL - oneworld
Japan Airlines' position in the oneworld
JAL statement of bankruptcy protection filing
JAL Received Decision on Support from the Enterprise Turnaround Initiative Corporation of Japan (ETIC) and the Court's Decision on Commencement of Corporate Reorganization Proceedings.JAL's…
JAL shares plunge to all-time low
Shares in Japan Airlines (JAL) shares plunged to an all-time low of just US$0.05 yesterday on the eve of an expected bankruptcy filing by the carrier. According to a Channel NewsAsia…
No decision over Delta tie-up - JAL
Japan Airlines (JAL) has denied it has made a firm decision on whether to accept the proposed tie-up with Delta Air Lines. Bloomberg reported JAL's decided on alliance proposals from Delta…
BA offers to increase JAL codesharing
British Airways has offered Japan Airlines (JAL) access to 32 cities and the creation of a joint business for Tokyo-London flights by 2011 as part of a bid to keep the Japanese carrier in…
JAL shares plummet 81%
Shares in Japan Airlines (JAL) have fallen sharply on speculation that it will file for bankruptcy next week. According to a BBC report, JAL shares tumbled 81% yesterday to a new record…
JAL, Mexicana to increase codeshare routes
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Mexicana (MX) announced today that they will expand their code share partnership to cover new routes that will improve the connection between Japan and Mexico,…
oneworld outlines benefits of JAL offer
TOKYO, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines, along with fellow oneworld Alliance founding members British Airways, Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific…
oneworld outlines benefits of JAL offer
TOKYO, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines, along with fellow oneworld Alliance founding members British Airways, Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific…
JAL, Vietnam Airlines to start Osaka-Hanoi codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) will further expand its code share agreement with Vietnam Airlines (VN) and will start offering the Osaka (Kansai) - Hanoi route operated by VN from January 13,…
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…
JAL employees back pension cut plan
Japan Airlines has won the support of its employees to slash their pensions, Channel NewsAsia has reported. About 10,700 of JAL's 16,000 workers have agreed to reductions in…
JAL boosted by loan increase
Japan Airlines (JAL) has received a boost after the Japanese government agreed double a state-backed loan to JPY200 billion (US$2.2 billion). According to a Channel NewsAsia…
Former JAL chiefs agree to benefit cuts
Six former heads of Japan Airlines (JAL) and its subsidiaries have agreed to have their retirement benefits cut as part of the carrier's efforts to reduce costs, the Japan Times…
JAL expecting busy Christmas
Japan Airlines (JAL) has forecast a total of 419,407 international passenger reservations during the Japanese New Year vacation period from December 25, 2009 to January 5,…
JAL predicts high loads over New Year
Japan Airlines (JAL) has forecast a total of 419,407 international passenger reservations during the Japanese New Year vacation period from December 25, 2009 to January 5,…
Delta eyes JAL deal following Open Skies
ATLANTA, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) issued the following statement in response to the U.S.-Japan agreement on open skies:"Delta thanks negotiators from…
JAL to cut international capacity
09 Dec 09 (TravMedia.com): The JAL Group (JAL) will make temporary adjustments to its international flight frequency and fleet plan for the second half of fiscal year 2009, the year…
JAL to cut international capacity
09 Dec 09 (TravMedia.com): The JAL Group (JAL) will make temporary adjustments to its international flight frequency and fleet plan for the second half of fiscal year 2009, the year…
oneworld CEOs vow to support JAL
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The leaders of all Japan Airlines' partners in the oneworld
JAL changes airport lounge at Heathrow
Passengerstraveling with Japan Airlines (JAL) departing from Terminal 3 atLondon's Heathrow Airport, will from December 14, 2009, be able to usethe "Galleries First" and…
JAL changes airport lounge at Heathrow
Passengers traveling with Japan Airlines (JAL) departing from Terminal 3 at London's Heathrow Airport, will from December 14, 2009, be able to use the "Galleries First" and…
JAL secures funding to continue flight ops
Based on the "Measures for the Revitalization of JAL" (the Arrangement by the related five Ministers dated November, 10 2009)…
JAL secures funding to continue flight ops
Based on the "Measures for the Revitalization of JAL" (the Arrangement by the related five Ministers dated November, 10 2009)…
American Airlines issues JAL statement
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines has issued the following statement:"American and its oneworld partners are confident that the total value…
JAL posts US$1.47 billion half-year loss
The JAL Group (JAL) announced today, its consolidated financial results for the first half of FY2009 - the period of April 1, to September 30, 2009. The operating environment…
American CEO wants JAL as long-term partner
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines Chairman and CEO Gerard Arpey today reaffirmed the commitment of American and the oneworld
JAL introduces Tokyo-Sydney premium economy
Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce Premium Economy service on the Tokyo (Narita) - Sydney route starting from December 1, 2009. The once-daily flight, also equipped with the…
American CEO wants JAL as long-term partner
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines Chairman and CEO Gerard Arpey today reaffirmed the commitment of American and the oneworld
JAL maintains international fuel surcharge
The JAL Group has requested for approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to maintain the current level of fuel surcharge on all…
JAL Hotels enters Vietnam Airlines partnership
November 5, 2009, Tokyo - JAL Hotels Co., Ltd. has begun a new partnership with Golden Lotus Plus, Vietnam Airlines' mileage program. Members of the Golden Lotus…
JAL outlines major capacity cuts
The JAL Group announced today, further changes to its overall route andflight frequency plan for the second half of FY2009, and plans for aportion of its domestic passenger…
JAL to codeshare with Vietnam Airlines
09 October 2009: Japan Airlines (JAL) will start code sharing on flights operated by Vietnam Airlines (VN) between Fukuoka and Hanoi from October 27, 2009, with reservations and…
JAL opens renovated Frankfurt airport lounge
After extensive renovations, Japan Airlines (JAL) will reopen its lounge in the departure hall of Frankfurt International Airport on October 26, 2009. The new lounge comprises both…
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…
JAL announce revision to domestic services
Tokyo:September 28, 2009 The JAL Group announced today, revisions to the route and flight frequency plan for its domestic passenger operations for the second half of FY2009. From…
JAL helps Philippines flood relief
Japan Airlines (JAL) extends its condolence to those affected by Typhoon Ketsana that hit the Philippines. It will provide from Japan, free transport of relief goods and aid personnel…
JAL to launch Narita-Okinawa flights
The JAL Group announced today, revisions to the route and flight frequency plan for its domestic passenger operations for the second half of FY2009. From January 5, 2010, the…
JAL set for government bailout
Japan Airlines (JAL) may win a fourth state bailout since 2001 as the indebted carrier continues to battle for survival. Bloomberg reported Japan's President, Haruka Nishimatsu, as…
JAL may get further state funding
Japan Airlines Corp (JAL) may receive more government-backed loans as it seeks alliance partners, Japan's newly-appointed Financial Services Minister, Shizuka Kamei, has said.…
JAL to cut 14% of workforce
Japan Airlines Corp (JAL) will cut 6,800 jobs, or 14% of its workforce, by 2011 as the carrier plans to cut routes and frequencies. According to a Bloomberg report,…
JAL to ask Delta for US$550m
Japan Airlines Corp (JAL) is working on a plan to have Delta Air Lines invest around JPY50 billion (US$551 million) in the cash-strapped Japanese carrier, Kyodo News has reported,…
JAL revises international frequencies
Tokyo:September 10, 2009 The JAL Group announced today, revisions made to a portion of its international passenger and cargo route and flight frequency plan for the second…
JAL serves up new autumn menu
Starting from September 1, 2009, Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce a new autumn menu for executive class passengers on flights to Korea, as well as economy class passengers…
JAL Group Reforms Corporate Structure
With effect from October 1, 2009, The Japan Airlines Group (JAL) announced today that the new corporate organization structure, which aims to improve passenger…
JAL to reinstate international fuel surcharges
The JAL Group has requested government approval to reinstate the fuel surcharges on all international passenger tickets issued from 1 October 2009. The surcharges will range from JPY300…
Japan sets up panel to restructure JAL
Japan's Transport Ministry will set up a panel to help restructure Japan Airlines (JAL), it said in a statement. Bloomberg reported that the panel, which will have its first…
JAL summer holiday traffic declines
Japan Airlines Group (JAL) announced its international and domestic results for the Japanese summer vacation period, from 7-16 August, with the carrier reporting declines for both…
JAL should expand codeshares - aviation chief
Japan Airlines Corp (JAL) should expand codesharing agreements with other airlines to boost passenger traffic without the cost of operating new routes, according to Japan's civil…
JAL plans drastic capacity cuts
JAL Group has announced its route, flight frequency and fleet plan for second half of 2009, with drastic adjustments planned across its network and fleet in an effort to improve…
JAL to launch eco-friendly wine
Japan Airlines has become the first carrier in Asia to serve wine in PET bottles onboard its economy class cabin. The wine will be bottled in recyclable PET bottles that look identical to…
Computer glitch grounds JAL flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) was forced to cancel one domestic flight while 18 more were delayed on Sunday due to a computer glitch. ChannelNewsAsia reported that nearly 5,000 people were…
JAL predicts decline in summer traffic
Japan Airlines Group (JAL) has announced projected figures for international and domestic passenger traffic for the Japanese summer vacation period from 7-16 August. The forecast for…
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…
JAL darkens planes to keep them cool
Japan Airlines (JAL) has started an experiment aimed at reducing the use of energy for air conditioners inside aircraft, hoping to curb CO2 emissions and lower operational costs.…
JAL expands Air France codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) will expand its codeshare network with Air France. From 7 July, AL will start codesharing flights operated by Air France between Paris and Istanbul. JAL and Air…
JAL to get emergency loan
Japanese Finance Minister, Kaoru Yosano, said on Monday that his government was preparing a loan to loss-making Japan Airlines Corp (JAL). According to a Reuters report,…
JAL to cut 10% of its capacity
Asia's largest carrier, Japan Airlines plans to reduce capacity on its international routes by 10% for fiscal year 2010, its head announced this week."We plan to cut our capacity…
JAL extends user-preferred-route trials to Australia
After receiving safety verifications, JAL successfully conducted trials usingUPR - a flight path planning system that helps to reduce fuel consumption andthereby reduce CO2 gas…
JAL moves new Paris terminal
Japan Airlines (JAL) will relocate its check-in counters and office at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris from Terminal 2F to Terminal 2E from 17 June, 2009. The revamped terminal…
JAL announces Qantas codeshare
From 1 June, Japan Airlines (JAL) will offer a new codeshare service with fellow oneworld alliance member Qantas, connecting connect Japan to three destinations in Australia,…
JAL, Korean Air announce new codeshare
From 4 June, Japan Airlines (JAL) will offer codeshare flights between Shizuoka and Seoul (Incheon), operated by Korean Air. The launch coincides with the first day of operations…
JAL Group counts losses for 2008
Japan Airlines Corporation has announced its consolidated financial results of the JAL Group for the fiscal full-year 2008, ended March 31, 2009. The results showed, as…
JAL jet engine sucks up large object
A Japan Airlines flight has been grounded at Los Angeles airport after a large object was sucked into one of the plane's engines. TV footage showed the object - believed to be a cargo…
Boeing delivers 50th 767 to JAL
Boeing has delivered the 50th 767 jetliner to Japan Airlines (JAL), the fifth-largest 767 operator in the world. The 767-300ER is the 404th Boeing airplane delivered to Tokyo-based JAL…
JAL to cut retirement benefits
Japan Airlines (JAL) is aiming to cut costs by at least JPY10 billion (US$100 million) a year by reducing retirement allowances, Bloomberg reported, citing the Asahi newspaper. The…
JAL removes international fuel surcharge
The JAL Group has requested governmental approval to remove the fuel surcharge placed on all JAL international passenger tickets. JAL originally introduced the fuel surcharge on…
JAL almost doubles losses
The JAL Group has nearly doubled its predicted losses for the fiscal full-year 2008, ending 31 March 2009. In a revision in its consolidated financial forecast, the Japanese…
JAL increases flights to Okinawa
Japan Airlines (JAL) will be increasing the number of flights from Tokyo (Haneda) to Okinawa, for the period 1 July to 31 October, 2009. Taking advantage of an increase in landing…
JAL seeking US$2 billion bank loan
Japan Air Lines has applied for a JPY200 billion (US$2 billion) loan from the Development Bank of Japan after the global recession sapped demand for international travel.According to a…
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…
JAL gets lucky flight numbers
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced today that it will reorganise the flight numbers of several of its international passenger flights from 28 March 2010 in preparation for the anticipated…
JAL announces short-term flight adjustments
The JAL Group (JAL) has decided to make a short-termadjustment to its 2009 Route, Flight Frequency and Fleet Plan, following anincrease of landing slots at Tokyo's Haneda…
JAL, ANA to steer clear of N Korea
Following North Korea's warnings that it could not guarantee the safety of passenger planes, Japanese airlines have also said that they will reroute aircraft to avoid the country. Japan…
JAL jet in Pudong emergency landing
A JAL passenger plane carrying 208 passengers and 14 crew made a safe emergency landing at Shanghai's Pudong International Airport on Saturday, the Shanghai Daily reported.The flight…
JAL expands meal options
Japan Airlines (JAL) will expand and improve the in-flight meal service currently featured on routes to the US, London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam. From 1…
JAL starts flying Embraer jets
Japan Airlines (JAL) has begun using Brazil-made Embraer 170 jets on regional routes, with the first flight from Nagoya to Matsuyama having taken-off on Sunday, Japan Times…
JAL upgrades domestic website
Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce new functions added to its domestic reservations website from today. Modifications have been made to both its Japanese language and English language Japan…
JAL to lower fuel surcharge
The JAL Group has requested approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to decrease the fuel surcharge for all international passenger…
JAL successfully tests biofuel
Japan Airlines (JAL) has conducted a demonstration flight using a sustainable biofuel primarily refined from the energy crop, camelina. It was the first demo flight using a combination…
JAL announces plans for 2009-10
The JAL Group announced its route, flight frequency and fleet plan for international passenger, domestic passenger and cargo operations for fiscal year 2009 (1 April 2009 to 31…
JAL cuts flight frequencies
The JAL Group has announced revisions to its international flight schedules. Due to the current unfavourable economic conditions, flight frequency on the Tokyo-Bangkok route will…
JAL to cut over 2,000 jobs
Japan Air Lines (JAL) plans to cut 2,140 jobs at its main international unit, according to a Bloomberg report. The cuts amount to approximately 13% of the unit's staff, with…
JAL expands in Europe with BA codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) will offer code share flights operated by British Airways (BA) from Heathrow to Lisbon, as well as to 4 destinations in the United Kingdom; Aberdeen,…
Modest JAL President gains YouTube fame
Haruka Nishimatsu, President & CEO of Japan Air Lines (JAL), has gained a following after a CNN report showing him commuting by public transportation and eating with employees…
JAL launches carbon offsetting scheme
On 3 February 2009, the JAL Group will start offering a carbon offset programme enabling passengers using its flights to voluntarily offset the CO2 gases generated by their trips.Japan…
JAL requests airfare revision
Japan Air Lines (JAL) has filed an application with the Japanese government requesting a revision of international airfares for flights departing the country.The revision will result in…
JAL to use camelina on biofuel test
Japan Airlines (JAL) announced that it will be the first airline to conduct a demonstration flight using a sustainable biofuel refined from the energy crop, camelina. The flight is…
JAL to focus on high-yield routes
Japan Airlines (JAL) is intent on building a network capable of producing profits even in the face of rising fuel costs or slowing demand, the Business Times has reported. Towards this…
JAL to test biofuel
Japan Airlines (JAL) plans to test the use of biofuel for one of its aircraft next year, in its search for a sustainable and viable fuel for commercial use, The Business Times has…
JAL goes double daily to London
JAL will be reinstating its second London to Tokyo flight from 29 March 2009, according to Japan Travel News. This new services will replace the London-Osaka service, which…
JAL’s "Mighty" new ERP system goes live
Japan Airlines International (JAL) has officially launched "JAL Mighty", a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for aviation maintenance. IBM Japan, IBM Business…
JAL to launch Osaka-Gimpo route
From 10 January 2009 Japan Airlines (JAL) will start operating flights between Kansai International Airport, Osaka, and Gimpo International Airport in Seoul. In addition, from…
JAL requests surcharge cut
Japan Airlines (JAL) has asked the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), to decrease fuel surcharges. JAL wants to lower surcharges from 1…
JAL goes first class to New Delhi
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start offering first class service on its daily flights between Tokyo and New Delhi from 11 January, 2009. Tickets for the new class went on sale from…
JAL connects Okinawa
Japan Airlines (JAL) is set to launch direct, daily flights from Nagoya Chubu Airport to the city of Ishigaki on the holiday island of Okinawa. The flights will commence from 1 February…
JAL launch Tokyo MAP
Japan Airlines (JAL) has launched its JAL MAP of Tokyo on almost all of its English-language country/region websites. The interactive tourist map of Japan's capital actually comprises 10…
JAL warns of possible strikes
Japan Airlines (JAL) has warned that three unions representing cockpit and cabin crew, are planning to hold strike action on 1-2 October. The action would only affect JAL's domestic…
JAL to codeshare with Jetstar
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start codesharing on Jetstar's Osaka-Gold Coast-Sydney routes from 1 October, and on Tokyo-Cairns routes from 18 December. The agreement is…
JAL restructuring continues
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced the expansion of its network restructuring in the second half of fiscal year Y2008. JAL has said it will increase flight frequency on one international…
JAL raises fuel surcharge
Japan Airlines is revising fuel surcharges on all international passenger tickets issued for the three-month period starting 1 October. The surcharges rises on tickets purchased in…
JAL’s summer washout
Japan Airlines yesterday announced its passenger traffic results for the Japanese summer vacation period of August 8-17 to August, and the figures didn't make for comforting reading for…
Jetstar applies for JAL codeshare
Jetstar has requested permission to enter into a code share arrangement with Japan Airlines (JAL) on its Osaka-Gold Cost-Sydney and Cairns-Tokyo Narita services, the Centre for Asia…
JAL cuts losses
Japan Airlines (JAL) has reported reduced losses in the first quarter of fiscal year 2008, CNN has reported. The figures for the April-June 2008 period say JAL lose JPY3.4 billion…
JAL to extend Premium Economy
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will introduce its Premium Economy cabin on four more European routes. The cabin will be launched on the airline's Tokyo-Amsterdam flights from 2…
JAL’s new seats
Japan Airlines will start introducing on US routes a new suite to JAL First Class and a leading-edge seat to JAL Executive Class Seasons, the airline's branded business class. The…
JAL adds Manchester
Japan Airlines has added twice-daily code share flights operated by British Airways between Manchester and London (Heathrow). The expanded codeshare agreement adds Manchester to JAL's…
JAL pampers premium pax
Japan Airlines is providing airport facilitation services for its premium passengers through the JetQuay. Passengers are only required to be at the CIP terminal an hour before their…
JAL celebrates 50 years in Singapore
Japan Airlines is celebrating its 50th anniversary of operations in Singapore. In 1958, a Douglas DC-6, a piston-powered airliner and transport aircraft, landed at Paya…
Yummy meals on JAL
Next month it will also introduce soups in conjunction with Soup Stock Tokyo, a popular chain of eateries in Japan, and bagels from BAGEL & BAGEL of Japan.The new meal…
JAL fuel surcharge hike
The new surcharges per person per sector flown on tickets purchased in Japan, range from 3,500 yen on a Japan - Korea ticket (up from 2,500 yen) to 32,000 yen on a Japan-…
JAL, Finnair codeshare
JAL will be able to place its 'JL' code number from June 3 on non-stop international flights operated by Finnair between Helsinki and three cities in Japan: Nagoya, Osaka and Tokyo.…
JAL’s eco-jet
Japan Airlines has decorated a 777-200 aircraft with a 'green' design to help in raising people's awareness of the issue of climate change and global warming. Called the JAL Eco…
Tokyo guide on JAL flights
The JAL Guide Tokyo, a handy English-language guide of Japan's capital city, will now be available on international routes in the airline's First and Business class. This…
New JAL check-in at Narita
On 2 April, JAL will open a new economy class check-in at Narita Airport Terminal 2. Passengers will be able to check themselves in using one of 36 of Self Check-in Machines.In addition…
1st class on JAL domestic route
Japan Airlines will introduce its new domestic first class service to the Tokyo - Sapporo route from June 1. It said seat reservations can be made from April 1. The new first class…
JAL, China Southern codeshare
From March 30, Japan Airlines (JAL) will codeshare on six additional routes operated by China Eastern Airlines (MU) between China and Japan.The new agreement will enable JAL to place…
JAL sells stakes in subsidiaries
Japan Airlines International is selling its 100% shareholding in two of its hotel and travel services subsidiaries: Asahikawa Resort Development Co., Ltd, and Tomakomai Ryokka…
Possible JAL strike
Japan Airlines has notified that there might be a one-day strike on Wednesday (March 19) involving four unions representing cockpit crew, ground staff and some cabin attendants. JAL…
JAL Premium Economy on Paris – Tokyo route
Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce the JAL Premium Economy cabin on the Paris - Tokyo (Narita) route from April 2. It will be available on the route on flights JL405/406 on alternate days…
JAL returns to profit after 3 years
Japan Airlines reported better-than-expected earnings for the three months ended December 31. 2007, thanks to strong business travel demand and the suspension of loss-making…
JAL raises fares
Japan Airlines is increasing its economy class fares in light of higher fuel costs.It said it would raise just Japan domestic normal economy fares and round-trip discount economy fares by an…
JAL frequent flyer anniversaries
Next year, Japan Airlines will celebrate two anniversaries of the JAL Mileage Bank (JMB), the airline's frequent flyer programme. JAL first launched its frequent flyer programme 25…
JAL codeshares on Tokyo-Nanjing
From this month, Japan Airlines (JAL) will codeshare on flights operated by China Eastern Airlines between Tokyo (Narita) and Nanjing. On December 20, the Chinese carrier will…
More personalised service on JAL
JAL has expanded what it calls its "new personal style of service" on its international business class to more US routes and for the first time on Asia routes. On routes the new style of…
JAL adds surcharge
The surcharges range from 400 yen (US$3.60) (on a Japan - Korea ticket which goes up from 2,000 yen) to 4,000 yen (on Japan- Brazil ticket which goes up from 17,000 yen). JAL…
New JAL check-in counters at Narita
It said this will cut average passenger waiting times by 50 percent during peak hours. The airline will completely renovate both existing First Class and Executive Class counters. New…
More to see, hear and play on JAL
From December 1, JAL will increase the number of movie, music, video and game channels onboard aircraft from 57 to 130 by early 2008. MAGIC-III is installed in all seats on…
JAL cleared to fly to Taiwan
JAL International plans to take over the routing completely from JAA by first placing its 'JL' designator on all JAA flights from April 2008 at the earliest, and by integrating JAA into…
JAL supports new Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport
JAL plans to offer a daily service to Fukuoka in Kyushu, and a thrice daily service to Sapporo in Hokkaido from the new airport. The airline is currently assessing the potential…
JAL to sell credit card unit
The president of JAL, Haruka Nishimatsu, is selling businesses not related to aviation to cut the carrier's debt by 12 percent this fiscal year."JALCard has high-income…
JAL charters to Siem Reap
The airline will operate direct flights to Siem Reap from Osaka (Kansai), Tokyo (Narita) and Nagoya (Chubu) using Boeing 767 aircraft. The aircraft will have a capacity of 200…
JAL launches premium economy
Next year, JAL Premium Economy will be introduced onto the airline's Frankfurt - Tokyo and Paris - Tokyo routes, followed by the expansion of the new service onto US and…
JAL’s new first class route
JAL will inaugurate a daily service between Haneda Airport, Tokyo and Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai from this month on 29 September. The new route will provide…
JAL links up with Expedia
The hotel booking site contains detailed information on over 34,000 hotels in more than 140 countries worldwide, which makes it ideal for JAL passengers based in Japan planning a…
JAL’s new domestic first class
JALwill introduce the new service on the Haneda, Tokyo- Itami, Osakaroute from 1 December this year.Seatreservations can be made from 1 October. JAL's new first class service…
JAL adds new route to Shanghai
The new JAL route will provide customers traveling between thecity centers of Tokyoand Shanghai more convenience. Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) islocated only 13 kilometers away from…
JAL load surges
. The number of passengers who departed Japan for Guam, South Korea, China and Southeast Asia was up on last year's figures. Load factors on almost all routes from Japan were at…
JAL fuel surcharge goes up
The extra charges will be fixed at certainlevels throughout the three month period.However, it will be progressively reduced asthe price of fuel decreases, and will be cancelled…
JAL revises route and frequency plan
To strengthen its international passenger business particularly on Asia routes it will continue to focus resources on high profit, high growth routes where demand is strong, and by…
No bulldogs allowed on JAL
According to veterinarians, the structure of the bulldogs' noses makes it difficult for them to adapt to the unstable temperature on the aircraft, and the vibration and noise also…
JAL commences flights to India
This will increase customer convenience, and meet strong business demand on the route. Business class passengers will also enjoy the comfort of the award-winning seat, The JAL…
JAL backs Team Minus 6%
Team Minus 6% kicked off in May 2005 in line with the Kyoto Protocol. Under the 1997 agreement, Japan is required to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 6% between 2008 and 2012 from…
JAL miles for eco
The campaign allows JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) members to make donations of 10,000 miles to non-profit organisation OISCA from their accounts.The JAL Group will calculate each mile as one…
JAL/MU code share
The deal becomes effective from 18 Jun 2007 and allows JAL, who had previously announced that they would be suspending flights from Nagoya to Beijing from 02 Jun, to continue…
JAL to lift fuel surcharge
The revised surcharges mean that JAL will join a growing list of airlines asking passengers to assist in reducing the impact of more expensive fuel, with other recent additions…
JAL golden week
The total number of passengers on JAL group airlines rose 1.6% on the same period last year, however the number of passengers on international routes was down 1% to 360,088.The…
JAL reviews structure
A number of strategies have been implemented including thedownsizing of its aircraft and shift to high profit routes. The airline said theintroduction of first class on domestic flights and…
Phocuswright Europe 2023 moves to Barcelona, Spain from 12-14 June
Phocuswright, the travel industry research authority, released the growing Speaker roster for Phocuswright Europe 2023, taking place at the Barceló Sants Hotel in Barcelona, Spain this 12-14…
Top 10 treks of Uttarakhand
Top 10 treks of Uttarakhand-Welcome to the land of mesmerizing beauty and tranquility, Uttarakhand! The state is blessed with some of the most stunning landscapes that have always been a…
13 Best Places to Visit During Chardham Yatra
13 Best Places to Visit During Char Dham Yatra-Are you planning a pilgrimage trip to Char Dham Yatra, but not sure which places to visit? Look no further! We have curated a list of the 13…
13 BEST PLACES TO VISIT DURING CHAR DHAM YATRA
13 Best Places to Visit During Chardham Yatra
13 Best Places to Visit During Char Dham Yatra-Are you planning a pilgrimage trip to Char Dham Yatra, but not sure which places to visit? Look…
AltoVita expands international female-led team to fuel innovation in the corporate accommodation sector
AltoVita, the corporate accommodation platform specialising in large enterprises has announced the appointment of several experienced female leaders to its team.
Singapore Tourism Board encourages Indian families to travel with limited-time promotions
With its ease of travel, multicultural offerings, and constantly-evolving attractions and experiences, Singapore is a top holiday destination for outbound travellers from India.
In a move…
Top 5 adventure experiences in Saudi
Saudi’s awe-inspiring natural phenomena beckons travellers to venture into unspoilt landscapes and experience adrenaline, culture, and history off the beaten tourist track.
Royal Jordanian to grow network in 2023
Royal Jordanian has an ambitious network growth plan for this year, which will see the launch of new, promising markets, including Stockholm, Düsseldorf, Manama/Bahrain, and Al-Ula/Saudi…
‘Renew – Mindfulness’ with Aujasya by The Leela
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts launched the second pillar of their signature wellness programme - Aujasya by The Leela – “Renew - Mindfulness.”
Japan Airlines Increases Melbourne Tokyo Flights
Great news for travellers planning holidays to Japan: Japan Airlines will begin operating more flights out of Melbourne starting at the end of March.
The national airline of Japan now…
IAAPI Expo 2023 to take place in March 2023
IAAPI Expo 2023 – an exclusive trade exhibition for Amusement, Leisure & Entertainment Industry of India is set to launch its 21st edition this year at the Bombay Exhibition Centre,…
Royal Jordanian increases frequency of Amman-Aqaba flights to 17 weekly
As part of its continuous efforts to promote domestic tourism, this time to the city of Aqaba, which launched the Aqaba Carnival, Royal Jordanian has increased flight frequencies between…
CLYMB Abu Dhabi hosts The CLYMB Games
CLYMB Abu Dhabi hosted international skydiving teams from overseas who arrived at the UAE’s ultimate indoor adventure hub to compete head-to-head in The CLYMB Games.
SAUDIA inaugurates new operations building at KAIA
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the Kingdom's national flag carrier, inaugurated its new SAUDIA Operations building at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah
Oman Air highlights digital transformation achievements
Continuing to drive transformation in the aviation sector, Oman Air’s Digital department recently held its annual workshop.
Top 4 reasons to celebrate New Year at Shangri-La Muscat
No one wants to miss out on all the fun of bringing in the New Year with style? Shangri-La Muscat has the perfect line-up of activities to do just that.
Tokyo to hold London agent marketplace on 1 Feb
The reopening of Japan last month has been big news. In response, and to support agents maximise bookings, Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will host a Tokyo City Promotion at Royal…
JüSTa Hotels & Resorts to open its first property in Manali on 1 Dec
JüSTa Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of its twentieth hotel. jüSTa Grand View Resort & Spa in Manali, is the company’s first hotel in Manali and fourth in Himachal…
Kerala Literature Festival from 12-15 Jan
One of Asia’s largest literature festivals, the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) is now open for delegate registration. The 4-day festival will be held at Kozhikode beach from 12th to 15th…
TRIBE touches down in Bali
TRIBE, part of Ennismore, a global collective of lifestyle brands, has opened the doors of its first hotel in Indonesia with the opening of TRIBE Bali Kuta Beach on Indonesia’s island of…
Oman Air welcomes ‘Future Leaders’ with Commercial Graduate Programme Induction Ceremony
Oman Air, the national airline of Oman, has officially inaugurated its highly anticipated Future Leaders Commercial Graduate Programme.
22 cruise ships to arrive in Aqaba, Jordan in November
Cruise ship traffic is expected to reach its peak this month as 22 cruise ships are scheduled to arrive at the Aqaba Port, said Commissioner for Tourism and Environment in the Aqaba Special…
Dubai Holding SkyRun 2022 concludes with new records
Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with presence in over 13 countries, announces the winners of the 17th edition of Dubai Holding SkyRun, which took place today at…
Misk Global Forum set to bridge generations
The Misk Global Forum (MGF) will return on 9-10 November with a hybrid format, hosting people in-person for the first time since 2019, with an array of world-renowned speakers set to take…
The sky’s the limit with Dubai Holding SkyRun 2022
Dubai Holding brings back its hugely popular Dubai Holding SkyRun 2022 – Dubai’s only official stairclimbing race – as part of a number of fitness challenges and events hosted across the…
Saudi announces free visa ahead of FIFA World Cup
Saudi Tourism Authority welcomes the extension of Saudi’s multi-entry visa, available to visitors holding the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Hayya Card.
For the first time ever, visitors will…
‘Automation with Amadeus’ at roadshow in Delhi
The roadshow in Delhi is the first in a series of products and solutions roadshows that will be hosted by Amadeus India in six major cities in India in November 2022.
Shangri-La Al Husn, Muscat unveils ‘Aangan’
Shangri-La Al Husn, Muscat opens contemporary Indian restaurant Aangan by Rohit Ghai. Critically acclaimed Chef Rohit Ghai has curated an innovative menu inspired by his personal and…
Royal Jordanian Airlines to introduce 10 new Embraer E2 Jets
Royal Jordanian Airlines and Embraer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce two variants of Embraer’s advanced E2 jets to its fleet: the E190-E2 and E195-E2. In total,…
IWTA speaks with Gai Tyrrell – Managing Director Australasia at Globus family of brands
Born and raised in Melbourne, Gai Tyrrell is living proof that grit and hard work pay off. She wanted to get into the travel industry after leaving school. Thus, she ditched uni and worked…
Diwali at Kaleidoscope with Atlantis, The Palm
From 22 to 24 October 2022, Atlantis, The Palm's all-day dining restaurant, Kaleidoscope will transform in celebration of Diwali.
ibis Styles: Bangkok and Sevilla hotels exhibit original art
ibis Styles is bringing new artistic pop to the metaverse with its 2022 #OpenToCreators global campaign, in partnership with world-renowned digital creator and contest ambassadors @tikkywow …
Royal Jordanian hosts EC Meeting of AACO in Amman
Royal Jordanian hosted the ninety-second Executive Committee meeting of the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) in Amman
Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México to open in late 2022
The Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México is now accepting reservations ahead of its anticipated opening in late 2022. The Resort will offer 157 contemporary Mexican accommodations – many…
Atlantis The Royal to open with 795 keys by November
The new iconic landmark of Dubai, Atlantis The Royal on the Palm Jumeirah slated to open in second week of November, this is one of the most luxury experential resorts in the World.
Global cruise tourism market to be USD 17.4 billion by 2032
As per a report by Future Market Insights (FMI), the global cruise tourism market is likely to be appraised at USD 17.4 billion by 2032, up from USD 5.3 billion in 2022, advancing at a CAGR…
Boeing To Open A Sustainability Research Centre In Japan
Boeing will fortify its relationship with Japan by establishing a new Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T) centre. The facility will emphasise sustainability and complement a…
Japan Airlines joins the list of notable airlines available on airasia Super App
The list of notable global carriers available on the airasia Super App’s online travel agent (OTA) platform continues to grow, with Japan Airlines (JAL) being the latest addition to grant…
Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines inks deal with expanded codeshare
Malaysia Airlines (MH) and Japan Airlines (JAL) are expanding their codeshare operations following Malaysia Airlines' recent announcement to launch new direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to…
New Tokyo-Narita to San José flight on ZIPAIR
In a press conference held earlier today in Tokyo, Japanese low-cost carrier ZIPAIR announced plans to inaugurate new, nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and…
Malaysia Airlines launches a Bonus Side Trip in Malaysia on selected tickets to Asia and Australasia
Malaysia Airlines is pleased to announce that it has re-launched its Bonus Side Trip product campaign where passengers can add a stop in Malaysia to their journey from the UK to Asia and…
Singapore hotels on robust recovery track
Singapore’s mid-market hotel sector will continue to post healthy post-pandemic growth performance, fueled by increased tourist demand and reflected by heightened investment
Singapore mid-market hotel demand to accelerate in 2022
Singapore’s mid-market hotel sector will continue to post healthy post-pandemic growth performance, fueled by increased tourist demand and reflected by heightened investment.
Jet Airways gets security clearance for flights
The Home Ministry in India has granted security clearance to Jet Airways as the airline plans to relaunch commercial flight operations in upcoming months
Jet Airways to return with no-frills hybrid models
The Kalrock-Jalan consortium, the winning bidder for bankrupt Jet Airways, is also planning two-class facilities for flyers.
Japan Will Reopen Its Borders From March But Not For Tourists
Japan announced on Thursday that it would cautiously reopen its borders in March by lifting the daily restriction on the number of people allowed to enter the country while remaining closed…
Marriott expands in Malaysia with debut of Le Méridien brand in Penang
Marriott International announced it has signed an agreement with Rackson Hospitality Sdn. Bhd to bring the Paris-born Le Méridien brand to Penang, the 'Pearl of The Orient'
Japan asks international airlines to stop taking reservations
As Japan further tightens its borders, the country has asked international airlines to stop taking new reservations for all incoming flights.
21 IKEA products with names inspired by Sweden’s scenic locations
For years, Bolmen has been better known as a toilet brush sold by global furniture giant IKEA, instead of a picturesque lake in southern Sweden.
What’s Inside Burj Al Arab! Unique guided tour into iconic hotel’s exclusive world
Jumeirah Group has revealed its brand-new hotel tour, Inside Burj Al Arab, a one-of-a-kind immersive experience that will allow UAE residents and tourists to finally discover the most…
ACCC denies approval for Qantas-Japan Airlines deal
As international travel resumes, Australia's Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) denied Qantas Airways and Japan Airlines permission to coordinate flights between the two countries.
Grounded, no more! Jet Airways is back, to resume operations in early 2022
Jet Airways is set to resume domestic flight operations in the first quarter of 2022 with New Delhi-Mumbai flight
Here’s how Japan’s tourism sector will suffer if no fans allowed at Tokyo Olympics
Here are the impacts no-crowd attendance would have on Japan’s lodging, airline, and retail industries.
Japanese airlines eye low-cost to drive post-pandemic growth
Japan's two major airlines are positioning themselves to take advantage of any upturn with a punt on low-cost services.
ACCC seeks to block Qantas, Japan Airlines alliance
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided against a proposed joint business agreement between Qantas and Japan Airlines, saying the alliance "breaches…
India’s domestic passenger traffic shrinks 29% in April 2020
For April 2021, domestic passenger traffic is estimated at 55-56 lakh, implying a sequential decline of 29% compared to 78.2 lakh in March 2021
Langtang Valley Trek
Although the Langtang Valley is the nearest destination and can be reached by a day’s drive from the Kathmandu Valley, this area remains unknown to the bulk of trekkers and is less preferred…
Saudi Arabia announces USD 3 billion luxury mountain hub plan
Saudi Arabia has announced plans for development of a luxury mountain destination with immersive cultural experiences and celebration of the natural assets empowering the local and national…
Defunct Jet Airways to be relaunched in 4-6 months’ time
The consortium, which won the bid to acquire India-based Jet Airways, expects to restart operations of the defunct airline in four to six months
Jet Airways may relaunch in summer 2021
Jet Airways (India), the full-service airline which went bankrupt last year, could be back in the skies as early as the summer
Podcast: Indonesia
The Republic of Indonesia is a country located in Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian and Pacific oceans and is part of the volcanic Ring of Fire. In fact, if you like volcanoes…
Fortune Hotels debuts in hill town of Dalhousie
Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s hotel group announced the opening of its maiden property in the hill town of Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh
Jet 2.0 is here: Grounded Jet Airways gets new owners
Panel of creditors to Jet Airways has approved a resolution plan for the bankrupt airline
Another volcanic eruption in Iceland could cause global air traffic chaos
Iceland’s seismologists are sounding alarm about the rising threat level for the Grimsvotn volcano that have experienced an unusually powerful eruption in 2011, firing a 20km pillar of ash…
Another volcanic eruption in Iceland could cause global air traffic chaos
Iceland’s seismologists are sounding alarm about the rising threat level for the Grimsvotn volcano that have experienced an unusually powerful eruption in 2011, firing a 20km pillar of ash…
Hello PINKtober! Over 50 UAE hotels mark Breast Cancer awareness month
All of Marriott International’s properties in the UAE will join efforts to contribute towards Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October to raise funds for Al Jalila Foundation’s ‘Brest…
Hello Pearl of the Orient! Courtyard by Marriott makes debut in Malaysia with Penang property
Courtyard by Marriott has announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Penang – the first Courtyard debut in Malaysia
Bars, hotels and restaurants in Delhi open today. Here’s what you need to know
After a five-month ban as part of the restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, bars, restaurants, hotels and clubs in Delhi have now opened up and will start serving…
India Hotels in Delhi Allowed to Reopen
In a major relief to the hospitality industry, India hotels in Delhi have been allowed to open after suffering long-suffering industry lockdown due to the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus.…
10 AMAZING DESTINATION TO VISIT IN INDIA – HEAVEN OF EARTH
Besides being grabbed by its existence in the list of seven wonders in the world, India is a country with endless surprises. Tourists will surely not be bored exploring its historical…
Podcast – Penang Re-Born, Penang – Malaysia
Facing the Straits of Malacca, Penang was one of the great trading ports in South East Asia. Once part of the Sultanate of Kedah, it was ceded to the British East India Company on the…
Weekend Gateways From Near Delhi
Weekends allow you to do what your heart needs and get a nice little break from the joys of office occupation. For Delhiites, weekends signify something much bigger - the opportunity to…
Mumbai airport witnesses highest retail spending
Travellers from Mumbai airport are India’s highest spending flyers with an average retail revenue per passenger at USD 7, followed by USD 6 by flyers from Delhi airport.
While this is…
Travel Tours debuts in Jaipur
Travel Tours, the leisure travel brand of FCM Travel Solutions further expanded their presence by inaugurating their first store in Jaipur. This expansion adds to the total number of…
Jaipur jewel: IHCL opens Devi Ratn
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has opened Devi Ratn in Jaipur. It will be part of the SeleQtions brand – a named collection of hotels and resorts.
Puneet Chhatwal, MD and CEO of IHCL…
No need to fly to space for these five Star Wars filming locations
If you are a big fan of the Star Wars saga and want to feel The Force after watching the latest movie The Rise of Skywalker, then keep the obsession going by holidaying at locations featured…
Conrad Hotels to debut in Malaysia
Hilton has announced the signing of a management agreement with Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) to open Conrad Kuala Lumpur in the heart of the Malaysian capital. Slated for completion…
Japan partners with Tom Daley to promote Tokyo Olympics
Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) celebrated their Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games campaign with the launch of an ongoing collaboration with British Olympic diver, Tom…
Dubai sees 51% increase in cruise visitors
Strengthening its position as a premier international cruise destination, Dubai concluded its 2018-2019 cruise season with a record increase of over 51% in cruise tourist footfall and a…
ITE HCMC surpasses record with 350 exhibitors & 30,000 expected visitors for its 15th year
To celebrate its 15th year milestone, the International Travel Expo, Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC) is introducing a bundle of new features and special highlights to make the annual event an…
All for the game: ANA becomes supporting partner for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay
Japan’s airline All Nippon Airways (ANA), has signed an agreement with the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to become a ‘Supporting Partner’ of the Tokyo…
Taco Bell spills more sauce on ‘taco hotel’ coming this August
For the first time, Taco Bell is giving a sneak peek into the immersive experience at The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel & Resort including exclusive menus, fashion collabs and poolside…
Singapore Tourism Board hosts 8-city road show
Singapore Tourism recently organised roadshows in eight cities to woo visitors from India. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) brought together 45 tourism stakeholders in Trivandrum,…
Indian aviation industry starts a slow take-off in May
After reporting a year-on-year de-growth of 4.4% in domestic passenger traffic in April 2019, the first after six years of monthly year-on-year growth, the domestic passenger traffic…
Japan Airlines takes delivery of first A350 XWB
Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France. The A350-900 is the first aircraft produced by Airbus for JAL. The milestone…
Flight booking APIs: GDSs, specialised data providers, OTAs, and metasearch engines
This article was originally published as a blog post by AltexSoft. It is published here with permission.
IATA’s recent passenger survey reports reveal interesting data about traveler…
Finland: Midnight sun, saunas and thick, juicy sausages
With Finland attracting more than 6.7 million foreign tourists in 2017 and exceeding 8.5 million in 2018, one of the world's northernmost countries is building its reputation as an ice-cold…
Aviation round up: It’s the bees knees
This week's aviation round up comes with a brand new business class product, airport mapping and, of course, a new destination.
IHG to open seven new hotels in India
After the massive Six Senses acquisition, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is making waves in India. Under the IHG-SAMHI partnership, it today announced the opening of seven more Holiday…
Pie in the sky? AirAsia to open a restaurant chain
AirAsia wants customers to taste the food they serve in the air.
Aviation round up: Smooth as silk, strong as iron
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…
Hotel hashtags: Top 26 hotels dominating Instagram
In a comprehensive, travel company Destination2 has analysed data to reveal the top 26 hotel-related hashtags across the social sphere.
“Nothing replaces the human factor”: GM of The Westin KL
The Westin KL's new GM talks about patience, communication and the value of movement in a career.
Cruise news: Wellness cruises, day tripper taxes and more
We have our eyes not just on the road. But also the air and the sea. The cruise news round up is your weekly guide to the must-know in the cruise industry.
Aviation round up: Where beer and safety do mix
With 2019 little more than a week old it is time for the first aviation news roundup of the New Year. This week’s run down of key events and news for the industry is mixed bag of…
Champagne and corn fritters: Agoda’s Timothy Hughes’ top 5 international airport lounges
"Agoda’s VP of corporate development, Timothy Hughes, has seen the highs and lows of travel. From youth hostels in Morocco to “involuntary” first class upgrades to 1K; lost luggage and a…
Hot hotel openings: Silversands Grenada and more
For this week's edition of hot hotel openings, we've got new properties from Silversands Grenada, Hilton, Barceló Hotel Group, IHG and Le Sereno.
Vietjet now second biggest carrier in Southeast Asia by market cap
Vietnam’s budget flag carrier, VietJet, has grown into the second biggest entity in the skies of Southeast Asia with a bigger market cap than AirAsia.
Crossroads Maldives cares for the fishes with new ferries
Crossroads Maldives, the largest integrated destination in the Maldives, has acquired a new fleet of ferries that will carry guests to and from the resort and Velana International Airport…
Super Break announces Icelandic adventures from Cardiff Airport
Short-break provider Super Break has announced an expanded programme of getaways to North Iceland from Cardiff Airport.
Why BA has brought back Heathrow-Osaka route after 20 years
Its been a full two decades since British Airways (BA) passengers were able to jet directly from Heathrow to Osaka, in Japan. But now the airline has restored the connection to capitalise on…
Mon-go-go-go-lia: The rise of Mongolian tourism
With a 28% rise in foreign visitors in 2017, Hunnu Air has signed up with Sabre Corporation to gain access to 425,000 travel agents across the world.
AVANI continues expansion with second hotel in Malaysia
AVANI Hotels and Resorts has announced its latest property scheduled to open in Kota Kinabalu, as part of its continued expansion in Asia.
Travel Tours expands reach in India, launches first retail store in Coimbatore
Travel Tours, the flagship leisure travel brand of FCM Travel Solutions, Indian subsidiary of Flight Centre Travel Group Australia, opened its first retail store at one of India's smart…
“Quality settings in sustainable environments”: Talking strategy with Singha’s CHO
Following Travel Daily's report on news that Singha Estates had signed a deal with Jalboot to run the marina within the company’s Crossroads project in the Maldives, I spoke to Dirk De…
Hidden Iceland: “Trips we’d be proud to take our friends and family on”
It is still less than a year from when Hidden Iceland was first set up by Scott Drummond, Ryan Connolly and Dagný Björg Stefánsdóttir – a small group of friends who came together through…
Mövenpick to raise its fourth flag in Tunisia with upscale takeover
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage an existing property in the Mediterranean coastal city of Sfax, relaunching it under the brand later this year.
After the…
Mandarin Oriental to add character and charm to the port capital of Oman
Mandarin Oriental Group has announced its plans for a new resort and branded residences in the port capital of Oman. Scheduled to open in 2021, Mandarin Oriental, Muscat will be the latest…
Hilton Malaysia introduces ‘Meet with Purpose’ programme
No sooner than I include the Hilton Kuala, Lumpur on my list of the top four meetings and events locations in the Malaysian capital a couple of weeks ago, Hilton Worldwide upgrades its MICE…
TD Executive Summit: 3 August 2018
50 Five-Star Hotel GMs, 6 Start-up Executives
No promotion, no panels, no corporate pontification. Just executive-level education, on the six most important categories for hotel GMs in…
Japan Airlines renews long-term partnership with Sabre to enhance global footprint
Tech provider for the global travel industry Sabre, have revealed this week they have renewed their long-term partnership with Japan Airlines (JAL), first established in 2006.
Future of Travel summit fires up travel tech startup race
Miami brings the heat into the US travel tech scene as LAB Miami Ventures announces its shortlist of startups for its first annual Future of Travel summit.
U Janevella Bandung brings “unique and cutting edge architectural design” to Indonesia
U Janevalla Bandung, the newest addition of the boutique luxury U Hotels & Resorts, is ready to open its doors on 15th March 2018. Designed in a rustic modern style, the hotel will offer…
Q&A: Setouchi Tourism Authority
Travel daily catches up with Tomohiro Muraki, director of the Setouchi Tourism Authority.
What is your role and how long have you held it?
Since 2013, I have led the…
Hilton Garden Inn debuts in Malaysia
Hilton Garden Inn, has made its first entry into Malaysia with the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. The new hotel adds 265 rooms to the Hilton Garden Inn…
Super Break launches Iceland ski packages
Super Break has launched Ski North Iceland packages, available on dates in January and February next year.
Three- and four-night packages are now on sale that include charter flights from…
Operators discover highlights of Doha
The Qatar Tourism Authority recently hosted a fam trip for UK tour operators.
Participants, including representatives from Gold Medal, Brightsun Travel, Audley Travel, Hays Travel, Hayes…
Guam tourism thrives despite NK bomb threat
Tourists are not being deterred from visiting the Pacific island of Guam, despite North Korean threats to drop bombs close to the US territory.
The island, which forms part of the…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Beijing, Jakarta, Yangon and more
Hilton Yantai
Location: Within the Shimao Skyscraper, a 323-metre-high building in Yantai, overlooking the Bohai Strait in China's Shandong province
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 252…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Taiwan, China, Indonesia and more
CitizenM Taipei North Gate
Location: Overlooking the Tamsui River, within walking distance of Taipei Main Station
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 267
Facilities: 24-hour F&B outlet,…
The ‘Thronies’ Pilgrimage: Hit HBO Show Sparks Worldwide Wanderlust
New global data from Hotels.com® shows hit series is causing surge in travel to filming locations,
The world eagerly anticipated the premiere of Game of Thrones season 7 this week, but fans…
Super Break launches first short break flight charters to new Icelandic destination
Super Break has launched a series of flights to Akureryi in northern Iceland, the first time the operator has ever committed to chartering its own aircraft.
The destination,…
Flight Centre expands retail footprint in India
Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has expanded its presence in India with the opening of its first retail outlet in the Gujarati city of Surat.
Flight Shop, the Indian leisure travel…
The latest appointments from Travelport, AirAsia, Mandarin Oriental and more
MING FOONG has become Travelport's new managing director for Greater China & Online Business Group Asia Pacific. Having joined Travelport in 2012, Foong’s most recent role was…
Airport Restaurant Month’s New Dishes Greet Travelers with a Unique Culinary Experience
Now arriving – Airport Restaurant Month this May at more than 50 airports across North America. Book your ticket, head to the airport and pull up a chair to savor this innovative culinary…
Crystal Ski Holidays adds Åre and Vemdalen in Sweden
Crystal Ski Holidays has added Åre and Vemdalen in Sweden to the 2017-18 programme.
Åre is the largest ski area overall (100km) with 42 ski lifts and 89 runs, split into four areas,…
Dusit to debut in Dhaka
Thailand's Dusit International has continued to expand its global footprint with the signing of its first hotel in Bangladesh.
Scheduled to open by the end of 2017, the DusitPrincess…
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Ayana Midplaza Jakarta
Location: The site of the former InterContinental Midplaza Jakarta on Jalan Sudirman
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 366
Facilities: Seven F&B outlets, spa, 24-hour…
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Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo
Location: Connected to Otemachi Station, in the main Marunouchi-Otemachi area of central Tokyo
Grade: Luxury serviced residence
Keys: 130, ranging from…
First flight for largest Dreamliner
The largest version of Boeing's Dreamliner series took to the skies for the first time on Friday (31 March 2017).
The occasion, which took place at Boeing's factory in South Carolina, saw…
New dining venues for UK-bound Caribbean Princess
Princess Cruises has revealed that the multi-million pound refit of Caribbean Princess will include seven new and redesigned dining venues. This will be the line’s largest food and beverage…
Taj brings new luxury to Amritsar
Taj has opened a brand new luxury hotel in the centre of Amritsar, in the northern Punjab region of India.
Located less than 12km from Amritsar airport, the new Taj Swarna is provides…
Nobu Hotels to open first European hotel in London in June
Located in the heart of London’s artistic quarter, Nobu Hotel Shoreditch will be the first European hotel from the internationally renowned Nobu Hotels brand.
The hotel will feature…
泗水温德姆酒店开业
2月24日，温德姆酒店集团（Wyndham Hotel Group）将温德姆酒店品牌带来印尼第二大城市泗水。
酒店前身为波尔们泗水中心酒店，是在一份新的管理协议签订后，加入温德姆酒店旗下。酒店位于Jalan Basuki Rahmat Boulevard，位于泗水市金融中心，距离Tunjungan广场－泗水最大的购物中心，仅几分钟步行的距离。…
flydubai launches third destination in Bangladesh
Low-cost carrier flydubai has revealed plans to add Sylhet to its network, becoming the airline’s third destination in Bangladesh after Chittagong and Dhaka.
flydubai said in a…
Airlines team up on all Japan-Taiwan flights
The national carriers of Japan and Taiwan will start codesharing on all every flight they operate between the two countries.
Effective 21 February 2017, the partnership between Japan…
Icelandic tourism ‘booming’: HVS
Tourism in Iceland has experienced unprecedented growth since 2010 resulting in a healthy rise in occupancy levels amongst the country’s hotel supply and prompting alternative accommodation…
Asia Pacific’s most punctual airlines revealed
Qantas and Japan Airlines achieved the best on-time performance rates of any airline in the Asia Pacific region last year, while Thai AirAsia is the region's most punctual low-cost carrier,…
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Lufthansa switches to e-newspapers
Lufthansa passengers will now be offered a selection of online…
Flight Centre moves into Hyderabad
Flight Centre has expanded its presence in India with the opening of its first travel store in the city of Hyderabad.
The new outlet expands the group's overall Indian footprint to 17…
OCEC opening to drive boom in business tourism
Business travel to the Sultanate of Oman is set to get a major boost following the opening of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) last month.
The venue will further…
Jet Airways hits the road with new bus service
Jet Airways has started offering a new long-distance bus service for travellers in the northern state of Punjab.
Under a new agreement with the IndoCanadian Bus Service, Jet will provide…
Marriott signs more Autographs in Asia
Marriott has reveals plans for a major expansion of its Autograph Collection in Asia, with the signing of four new properties in three countries.
The soft brand, which is a collection of…
Marriott pays artistic Tribute to Singapore
Marriott International has continued to expand Starwood's former brands in Asia Pacific, with the launch of the Tribute Portfolio in Singapore.
The art-focused Hotel Vagabond, which…
Starwood brings two more brands to Singapore
Starwood is introducing two more of its brands to Singapore, following the signing of a pair of high-end heritage hotels.
The Duxton Club (pictured top) in Singapore's Tanjong Pagar…
Korean Air starts charging for no-shows
Korean Air has confirmed that it will start charging passengers who fail to show up for their flight.
The move, which the airline said was being taken to "minimise seat wastage", will…
Iberia to join Europe-Japan airline alliance
Iberia, the Spanish national carrier, will now be included in the joint venture between JAL, BA and Finnair on routes between Europe and Japan.
Japan’s Ministry of Land,…
Starwood brings Four Points brand to Jakarta
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Four Points hotel in Jakarta.
The new Four Points Jakarta Thamrin is located on Jalan MH Thamrin in Jakarta's central business…
Golden Sands Hotel Apartments heads to India with Lama Tours
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EmQuest signs three-year deal with Al Futtaim Travel
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Under…
雅加达四季酒店开业
近日，四季酒店重新回到印尼雅加达，在市中心新开业了一座全套房酒店。
这家全新的酒店位于印尼首都繁华的苏迪曼（Sudirman）中央商务区核心地带的综合用途奢华大厦CapitalPlace内。CapitalPlace大厦位于雅加达主干道之一的加兰加托苏伯特（JalanGatotSubroto）旁，整个建筑群同时将包含一座47层的写字楼与高端零售及餐饮空间。…
Brand new Four Seasons opens in Jakarta
Four Seasons has returned to Jakarta with the launch of a brand new all-suite hotel in the centre of the city.
Located on Jalan Gatot Subroto, as part of the new Capital Place…
寰宇一家新增日本项目
寰宇一家（Oneworld）新增了一个在日本的旅行选项，将大力推广九州岛的旅游业。
寰宇一家目前飞往该岛的7个目的地，包括福冈、长崎、高崎、北九州、熊本、宫崎和大分，许多航线都是由日本航空在运营。
如果与此同时旅客购买了往返日本的航班，这个“访问九州一卡通”将提供至多5趟在东京羽田、东京成田、大阪机场以及九洲岛任意一座机场之间的航班。…
Hard Rock World Burger comes to Dubai
Hard Rock Café launched the World Burger Tour.
Hard Rock Cafe Dubai is celebrating start of burger season with a menu showcasing international local legendary burgers. This ranges…
oneworld adds new Japanese fare
oneworld has added a third fare for travel in Japan, focusing on the island of Kyushu.
The airline alliance serves seven destinations on the island - Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kagoshima,…
Flybe trumps major rivals for on-time performance
Flybe has beaten its main rivals Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways in the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Punctuality Statistics’ report for 2015.
The report found the airline…
Newmarket Holidays offers agents discounts on Lapland experiences
With six months until Christmas, Newmarket Holidays is giving agents a chance to enjoy a Lapland Santa Day Experience at the special agent concession rate of £299 per person (for up to four…
日航全新B777飞往东南亚
乘坐日本航空飞往曼谷、新加坡的旅客们，很快就可以体会到其最新的机舱产品，以及升级后的波音777飞机。
全新的B777-200ER飞机配备了JAL全新的“Sky Suites”内部设计，并将于6月18日开始从东京羽田机场飞往曼谷，并将执飞羽田－新加坡航线。
飞机上的日航“SKy Suites III”拥有可平躺的商务舱，以及航空该航空公司全新的高端经济舱产品，“JAL Sky…
Gulf Air’s inaugural Dhaka flight touches down
Gulf Air recently celebrated the airline’s inaugural five weekly service to and from Dhaka.
The Gulf Air flight GF248 was welcomed into Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka…
Holiday Inn Express makes Malaysian debut
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened its first ever Holiday Inn Express hotel in Malaysia.
The launch of the new Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre marks the…
Oman’s MICE industry to get a boost
Oman is set to become a major regional centre for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) following establishment of the new Oman Convention Bureau by the Ministry of…
Check-In: The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort, Langkawi
The busy eclecticism of Kuala Lumpur is perfectly complemented by the calm and tranquility of Malaysia’s Langkawi Island - a tropical paradise with crystal clear water set against the…
日航和西班牙航空签署协议
近日，日本航空（JAL）递交了与西班牙航空（Iberia）签署在欧洲航线代码共享的合作协议的申请。
目前，日航在欧洲航线上与英国航空和芬兰航空进行着合作。近日，日航刚向日本国土、基建、运输&旅游局递交了申请，希望创建一个包括西班牙航空（Iberia）在内的四方合作共享协议。
另外，西班牙航空也将于今年10月18日开通马德里－东京成田航线，这也是西班牙航空首次飞抵远东。…
日航国内航班机上WiFi将增速
近日，一份新的协议将显著增加日本境内航班的机上WiFi速度。
空中网络连接服务提供商Gogo公司与亚洲卫星服务供应商Sky Perfect JSAT公司合作，将使用JCSAT-5A卫星来为日本航空提供机上WiFi。该卫星于今年5月6日发射成功，这将显著增加日航机上WiFi速度。
“Gogo的网路是公开的，所以我们可以使用全球Ku波段的多个卫星，”Gogo首席科技官Anand…
日航子公司J-AIR迎首架E190
5月10日，巴航工业宣布，日本航空公司的子公司J-AIR运营的一架E190喷气飞机在日本成功实现首飞。
这架飞机属于日本航空子公司J Air，于5月10日从大阪飞往高崎。J Air从巴西飞机制造商处一共预定了20架E190飞机。
J-AIR航空公司总裁Tetsuya Onuki表示：“我们十分荣幸接收日本境内的第一架E190喷气飞机。公司机队现有的E170喷气飞机加全新…
Japan boosts in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity
A new agreement in Japan will significantly expand the country's in-flight Wi-Fi capabilities.
Gogo, the in-flight connectivity company, has teamed up with Sky Perfect JSAT…
日本航空新增多条美国西海岸航线
日本航空（Japan Airlines）近日和阿拉斯加航空签署了新的合作协议，将为双方旅客提供一系列连接北美的新航线。
该份新代码共享协议将是的旅客能乘坐JAL的航班从东京飞往洛杉矶、旧金山、圣迭戈、温哥华，从大阪前往洛杉矶，并再通过阿拉斯加航空的航班中转前往更多的美国目的地。…
Sarovar signs two hotels in North India
Sarovar Hotels & Resorts has strengthened its presence in North India with the signing of two new properties.
The company, which currently operates 72 hotels across India, has now…
Qatar Airways increases capacity to Salalah
Qatar Airways recently announced its intent to add an additional 10 flights per week from Doha to Salalah.
The additional flights are to meet the demand of the Khareef season which…
Oman showcases its MICE facilities at IMEX Frankfurt
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism represented by HE Undersecretary Maitha Al Mahrouqi has announced its participation at IMEX 2016.
The exhibition will provide the Ministry with a platform…
Russia’s Aeroflot upgraded by Skytrax
Aeroflot, the Russian national carrier, has had its Skytrax rating upgraded.
The airline ratings organisation confirmed on Friday that Aeroflot is now classified as a four-star…
VFS Global launches 16 Turkish visa centres in India
The Turkish Embassy and VFS Global have announced plans to launch new visa application centres in 16 Indian cities.
All locations will commence operations on 1 April 2016, and new…
Frasers opens third serviced residence in Jakarta
Frasers Hospitality has strengthened its presence in Indonesia with the launch of its third serviced residence in Jakarta.
The Fraser Place Setiabudi is set in a 31-storey tower on…
日航升级波音777飞机座位
日本航空（JAL）近日在国际航线上的波音777飞机上，推出了全新的座椅。
日航近日表示，已经在波音787梦想客机和波音777-300ER飞机上推出的全新商务舱“JAL Sky Suites”，将开始适用于其11架波音777-200ER飞机。这些飞机将配备高端经济舱和经济舱座椅。
新飞机将用来执飞东京羽田至曼谷、新加坡和夏威夷航线。
JAL Sky…
10,000 passengers stranded as computer glitch grounds flights in Japan
Thousands of passengers were left stranded at airports across Japan on Tuesday, after ANA's check-in systems failed.
The Kyodo news agency reports that the airline's computer systems…
香格里拉签订吉隆坡首家今旅酒店
香格里拉国际酒店管理有限公司与Concorde Arch (M) Sdn. Bhd签订协议，将于2019年在马来西亚吉隆坡开设首家今旅酒店（Hotel Jen）。
吉隆坡今旅酒店将于2019年开张，是继2015年9月婆罗洲亚庇今旅酒店签约后马来西亚的第二家正在建设中的今旅酒店。
Concorde Arch (M) Sdn…
New Airbus A321neo takes to the skies
The A321neo, the largest version of Airbus' new fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft series, has taken to the skies for the first time.
The maiden flight was conducted in the skies…
四季酒店于雅加达推出奢华酒店
四季酒店及度假村（Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts）近日新签订了一份协议，将在印尼雅加达推出一套新的奢华酒店。
全新的雅加达四季酒店位于市中心的Capital Place，一处位于Sudirman商务中心的高端开发区。
原雅加达四季酒店位于Jalan HR Rasuna…
Four Seasons to launch new luxury hotel in Jakarta
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage a new all-suite luxury hotel in Jakarta.
Scheduled to open in the second half of 2016, the new Four Seasons Hotel…
Etihad Airways launches flights to Rabat
Etihad Airways recently announced its decision to launch flights from Abu Dhabi to its second Moroccan destination - Rabat.
The inaugural flight touched down at Rabat-Sale…
日本机场全球准点率最高
近日，一份调查显示，日本的机场是世界准点率最高的机场之一。
根据OAG的2015守时调查，大阪伊丹国际机场有着全球最高的准点率，93.85%的航班在计划时间的15分钟内准时起飞。东京羽田机场则是排名最高的大型机场，91.25%的航班都准点起飞。…
Japan tops flight punctuality tables
Japanese airports are among the best in world for on-time performance, a new study has revealed.
According to OAG's Punctuality League for 2015, Osaka's Itami Airport recorded the…
Archipelago新签万隆第四座Aston酒店
Archipelago International近日新签订了第四座位于印尼万隆的Aston酒店管理协议。
新万隆Aston Rendezvous Setiabudi酒店将于2017年第三季度开业，将为西爪哇市新增300多间高端客房。
位于离万隆市Husein Sastranegara仅30分钟车程的Jalan…
Archipelago signs fourth Aston hotel in Bandung
Archipelago International has signed its fourth Aston Hotel in the Indonesian city of Bandung.
The new Aston Rendezvous Setiabudi Bandung is set to open in the third quarter of 2017…
Travelport develops new desktop solution for Japanese agents
Travelport has teamed up with AXESS International Network, the Japanese global distribution system (GDS), to create a new desktop solution for travel agencies in Japan.
The new system,…
丽笙酒店来到印尼绵兰
卡尔森瑞德酒店集团（Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group）近日推出了新计划，将在印尼绵兰推出首家丽笙酒店（Radisson）。
该公司的印尼合资企业，PT Carlson Panorama…
Radisson to arrive in Medan
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has unveiled plans to launch its first Radisson in Medan.
The company's Indonesian joint venture, PT Carlson Panorama Hospitality, has signed a management…
sbe’s Katsuya announces MENA expansion
In a recent development, Katsuya will expand its presence in the Middle East.
sbe plans to increase the brands awareness with five new locations planned to debut in late 2016/early…
日航梦想客机飞往河内
日本航空（Japan Airlines）近日推出新计划，将在其东京－河内航线上部署最新波音787梦想客机。
该新波音787梦想客机（还未证实到底是波音787-8还是波音787-9型），将从今年10月25日开始执飞至越南首都河内的航线，机上将推出最新的优选经济舱座位。航班将从东京成田机场出发。…
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana spreads wings in Thailand
Kazakhstan's national carrier, Air Astana, has expanded its route map in Thailand with the signing of a new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways.
The new deal will enable Air…
Al Bustan Palace Oman to showcase Six Senses Spa
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas recently announced that the Six Senses Spas will be set up at the Al Bustan Palace in Oman.
Bernhard Bohnenberger, president, Six Senses Hotels Resorts…
Profits rise at Japan’s “big two” airlines
Japan's two largest carriers, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), both experienced rising profits in the first quarter of their financial year.
For the three months to…
ANA to launch new Sydney route with Dreamliner
ANA has unveiled plans to launch flights to Sydney, using its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Pending government approval, Japanese airline will launch daily flights between…
喜达屋新开印尼首家喜来登福朋酒店
喜达屋酒店度假村集团来到印尼巴厘岛，推出其在印尼的首家福朋酒店。
巴厘Kuta福朋酒店位于Jalan Benesari Banjar Pengabetan，离Kuta海滩很近。酒店拥有185间客房，一间餐厅，24小时健身中心以及儿童俱乐部。免费的Wifi信号提供给所有顾客。…
Starwood opens Indonesia’s first Four Points hotel
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched its Four Points brand in Indonesia, with the opening of a new hotel in Bali.
The Four Points Bali Kuta is located on Jalan Benesari Banjar…
亚航开通孟加拉达卡航线
亚洲航空开通了新的连接吉隆坡和达卡的航班。
该趟航班于7月10日首次抵达孟加拉首都达卡，亚航目前在使用其180座、全经济舱布局的空客A320飞机执飞此条航线。
“我们很开心能重返达卡，”Spencer Lee，亚航首席商务官表示。“每次看到航班的首航总是让我们很激动和开心,我们的队伍在不断壮大，网络不断扩大，在整个亚洲拥有越来越完善的飞行网络可以提供给客人。”…
AirAsia links KL with Dhaka
AirAsia has launched a new service connecting Kuala Lumpur with Dhaka.
The inaugural flight touched down in Bangladesh's capital on 10 July 2015 and AirAsia will now serve the route…
Hilton to open first Canopy hotel in Reykjavik
Hilton Worldwide and Icelandair Hotels have unveiled plans to open the first Canopy hotel in in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik.
Canopy by Hilton is the American operator’s new…
Oman Air increases Bangladesh capacity
Growing trade and tourism links between Oman and Bangladesh is making the former’s national carrier to deploy more flights in this route, as reported by Times of Oman.
Oman Air will…
日航成为2020东京奥运会合作伙伴
日本航空（JAL）宣布，已和东京奥委会签订协议，将正式成为2020东京奥运会和残奥会的官方合作伙伴。
日航也将成为日本国家奥运会和残奥会队伍的赞助商，他们将在2016年至2020年期间参加与奥运会相关的赛事。
日航将积极参与、并作为“All Japan”队伍的一员，权利支持日本奥运会和残奥会的成功举行。日航将通过为各支队伍提供航空运送服务、举办一系列活动来推广体育运动。…
Emirates opens Japan lounge
Emirates recently announced the opening of its 38th dedicated lounge at Terminal 2 of Narita International Airport.
The new lounge at Narita International Airport is the first…
Japan’s major airlines soar in 2014
Japan's two main airlines, ANA and JAL, posted strong sets of financial results for the 2014-15 financial year.
ANA achieved a 107.8% jump in net profits, to JPY39.2 billion (US$326…
TCA Abu Dhabi puts the spotlight on home-grown products
In an effort to support local talent, Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry is being encouraged to consider wider engagement with local entrepreneurs.
This is being done to boost the emirate’s…
Bangladesh’s national carrier adds two aircraft
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a leasing agreement for two short-range aircraft.
The Dhaka-based national carrier has penned a deal with Egypt's Smart Aviation Company to lease…
全日空签订财政救援计划拯救天马航空
全日空控股公司，是日本最大航空的母公司。今日，正式签署协议来帮助竞争对手，天马航空走出困境。
在新谅解备忘录的“共同控股天马航空”条款下，全日空将控股天马航空19.9%,日本一家私人投资公司Integral将控股天马航空50.1%。合作双方决定投资180亿日元（约合9.3亿人民币）来支持天马航空的重组计划，其中也包括偿还旧债务。…
ANA agrees bailout deal for Skymark
ANA Holdings, the parent company of Japan's largest airline, has signed an agreement to assist with the recovery of its ailing rival, Skymark Airlines.
Under a new memorandum of…
Qatar Airways boosts Asian connections
Qatar Airways has unveiled a series of measures designed to enhance its connectivity in the Far East.
This summer, the airline will increase the number of flights it operates to…
Boeing delivers 20th Dreamliner to Air India
Air India has taken delivery of its 20th Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new aircraft features the Star Alliance livery, becoming the first Dreamliner in the world to do so. Air India…
日本保留守信誉
根据OAG的报告，大阪国际机场是世界上最好之一的飞机场。 93.2% 航班在十五分钟规定时间内抵达。 只有布里斯托尔机场比大阪国际机场准时。
日本航空去年十分准时于88.8％的航班准时抵达－在亚太区成为最准时的航空。 东京羽田机场同时也表现得不错 （87.9% 的航班准时抵达）。
此外，澳洲的航空业也表现得相当不错。…
Japan retains reputation for punctuality
Japan's airlines and airports are among the most reliable in the world in terms of flight punctuality, according to a new report.
Global aviation data company, OAG, revealed that…
Thomas Cook India targets student travel sector
Thomas Cook India has announced plans to focus on the student travel market.
Through its new 'Travel Quest Study Tours', the company is planning to offer a range of educational tours for…
日航新增更多机上wifi服务
本周起，日航将在更多的国际航线上提供机上wifi服务。
本周二开始，日航将会在波音767-300ER飞机和波音787-8飞机上提供wifi服务，这些航班飞往欧洲、北美、和亚洲长线目的地。…
Starwood’s Four Points to debut in Bali
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed its first Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Bali.
Scheduled to open in May 2015, the new-build Four Points by Sheraton Bali Kuta will be…
Okura offers instant bookings with TripAdvisor
The Okura Group has become the first Asia-based hotel company to join TripAdvisor's instant booking programme.
The Japanese company will now make its hotel inventory available through…
Thailand pens airport partnership with Osaka
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Expanding Expedia sees surge in full-year profits
Expedia achieved a strong rise in profits in 2014, as the company continued expanding with new acquisitions.
The online travel giant generated a full-year net profit of US$398.1…
Harper Hotels debuts in Yogyakarta
Archipelago International has opened its first ever Harper Hotel in Yogyakarta.
Located on Jalan Mangkubumim, close to the city's Royal Palace and Tugu railway station, the Harper…
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…
Hard work pays off for five-star Garuda
Garuda Indonesia has seen its recent modernisation programme pay dividends, after it was awarded the coveted five-star rating from Skytrax.
The national carrier becomes only the seventh…
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The region’s carriers have seen…
A350 embarks on Asian tour
Asian aviation enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see the brand new Airbus A350 in the coming weeks, as Airbus takes its new wide-body jet on a tour of the region.
The A350…
Best Western lands at Dhaka Airport
Best Western has touched down at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
The Best Western Plus Maple Leaf is a brand new upscale hotel located on the doorstep of Bangladesh’s…
Two Hotel NEOs to rise in Yogyakarta
Archipelago International has revealed that its modern budget brand, Hotel NEO, will arrive in Yogyakarta for the first time next year.
Since its debut in March 2013, Hotel NEO has…
Aston adds hotel and conference centre in Semarang
Archipelago International has continued the expansion of its Aston brand in Indonesia, with the launch of a new upscale hotel and conference centre in Semarang, Central Java.
The…
Golden Tulip blooms in Bali
Louvre Hotels has launched its first ever Golden Tulip property in Bali.
The Golden Tulip Essential Denpasar has opened its doors, becoming only the company's second hotel in…
The latest industry appointments
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U Hotels to arrive in Java
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Scheduled to open in mid-2016, U Bandung is…
Iceland volcanic activity raises alert for aviation
Iceland’s meteorological office has raised the risk level to the aviation industry for a volcanic eruption to the fourth level on a five-grade scale.
Activity from the Bardarbunga…
ANA to welcome first stretched Dreamliner
ANA is preparing to welcome its first "stretched" Dreamliner, when the Japanese carrier's new Boeing 787-9 aircraft touches down in Tokyo next week.
The new aircraft is expected to…
Icelandair to fly Birmingham-Reykjavik
Icelandair has plans to launch flights from Birmingham to Reykjavik next year, Travel Daily has learned.
The Icelandic carrier will add twice weekly flights from the Midlands from…
Qatar Airways adds Japanese connections
Following the recent launch of its new flights to Tokyo Haneda Airport, Qatar Airways has further boosted its Japanese connections with the expansion of its codeshare deal with JAL.…
Al-Ahsa festival expects 1.4m visitors
The third Al-Ahsa shopping and entertainment festival is looking to attract 1.4 million visitors. Al-Ahsa Gov Prince Badr bin Muhammad Al-Jalawi, chairman of the region's Tourism…
Australia upgrades visa centres in India
Australia and visa processing company VFS Global have opened three new visa application centres in India, and upgraded a further nine.
At present, travellers from India and Nepal to…
GCAA looks to enhance air navigation services
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Passengers experience A350 for first time
Passengers had the chance to experience what it's like to fly onboard the new Airbus A350 aircraft for the first time this week, during two trial flights in Europe.
The 'Early Long…
Cash injection of US141 m for Royal Jordanian
Royal Jordanian Airlines will receive a cash injection of JOD 100 million (US$141 m) this year, which will help recover from operational losses on its Middle Eastern routes. This was…
Jet Airways gets Paris bound
Jet Airways has today launched its direct flight between Mumbai and Paris.
The airline will operate an Airbus A330 to Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, four days a week on Thursdays,…
Starwood to debut Four Points in Indonesia
Starwood Hotels & Resorts will open Indonesia’s first ever Four Points by Sheraton hotel next year.
Scheduled to launch in May 2015, the Four Points by Sheraton Makassar will be…
Finnair banks future on Asian strategy
Finnair has confirmed that expanding in Asia will remain at the centre of its corporate strategy for the coming years.
Following its annual review, Finnair's board of directors approved…
Maiden flight for Japan’s first A380
Skymark Airlines’ first Airbus A380 has made its maiden flight.
Emblazoned with the Japanese carrier's yellow star logo on its tailfin, the double-decker aircraft took to the skies…
The latest industry appointments
Daniel Robb has been named as digital marketing director for TUI Travel’s mainstream sector. Robb will join the group on 1 July from Google where for the past nine years he has led the…
Jet expands Air France codeshare
Jet Airways has announced the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Air France.
The partnership will offer enhanced network connectivity to 12 major cities across Europe and…
Dubai Holding unveils vertical marathon
Dubai Holding in partnership with Jumeirah Emirates Towers and in support of Al Jalila Foundation will conduct the vertical race and a fundraising event – The Dubai Holding Vertical…
Waldorf Astoria expands in Indonesia
Hilton is expanding its Waldorf Astoria brand in Indonesia.
Just a week after announcing plans for its first Waldorf Astoria hotel in Bali, the US hotel giant has continued the…
Japan gives green light for Gogo Wi-Fi
Japan has approved the use of Gogo's in-flight Wi-Fi solutions in the country.
The company, which last year signed a contract to equip Japan Airlines' aircraft with Wi-Fi and…
Japan’s Skymark Airlines goes large with Airbus
Skymark Airlines, the third biggest carrier in Japan, has taken delivery of it first wide-body aircraft.
The airline welcomed two new Airbus A330-300 aircraft into its fleet last…
The latest industry appointments
HARISH MYSORE has been appointed as Sabre's new senior vice president of strategy & business development. With more than 20 years of experience, Mysoré previously served as senior…
Bangladeshi start-up airline buys planes
A new airline in Bangladesh has selected the aircraft it will use to start its operations.
Dhaka-based US-Bangla Airlines has acquired two second-hand Bombardier Q400 turboprop…
Japanese airlines’ profits fall
Japan's two biggest airlines, JAL and ANA, both experienced a significant fall in profits in the first three quarters of the financial year, as rising fuel costs and a weak Japanese yen…
Malaysia Airlines to cut last American route
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will suspend its flights to Los Angeles - its last destination in the Americas - as part of a major cost-cutting drive.
The national carrier, which is expected…
New KSA airline orders 26 aircraft worth US$2bn
Saudi Gulf Airlines has purchased 16 new CS300 jetliner aircraft with an option for an additional 10, worth US$1.99 billion (SR7.46 bn). Canada's Bombardier Aerospace announced the deal…
New T2 opens at Mumbai Airport
Mumbai's brand new airport terminal was opened on Friday.
India's Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, inaugurated the new Terminal 2 at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) on…
Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2013
So another year has passed; how was it for you?
Asia’s travel industry began the year with high hopes, following record tourist arrivals in 2012. Despite the eurozone slump and…
Golden Tulip debuts in Indonesia
Golden Tulip has launched its first hotel in Indonesia.
The brand new Golden Tulip Galaxy is an upscale hotel located in Banjarmasin, the capital of South Kalimantan, on the island of…
Airbus tests ash cloud avoidance system
Airbus has completed the first major test of a new system designed to help aircraft avoid clouds of volcanic ash.
In tandem with easyJet and the system's developer, Nicarnica…
Maya Hotels to expand portfolio
Maya Hotels will expand its hotels portfolio in South India.
The group which has a strong presence in North India will come up with 130 room property in Hyderabad. “The new hotel in…
布拉格有座“窃听饭店” 入地下室参观须先消毒
据英国《每日邮报》3日报道，位于捷克首都布拉格市中心的加尔塔饭店(Jalta Hotel)曾是各国外交官和商贾下榻的地方，冷战期间它的每个房间都暗藏着“耳朵”，客人在室内说的每一句都被藏身于饭店地下监听站的前捷克斯洛伐克情报人员听得一清二楚。1998年，这座“窃听饭店”被曝光。如今，它已成为一座“冷战博物馆”，吸引着来自世界各地的游客。
饭店地下藏着监听站…
Holiday Inn adds long-stay option in Jakarta
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has unveiled a new Holiday Inn in Jakarta, designed to cater for the needs of long-stay guests.
Set to open in 2015, the 447-room Holiday Inn &…
Jharkhand to tap adventure tourists
Jharkhand is looking at diversifying its product offerings by tapping adventure tourists to the state.
"The Jharkhand Adventure Tourism Institute was established by the government in…
Asian nations split over China airspace ruling
The governments of Japan, Taiwan and South Korea are split in their response to China's new air defence plan.
The Beijing government has insisted that all non-Chinese aircraft flying…
Best Western arrives at Dhaka Airport
Best Western has signed a new agreement that will see it open a new-build hotel located adjacent to Bangladesh’s main international air gateway, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in…
New device helps aircraft avoid ash clouds
Airbus has unveiled a new device that will help airlines avoid volcanic ash clouds.
The new Airborne Volcanic Object Imaging Detector (AVOID) technology, which was developed by Airbus…
澳航和日航增持Jetstar日本股份 以推动增长
澳洲航空和日本航空（Japan Airlines，简称“JAL”）已经以无表决权股份形式向Jetstar日本联合注资110亿日元（1.11亿美元），Jetstar日本是澳洲航空（Qantas Group）、日本航空、三菱公司（Mitsubishi Corp.）和Century Tokyo Leasing Corp组建的合资公司。…
Favehotel expands Bali MICE space
Bali budget hotel, favehotel Bypass Kuta, has expanded its conference and banqueting space.
The hotel, which is managed by Archipelago International, has added an extra meeting room,…
Travelport and AXESS deliver new GDS
Leading distribution management provider Travelport has announced a milestone in its agreement with Japanese partner AXESS, delivering a new global distribution system (GDS) to the…
OALD obtains ISO 9001:2008 accreditation
Oman Air Learning and Development (OALD) achieved the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certification. The section works to improve standards in Civil Aviation for Oman Air's staff and…
GCAA’s strengthens Emiratisation program
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is moving ahead strategically with its Emiratisation program. Two new two Emirati air traffic controllers qualified to undertake their new job…
Regent Airways receives second B737
Bangladeshi carrier Regent Airways has taken delivery of its second Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet, which is on a six-year lease from ILFC, touched down at Dhaka's…
Archipelago brings Hotel NEO to Semarang
Archipelago International has launched its Hotel NEO brand in Semarang, Central Java.
The new boutique budget hotel becomes the third Hotel NEO in Indonesia, following recently-opened…
MTDC plans major investment for Nashik
The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has chalked out a US$49.96 million (INR317.50 crore) plan to boost tourism in Nashik.
Out of the total funds, INR126 crore has…
Atherton to open restaurant at London Edition
Restaurateur Jason Atherton is to open his latest restaurant, Berners Tavern, at the soon to be opened London Edition.
The hotel, which represents a partnership between Marriott…
Second airport planned for Yangon
A second airport will be developed in Yangon, to help the city cope with an expected influx of visitors over the coming years.
The Myanmar Times reported the country's Department of…
Dreamliner returns to Boston
A Dreamliner operated by Japan Airlines was forced to return to Boston airport on Friday after a mechanical fault onboard.
The Boeing aircraft was en route to Tokyo when a mechanical…
Dreamliner under fire again
The Boeing 787 came under scrutiny again on Friday, when one of the Ethiopian Airlines' Dreamliners caught fire at London Heathrow Airport.
The aircraft was sitting on the tarmac at…
Regent takes delivery of new B737
Regent Airways has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
The fast-expanding Bangladeshi airline welcomed the new single-aisle jet at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal…
The Curio Shop introduces new souvenirs
The Curio Shop at Rashtrapati Bhavan will offer a new range of souvenirs.
The new product range includes note books, photo frames, fridge magnets, magnetic bookmarks, badges and…
India approves 50 new low cost airports
India has approved 50 new low cost small airports.
The low cost airports will be build by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
India’s Civil Aviation sector will also see…
Xbox 360 trial for Novotel
Novotel has announced it is to put Xbox 360s in its rooms as part of a trial scheme with Microsoft.
The brand’s hotels in London Paddington, Munich, Warsaw, Milan Linate, Monaco and…
Goa organises two-city road show
Goa Tourism organised a two-city road show in New Delhi and Gurgaon on 14 and 15 June respectively.
As a part of the delegation, Dilip Parulekar, Minister of Tourism for Goa…
Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Two
All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget…
United Airlines has ordered 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. The US carrier has opted to add…
Nikko Bali expands and rebrands
The Nikko Bali Resort & Spa has undertaken a major renovation and expansion project, and will now be renamed the Grand Nikko Bali.
The 'Grand' rebranding, which will officially…