AirAsia first LCC to fly to Bangkok’s both airports
AirAsia Thailand will launch flights on 20 June from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia
LCC distribution channels: Direct, NDC, GDSs and consolidators
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Airline distribution is complex: on one side of the airline industry, we have…
Cash, time or service: LCCs vs traditional airlines
The choice between flying a low cost carrier (LCC) or a standard airline can be tricky; the difference in cost are huge and so the savings made from opting for the cheaper flight can be very…
Peachy keen: Japanese LCC addresses worldwide pilot shortage
Japanese low-cost carrier (LCC) Peach Aviation has announced its plans for the future and a new crop of pilots, with the introduction of the Peach Pilot Challenge Programme.
This Nordic LCC will take you between North America and the UK for £99
Primera Air launches £99 Fare Sale Between USA/Canada and UK
Asian LCCs continue to embrace GDS sales
More Asian low-cost carriers are committing to the travel trade.
Scoot, the Singaporean LCC, has become the latest airline to renew its distribution agreement with Amadeus, ensuring…
Korean LCC pushes ahead with expansion
Jeju Air, the South Korean low-cost carrier, is moving ahead with its expansion plans by placing an order with Boeing for three more aircraft.
The new 737-800 aircraft are worth…
Monarch tops LCC on-time list
Monarch has been named as the world's most punctual low cost carrier for 2016, according to the latest report from OAG.
The UK independent airline group, which operates from five UK…
Asian LCC alliance takes off with own livery
An airline alliance for Asian low-cost carriers has unveiled its own aircraft livery.
U-Fly Alliance brings together five fast-growing LCCs from North Asia - HK Express, Lucky Air,…
New Korean LCC connects to GDS with Sabre
Travel agents will be able to book Air Seoul's flights for the first time, after the Korean low-cost carrier agreed to start distributing its fares via the Sabre GDS.
The new…
Japanese LCC pens major deal for new jets
Peach, the Osaka-based low-cost carrier, has decided to expand its fleet with Airbus' newest short-haul aircraft, the A320neo.
The airline, which is owned by ANA, has placed an order…
Etihad extends its reach in Africa in LCC tie-up
Etihad Airways has boosted presence in Africa through a new codeshare agreement with kulula, South Africa’s award-winning low-cost carrier.
The codeshare deal offers Etihad Airways…
Chinese LCC adds multiple new flights to Thailand
China's largest low-cost carrier will launch a series of new routes to Thailand this summer.
Commencing on 1 July, Spring Airlines will launch four weekly flights to Bangkok from…
“Charitable” new LCC to launch UK-India flights
A new low-cost carrier is planning to launch in the UK with a rather unusual business model.
POP, which stands for 'People over Profit', calls itself an "airline with a social conscience"…
SIA creates new company to manage LCCs
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has established a new holding company to own and manage its two low-cost carriers, Scoot and Tiger Airways.
The move follows the delisting of Tiger Airways -…
Asian LCCs create world’s first low-cost alliance
Eight Asia Pacific-based low-cost carriers have joined forces to create the world's first LCC alliance – the ‘Value Alliance’.
The eight LCCs – Cebu Pacific (including its Cebgo…
Chinese LCC embraces travel agents for international expansion
China's largest low-cost carrier, Spring Airlines, has committed to making its fares available to international travel agents as it embarks on a new phase of expansion.
The…
Kunming’s Lucky Air to become an LCC
Lucky Air, the Kunming-based airline owned by the HNA Group, will become a low-cost carrier.
The airline, which is second only to China Eastern Airlines in terms of seat capacity in…
Richard Quest travels round the world on LCCs
Richard Quest, CNN’s aviation correspondent and presenter of ‘Quest Means Business’, is embarking on an eight-day round-the-world trip using only low-cost carriers.
The journey will…
Pullman KLCC unveils new family facilities
The Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre has completed a revamp of its residence facilities, including a new two-bedroom family suite, a new lounge and children’s area.
The new family…
German LCC starts flying to Thailand
Eurowings, Germany's low-cost leisure carrier, has launched its first flights to Thailand.
The first new direct route from Cologne-Bonn Airport to Phuket departed on Friday, while the…
Chinese LCC penalised over safety breaches
China United Airlines, the low-cost subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, has been penalised under a new Chinese crackdown on aviation safety.
The Civil Aviation Administration of…
Jumeirah to make Malaysian debut with KLCC property
Jumeirah Group has signed new agreements that will lead to the company's debut in Malaysia.
The Dubai-based hotel group has penned management contracts with Oxley Malaysia for a new…
New Chinese LCC to launch in October
Another new Chinese airline will take to the skies this October.
Jiangxi Airlines, which is 60% owned by Xiamen Airlines, will operate as a low-cost carrier from its base in Nanchang,…
Amadeus targets LCCs with deal for Accenture’s Navitaire
Amadeus has agreed to acquire Navitaire, the Accenture subsidiary that provides technology and business solutions to the airline industry.
The US$830 million deal will give Amadeus…
Guangzhou’s new LCC spreads wings
9 Air, the new low-cost carrier based at Guangzhou's Baiyun International Airport, will continue to expand its domestic network this month, with the launch of a new south-north route.…
Chinese LCC sets up base in Osaka
Shanghai-based Spring Airlines has announced plans to set up an operating base at Osaka's Kansai International Airport.
The move would make Osaka the low-cost carrier’s first base…
Record breaking year for KLCC
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) hosted a record number of events in 2014.
The facility handled a total of 1,759 events last year, an 11% increase over the previous record of…
South Korean LCC to fly to Beijing
Jeju Air, the South Korean low-cost carrier, will launch its first flights to Beijing next month.
Commencing on 13 February 2015, the airline will operate three weekly flights to the…
China’s first LCC surges on stock market debut
Spring Airlines, China's first low-cost carrier, saw its share price jump 44% on its first day of trading on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Xinhua reports.
Shanghai-based Spring become…
Air Arabia to become first Middle East LCC to enter China
Air Arabia is set to be the first Middle Eastern low-cost carrier to enter the Chinese market when it touches down in Urumqi next month.
Starting 10 February 2015, the carrier will…
Guangzhou’s new LCC cleared for launch
9 Air, the first low-cost carrier to be based in Guangzhou, has been given permission to commence operations.
According to a statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration…
Taiwan’s first LCCs prepare to launch
Taiwan is on the verge of a budget air travel revolution, as the country's first ever low-cost carriers prepare to take off.
The country's first budget airline, Tigerair Taiwan,…
Guangzhou’s new LCC welcomes first aircraft
A new low-cost carrier based in Guangzhou has welcomed its first ever aircraft.
9 Air, which is a subsidiary of Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines, took delivery of its first Boeing…
Lufthansa unveils plans for long-haul LCC
Lufthansa has unveiled plans to launch a new low-cost carrier which will eventually expand into the long-haul market.
The new carrier, called Wings, will operate from multiple…
New Chinese LCC orders 50 Boeing jets
A new low-cost carrier based in Guangzhou has placed an order for 50 Boeing 737 aircraft.
9 Air, which is a subsidiary of Shanghai's Juneyao Airlines, placed the order this week, in a…
KL LCCT closes as AirAsia moves house
Kuala Lumpur's old Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) officially closed this morning today (9 May 2014) after eight years of operations.
The facility was launched in March 2006 to handle…
Italy ‘latest LCC battleground’
Low-cost carriers are currently battling out for more traffic into and around Italy as European flight capacity increases, according to new analysis.
Numbers crunched by OAG have…
Guangzhou’s first LCC to fly this summer
The first low-cost carrier to be based in Guangzhou will launch its first flights this summer.
Shanghai’s Juneyao Airlines has received permission to launch '9RMB Airlines', which…
AirAsia to remain at LCCT after “closure”
AirAsia has said it will still operate from Kuala Lumpur's Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) after 9 May 2014 - the date the facility is due to close.
In a statement issued on Tuesday,…
KL LCCT to close on 9 May 2014
Kuala Lumpur's Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) will close on 9 May 2014, following the launch of the new KLIA 2.
Bernama reported Malaysia's deputy transport minister, Abdul Aziz…
V Air to become Taiwan’s first LCC
TransAsia Airways has revealed the name of its new subsidiary, which is set to become Taiwan's first low-cost carrier.
V Air was unveiled on Monday, along with the budget airline's…
Juneyao Airlines confirms LCC plans
Juneyao Airlines has confirmed plans to launch a new low-cost carrier based in Guangzhou.
First reported by Travel Daily in November last year, the new airline will be called '9 RMB…
Tigerair and Cebu Pacific form Philippine ‘super-LCC’
Tigerair and Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) have joined forces to create a major new force in the Philippine aviation market.
The Philippines' largest LCC, CEB, has entered into a strategic…
China United to become Beijing’s first LCC
China United Airlines will start operating as a low-cost carrier this year, becoming the first budget airline based in Beijing.
The carrier initially launched operations in 2004, as…
Two new Asian LCCs to emerge from joint ventures
Two new low-cost carriers will emerge in Asia next year, following a series of joint venture deals between the region's carriers.
Thailand's Nok Air and Singapore's Scoot have signed a…
TransAsia Airways plans Taiwan’s first LCC
TransAsia Airways has unveiled plans to launch Taiwan's first ever low-cost carrier.
The Taipei-based airline has already received approval for the new venture from Taiwan’s Civil…
Indonesia big enough for LCCs – Garuda chief
The Indonesian aviation market is big enough to accommodate the country’s fast-expanding low-cost carriers, the president of national carrier Garuda Indonesia has said.
According to a…
China to support LCC growth
China’s aviation authorities are planning a new range of measures designed to support the development of low-cost carriers in the country.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China's…
London remains LCC capital
London has maintained its position as the world’s top low-cost carrier (LCC) city, based on the number of seats available.
The England capital has nearly 15 million seats available on…
60% of Asian online agents unable to sell LCCs – study
While low-cost carriers are becoming an increasingly important part of the travel landscape in the Asia Pacific region, almost two thirds of online travel agents say they are still…
LCC growth to match budget hotels
The growth trend of low-cost carriers is linked to that of the budget hotel chain 10 years ago, according to Capita travel and events.
Its low-cost carrier sales have increased 31%…
Four bidders expected for Oman LCC license
Four investors are expected to compete for the license to operate a new low-cost carrier in Oman, according to Oman's Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA).
The sultanate is looking to…
BA adds new fare to compete with LCCs
British Airways has become the latest airline to announced new “hand baggage only” fares on selected routes as traditional European airlines battle it out with low-cost carriers.
BA’s new…
LCCs lead growth in intraregional travel
Asia Pacific has recorded a meteoric rise in intra-regional air travel over the last decade, and the low cost sector continues to drive capacity upwards through 2012.
The latest OAG data…
Air Canada forms LCC-led leisure group
Air Canada has unveiled plans to form a new leisure group by combining its tour operator business, Air Canada Vacations, with its new low-cost carrier.
The new leisure-focused LCC, which…
Air Canada restructures with new LCC
Air Canada has unveiled plans to restructure its business, forming a new leisure group by combining its tour operator business, Air Canada Vacations, with its new low-cost carrier.
The new…
Lion Air to launch Malaysian LCC
Indonesia's Lion Air has signed an agreement to form a new low-cost carrier based in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia's Bernama news agency reported that a joint venture with KL-based National…
Indian LCCs join Asian punctuality list
Two Indian low-cost carriers (LCCs) have joined the top ten list of Asia’s most punctual airlines.
According to the latest data released by FlightStats, IndiGo Airlines and SpicJet…
China to support LCC growth
China will encourage the development of low-cost carriers, according to the country's civil aviation authorities.
Speaking on Friday, the Director of the Civil Aviation Administration of…
LCCs lead Asian growth
Asia Pacific's aviation industry is expanding, with low-cost carriers leading the way.
A forthcoming report from travel industry research authority PhoCusWright found that the region's…
THAI sets age limit of 25 for LCC cabin crew
THAI Smile, the new low-cost regional airline being set up by Thai Airways, has set some interesting criteria for its cabin crew recruitment process.
In a statement released yesterday,…
Garuda’s Citilink LCC to lease six A320s
Garuda Indonesia has entered into an agreement to lease six Airbus A320 from GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing company. The narrow-body jets,…
New Korean LCC to launch Bangkok flights
A new South Korean low-cost carrier, t'way air will launch flights between Seoul's Incheon airport and Bangkok this week. From 15 October, the new airline will serve the Thai capital daily…
Boarding times quicker on LCCs, says study
Passenger boarding times are quicker on low-cost carriers compared to the conventional block loading method, according to a new report. Tests have shown that the row-by-row method favoured…
Singaporean travellers prefer LCCs
Travel search engine, Wego.com has reported that low-cost carriers (LCCs) are the most popular search option for Singaporean online shoppers. Tiger Airways and Jetstar Asia accounted for a…
New Japanese LCC confirms launch schedule
Peach Aviation, the new Japanese low-cost carrier part-owned by ANA, has confirmed the schedule of its first ever domestic flights. From March 2012, the airline will operate three daily…
SingAir’s LCC subsidiary to launch with B777s
Singapore Airlines' new low-cost airline subsidiary has selected the Boeing 777-200 ahead of its launch of commercial flights next year.The B777-200's proven versatility and reliability are…
AirAsia, ANA to form new Japanese LCC
ANA Group and AirAsia have announced plans to form a new Japanese low-cost carrier, AirAsia Japan. The new entity will be the first LCC to be based at Tokyo's Narita International Airport,…
AirAsia, ANA to form new Japanese LCC
ANA Group and AirAsia have announced plans to form a new Japanese low-cost carrier, AirAsia Japan. The new entity will be the first LCC to be based at Tokyo's Narita International Airport…
LCCs becoming first choice for Indians
Cheap tickets and promotional discounts have made low-cost carriers (LCCs) the first choice of most Indian flyers, a report in Times of India said.Tour operators were quoted saying that many…
THAI flies solo on LCC
Thai Airways International (THAI) will form its own regional low-cost carrier, after the long-planned joint venture Tiger Airways was finally scrapped. The national carrier said in a…
Malaysia Airlines opens LCCT ticket counter
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) today opened a sales ticketing services counter at Kuala Lumpur International Airport's (KLIA) Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT). In doing so, the national carrier…
ANA’s LCC announces first routes
A&F Aviation Co Ltd, the new low-cost carrier part-owned by All Nippon Airways (ANA), has announced the routes it plans to operate when it launches services early next year. The new…
ANA’s new LCC secures financing
A&F Aviation, the new Japanese low-cost carrier formed by All Nippon Airways (ANA), has announced that it has finalised an investment of JPY10 million (US$121,000) from Innovation…
AirAsia may develop LCCT in Kuching
The government of Sarawak has offered a piece of land to AirAsia for the development of a dedicated low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) at Kuching International Airport. Malaysian news agency,…
ANA’s new LCC to operate Airbus A320s
A&F Aviation, the new Japanese airline recently established by All Nippon Airways (ANA) and First Eastern Investment Group, has selected the Airbus A320 aircraft to start its…
ANA finalises LCC plan
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Hong Kong's First Eastern Investment Group have finalised their joint venture agreement which will see the creation of a new low-cost carrier (LCC) based at…
Chinese LCC plans floatation
China's only low-cost carrier, Spring Airlines, is preparing to float on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, according to local media reports. The airline has registered with the…
LCCs to move to new KLIA in Q4 2012
All low cost carriers (LCCs) currently operating from Kuala Lumpur's Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) in Sepang will move their operations to the new purpose-built hub at Kuala Lumpur…
Grand Hyatt Singapore to host LCC conference
The Grand Hyatt Singapore will play host to the Low Cost Airlines World Asia Pacific 2011, which is taking place from 26-28 January 2011. The event will gather more than 300 aviation…
LCC appoints licensee in India
In a significant announcement Germany's Lufthansa City Center (LCC), one of the fastest growing international travel networks in the world has appointed, New Delhi headquartered…
New Thai LCC could target India
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Tiger Airways Holdings Limited today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to form a new low fare airline called…
LCC on Europe-Gulf routes could work: BA
A long-haul low-cost operator serving routes between Europe and the Gulf is a viable business model according to British Airways."In Europe and the UK we saw huge growth in terms of low-cost…
Air Arabia to launch Jordan’s first LCC
Sharjah, June 7, 2010 (TravMedia.com): Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, and Tantash Group, an…
Jazeera Airways predicts LCC boom
Low-cost carriers (LCCs) will command a 15% share of the Middle East aviation market by 2015 compared to 5% at present, Jazeera Airways CEO Stefan Pichler (pictured) has told TDME."Long…
Saudi LCC launches Mumbai flights
Nasair, the Saudi Arabia-based low-cost carrier, has launched its first services to India. The airline will fly four weekly services between Riyadh and Mumbai. The LCC also has…
Welcome to the not-so-cheap seats - LCCs go upmarket
Low-cost carriers; love them or hate them, they serve a purpose. They get you from A to B at minimal cost, very little fuss, and even less comfort. With original slogans like…
Saudi LCC launches Mumbai flights
Nasair, the Saudi Arabia-based low-cost carrier, has launched its first services to India, Anil Mathur reports. The airline will fly four weekly services between Riyadh and…
Korean LCC to launch Guam flights
17 Apr 10, Tumon, Guam (TravMedia.com) - Jin Air International, a low-cost carrier from Korea, begins daily flights from Icheon International Airport to Guam on April 20.…
AirAsia forms new LCC in Vietnam
KUALA LUMPUR, 10 FEBRUARY 2010 - AirAsia is proud to announce its acquisition of a 30% equity stake in Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (Vietjet Air) to establish a…
KLCC ends year on a high note
Kuala Lumpur, 1 December 2009 - The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) has clinched a total of 28 conventions this year, adding more events to its growing business…
LCCs to undergo fundamental change - CAPA
(Sydney, 3 November 2009). The global low cost airline movement has undergone a fundamental change of direction in the past two years, but the biggest shifts in the model are…
Norwegian LCC ups Dubai flights
Scandinavian low-cost carrier, Norwegian Air Shuttle, will increase its flight to Dubai from four per week to daily during the winter season 2009-10, according to a Gulf News…
Air Arabia to launch new LCC
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: September 9, 2009: Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, and Travco Group, the…
European LCC goes under
European low-cost carrier, SkyEurope, has suspended all flights with immediate effect after it filed for bankruptcy. According to a BBC report, the Slovakia-based carrier…
Air India to adopt LCC model
In a bid to improve its perilous financial position, Air India will adopt a low-cost carrier business model for some of its domestic flights from September, Anil Mathur reports.…
Air India could become an LCC
Air India will have to drastically restructure its existing operations, possibility including adopting a low-cost carrier (LCC) business model, if it is to survive. This, The…
AirAsia requests LCCT tax cut
Malaysian low-cost carrier, AirAsia, wants Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to recommend a reduction in airport tax to the government for international passengers at the Low…
Saudi LCC announces expansion plans
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier (LCC), nas air, has announced an ambitious route expansion plan, according to a Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation report. The carrier plans to…
New KL LCCT ready by 2nd half of 2011
Malaysia's new Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) is slated for completion by the second half of 2011.Bernama said according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) Managing Director and…
Indian LCCs in merger talks
Indian low-cost carrier, SpiceJet, is in talks with rival GoAir for either a merger or to acquire a controlling stake, the Business Standard has reported. SpiceJet's CEO,…
Tiger leads LCC summer price war
Singapore-based low-cost carrier (LCC), Tiger Airways, announced on Tuesday that it would launch summer fares starting at about US$16 including taxes. The move is the latest in a…
Philippine LCCs eye Middle East routes
Philippine low-cost carriers, Cebu Pacific (CEB) and Zest Air, have sought regulatory approval to fly to Middle Eastern cities, the Manila Times reported.In filing the request…
ANA delays LCC launch
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's second-largest airline, may delay the start of a low-cost carrier (LCC) it planned to begin as early as this month following a slump in…
Site identified for Malaysia’s new LCCT
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has identified the site for the new Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT), Bernama reported. The company's CEO, Bashir Ahmad, was…
AirAsia to benefit from LCCT relocation - analysts
AirAsia is expected to emerge as the main beneficiary from the move Kuala Lumpur's new low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) to Labu, Negri Sembilan, the Business Times reported…
KL LCCT to handle 15 million
The new international arrival hall at the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will be able to handle 15 million passengers a year once it is fully…
Thailand should build LCC terminal - AirAsia
The Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia, Tony Fernandes, has called upon Thailand to build a dedicated low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT), Bernama has reported. Fernandes made…
Japan LCC looks to better times ahead
Skymark Airlines, Japan's largest low-cost carrier, has said that it expects to return to profit next fiscal year following a troubled 2008, Bloomberg has reported. The…
KL gains from events at KLCC
In the three years since it opened in June 2005, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has contributed an estimated MYR1.7 billion (US$471 million) to the Malaysian capital through…
Malaysian LCCs to expand ops
Malaysian low-cost carriers (LCCs), AirAsia and Firefly, both plan to broaden their route networks before the end of 2008, Bernama has reported. AirAsia will commence services…
India’s LCCs hit from all sides
Low-cost carriers (LCCs) were meant to be an engine of growth but many in India have now hit turbulence, an Economic Times report has said.Though the aviation sector as a whole is in…
Korea LCCs go on discount war
Korea's budget carriers are fiercely vying to attract customers in the off season starting this month by offering discounts on domestic flights, the Korea Herald reported.
Quoting industry…
Thai LCCs curtail services
Three of Thailand's low-cost airlines (LCCs) have announced the reduction and rescheduling of services due to high fuel costs. Nok Air, One-Two-Go and Thai AirAsia have all slashed…
Hybrid models edge out LCCs
A new breed of "Hybrid" carriers is quickly overtaking traditional Low Cost carriers (LCCs), according to a study by Sabre Airline Solutions., the global leader of technology…
Flexibility at KLCC
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre showed off the venue's flexible spaces recently at an event for its clients, business partners and the media. Themed 'Flexibility &…
Korea Air’s LCC to take off in July
Air Korea, Korean Air's low-cost carrier affiliate, has obtained clearance to start regular operations, Korea Times reported. The carrier plans to launch the service as…
LCCs cut Phuket services
Singapore-based low-cost carriers Jetstar Asia and Tiger Airways are cutting back on services to Phuket.
Jetstar cited low demand and opportunities elsewhere in terminating its services to…
Emirates plans an LCC
Emirates said it plans to start a low-cost carrier within a year to tap travel demand in the Gulf.According to an Economic Times report, the carrier - which as yet has no name…
LCCs change face of airports
Airport operations and behaviour have changed rapidly across the world under the influence of low cost carrier (LCC) development, according to a report published by the Centre for Asia…
Korean carriers wary of new LCC
Korean carriers are jittery over Incheon City's move to set up a budget carrier jointly with Tiger Airways, Korea Times reported. The claim the Singapore-based airline would…
Kathmandu-Abu Dhabi LCC service
FlyYeti.com, Nepal's first low-cost carrier, has launched its first non-stop service between Kathmandu and Abu Dhabi. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and…
LCCs fly Singapore-Kuala Lumpur route
Budget airlines started flights between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur last Friday, ending 30 years of near monopoly of the route by Singapore Airlines and Malaysian Airlines. The…
TUI, Lufthansa in LCC deal
German travel and transport group TUI and Lufthansa are planning to set up a low-cost carrier.The Economic Times quoted saying that a letter of intent for a merger of TUI Travel,…
Abacus signs first LCC in India
Abacus International has becomes the first GDS to move into the low-cost carrier market in India, signing up Deccan.Kenneth Low, Vice President, South Asia, Abacus…
Sri Lankan LCC flies to Singapore
"It is our intention to establish and strengthen our presence into Far East, Asia & the Middle East," a statement said. With Singapore, Mihin Lanka now flies to six…
AirAsia launches Vietnam LCC
It signed a Letter of Intent with Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (VINASHIN), one of the largest state-owned corporations in Vietnam, last week. The venture, worth…
New LCC airport for KL
The Government said the new terminal could cater for up to 30 million passengers a year, would be built close to the KLIA at an undisclosed amount. Unlike the existing low cost…
Internet, credit cards spur Indian LCC revolution
The survey of almost 2000 passengers at major airports in India revealed significant trends in the changing passenger habits in the context of India's Low Cost Carrier (LCC) revolution. The…
Thailand to control LCC promos
Drafts of the new regulations were given to each low-cost carrier for their feedback before the enforcement of the new regulations; Bangkok Post quoted the Director-General Chaisak Angsuwan…
LCCs ignore PNG
The report stated that since PNG doesn't depend on tourism for revenue, it leaves national tourism marketing to private operators. The country's flag carrier Air Niugini has…
Asian LCCs appetite grow
According to Airbus, the higher share is closer to the sector's 29% slice of North America and Europe's 26% slice. The Centre of Asia Pacific Aviation forecasts A-P budget carriers…
Thai LCC to take on AirAsia
For its part, no frills One-Two-Go will commence daily Bangkok-Macau flights next month. In September, the LCC will kickoff daily KL service, followed by daily flights to…
China’s fledgling LCCs
Though China's fast growing aviation sector expects a 16% leap in passenger traffic to 185 million trips this year, Channel News Asia reported yesterday that only a fraction will be on…
LCCs invade Oz
Over the weekend, Asian LCCs kicked down the budget airline doors to Oz. The buzz started last Wednesday when Viva Macau announced three weekly non-stop Sydney-Macau flights for A$305…
Milan Bergamo recognises Wizz Air’s progression
Welcoming another new route this summer, Milan Bergamo Airport is also celebrating long-standing airline partner, Wizz Air’s, tenth service from the Italian gateway.
Kuala Lumpur is the most connected airport in APAC – OAG
Travel data platform OAG has released Megahubs 2023, the market’s definitive ranking of the Top 50 most internationally connected airports in the world.
The Global Top 20 Megahubs…
FHM 2023 BRINGS TOGETHER THE FOOD AND HOSPITALITY COMMUNITY TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE INDUSTRY
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With hearts brimming with anticipation and excitement, the illustrious 17th edition of Food & Hotel Malaysia (FHM 2023) opened…
Taiwan MICE Talk returns to Kuala Lumpur on September 25
After a three-year hiatus, the MEET TAIWAN MICE industry brand promotion event is scheduled to return to Kuala Lumpur on September 25.
JUST ONE MONTH TO GO – INDUSTRY PLAYERS TO GEAR UP FOR A TRULY VIBRANT AND DIVERSE FHM 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The countdown is on for the 17th Edition of Food & Hotel Malaysia 2023 (FHM), the nation's premier biennial trade-only food and…
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON PUTRAJAYA LAKESIDE RESORT UNVEILS STUDIO RESIDENCY TO EMPOWER MALAYSIAN ARTISTS
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside officially unveiled its DoubleTree Studio Residency, a program that will be taking place for a…
KING’S PARK GALLERY GRAND OPENING MARKS THE DEVELOPMENT EVOLVING TO BE THE NEW CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND INTEGRATED ENTERTAINMENT HUB IN…
GENTING HIGHLANDS, Malaysia, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kings Park Gallery was officially launched on July 22 with much fanfare and grandeur in Genting Highlands.
Guests of Honor, Yang…
Overwhelming Turnout at King’s Park Genting Highlands Soft Opening
GENTING HIGHLANDS, Malaysia, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The soft opening at King's Park Genting Highlands for exclusive guests turned out to be an overwhelming occasion when hundreds of…
MGM Resorts International Supports LGBTQ+ Businesses
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Introducing TTS WebAgent Mobile: The Ultimate App for Travel Agents on the Go
TTS, a global leader in travel technology solutions, is proud to announce the launch of TTS WebAgent Mobile, the mobile version of their acclaimed desktop application, which will be free…
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Air Astana celebrates 21stanniversary in the wake of best-ever year
The carrier has grown dramatically since the first service was operated between Almaty and Astana in 2002 and has steadily built a reputation for award winning customer service, operational…
The Crown Jewel of Genting Highlands and the Next Big Investment Opportunity is King’s Park
SINGAPORE, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Genting Highlands is set to welcome King's Park, a brand-new development located at 1,865m above sea level and only 45 minutes' leisurely drive from…
Domestic travel already above 100% of pre-pandemic levels in India: Sabre
Unstoppable India, Sabre data indicates strong growth potential with domestic travel already above 100% of pre-pandemic levels, and international quickly catching up, alongside major…
Marriott Bonvoy to debut its first dual branded hotel in Malaysia with the reopening of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur hotel in later 2023
Two hotels, 919 redesigned guestrooms, multiple family-friendly facilities, 13,000 square feet outdoor play area, six restaurants and 46,000 square feet convention centre– all under one…
Budapest Airport adds winter routes with Wizz Air
Just as the summer season approaches, Budapest Airport is already looking ahead to ensure its network for the winter continues to offer a diverse selection of destinations.
FlyArystan upgrade to new web-based Aviator
FlyArystan are the highly successful LCC in the Air Astana group. In more than 3 years since FlyArystan commenced operations they have established themselves as the premier LCC in Central…
5 ways Sabre reduces turbulence as NDC takes off
The New Distribution Capability (NDC) conversation is shifting from NDC in theory, to NDC in practice. Learn 5 ways Sabre makes it easier to book NDC content, now including Finnair.…
Peakwork SET and new Web3 sales solution at ITB, Berlin
Peakwork is looking forward to exhibiting again at ITB. Taking place in Berlin from March 7-9, visitors can find the Peakwork booth 109 in Hall 5.1.
Budapest Airport builds on Turkish links with Wizz Air
Budapest Airport’s route network to Turkey continues to expand with the announcement that Wizz Air will launch direct flights to Istanbul and Antalya this summer
GO FIRST puts million seats on sale
GO FIRST (formerly known as GoAir) announced its opening sale of the year, ‘Travel India Travel’.
Budapest boosts Hurghada capacity as Air Cairo returns
Budapest Airport welcomes a significant boost in the Hungarian gateway’s capacity to Hurghada today, with the return of airline partner Air Cairo.
PONANT Stories: Traversing Antarctica’s spectacular landscape to meet the penguins
For the first time ever, a cruise passenger of PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot was able to navigate through the frozen Weddell Sea Ice to Snow Hill Island to meet a colony of thousands of…
Milan Bergamo welcomes first direct connection to UAE
Milano Bergamo Airport witnessed the arrival of its first direct connection to the United Arab Emirateswith the launch of Air Arabia’s flight to Sharjah.
Hospitality 360 expands hotel management portfolio
Hospitality 360 Sdn Bhd (“H360”), a Malaysian hotel management and consulting company announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Wyndham Hotels and Resorts (“Wyndham”) to expand…
Go First inducts 55th Airbus A320neo aircraft
GO FIRST (formerly known as GoAir) today inducted 55th Airbus A320neo aircraft to its ever growing fleet of next generation aircraft.
AIR ASTANA signs agreement on lease for three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Air Astana has signed an agreement with Air Lease Corporation for the long-term lease of three new wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Spain Has Removed Testing Requirements For Non-EU Visitors
On October 21, Spain removed all the remaining Covid-19 admission requirements for all visitors, regardless of nationality.
The era of health paperwork and COVID-19 tests required by…
Shifting shape of corporate travel: Sabre
Sabre Corporation recently announced the results of a new survey of travel agents and Travel Management Companies (TMCs) in APAC, which reveals the changing face of corporate travel as…
Germans return to international travel
German holidaymakers are set to be back in full swing by 2024, according to GlobalData, which expects the country’s outbound travel to recover to 117.9 million tourists, surpassing…
TPConnects partners with Oman Air to launch IATA Pay service in India
Retail travel technology specialist, TPConnects partners with Oman Air to help launch the IATA Pay service in India.
Air Astana flew 3.9 million passengers till July 2022
The group plans to expand the fleet to 59 aircraft by 2025 and develop capabilities in training and maintenance for long-term growth.
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts set to debut in Malaysia
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s luxury hotel brands, has announced its expansion into Malaysia with Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur.
Scheduled to open in 2024, Waldorf…
Poland’s outbound tourism to recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2024
GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Poland Source Tourism Insight, 2022 Update’, reveals that outbound travel from Poland is projected to recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2024
Target Millennial and Gen Z travellers with off-season travel options
Travel and tourism companies need to target millennials and Gen Z with offerings away from busy summer periods that create value for money and authentic experiences.
Flight Centre Travel increases stake in TP Connects to transform travel distribution
The Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT) has reinforced its commitment to providing customers with the widest choice of airfares by increasing its investment in travel technology business TP…
ITA Airways Will Return To Use The Alitalia Brand: Wonder Why?
ITA Airways recently announced that it aims to reintroduce the Alitalia brand in its operations beginning in March of this year.
71% slump in international flights to and from UK due to Covid-19 travel restrictions
According to the Cirium report, international flights to and from the UK are down 71% compared to 2019 from January to December 2021
IATA urges foray into global aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to exploit the ICAO High-Level Conference on Covid-19 (HLCC) promises to make genuine progress towards restoring…
IATA urges foray into global aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to exploit the ICAO High-Level Conference on Covid-19 (HLCC) promises to make genuine progress towards restoring…
On Covid recovery track, Ryanair to hire 2K new pilots
Irish LCC Ryanair has unveiled plans to hire more than 2,000 additional pilots as it navigates a recovery from the coronavirus pandemic
Travel agencies race to adopt breakthrough risk management solution for Covid-safe travel
As international borders gradually begin to reopen, the global travel industry is rapidly embracing breakthrough data solution that enables travel agents and corporations to help their…
Airlines loyalty programs as lifelines
Some US carriers have seen their loyalty programs in a new light as collateral to raise billions in loans.
Airlines will be forced to aim at long and thin routes
A trend among airlines of phasing out four-engine widebody aircraft in favour of smaller, more fuel-efficient two-engine aircraft, including even narrow bodies, has accelerated.
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.
Jeh Wadia steps down as GoAir MD
Wadia Group-controlled GoAir said that Jeh Wadia has stepped down as the managing director, while industry veteran Ben Baldanza has joined its board as vice-chairman
Confidence in international travel still low
Findings of The New World of Travel report by Skyscanner have revealed that confidence in international travel is still low.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi celebrates arrival of first new aircraft
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the new national airline of the United Arab Emirates celebrated the arrival of its first state-of-the-art new Airbus A321neo aircraft to Abu Dhabi International Airport
Robust, agile and advanced: Pacific Airlines’ new tech partnership
Pacific Airlines has announced a new partnership with American travel tech firm Sabre today.
Wizz Air takes off from Budapest to Abu Dhabi for first time
Wizz Air celebrated the arrival of its first scheduled flight to Abu Dhabi International Airport. The flight from Budapest landed in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to be…
Wizz Air to launch first European low-cost flights to Abu Dhabi
Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced five new routes from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). The airline becomes the first European low…
Peach Aviation unveils two new routes to Nagasaki and Kagoshima
Peach Aviation announced the start of operations between Tokyo Narita-Nagasaki and Tokyo Narita -Kagoshima. The company is operating one return flight per day for Nagasaki, and two…
HK Express cancels all flights
HK Express has announced that it will suspend all flight operations as of 23 March until 30 April 2020, in light of the significant drop in travel demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic and…
Sabre invests USD150m into supporting new strategic goals
US-based travel tech firm Sabre has unveiled software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced they have sunk USD 150 million into a set of strategic…
Budapest boosts Spanish seats with Wizz Air
Budapest Airport has announced a new route to the Spanish city of Santander with its home-based carrier Wizz Air. Launching the 1,846-kilometre sector with the low-cost carrier (LCC) on…
Budapest Airport broadens Ukrainian union
Further enhancing its connections to Ukraine, Budapest Airport confirms the commencement of a new link to Kharkiv with airline partner, Ryanair. Just over a month after announcing the…
Sabre purchases Radixx for USD110 million
Travel industry tech specialists Sabre announced it has bought airline software provider Radixx today, for USD110 million.
With an eye on the low-cost carrier (LCC) market, which has grown…
Click and chill: AirAsia’s inflight wifi just got faster
AirAsia is upgrading its AirAsia WiFi service, powered by ROKKI, to provide high-speed inflight connectivity to guests. Six aircraft operated by AirAsia Malaysia and two aircraft…
‘Transformation for Tourism Evolution’ lands in the Caribbean
Significant advantages arise for those tourism related companies that are able to transform through any diversity in order to remain competitive in today's changing global tourism…
Wellness quotient: Juice detox retreat for new lease of life
Providing a unique wellness getaway experience in the heart of Portugal’s Algarve region, Longevity Cegonha Country Club is offering a new juice detox retreat programme for seven nights,…
Air Arabia start flights to Kuala Lumpur
Middle East and North Africa’s low-cost carrier (LCC), Air Arabia inaugurated its direct flight between Kuala Lumpur and Sharjah. The seven-hour flight between the two cities is the…
IndiGo announces flights to Jeddah, Dubai and Kuwait
IndiGo has announced six new flights to the Middle East to enhance international connectivity. Effective from 25 July and 5 August, the airline will launch daily non-stop flights…
Destination Riyadh on SpiceJet now
SpiceJet launched eight new non-stop international flights from the country’s busiest metros of Mumbai and Delhi. The airline is the first Indian low-cost carrier (LCC) to connect Mumbai…
Oh Vienna: City of Music gets a new ME connection
While the capital of Austria may have caused singer Midge Ure to declare it "means nothing to me" in Ultravox's classic, cheese-laden, 80's power ballad 'Vienna', it means a whole lot for…
IATA appoints SpiceJet chief on board of governors
Ajay Singh, chairman and managing director, SpiceJet, has been appointed on the Board of Governors (BoG) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for a three-year term…
Hong Kong witnesses 7.3% growth from India
As an ever-increasing number of Indians travel outbound, Hong Kong had registered a growth of 7.3% from India. Close to 83,000 Indian visitors arrived into Hong Kong in the…
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…
Aviation round up: Iron chef’s, Vegas and Cathay snaps up HK Express
This week’s collection of stories descending from on high features a headline grabbing purchase, an Iron Chef and, of course, new routes.
SpiceJet signs its first GDS agreement with…
SpiceJet, India’s second biggest LCC has today announced a new distribution agreement with Spanish firm Amadeus.
Building a legacy: The Four Seasons story
Synonymous with luxury, the Four Seasons brand is the definition of personal service, lavish design and premium quality. From humble beginnings, Four Seasons currently manages 112 hotels…
Aviation round up: Full stream ahead!
This week’s aviation round up eyes up the first commercial Gulfstream G500 service, SIA's digtial innovations lab and a team up from two giants of the flying world.
Overlooking the twin towers: Live it up at the only 4-star ibis in Asia
ibis, the midscale brand from AccorHotels, made its debut in Kuala Lumpur with the opening of ibis Hotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) last August. Well within the shadows of the iconic…
Aviation round up: BA goes BOAC in time and Lufthansa looks to the future
Aviation this week looks to the past as well as the future with some notable tech developments, while an iconic name celebrates a century of flying by rifling through its wardrobe for a…
A look back at my favourite airline stories of 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, here's a recap of my favourite aviation headlines of the year, including cabin-based yoga, 'Smart Tunnels' and the world’s longest flight.
10 travel trends we may see in the US in 2019
The top travel trends that we will most likely see in 2019, according to Visit The USA.
Amadeus and Vistara extend distribution agreement
Amadeus and Vistara have renewed a multi-year distribution agreement that guarantees Vistara’s travel agency partners continued access to the airline’s full range of fares and prices through…
Aviation round up: BA waves goodbye to an icon, Ethiopian says hello Moscow and more
It is no surprise then that such a vital industry, is awash with announcements of new destinations, new planes, codeshares and sales. This week’s aviation round up, however begins with the…
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.
The TD weekly aviation top five
With so many airlines announcing new planes, new schedules and new destinations we have decided to introduce a weekly round-up of some of the most eye catching ones to land at on the news…
Easy does it: Air Transat new deal opens up Canada for European travellers
Low cost carriers (LCC), EasyJet and Air Transat, have announced a new partnership which will see the Canadian LCC join the “Worldwide by EasyJet" platform.
Oc-Toba: AirAsia touches down at Silangit International
Lake Toba, Indonesia
Earlier this month the Lake Toba Authority Executive Body (BPODT), a division of the Indonesian Tourism Ministry, signed an agreement with a group of private…
Crossing boundaries: Air Transat hits UK with six new Canadian connections
Canadian low cost carrier (LCC) AirTransat, has announced it will now be serving UK customers wanting to visit Canada with six new destinations to the country next summer from 1 May 2019.
Cor fly me: Ryanair connects Liverpool to Corfu for Summer 2019
Ryanair has announced passengers flying from the North West of England will be able to experience more bang for their buck with cheaper fares and, what the airline calls, “Always Getting…
ibis Kuala Lumpur set to become largest in Asia Pacific
ibis, AccorHotels' midscale brand is set to make its debut in Kuala Lumpur with the opening of ibis Hotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) this August.
New Hahn Air agreement gives Sunwing access to over 350 partners
It’s been a few months since German airline Hahn Air last appeared in Travel Daily, by way of a GDS agreement between its global consolidation service (GCS) Hahn Air Systems and Citilink…
Osaka Castle to Ha Long Bay in half a day: Vietjet launches new route
Roll up, roll up! Vietnamese low cost carrier (LCC) Vietjet is celebrating two new routes by releasing tickets for one million flights for free.
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.
Did Sabre just score a new distribution deal with one of Asia’s biggest airlines?
Hot on the heels of last week’s news that Sabre had renewed its GDS agreement with Vietnam Airways, the travel-tech company has now released news of its new content distribution agreement…
Eurostar debuts London to Amsterdam train route – we look at the pros and cons of ‘The Chunnel’ versus flying
Eurostar’s new service from London to Amsterdam made its maiden voyage on 5 April - despite the French rail industry doing everything they could to ruin the party with their strike.
SimpliFlying launches airline crisis command centre as subscription service
The 21st century and the rise of the internet and social media has made the world more connected, and, on many occasions, a lot more judgemental. Whereas it once took a natural disaster to…
MICE life: The four top contenders of Kuala Lumpur’s thriving event scene
With an economy powered by the service industry, tourism is essential component of Kuala Lumpur's growing success. And, as the Malaysian capital’s reputation as a holiday destination grows,…
Opening the skies with AirAsia Group’s Spencer Lee
Spencer Lee, head of commercial for AirAsia Malaysia, looks quiet and unassuming. But if you talk about travel, the transport industry veteran can hardly contain his excitement. We sat down…
Demystifying air travel with Mystifly
Mystifly has become the definitive anywhere-to-anywhere B2B global airfare marketplace.
Record breaking numbers in passenger traffic & air cargo push demand in 2017
A new record 4.1 billion passengers were carried by the aviation industry on scheduled services in 2017, according to the preliminary figures released today by the International Civil…
Eastar Jet sign with Sabre to “to propel us beyond Asia”
Sabre Corporation have announced a new global distribution partnership with Eastar Jet, in line with the airline’s vision to go beyond Asia and popularise air travel by creating a reasonable…
Marriott and YTL Hotels 20 year relationship just got even stronger
Marriott International and YTL Hotels have announced agreements for new hotels across Asia, strengthening both companies’ presence in the world’s fastest growing region.
Cobalt Air begins Gatwick service
Cobalt Air, Cyprus’s largest airline has announced a six days per week service this winter, linking London Gatwick directly with Larnaca, Cyprus.
Andrew Madar, Cobalt Air CEO said:
“I…
Sabre outlines strategy for innovation
Sean Menke, president and CEO of Sabre Corporation told senior executives gathered at an industry conference in Dallas that the continued growth of low cost carriers (LCCs) and downward…
Time Design’s Dynamic Package engine connects with Sabre’s SynXis system
Time Design, a Dynamic Package Solution company, has announced its integration with Sabre Hospitality Solutions’ SynXis Central Reservations (CR).
The move will allow global travelers to…
Travelport announces new content agreement with second member of Lion Air
Leading travel commerce platform Travelport has announced a new content agreement with Thai Lion Air, a low-cost carrier (LCC) in Thailand, operating both domestic and international flights.…
Scoot targets new markets with Worldpay
Scoot is planning to expand its reach into new markets by adopting a new global payment solution.
Worldpay will now act as the low-cost carrier's "exclusive payments provider",…
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…
AirAsia India to go international
AirAsia India is aiming to launch international operations later this year, following the expansion of its fleet.
The Economic Times reported the low-cost carrier's CEO, Amar Abrol,…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more
AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities
Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier provides…
SpiceJet pens deal for 40 new Boeing jets
SpiceJet has continued its recovery with the placement of a major order for 40 new Boeing aircraft.
The deal, which was confirmed at this week's Paris Air Show and is valued at US$4.7…
Airlines embrace Wi-Fi as passengers demand to stay connected
In-flight Wi-Fi will become a "standard" product for airlines in the coming years, enabling passengers to stay connected and providing significant opportunities for airlines to earn…
Asian air route updates from Thai AirAsia, Air Canada, Lao Airlines and more
AirAsia adds low-cost link to Danang
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
Don Mueang prepares for next phase of expansion
Bangkok's low-cost carrier hub, Don Mueang International Airport, is set to undergo another phase of expansion, boosting its annual capacity to 40 million passengers per year.
The…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…
Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities
Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Spring Airlines
Why?…
Face-to-Face: Paul Broughton & Sinead Reilly
At the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Dublin, Travel Daily chatted with Paul Broughton, Travelport's managing director UK & Ireland, and Sinead Reilly, country manager for Travelport…
World could be served by just “10-12 airlines”
The world’s skies could be dominated by just 10-12 airlines in future, if ownership regulations are relaxed.
In a panel discussion at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Dublin, Henrik…
Indonesia AirAsia starts flying to India
Indonesia AirAsia Extra, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will launch its first flights to India this week.
On Friday 19 May 2017, the airline will start flying from Bali to Mumbai,…
AirAsia to launch Chinese airline
AirAsia has signed an agreement for its most ambitious venture to date: a low-cost carrier based in mainland China.
The Malaysian company has penned a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…
AirAsia India soars in first quarter
AirAsia India experienced a sharp rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2017, as the fledgling low-cost carrier continued to expand its operations.
For the three months to…
AirAsia goes large
AirAsia will introduce an Airbus A330 aircraft on two routes this month, marking the first time the short-haul low-cost carrier has utilised large, twin-aisle large aircraft.
From 19…
TripAdvisor reveals India’s highest-rated airlines
TripAdvisor has released the results of its first ever "Travelers' Choice" awards for airlines, with Jet Airways and IndiGo proving the most popular Indian carriers.
The results were…
“Tourist Class” seats developed for Dreamliner
Airlines operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner will now be able to equip their aircraft with new "Tourist Class" seats.
Unveiled at the recent Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, the…
Asian air route updates: new flights from SilkAir, SpiceJet and more…
Korean LCC connects to Vietnamese coast
Where? Deagu (South Korea) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? T’way Airlines
Why? Low-cost carrier taps the…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Vietjet, AirAsia and more…
Vietjet creates new connection to Angkor
Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Siem Reap (Cambodia)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Vietjet
Why? Serving increasing cross-border traffic…
AirAsia makes fresh attempt to launch in Vietnam
AirAsia is in talks with companies in Vietnam about establishing a new low-cost carrier in the country.
Vietnam News Service (VNS) reports that the Malaysia-based group has signed an…
Pegasus celebrates 10 years flying from London Stansted
LCC Pegasus Airlines is celebrating ten years of flying from London Stansted Airport, offering direct and connecting flights from London to over 60 destinations across Turkey, Russia, the…
Pegasus Airlines launches Stansted sale
LCC Pegasus Airlines has launched a flash sale to celebrate 10 years flying from London Stansted Airport.
Bookings made online before 23rd March will receive a 50% discount off a second…
Asian air route updates: Virgin Australia, Thai Lion, Air India and more…
Bangladesh gets low-cost Dubai link
Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately (rising to six per week in May 2017)
Who? Flydubai
Why? New…
IAG to launch long-haul low-cost carrier
International Airlines Group (IAG), which operates BA and Iberia, has unveiled plans to launch a new long-haul low-cost carrier.
Known as LEVEL, the new airline will take off in June…
Asian air route updates: Thai Lion Air, SpiceJet, Tigerair and more
Thai Lion Air expands domestic network
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang to Khon Kaen (both Thailand)
When? Twice a day, effective 17 March 2017
Who? Thai Lion Air
Why? Low-cost carrier…
SalamAir launches flights to Dubai
SalamAir, Oman’s new budget airline, has launched its first international destination.
The double daily service to Dubai will operate from Muscat International Airport to Dubai World…
Asian air route updates: Cathay Pacific, flydubai, China Southern and more
Dubai's LCC adds Bangladeshi route
Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh)
When? Four times a week, effective 15 March 2017
Who? flydubai
Why? Rising trade between two Islamic…
Airline Industry: Q&A With Tom Spagnola, from CheapOair
With over 30 years of travel experience, Tom Spagnola is currently the Senior Vice President of Supplier Relations for CheapOair, overseeing trend forecasting, industry changes and more.…
Budapest Airport boosts German links with Wizz Air
Wizz Air has confirmed the launch of a daily service to Frankfurt from Budapest Airport, as of 15 December.
Starting its fifth German connection, Wizz Air’s new operation will give…
Cebu Pacific breaks traffic records
Cebu Pacific achieved new daily and annual traffic records in 2016.
For the full-year, the Philippine low-cost carrier carried a total of 19.1 million passengers, 4% more than in…
easyJet launches eighth route from Budapest Airport
Budapest Airport has celebrated its first new route of 2017, with easyJet launching its first link to the Netherlands from the Hungarian gateway.
The low-cost carrier’s (LCC) three times…
IndiGo boosts Singapore, domestic flights
IndiGo, the Indian low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans to add a series of new domestic services this month.
On 16 February 2017, the airline will double the frequency of its…
Asian air route updates: China Eastern Airlines, Cebu Pacific and more
China Eastern launches new link to Laos
Where? Kunming (China) to Luang Prabang, pictured (Laos)
When? Four times a week, effective 2 March 2017
Who? China Eastern Airlines
Why?…
Asian air route updates: Gulf Air, Vietjet and more
Gulf Air starts flying to Sri Lanka
Where? Manama (Bahrain) to Colombo (Sri Lanka)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? Gulf Air
Why? Taking advantage of double-digit…
Asian air route updates: Vietnam Airlines, AirAsia X and more
Second Sydney service for Vietnam Airlines
Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Sydney (Australia)
When? Three times a week, effective 29 March 2017
Who? Vietnam Airlines
Why? Continues the…
Indian airline seals huge 205-jet deal
An Indian airline has placed one of the largest aircraft orders in the history of commercial aviation.
Ajay Singh, chairman of Delhi-based SpiceJet, revealed on Friday that he is…
Lion Air spreads wings in Thailand
Thai Lion Air, the Bangkok-based low-cost carrier, will add a duo of new domestic routes next month.
The Bangkok Post reports that the airline has been given permission to launch two…
India’s GoAir takes off with huge aircraft order
GoAir, the Indian low-cost carrier, has confirmed a multi-billion dollar aircraft order with Airbus.
Following an initial deal signed at last year's Farnborough International Airshow,…
Oman’s Salam Air to take off at the end of January
Oman's first budget airline, Salam Air, has reportedly revised it launch plans with passenger flights now set scheduled to commence on 30 January.
The low-cost airline, which had…
50% of world’s population flew in 2016
A total of 3.7 billion air passengers took scheduled flights in 2016 - the equivalent of almost half of the global population.
According to the preliminary data released by the…
Asian air route updates: Lion Air, Thai Smile and more
Who's flying where? All is revealed with our round-up of the latest new air routes...
Beach boost for western China
Where? Bali (Indonesia) to Chengdu (China)
When? Four times a…
Four Seasons unveils landmark project in key Southeast Asian city
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts will continue to expand its presence in Southeast Asia in the coming years, with the launch of a new landmark property in Malaysia.
Scheduled to open in…
Bangkok gets first connection to Okinawa
Bangkok will get a new direct air link early next year, when Japan's Peach starts flying to the Thai capital from Okinawa.
The new service will also mark Peach's entry into Thailand,…
Jetstar adds festive flights to Asia
Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar has announced plans to increase the number of flights it offers over the festive season, including extra capacity to Asia.
Until the end of January…
Bangkok gets new low-cost link to Dubai
Already served by multiple direct flights from Dubai, Bangkok has now welcomed its first low-cost connection from the UAE city.
Dubai-based flydubai has launched its new Bangkok…
Southeast Asian airlines to buy US$500bn worth of new planes
Airlines in Southeast Asia will need to purchase 3,860 new aircraft worth more than US$500 billion over the next 20 years, Boeing has revealed.
Releasing its latest regional forecast…
Thai AirAsia goes green with new aircraft
Thai AirAsia has taken delivery of a new type of aircraft that will allow it to carry more passengers and reduce its carbon emissions.
The new Airbus A320neo is the latest version of the…
Scoot eyes long-haul flights from India
Scoot, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier, wants to launch long-haul flights from India.
The airline started flying between Singapore and India this year, with its initial routes to…
High demand for low-cost carriers in Thailand
Low-cost carriers now account for about 44% of total passenger traffic and flight movements at Thailand's main airports.
Data from Airports of Thailand (AoT), reported by the Bangkok…
Air Arabia posts strong third quarter net profit of AED 297 million
Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, has posted a third quarter net profit of AED 297 million, up 26% compared to AED 235 million…
Air Arabia’s ‘Charity Cloud’ wins CSR accolade
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, has won the award for ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ Initiative of the Year’ for its ‘Charity Cloud’…
SIA’s Tigerair to become Scoot in 2017
Singapore Airlines has revealed that its two low-cost carriers, Scoot and Tigerair, will adopt a single brand name.
The rebranding of Tigerair as Scoot is expected to take place in…
Asian mega-cities get new low-cost link
Travellers will soon be offered a new low-cost option when flying between two of Asia's - and the world's - largest cities.
Jetstar Japan has announced plans to launch its first ever…
Thai AirAsia goes double daily to Hanoi
Thai AirAsia is doubling the frequency of its Bangkok-Hanoi route with the launch of a second daily flight.
Effective 9 December 2016, the low-cost carrier will add a new evening…
Air Arabia introduces new service to Baku
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), has expanded its international route network with a new service to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.…
Tigerair boosts Brisbane with new aircraft and routes
Tigerair Australia has announced plans to base a third aircraft in Brisbane, enabling it to launch two new routes from the city.
From late March 2017, the low-cost carrier will deploy a…
Ryanair plans route expansion, recruitment drive
Ryanair has announced that it is to launch a major recruitment drive as it plans to take delivery of 50 new aircraft in the next 12 months.
The LCC announced that it will be hiring…
Air Arabia appoints new chief commercial officer
Air Arabia, the UAE’s first low-cost carrier, has appointed Paul Simmons as its new chief commercial officer, group CEO Adel Ali said in a statement released tonight (Sunday 2 October).…
Air Arabia’s Adel Ali named ‘Airline CEO of the Year’
Adel Al Ali, group chief executive officer of Air Arabia, has won the 'Airline CEO of the Year' award at the 10th CEO Middle East Awards 2016.
Al Ali – who was instrumental in overseeing…
AirAsia adds seats with neo aircraft
AirAsia has taken delivery of its first ever Airbus A320neo aircraft - the new single-aisle jet that is designed to increase seat capacity and reduce emissions.
The low-cost carrier…
Vietnamese budget airlines sign major deals with Airbus
Two Vietnamese low-cost carriers have signed major aircraft deals with Airbus.
Vietjet has placed a firm order with the European company for 20 A321 aircraft worth approximately US$2.4…
Express double links Hong Kong with Myanmar
Hong Kong residents now have a new low-cost way of travelling to Myanmar, with the launch of two new services by HK Express.
The budget airline's inaugural Myanmar flight touched down in…
Japan’s Peach takes first bite into China
Peach, the Japanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first ever flights to mainland China.
From November 2016, the airline will commence two new routes to Shanghai,…
AirAsia targets premium flyers with first airport lounge
AirAsia has unveiled its first ever airport lounge, as it bids to tempt more premium passengers on to its low-cost flights.
Officially opening on 2 September 2016, the new AirAsia…
Scoot to launch first flights to Europe
Scoot, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier, will start flying to Europe for the first time next summer.
Scheduled to commence on 20 June 2017, the airline will operate non-stop…
Taiwan’s V Air to suspend operations
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, will cease to exist from 1 October 2016.
The airline, which is a subsidiary of TransAsia Airways, only started operating in December 2014, but…
Cebu Pacific ramps up international expansion
Cebu Pacific is gearing up for an expansion of its international operations, with the placement of an order for two more long-haul aircraft and the announcement of a new service to Seoul.…
easyJet to launch Budapest-Venice route in October
EasyJet has confirmed it will offer flights from Budapest to Venice from 31 October.
The low-cost carrier will operate flights three days per week, linking Budapest Airport to Venice…
马政府不同意亚航变更机场名称计划
马来西亚交通部长拿督斯里廖中莱表示，关于吉隆坡第二国际机场的名称的争论是没有必要、也不实际的，KLIA2名称不应该被更改。
本月早些时候，亚航自行宣布将吉隆坡第二国际机场（KLIA2）改名第二廉航终站（LCCT2）。
廖中莱表示，“KLIA2是大马政府將我国定位成航空枢纽的计划中的一部分。不管是KLIA、KLIA2还是吉隆坡国际机场航空城（KLIA…
No name change for KLIA2 – minister
Malaysia will not change the name of its low-cost terminal, KLIA2, despite pressure from AirAsia.
Tony Fernandes, the group CEO of AirAsia, said earlier this month that he planned to…
HK Express adds new island route
HK Express will soon launch its first direct flight between Hong Kong and Ishigaki, the resort island in Japan's Okinawa prefecture.
The inaugural flight will take off on Sunday 16…
The latest industry appointments
KATHLEEN TAN has been named as AirAsia's president for North Asia. Returning to the LCC following a stint as CEO of AirAsia-Expedia, she will now be tasked with building AirAsia's market…
亚航欲改造吉隆坡KLIA2航站楼
近日，亚航表示，将在得不到机场运营商支持的情况下，推出自己的活动来重命名KLIA2机场。
亚航目前是KLIA2机场最大的运营商，现在将帮助推广KLIA作为“廉航第二杭州楼”（LCCT2），并将巩固吉隆坡作为全球前往亚洲的领先门户城市的地位。
然而，该航站楼仍然将保留KLIA2的名称。
“对我来说，KLIA2不代表任何意义，”亚航集团CEO Tony…
AirAsia embarks on unilateral airport rebranding
AirAsia has decided to launch its own campaign to rebrand KLIA2, without the backing of the airport's operator.
The low-cost carrier, which is by far the largest airline based at KLIA2,…
GoAir mulls launch of European flights
GoAir has expressed an interest in launching flights to Europe, it has been revealed.
The Economic Times reported an official at India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation as saying that the…
India’s GoAir welcomes first A320neo
GoAir, the Indian low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft.
The arrival of the new single-aisle jet marks the start of a major fleet renewal and…
Expanding Vietjet adds another international route
Vietjet, the fast-expanding Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has continued to grow its international network with the launch of a new direct flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur.…
AirAsia Japan set for October relaunch
AirAsia's CEO Tony Fernandes has said he expects to relaunch his Japanese venture in October this year.
The previous AirAsia Japan was disbanded in September 2013 following…
TPConnects launches ‘holiday shopping’
TPConnects, the first IATA New Distribution Capability (NDC) recently launched Holiday Shopping, a new dynamic holiday packaging tool for airlines and travel agents.
The new tool…
Cebu Pacific agrees sale of four aircraft
Cebu Pacific has confirmed the sale of four Airbus A319 aircraft to Las Vegas-based low-cost airline, Allegiant Air.
The agreement will see the small single-aisle jets transferred to…
AirAsia traffic jumps 17%
AirAsia recorded a sharp rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2016.
The group's short-haul airlines in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, India and the Philippines carried a…
Face-to-Face: Richard Quest
Richard Quest, the CNN anchor, recently embarked on an eight-day round-the-world journey using only low-cost carriers. Travel Daily caught up with Richard following his trip...
Q:…
New “Tourist Class” seats created for short-haul flights
A new type of seat has been unveiled for Boeing 737 aircraft serving short-haul routes.
The "Tourist Class" seats, created by Lift by EnCore, are on display this week that the 2016…
SpiceJet launches SpiceClub loyalty card
SpiceJet has launched SpiceClub, a new pre-paid card scheme for its frequent flyers.
The new card offers passengers rewards points on the purchase of products and services made…
HK Express spreads wings in Japan
HK Express has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its operations in Japan, with the launch of three new routes.
The Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier currently flies to six…
AirAsia adds two new routes to Shantou
AirAsia has expanded its presence in China with the launch of one new route to Shantou, in the populous Guangdong province, and the announcement of plans for a second.
The low-cost…
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…
吉隆坡铂尔曼酒店推出新家庭套房
吉隆坡市中心铂尔曼酒店（Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre）完成了家庭房的改装工程，新装入了一个双侧床、休息区和儿童活动区域。
这个家庭套房面积107m²，设有起居室、厨房、双层床的儿童卧室、玩具和游戏机。客房可以容纳至多5人的大家庭，客人们都会受到特别的欢迎礼物。…
AirAsia to connect KL with Shantou
AirAsia has announced plans to launch its first flights to the city of Shantou, in southern China's Guangdong province.
Commencing on 25 March 2016, the low-cost carrier will offer…
Asia Pacific air fleet to more than double in size
The number of commercial aircraft operated by airlines in the Asia Pacific region will more than double in the next 20 years, Airbus has forecast.
The European planemaker used this week's…
ANA plots international growth for Vanilla Air
Japan's ANA Group has unveiled plans to expand its low-cost subsidiary, Vanilla Air, including the launch of multiple new international routes.
Revealing its new growth targets for 2020,…
Amadeus completes US$830m Navitaire acquisition
Amadeus has completed the US$830 million acquisition of Navitaire from Accenture.
The deal, which was first announced in July 2015, represents a major step in Amadeus' efforts to…
Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines
Sichuan Airlines to link Chengdu with Prague
Sichuan Airlines has revealed plans to launch the first direct flights between Chengdu and Prague. Scheduled to commence as early as…
Qantas retains “safest airline” title
Qantas has been named as the world's safest airline for the third year in a row.
In its latest annual report, AirlineRatings.com, which monitors the safety records of 407 carriers,…
Face-to-Face: Mark Meehan
This week, Travel Daily chats with Mark Meehan, Travelport's Managing Director for Asia Pacific, about the company's achievements in 2015 and plans for the year ahead...
Q) What have…
HK Express plans to enter low-cost big league
HK Express is planning a significant expansion of its fleet in the coming years, as it bids to compete with Asia's major low-cost carriers.
The Hong Kong-based budget airline is…
Star Alliance embraces low-cost carriers
Star Alliance has launched a new initiative aimed at increasing connectivity with low-cost and hybrid carriers.
Under its new Connecting Partner scheme, LCCs will be able to connect…
Amex predicts ‘modest gains’ in business travel costs in 2016
The American Express Global Business Travel Forecast 2016 predicts air, hotel and ground transportation prices will see modest gains in 2016, as a slowly-improving global economy and…
Tigerair Taiwan pens GDS deal with Travelport
Tigerair Taiwan, the Taipei-based low-cost carrier, has signed a new GDS deal with Travelport.
The multi-year agreement will allow the airline's fares to be distributed to the travel…
Fierce competition drives airline innovation in Asia
Intense competition in the Asian aviation sector is driving innovation among airlines, with an increasing variety of business models and product offerings, the AAPA Assembly of…
Spring Airlines Japan goes international
Spring Airlines Japan, the Sino-Japanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first international flights.
Commencing in February 2016, the airline will launch flights…
Monarch back in the black
Just 12 weeks into his role as Monarch Group CEO last year, Andrew Swaffield implemented radical measures to save the entity’s beleaguered airline business.
His no-nonsense…
Jetstar Japan targets Taiwan
Jetstar Japan will make a major move into Taiwan in the coming months, with the launch of three new routes to Taipei.
The low-cost carrier will launch flights to Taiwan's capital from…
AirAsia gets green light for Japanese relaunch
AirAsia will relaunch operations in Japan next year, after the low-cost carrier was granted an Air Operator’s Certificate by the country's aviation authorities.
Based at Nagoya's…
Going West for less
Canadian low-cost carrier (LCC) WestJet is set to launch its inaugural non-stop flights to London Gatwick next summer.
From May 6, 2016, the airline will fly four times daily to the…
First international link for China’s Nantong
Nantong, a city in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu, will welcome its first ever international flight later this year.
T’way Airlines, the South Korean low-cost carrier, will…
UK top market for European low-cost airlines
The UK is Europe’s biggest market for low-cost airlines, with 935 routes available this summer, according to a new study published by Gopili.
More than 5,000 destinations are served…
大马机场：亚航索偿4亿无根据不合理 将挑战到底
大马机场本月14日表示，该公司没有出现未付清任何到期款项的情况，所以亚航求偿4亿900万令吉的要求完全不合理并缺乏详细支撑点。
7月31日，亚洲航空就其在吉隆坡第二国际机场（KLIA2）和吉隆坡廉航终站（LCCT）运作期间遭受的损失索偿4亿900万令吉。
亚航表示，机场跑道上有许多小坑洼地带，且机场经常让其飞机转移口岸来进行修补工作。…
India to need 1,740 new aircraft
Airlines in India will need to buy 1,740 new aircraft over the next 20 years, valued at US$240 billion, according to Boeing.
Releasing its annual 'India Current Market Outlook' report in…
AirAsia to connect KL with Goa
AirAsia will launch its first international flights to Goa this month.
Commencing on 27 August, the low-cost carrier will operate three weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur…
Taiwan’s V Air launches flights to Korea
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first flights to South Korea.
Commencing on 24 August, the airline will initially operate twice weekly flights…
Amadeus continues hotel sector growth with new acquisition
Amadeus has continued its expansion in the hotel sector with the acquisition of Hotel SystemsPro, a US-based provider of sales, catering and maintenance software to the hospitality…
亚航向马来西亚机场求偿4亿
亚洲航空有限公司（AIRASIA）针对在吉隆坡第二国际机场（KLIA2）和廉航终站（LCCT）营运所面对的损失和损害，向大马机场控股有限公司和大马机场（雪邦）私人有限公司求偿4亿900万令吉（约合7.91亿人民币）。
亚航集团首席执行官Tony Fernandes表示，吉隆坡第二国际机场的航道上出现地陷、滑行道有裂缝，且发生积水，这严重增加了亚航的运营成本。…
Amadeus earnings rise 11% in strong first half
Amadeus, the travel technology company, experienced double-digit growth in terms of both revenues and profits in the first half of 2015.
For the six months ending 30 June 2015, Amadeus'…
AirAsia demands US$107m from Malaysia Airports
AirAsia is demanding MYR409 million (US$107m) in compensation from Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) for losses and damages it has incurred by operating from Kuala Lumpur…
AirAsia demands action to repair “sinking” KLIA2
AirAsia has urged Malaysian authorities to speed up work to repair Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2), which it claims is sinking.
Malaysia's Bernama news agency reported…
Tigerair takes off with Q1 profit
Tigerair's resurgence is continuing, with the low-cost carrier posting an operating profit for the first quarter of the 2015-16 financial year.
The SG$600,000 (US$439,000) profit…
Amadeus continues to expand with Itesso acquisition
Amadeus has announced its second major acquisition this month, with the purchase of Itesso BV, a provider of cloud-based property management systems (PMS) for the hotel industry.
The…
AirAsia flies to the Maldives
AirAsia has announced plans to launch direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to the Maldives.
Commencing on 22 October 2015, the low-cost carrier will serve the route three times a week…
China’s Spring Airlines rolls out in-flight Wi-Fi
Spring Airlines has launched a new in-flight Wi-Fi service on some of its domestic flights.
Launched on 18 July, the new offering will allow passengers to connect to the internet via…
EXCLUSIVE: ‘We are not trying to cut the GDS out’: Lufthansa UK chief
Why have you decided to apply the DCC?
Airline customers have a variety of options for finding out information about airlines’ offers and services and booking them. The various…
Thai AirAsia X doubles Seoul service
Thai AirAsia X has announced plans to double the frequency of its Bangkok-Seoul service.
From 25 October 2015, the long-haul low-cost carrier will add a second daily flight on the route.…
Wizz Air to launch Birmingham route
Hungarian LCC Wizz Air has confirmed it will launch flights from Budapest to Birmingham on 15 September.
The announcement of the twice-weekly service follows news that UK visitors to…
AirAsia X pens Flight Centre partnership
AirAsia X has signed a major new agreement with the Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT), to strengthen its presence in Australia.
The deal, which is the first of its kind for the…
Expanding Cebu Pacific to hire 100 new cabin crew
Cebu Pacific Air is planning to hire 100 new flight attendants to staff its expanding fleet of aircraft.
To fill the vacancies, the low-cost carrier will host recruitment events in…
Tribes of the Asian Century
Meet Hendric Tay. Hendric is a Singapore-based Social Capital Seeker – he has travelled to more than 40 countries and loves to share his experiences with friends on social media.
“I…
Face-to-Face: Andi Budd
This week we chat with Andi Budd, Vice President & General Manager of American Express Global Business Travel, ASEAN, about the rising issue of ancillary sales and services in the…
SpiceJet celebrates 10th anniversary
SpiceJet will celebrate its 10th anniversary tomorrow.
The low-cost carrier launched its first commercial flight between New Delhi and Ahmedabad on 23 May 2005. And despite some…
SIA full-year profits rise after Tigerair separation
Singapore Airlines Group experienced a rise in profits for the 2014-15 financial year, after it was boosted by the separation of Tigerair.
The low-cost unit has proved quite expensive…
SpiceJet adds new ancillary services
SpiceJet has launched a series of new ancillary services for its passengers.
The Indian low-cost carrier will now enable passengers to pay extra for special assistance at airports,…
AirAsia signs up for Travelport GDS display tool
AirAsia has become the first Asian low-cost carrier to sign up for Travelport's Rich Content and Branding solution, which improves how airline products are displayed on the GDS screen.…
SpiceJet adds more flights for summer season
SpiceJet has announced plans to mount additional flights to four Indian destinations for the summer season.
The Delhi-based low-cost carrier will increase the frequency of its service…
Jetstar to connect Gold Coast with Wuhan
Jetstar has confirmed plans to launch the first ever direct scheduled flights between the Gold Coast and Wuhan, the capital of central China's Hubei province.
Commencing on 29…
Tigerair Philippines rebrands as Cebgo
Low-cost carrier Tigerair Philippines has been renamed Cebgo.
Tiger Airways sold its Philippine unit to Cebu Pacific (CEB) in March 2014, as part of the Singapore-based group’s…
VietJet Air launches fares with extra perks
VietJet Air, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has launched a new fare type offering a series of extra travel perks.
Passengers booking the new 'SkyBoss' fares will be offered priority…
Tigerair results continue to improve
Loss-making low-cost carrier Tigerair has continued to improve its financial position, with a significant upswing in its performance in the fourth quarter of its financial year.
The…
Traditional airline alliances “will not survive” – OAG
Traditional airline alliances have had their day and will not survive in the future, a new report has asserted.
In its new study, ‘The Fight for Global Markets’, aviation analysts OAG…
Cebu Pacific wants more Australian flights
Cebu Pacific has said it is "keen" to expand its operations in Australia.
The Philippine low-cost carrier launched its Manila-Sydney route in September 2014, initially offering four…
Improving SpiceJet adds more flights
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet will add more flights to Muscat next month.
Commencing on 13 May 2015, the airline will increase its Ahmedabad-Muscat route from three to five flights…
Scoot adds second route to Taiwan
Scoot will launch flights to Kaohsiung this summer, marking the airline's second destination in Taiwan.
Commencing on 9 July 2015, the Singaporean low-cost carrier will operate three…
Spring Airlines adds more Chinese connections to Bangkok
Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines will launch a series of new services to Bangkok next month.
The airline currently connects the Thai capital with its home base of Shanghai,…
Tigerair adds Ipoh flights
Singapore's Tigerair has unveiled plans to launch a new service to the Malaysian city of Ipoh.
Commencing on 29 May 2015, the low-cost carrier will operate four weekly flights on the…
Airbus rolls out higher capacity A320
Airbus has launched a new higher capacity version of its popular single-aisle model, the A320.
Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling welcomed the new A320 which seats 186 passengers in a…
Scoot expands Bangkok service with Dreamliner
Scoot will increase the number of flights it operates to Bangkok this summer, with the deployment of its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner to the city.
From 8 July 2015, the Singaporean…
亚太旅客为了低票价肯放弃舒适
根据Expedia 亚太区廉价航空指数 （LCC Index），56% 表示不需要机上娱乐。 此外，49% 表示不需要食品而48% 不需要枕头或毯子。 但旅客们同时表示需要随身行李及托运行李。 令人惊讶的是五分之一表示肯牺牲“浴室权限”。
另外，76% 表示愿意接受降低客户服务标准。 其中，泰国旅客最愿意接受降低客户服务 （93%）。菲律宾 （56%）和印度旅客…
Asian air travellers sacrifice comforts for cheap fares
Many travellers in the Asia Pacific region are happy to forego in-flight comforts, such as movies and meals, for the sake of a cheap fare, a major new study has found.
According to the…
China United Air starts low-cost transition
China United Airlines, the Beijing-based subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, will start operating under a low-cost model this month.
The airline has already scrapped its first and…
WOW air buys two A321 for transatlantic route
Icelandic LCC WOW air has purchased two new Airbus A321 aircraft on a finance lease for use on its transatlantic routes launching this spring to Boston and Washington DC.
“We’re very…
Air Arabia connects Qatar from RAK
Air Arabia has added Doha to its list of new destinations to be served directly from its Ras Al Khaimah hub.
Come 22 February 2015, the carrier will fly four times per week to Qatar,…
AirAsia traffic climbed 7% in 2014
AirAsia continued to experience rising passenger traffic in 2014, driven by its operations in Thailand.
The group, comprising the short-haul low-cost carriers in Malaysia, Thailand,…
Amadeus to launch new corporate tool with Lufthansa
Lufthansa has become the first airline to select a new Amadeus solution intended to help airlines better serve their corporate customers.
The patent-pending Amadeus Altéa Corporate…
Thai VietJet to launch scheduled flights in March
Thai VietJet Air will launch its first ever scheduled flights in March 2015, it has been confirmed.
The low-cost carrier, which is based at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, started…
Air India Express plans fleet expansion
Air India Express, the low-cost subsidiary of India's national carrier, is planning to expand its fleet with the addition of multiple new aircraft over the coming years.
The Economic…
Spring Airlines celebrates 50th aircraft
China's Spring Airlines has celebrated the delivery of its 50th Airbus A320 aircraft.
The Shanghai-based low-cost carrier welcomed the new single-aisle jet at the Airbus factory in…
Air Arabia connects Urumqi
Air Arabia recently launched its inaugural flight to Urumqi in China.
This is the carriers 101st global destination.
Adel A Ali, group chief executive officer, Air Arabia, said:…
Cebu Pacific traffic surges in 2014
Cebu Pacific Air experienced a strong rise in passenger traffic last year, driven by its expanding fleet and route network.
The Philippine low-cost airline carried 16.9 million…
Asia can lead new approach to tourism development
In the first of a series of guest columns for Travel Daily, Simon Nowroz, former managing director of Travelport Asia Pacific and founder of London-based innovation studio, The Amazing Mr…
Struggling SpiceJet given lifeline
SpiceJet, the struggling Indian low-cost carrier, has been offered a lifeline by its founder, Ajay Singh.
Singh, who sold a large stake in SpiceJet to Kalanidhi Maran in 2010, has now…
Guangzhou’s 9 Air to launch this week
9 Air, Guangzhou's first low-cost carrier, will launch its first scheduled flights this week.
New services to Wenzhou, in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, and Harbin, the capital of…
Chinese aviation briefs
Chinese airlines to carry 47.5m pax over New Year
Chinese airlines are expected to carry 47.52 million passengers over the Lunar New Year holiday period. The forecast, which was made…
Vistara aims to “put the joy back into flying” in India
New Indian airline Vistara says it will aim to "put the joy back into flying" when it launches next month, with a focus on passenger services.
The Delhi-based carrier, which will commence…
New budget airline takes off in Taiwan
Taiwan's newest low-cost carrier, V Air, launched its maiden flight today, connecting Taipei with Bangkok.
The new airline, which is a subsidiary of Taiwan’s third largest carrier,…
Spring blooms with new international routes
Spring Airlines will start a major international expansion effort this month, with the launch of multiple new routes to Japan, Korea and Thailand.
On 25 December 2014, the Chinese…
Norwegian links UK and Spanish destinations
Norwegian Air continues to expand its low cost route network in the UK, announcing plans to launch services from Edinburgh and Birmingham to Spain in Spring 2015.
Passengers at…
First private Chinese airline to go public
Spring Airlines will become the first private Chinese carrier to float on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE).
The Shanghai-based low-cost airline has obtained approval from the China…
Jet Airways scraps no-frills flights
Jet Airways has started upgrading the services aboard its domestic flights, in a move that will mark the end of its no-frills 'Konnect' operations.
From this week onwards, all Jet's…
AirAsia X plans return to London
AirAsia X is planning to resume flights to London as early as next year, group CEO Tony Fernandes has revealed.
Having met with London's Mayor, Boris Johnson, during his recent trip…
Asian airlines need to turn growth into profits – AAPA
Asian airlines meeting this week in Tokyo still have work to do to turn growth into profits, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).
The region’s carriers have seen…
Abacus outlines five steps to boost corporate travel efficiency
Abacus International has outlined a new five-point plan that it says will streamline the corporate travel booking process and make the industry more efficient.
Following its latest…
Incredible India – A land of many reasons where technology is shaping the future of travel
A colleague once said that travelling in India is an amazing experience where distances are measured in minutes and hours instead of kilometres.
“The only thing I managed to book and…
AirAsia India commits to travel trade with Amadeus deal
AirAsia India has signed a new agreement with Amadeus that will allow travel agents to book its fares via the GDS.
The new Chennai-based low-cost carrier will now provide…
Two ibis hotels open in Sichuan
Accor has continued the expansion of its ibis budget hotel brand in China, with the opening of two new hotels in Sichuan province.
The two new properties, located in the provincial…
VietJet Air targets Russian market
VietJet Air has taken the first step on a journey that will allow it to target the lucrative Russian outbound market.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier recently penned an agreement with…
The latest industry appointments
ANGIE VAUX has been named as TripAdvisor's new commercial director for Asia Pacific. Ms Vaux moves to TripAdvisor from enterprise software company SAP, where she held the position of…
Cebu Pacific set to fly to Dammam and Riyadh
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) will soon launch flights to Dammam and Riyadh, as per a report from Center for Pacific Aviation (CAPA).
The plan is part of the carrier's further expansion of…
Cebu Pacific expands long-haul network
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) will soon launch flights to the Saudi Arabian cities of Dammam and Riyadh, as the carrier expands its long-haul network from one to six destinations over the next six…
GoAir looks at alternative business options
The Wadia Group-owned GoAir has flown into the black and is now firming up the launch of its international operations next May, apart from getting a foreign airline as FDI partner on…
Asia to drive long-haul low-cost air travel
Asia is setting new trends in long-haul low-cost air travel, and China is likely to become a key regional player in the coming years, according to a new report by aviation analysts OAG.…
flydubai embarks on Indian expansion
UAE-based low-cost carrier flydubai is expanding its operations in India with the launch flights to Mumbai.
Commencing on 28 October 2014, the airline will operate five weekly flights…
VietJet Air heads north with Korean flights
VietJet Air has moved into Northeast Asian airspace for the first time, with the launch of flights to Korea.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier has built on its recent expansion in…
Vietnam’s Jetstar Pacific embarks on expansion
Jetstar Pacific, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans to significantly expand its operations with the addition of new aircraft and the launch of a new international route.…
Kerala plans to revive airline project
The state of Kerala is planning to revisit plans to launch its own airline.
Air Kerala was initially intended to launch in 2005, but failed to get off the ground due to India's…
VietJet Air targets travel trade with Amadeus
VietJet Air has decided to target the travel trade with the signing of a new distribution agreement with Amadeus.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier will now make its fares available to…
AirAsia confirms Japanese relaunch
AirAsia has confirmed that it will be re-entering Japan's aviation market in 2015.
The Malaysian low-cost carrier group pulled out of Japan in September last year, following the…
Expanding KLIA sets new target
Continued growth in traffic at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has given its operator the confidence to raise its full-year target for the hub.
KLIA is now planning to welcome…
Cebu Pacific adds Sydney in long-haul expansion
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has unveiled the latest phase of its long-haul expansion, with more flights to the Middle East and the launch of its first ever services to Australia.
Following…
International traffic boosts Malaysian airports
Traffic at Malaysia's airports climbed in May 2014, but only because of a rise in demand for international flights.
According to the latest data from Malaysian Airports Holdings…
AirAsia embraces GDS to create new demand
AirAsia and AirAsia X are reaching out to the travel trade in an effort to generate new demand for their flights.
The low-cost carrier signed its first ever GDS agreements earlier this…
AirAsia India forced to offer free baggage
AirAsia has been forced to break from its usual business model in India by offering passengers free checked-in baggage, it has been reported.
India's Business Standard revealed that…
China’s Spring Airlines plans Japanese expansion
Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines is planning to significantly increase its operations in Japan.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) revealed this week that…
KL’s new low-cost terminal finally opens
Kuala Lumpur's new low-cost carrier terminal, KLIA2, finally opened on Friday, following a year of setbacks.
The first flight - a Malindo Air service from Kota Kinabalu - touched down…
AirAsia embraces GDS with Travelport deal
AirAsia has committed to offering its fares to the travel trade with the signing of a landmark agreement with Travelport.
The new partnership will see the low-cost carrier distribute…
Cracks need repairing at KLIA 2
Kuala Lumpur International Airport's new low-cost carrier hub, KLIA 2, will open on 2 May 2014, despite the presence of cracks in the tarmac, Malaysia's acting transport minister has said.…
New look HK Express focuses on regional growth
Hong Kong Express is expanding its network across East Asia, following its repositioning as Hong Kong’s first low-cost carrier.
In an interview with Travel Daily on Thursday, HK Express’…
AirAsia X profits dip in 2013
AirAsia X experienced a small decline in profits last year, as a extra capacity and a weak Malaysian ringgit impacted the airline's figures.
The long-haul low-cost carrier generated…
Nok Air orders 15 Boeing 737s
Nok Air has placed an order for 15 Boeing 737 aircraft.
Confirmed at the Singapore Airshow this week, the Thai low-cost carrier has committed to a deal for eight B737-800s and seven…
AirAsia carries 25% more passengers in 2013
AirAsia achieved strong growth in passenger traffic last year, as new aircraft deliveries boosted demand.
The low-cost carrier group carried 42.6 million passengers in 2013, 25% more than…
Scoot signs new GDS deal with Amadeus
Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot has committed to offering its fares to the travel trade, by signing a distribution agreement with Amadeus.
The new long-term content agreement…
A Change in Route for Low Cost Carriers
Hazem Hussein, Amadeus’ executive vice president of Airline Commercial, talks about the rising number of LCCs targeting the travel trade…
Low-cost carriers (LCCs) have changed the…
Fairmont to debut in Malaysia
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to launch its first hotel in Malaysia.
The luxury hotel company has penned a management contract with Cititower Sdn Bhd for the…
Tigerair sells fares via Amadeus
Tigerair has started making its fares and inventory available via the Amadeus GDS system.
The low-cost carrier has penned its first distribution agreement with the company, which will…
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…
Jetstar Japan hits three million passengers
Jetstar Japan has carried its three millionth passenger, just 18 months after it launched its first flight.
The low-cost carrier, which is based at Tokyo Narita Airport, commenced…
赴日中国游客青睐廉价航空公司 节省旅费购物
据日本新华侨报网报道，近日，日本政策投资银行关西分行公布的一项调查报告显示，来自中国和韩国的亚洲游客青睐于乘坐廉价航空公司赴日旅行，节省下来的旅费用于在居留地购物或品尝当地美食。…
Tigerair sets up Brisbane base
Brisbane will become Tigerair’s third Australian base when operations launch at the Queensland hub in March and April 2014.
The low-cost carrier will base two new Airbus A320 aircraft…
瑞安航空宣布开通新航线 以争取商务旅客
爱尔兰低成本航空公司(LCC)瑞安航空公司(Ryanair)宣布，它在以商务市场为目标推进计划的过程中，将开通伦敦斯坦斯特德机场(London Stansted Airport)新航线并增加其航班频次。
几条新航线将通向这家低成本航空公司之前因为成本过高而有意避开的主要机场。瑞安发言人Robin…
AirAsia Zest sells tickets via Amadeus
AirAsia Zest, the Philippine low-cost carrier, is making its fares available for sale through the Amadeus GDS.
Travel agents in Asia Pacific connected to the Amadeus system can now…
复兴航空获准组建廉航 拟命名“全民航空”
市场传言复兴航空将筹组名为“全民航空”的廉价航空（Low-cost Carrier， LCC，即低成本航空），获台湾“民航局”官员证实，台湾“交通部”已核准复兴筹设，若进度顺利，可望成为第一家台籍廉航。…
亚航X将开通日本中部机场至吉隆坡直飞航班
马来西亚廉价航空公司（LCC）亚航集团中负责中长途航线运营的亚航X公司18日宣布，将于2014年3月17日开通连接日本中部国际机场至吉隆坡的直飞航班。这是该公司继羽田机场、关西机场之后进驻的第三个日本机场。
亚航计划在中部机场每周推出4个航班。之后将根据上座率等情况争取在一年后实现每天一个往返。…
Japan’s Vanilla receives first aircraft
ANA's new low-cost carrier, Vanilla Air, has taken delivery of its first aircraft - an Airbus A320.
The new Tokyo-based airline, which replaces AirAsia Japan, welcomed the 180-seat…
China’s Juneyao Air plans low-cost carrier
Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines is planning to set up a new low-cost unit based in Guangzhou.
The new carrier will be named '9 RMB Airlines', in a nod to the low-cost fares it expects…
ANA to launch Vanilla Air on Friday
ANA's new Tokyo-based low-cost carrier, Vanilla Air, will be officially launched on Friday 1 November 2013.
The new airline, which replaces AirAsia Japan, will be based at Tokyo…
日本九州敲定旅游战略 计划年消费额近1700亿
据日本共同社10月29日报道，由日本九州地方知事会与经济团体组成的九州地区战略会议29日在佐贺市开会敲定了旨在搞活旅游的战略计划，主要目标是2016年使九州旅游总消费额达到2.7万亿日元(约合人民币1699亿元)，达到2010年的约1.3倍。具体措施包括积极向海外宣传各地的特产品和温泉等“九州品牌”，吸引廉价航空公司(LCC)落户当地。…
日本九州敲定旅游战略 计划年消费额近1700亿
据日本共同社10月29日报道，由日本九州地方知事会与经济团体组成的九州地区战略会议29日在佐贺市开会敲定了旨在搞活旅游的战略计划，主要目标是2016年使九州旅游总消费额达到2.7万亿日元(约合人民币1699亿元)，达到2010年的约1.3倍。具体措施包括积极向海外宣传各地的特产品和温泉等“九州品牌”，吸引廉价航空公司(LCC)落户当地。…
Low-cost carriers thrive in Asia
Low-cost carriers are expanding their footprints across Asia, with millions of extra seats being rolled-out across the region in 2013.
The is the major finding of a new report from…
Abacus seals Malindo Air content
Abacus International has signed a new distribution partnership with Malaysia’s Malindo Air.
The deal marks the latest stage in the travel technology company's expansion in the Asian…
VietJet joins big league with huge aircraft order
Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air has signed a huge new aircraft order that will put it among the ranks of Asia’s biggest budget airlines.
The airline, which only launched in…
Face-to-Face: Andrew Herdman
Travel Daily talks to the Andrew Herdman Director General of the Association of Pacific Airlines about the different aspects of the association’s work and what is truly involved in being…
Dragonair and Cathay Pacific submit Jetstar objection
Cathay Pacific and Dragon Air have formerly objected to Jetstar Hong Kong’s application for a licence to operate.
The carrier’s both cite Article 134 of Hong Kong’s Basic Law which…
Philippines suspends Zest Air on safety grounds
Philippine low-cost carrier Zest Air has been suspended by the country’s aviation authorities over safety concerns.
Hundreds of passengers were reported to have been left stranded on…
Airlines blur boundaries between full-service and low-cost
Low-cost and full-service airlines in the Asia Pacific region are diversifying their business models and could eventually “meet in the middle”, according to a senior industry…
ANA confirms life after AirAsia
ANA will create a new Tokyo-based low-cost carrier, following the end of its Japanese joint venture with AirAsia.
The Japanese airline agreed to dissolve its partnership with AirAsia…
Study reveals low cost carrier charges
Research published by Airport Parking & Hotels has revealed the charges levied by low cost carriers, the results of which are now available on the company’s website.
The study…
‘Open race’ for $5bn flydubai order
Boeing and Airbus are battling it out to secure a US $5 billion order from flydubai, according to the Dubai-based low cost carrier (LCC) CEO.
Flydubai currently operates 30 Boeing 737s,…
VietJet establishes Thai airline
Vietnamese low-cost carrier, VietJet Air, has signed a joint venture agreement that will lead to the creation of a new Bangkok-based airline.
Signed at the Thai capital's Plaza…
Low-cost carrier for Oman next year
Oman is set to boast at least one low-cost carrier by the first half of 2014, according to Oman's Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA).
PACA said there was even the possibility of…
AirAsia calls time on Japanese venture
AirAsia's brief foray into the Japanese domestic aviation sector will soon come to an end, after the low-cost carrier agreed to terminate its AirAsia Japan joint venture with ANA.
The…
Shun Tak Holdings takes Jetstar HK stake
Hong Kong conglomerate Shun Tak Holdings has taken a significant stake in the city's first low-cost carrier, Jetstar Hong Kong.
The company, which was founded by Macau gaming tycoon…
Airline news briefs
Egyptair is to start flights between Manchester and Cairo on 1 June. The new service will operate five times a week on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Specialist Discover…
VietJet leases three more A320s
VietJet Air has signed an agreement to lease three more Airbus A320 aircraft.
Dublin-based aircraft leasing company AWAS will supply VietJet with the new single-aisle jets, all of…
Asian aviation briefs
THAI Smile launches Mandalay flights
Thai Airways' regional carrier, THAI Smile, has launched a new route to Myanmar. The carrier took off from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport on…
KL and Jakarta – Asia’s fastest-growing airports
Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta airports have seen the strongest capacity growth in the Asia Pacific region over the last 12 months, according to a new report from OAG.
In its latest OAG…
PAL rebrands Airphil Express
Philippine Airlines' (PAL) low-cost unit, Airphil Express, has been rebadged as PAL Express.
Effective today (15 March 2013), the national carrier will commence a complete rebranding…
Airline differences “less relevant”
Airlines are becoming increasingly similar to customers after changing business approaches, a new report from KPMG has said.
Analysts at the firm said customers see little distinction…
AirAsia X offers VIP airport services
AirAsia X is rolling out the red carpet to passengers at Kuala Lumpur's Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT).
For departing passengers, the new Red Carpet service includes a dedicated…
AirAsia plans India joint venture
AirAsia is planning to join forces with Indian conglomerate Tata, to form a new domestic low-cost carrier based in Chennai.
Through its investment arm, AirAsia Investment, the Malaysian…
Indian carriers receive new A320s
Two Indian low-cost carriers, GoAir and IndiGo, have taken delivery of new Airbus A320 aircraft.
Mumbai-based GoAir received the 14th of an order for 20 A320s this week, but the latest…
AirAsia unveils Malaysian livery
AirAsia has unveiled a new livery designed to celebrate its home country, Malaysia.
The new livery, which has been adopted on the airline's latest Kuala Lumpur-based Airbus A320 aircraft,…
Airline powerbase shifts to Asia – AAPA
The reshaping of the global aviation industry has moved forward dramatically over the past 12 months, driven by carriers from the Asia Pacific region.
This is the message from the…
Scoot to acquire 20 Dreamliners
Singapore Airlines' (SIA) new low-cost carrier, Scoot, has agreed to acquire 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new aircraft, which will be delivered from 2014 onwards, will be used to…
CEB hits fleet landmark
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has taken delivery of its 40th aircraft.
The landmark aircraft - a new Airbus A320 - touched down in Manila late last week. The narrow-body aircraft forms part of a…
AirAsia pulls out of Batavia deal
AirAsia has decided not to proceed with its planning acquisition of Indonesian carrier, Batavia Air.
The low-cost carrier said that the initial share purchase agreement, which was agreed in…
Air Canada asks passengers to name new airline
Air Canada has taken a new approach to branding, by asking its passengers to name its new low-cost carrier.
The national carrier has launched a Facebook contest to find a name for the new…
Asian airfares to climb 5% in 2013 – Egencia
Airfares in the Asia Pacific region will rise 5% next year, with hotel rates edging up 1%, according to the latest forecast by Egencia, the corporate travel arm of Expedia.
In its 2013…
Air Canada to hire hundreds of new staff
Air Canada has unveiled plans to hire at least 900 employees over the next 12 months.
The recruitment drive will include the addition of 200 flight attendants and pilots for the airline's…
KLIA 2 to open in May 2013
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) 2, the new low-cost carrier terminal, will open in May next year, its operator has confirmed.
Reported by Malaysia's Bernama news agency, Malaysia…
Launching low cost carriers in emerging Asia: Is now the time?
The aviation industry is currently in one of the stormiest patches in its history. Ominous clouds in the form of surging oil prices and the Eurozone crisis have led airline industry group…
Launching low cost carriers in emerging Asia: Is now the time?
The aviation industry is currently in one of the stormiest patches in its history. Ominous clouds in the form of surging oil prices and the Eurozone crisis have led airline industry group…
Grand Hyatt opens in KL
Hyatt has opened a new luxury Grand Hyatt property in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Located in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) area of the city, right next to Kuala Lumpur…
Tiger Airways seals SEAir stake
Tiger Airways has completed a deal to acquire a 40% stake in Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAir).
The parties had agreed a purchase price of US$7 million, but this has been reduced…
Report: What’s next for American Airlines?
Since American Airlines entered bankruptcy earlier this year it has been subject to various rumours over its future funding.
Last month the carrier’s owners AMR hinted at five potential…
Abacus secures Zest Air content
Abacus International has secured another content agreement with an Asian low-cost carrier.
The travel technology company has signed a new exclusive partnership with Philippines-based Zest…
SpiceJet added to Amadeus’ corporate booking tool
SpiceJet's fares and products can now be booked via the Amadeus e-Travel Management (AeTM), the online multi-GDS corporate booking tool.
Amadeus said that the deal marks a "milestone" for…
AirAsia X offers Samsung Galaxy tablets
AirAsia X is now offering offer Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1s as its in-flight entertainment option.
The tablets have been rolled out on the low-cost carrier's flights to Australia, Japan, South…
Airline ancillary revenues worth US$22bn
Global ancillary revenues generated by airlines totalled EUR18.23 billion (US$22.15bn) last year.
According to the results of the latest Amadeus Review of Ancillary Revenue Results,…
Cebu Pacific to offer in-flight Wi-Fi
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) is planning to roll-out in-flight Wi-Fi on its entire fleet of aircraft.
The service, provided by OnAir, will initially be offered onboard the Manila-based low-cost…
Jetstar Japan launches in Tokyo
Jetstar Japan’s first ever flight has taken off at Tokyo's Narita International Airport.
The inaugural service saw an Airbus A320 carry 180 passengers from Narita to Sapporo's New Chitose…
African Briefs
Air France launches Abuja flights
Air France has continued its expansion in West Africa with the launch of a new service to Nigeria’s capital Abuja. The new direct daily service from…
Bangkok to redevelop Don Mueang airport
The Thai government has approved a scheme to redevelop Bangkok's Don Mueang airport and use it as a base for more domestic and low-cost flights.
The scheme, proposed by Airports of Thailand…
Malaysia kicks off 1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival 2012
Tourist arrivals to Malaysia reached 24.7 million compared to 24.6 million in 2010, with total receipts amounting to RM58.32 billion. The total receipts recorded in 2010 were RM56.5 billion.…
Abacus seals Air Busan content
Abacus International has signed a new five-year exclusive agreement with Korean low-cost carrier Air Busan.
Effective 1 August 2012, the deal will see Air Busan become the first Korean LCC…
NASA opens Launch Control to tourists
For the first time in more than 30 years, NASA is allowing visitors to the Kennedy Space Center access to the main Launch Control Center (LCC).
The LCC is where NASA directors and engineers…
Abacus seals Jetstar Pacific content
Abacus International has signed a new exclusive distribution agreement with Jetstar Pacific, the Vietnam-based low-cost carrier.
The new multi-year deal will enable all Abacus-connected…
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bmi Regional completes sale
bmi Regional is to continue operating flights from Manchester and East Midlands after its sale to Sector Aviation Holdings was completed last week. Forty jobs…
GDS latest news
Amadeus launches new booking tool with AirAsia
Amadeus has joined forces with AirAsia's new Philippines-based subsidiary to launch Amadeus LCC Smart - a new booking tool specifically…
Amadeus launches new booking tool with AirAsia
Amadeus has joined forces with AirAsia's new Philippines-based subsidiary to launch Amadeus LCC Smart - a new booking tool specifically designed for low-cost airlines.
The tool offers…
Suvarnabhumi expansion set for 2015
Airports of Thailand (AoT) has announced plans to spend US$1.9 million on the expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.
Development work is due to commence in 2015, and take…
AirAsia Japan set for August take-off
AirAsia Japan, the newest low-cost carrier (LCC) based in Narita International Airport, is set to launch domestic operations on 1 August with daily flights to Fukuoka, Okinawa and Sapporo.…
Chinese travel set for five-year boom – report
Shopping, internet booking and the rise of low-cost carriers will lead to a five-year period of strong growth for the Chinese travel market, according to research being unveiled today…
Scoot to create new travel demand for Singapore – CEO
Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) new low-cost carrier, Scoot, will boost travel demand for Singapore and destinations across Asia, its CEO has said.
Speaking to Travel Daily today, Campbell Wilson…
Abacus seals AirAsia Philippines content
Abacus International has signed a new deal with AirAsia Philippines, providing Abacus-connected travel agents with access to the new airline’s inventory and fares.
The new deal further…
Jetstar forges Chinese GDS link
Jetstar has expanded its distribution network in China following the signing of a new agreement with local GDS, TravelSky. An estimated 7,000 Chinese travel agents from 300 cities will now…
Jetstar Japan receives first aircraft
Jetstar Japan has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft.
The Japanese carrier, which is a joint venture between Qantas and JAL, will start commercial services in July with an…
Dreamliner takes first Aussie domestic flight
Jetstar CEO, Bruce Buchanan with the Dreamliner's flight crew
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner today touched down in Melbourne on its first domestic Australian flight from Sydney. The new aircraft,…
Asia continues to drive airline capacity growth
The rise of Asian airlines and the use of larger aircraft are continuing to drive capacity growth in the global aviation industry.
According to the latest statistics from OAG, the world's…
SIA launches new budget airline Scoot
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has officially launched its new long-haul low-cost carrier, Scoot. Set to begin commercial services in mid-2012, Scoot will initially operate a fleet of four Boeing…
SIA launches new budget airline, Scoot
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has officially launched its new long-haul low-cost carrier, Scoot. Set to begin commercial services in mid-2012, Scoot will initially operate a fleet of four Boeing…
SIA launches new budget airline, Scoot
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has officially launched its new long-haul low-cost carrier, Scoot. Set to begin commercial services in mid-2012, Scoot will initially operate a fleet of four Boeing…
Low cost carriers dominate Philippine Aviation
The low-cost carrier (LCC) penetration rate in the Philippine domestic aviation market is about to reach 80%, and could reach 85% before long. This is higher than anywhere else in the world…
THAI increases stake in Nok Air
The board of Thai Airways International (THAI) has agreed to buy an extra 10% stake in its low-cost subsidiary, Nok Air. The deal, which involves the purchase of five million shares from…
Face-to-Face: Ho Hoong Mau, Abacus International
Ho Hoong Mau, Abacus International's Division Head of Airline Distribution talks to Travel Daily about the rise of ancillary revenue, mobile applications and social media in the aviation…
AirAsia’s Vietnam deal off
AirAsia has said that its plan to launch a low-cost carrier in Vietnam has been called off. The deal, which would have involved a tie-up with local carrier VietJet Aviation, failed to…
Asian travel trade expects growth, despite challenges
Asian travel companies expect to grow in the next 12 months, despite facing tougher market conditions and a global economic slowdown. This is one of the main findings of Abacus International…
Asian travel trade expects growth, despite challenges
Asian travel companies expect to grow in the next 12 months, despite facing tougher market conditions and a global economic slowdown. This is one of the main findings of Abacus International…
Peach Aviation unveils uniforms
Peach Aviation, the new Japanese low-cost carrier, has revealed its flight attendants' uniforms for the first time. Unveiled at the JATA Tourism Forum & Travel Showcase in Tokyo, the…
Indigo to fly to Singapore six times daily
No frills carrier Indigo launched flights between Delhi and Singapore last week and has many more routes in the pipeline. According to a CAPA report, IndiGo is aiming to quickly expand…
Changi traffic climbs in August
Singapore's Changi Airport handled 3.86 million passenger movements in August 2011, an increase of 11.2% over the same month last year. Aircraft movements grew 14.9% year-on-year to…
Mandarin Oriental KL opens new restaurant
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur has opened Mosaic, a new all-day dining restaurant. Designed by the Japanese design company, Spin Design Studio, Mosaic overlooks the KLCC Park and serves a…
Southeast Asia leads regional tourism boom
International visitor arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations increased 6% year-on-year in June 2011, according to the latest data from PATA.
The positive momentum of the previous…
TDA Face-to-Face: Bruno des Fontaines, Amadeus
TDA Face-to-Face: Bruno des FontainesVice President of Business Solutions for Asia Pacific, Amadeus1. Amadeus recently released its report of mobile technology on the…
AirAsia Philippines receives first aircraft
AirAsia's new Philippines-based low-cost carrier received its first aircraft yesterday. The brand new Airbus A320 jet arrived at the airline's new home base at Clark's Diosdado Macapagal…
Asian airline capacity growth outpaces global average
Global scheduled airline capacity growth in June 2011 appears to be decelerating slightly compared with earlier months of the year, recording a year-on-year increase of 5%, based on the…
AirAsia launches Transformers promo
AirAsia has unveiled limited edition collectible Transformers: Dark of the Moon merchandise that is exclusively available only on AirAsiaMegastore.com, on board AirAsia and AirAsia X flights…
Airlines need to focus on emerging markets – Abacus
Airlines in the Asia Pacific region need to mindful of leveraging the major trends this year, which include the growth of capacity-driven growth and the power of the emerging BRIC (Brazil,…
Flydubai flies thrice weekly on Hyderabad-Dubai route
Low-cost carrier flu Dubai introduced its thrice weekly flights from Hyderabad to Dubai to serve the growing budget travel market within the India-UAE region . The new route is the…
SIA to launch new low-cost carrier
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced its intention to establish a new low-cost carrier (LCC) operating wide-body aircraft on medium- and long-haul routes. According to the airline, the…
Firefly won’t impose fuel surcharge
Firefly, the Malaysian low-cost carrier, announced that it will not impose any fuel surcharge. The move follows the recent decision of its rival LCC, AirAsia, to resume fuel surcharges more…
flydubai seals content deal with Travelport
flydubai and Travelport have today reached a landmark agreement that will ensure that all Travelport-connected travel agents worldwide have full access to the low-cost carrier's fares. The…
SEAIR, Tiger to launch Philippines domestic jet flights
South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) has announced the launch of its first domestic jet services, connecting Manila with Cebu and Davao. The Philippine low-cost carrier will operate up to 10…
Changi traffic climbs 7.5% in March
Passenger traffic at Singapore's Changi Airport rose 7.5% year-on-year in March 2011. The airport catered for 3.71 million passengers during the month, despite a 5.0% drop in passengers on…
Young Asians lead online travel revolution
Asian visitors to travel websites tend to be younger than their counterparts in Europe and North America, according to a new survey. While customers from the Asia Pacific region accounted…
Record level of airline capacity in April
While the world's airlines continue to adjust their schedules and capacity daily to meet fluctuating demand in the wake of last month's disasters in Japan, OAG's latest monthly snapshot of…
Young Asians lead online travel revolution
Asian visitors to travel websites tend to be younger than their counterparts in Europe and North America, according to new survey. While customers from the Asia Pacific region accounted…
Young Asians lead online travel revolution
Asian visitors to travel websites tend to be younger than their counterparts in Europe and North America, according to new survey. While customers from the Asia Pacific region accounted for…
W Hotels to debut in Malaysia
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced plans to launch its W Hotels brand in Malaysia, with the signing of a deal with the Dijaya Corporation Bhd to manage the W Kuala…
SEAIR launches Macau flights
South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) has added its third international route, linking Clark, just north of the Philippine capital Manila, with Macau. Launched on 27 May 2011, the Philippine…
AirAsia JV a massive boon for Expedia
Newcomer to the Indian online travel market, Expedia, just got a massive leg-up by partnering Air Asia in a new joint venture company intended to offer a range of flights, hotels, and…
AirAsia forms joint venture with Expedia
AirAsia and Expedia Inc today announced the launch of a new joint venture company intended to offer a complete range of flights, hotels, and holiday packages in the Asia Pacific region.…
AirAsia chooses Clark as Philippine home base
AirAsia Incorporated, the new Philippine-based affiliate of AirAsia Group, has chosen Clark as its home base in the country.
The airline, which announced its formation last December,…
Cost control top priority for corporate sector
A survey of corporate travel managers in Hong Kong and Singapore has identified cost control and duty of care as the top business priorities for 2011. The survey was carried out by Amadeus…
Quote of the Day 07 March 2011
"The state government has offered land to AirAsia to set up a LCCT here. Now, AirAsia just needs to build the terminal."
Sarawak's Deputy Chief Minister, Dr George Chan, puts the ball…
Tiger Airways buys 32.5% stake in SEAIR
Tiger Airways has agreed a deal to purchase a 32.5% stake in its Philippines-based partner airline, SEAIR. While the details of the deal are yet to be finalised, SEAIR's President & CEO,…
Asian arrivals jump 11% in 2010 – PATA
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today released preliminary tourism arrival statistics for Asia and the Pacific for calendar year 2010, showing a gain of 11% year-on-year.…
KL opens elevated walkway
A new elevated covered walkway has opened in Kuala Lumpur. The new MYR10 million (US$3.3 million) air-conditioned facility is 142 metres long and connects the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre…
IndiGo launches seven new flights
Low Cost Carrier (LCC) IndiGo continues to expand its service offering with the launch of seven new flights in India. From 31 January the airline will operate its eighth non-stop daily…
IndiGo expands domestic network
Indian low-cost carrier, IndiGo, has announced the launch of seven new flights to its domestic network. Effective this week, the airline will add a fifth daily flight between…
Record breaking 2010 for Changi airport
Singapore's Changi International Airport has achieved record passenger numbers for 2010. After crossing the 40-million passenger mark in mid-December, a strong festive holiday season…
OAG launches new online schedules
OAG, the global aviation intelligence provider, has announced the release of OAG OnDemand, an enhanced schedules web service that allows travel technology service providers to…
Grounded Mandala US$87 million in debt
Indonesian low-cost carrier, Mandala Airlines, which suspended all flight operations last week, has revealed debts of IDR800 billion (US$87 million). Cited by local news…
Quote of the Day 14 January 2011
"This is the best course of action to ensure the continued survival of the airline." Mandala Airlines' President Director, Diono Nurjadin, explains why the Indonesia LCC has…
Cebu Pacific flies 50 millionth passenger
Philippine-based low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB) reached a milestone yesterday when it flew its 50 millionth passenger from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3…
Airlines suffer while residents sleep soundly
A new flight schedule at Delhi Airport is causing significant delays to flights. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) was forced to curtail flights in and out of Delhi airport after…
Airbus increases aircraft demand forecast
Almost 26,000 new passenger and freighter aircraft worth US$3.2 trillion (INR144.7 neel) will be needed between 2010 and 2029, according to Airbus' latest Global Market Forecast…
Chaos on the Delhi-Mumbai sector
Maintenance at Mumbai and teething problems in Delhi have left the Delhi-Mumbai sector in a state of disarray as capacity falls, demand accelerates and prices rocket. Air passengers…
Air Asia ramps up KL-Chennai services
Malaysian low cost giant, Air Asia, will increase the flight frequency along its popular Kuala Lumpur (KL) to Chennai route through the addition of four more flights commencing 21…
SpiceJet spends big on fleet expansion
Boeing has confirmed that low cost carrier SpiceJet has ordered 30 Next-Generation 737-800s with winglets. Valued at about INR10,200 core at list prices, SpiceJet had declared its…
Maran a step closer to control
Sun TV founder Kalanithi Maran continues his aggressive pursuit of a controlling stake in SpiceJet with another share purchase. The media mogul got his hands on 9.22 million shares Monday…
SpiceJet to breakeven within two months
SpiceJet is optimistic that it will achieve an 80% load factor on international flights within the first month and will breakeven on international operations within two months of launching.…
IndiGo leases three A320s from HKAC
SYDNEY, July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Aviation Capital ("HKAC"), a leading investor in the global aviation sector, today announced new leases of three (3) new Airbus 320…
Air Arabia launches flights to Iraq
Sharjah, June 5 2010 (TravMedia): Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced the launch of service to the…
Air Arabia Egypt takes to the skies
Cairo, Egypt; June 1, 2010 (TravMedia.com): Air Arabia 'Egypt,' an Alexandria-based Air Arabia Group company and Egypt's new low cost carrier (LCC) held an official ceremony…
Tiger launches more Greater China routes
Tiger Airways announced plans to introduce even more destinations to Greater China, following the huge popularity of its existing routes.Rosalynn Tay, Managing Director of Tiger…
Air Arabia increases services to Goa
Sharjah, May 24, 2010: In response to increasing seasonal demand for low-cost services to Goa, Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East…
IHG notes positive booking trends for 2010
Occupancies are more buoyant in 2010, fuelled by growth in intra-regional and leisure travel, according to InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG)."The low-cost airlines have really…
Gulf’s low-cost sector benefits from recession
Some of the GCC's primary low-cost travel providers have claimed the recession has helped boost their business.Both low-cost carriers (LCCs) and limited-service hotels claims the economic…
Air Arabia celebrates five years in India
Mumbai, Maharashtra, April 5, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- Air Arabia, India's first foreign low-cost carrier (LCC) and the first and largest LCC in the Middle East and North…
Low-cost travel shines
The strong passenger numbers turned in by budget airlines last year have led to Parliament's discussion about Changi Airport Group's (CAG) plans to meet the higher demand in low-cost…
KL prepares for F1 with week-long festival
(Hong Kong - 22 March 2010): Kuala Lumpur (KL) once again becomes the world motoring center of attention when it hosts round three of the FIA Formula One (F1) Grand Prix World…
Airlines look to merchandising – Abacus
Singapore, 18 March 2010 - Abacus, Asia's leading provider for travel solutions and services recently completed the Abacus Merchandising Survey 2010 interviewing Asian airline…
Malaysia offers KL sightseeing for transit passengers
(Hong Kong - 1 March 2010) - Instead of wasting time while waiting for their next flight, passengers in transit at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport now have the option…
AirAsia turns a profit in 2009
- Net Profit: RM549 million- Core Operating Profit: 447 million- Passenger Growth: 21%- Expanding Network: Launched 12 new routesLOW COST TERMINAL SEPANG, 25 February 2009 -…
Face to Face: Jeanette Kelly, Villas Manager, Impiana Private Villas Kata Noi
1) This is the first luxury villa resort development within Impiana Hotel & Resort Management's portfolio. What made you decide to venture into the resort villa market at this time?This…
Airlines to earn US$58bn ancillary revenues in 2010
(Sydney, 28 January 2010) The LCC sector has triggered an ancillary revenue (merchandising) revolution, with airlines worldwide expected to generate USD58 billion in ancillaries…
Airlines to earn US$58bn ancillary revenues in 2010
(Sydney, 28 January 2010) The LCC sector has triggered an ancillary revenue (merchandising) revolution, with airlines worldwide expected to generate USD58 billion in ancillaries…
AirAsia to launch six new Indian routes
Kuala Lumpur, 26 January 2010 : AirAsia, the World's Best Low-Cost Airline is all out to rock and paint the India skies red by extending its footprint with the launch of its direct…
AirAsia automates check-in process
SEPANG, 20 January 2010 - The 'World's Best Low-Cost Airline, AirAsia is revolutionizing the aviation fraternity yet-again with the inclusion of its Web and Self Check-In…
Changi sees record December traffic
SINGAPORE, 20 January 2010 - Following a challenging first half in 2009, Singapore Changi Airport registered a strong rebound in the last quarter of the year, with a…
Jeju Air plans Nagoya flights
South Korean low-cost carrier (LCC), Jeju Air is planning to launch charter flights between Seoul's Gimpo International Airport and Central Japan International Airport near Nagoya,…
2009 worst ever year for aviation – ICAO
MONTREAL, 18 December 2009 - Scheduled passenger traffic on airlines of Member States of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) declined some 3.1 percent overall in…
Tourism Fiji welcomes expanded air capacity
Tourism Fiji CEO Josefa Tuamoto has roundly applauded the International Air Services Commission's preliminary announcement on requests for capacity between Australia and Fiji from both…
Kempinski Dead Sea to host World Connect
APG Global Associates (APG-GA) will host the 1st Annual APG-GA World Connect Conference at the Kempinski Hotel Dead Sea Resort near Amman, Jordan October 29th to 31st, 2009.Jean…
Amadeus boosts AirAsia’s global expansion
Bangkok, Thailand, September 10, 2009: Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry today, announced that it…
Travco Group plans low-cost carrier
Egyptian tour operator and hotelier, Travco Group, has announced plans to launch a new low-cost carrier, according to a Gulf News report. The company said it hoped to launch…
Marginal growth in airline capacity - OAG
Global airline capacity is showing marginal growth for August 2009, the first month of positive growth for a year, according to the latest OAG monthly report. The world's airlines…
Travel agents need new alliances and sales channels – Amadeus
Travel agencies should look for new collaborative opportunities and explore different selling strategies to stay ahead in today's competitive and challenging marketplace, according to…
Travelport signs payment solution JV
Travelport has entered into a strategic relationship with PSP International to form a joint venture company to provide state-of-the-art, integrated payment solutions for the travel…
AirAsia takes off for Taipei
AirAsia X's first flight from Kuala Lumpur to Taipei departed yesterday, carrying 338 passengers - an 88% load factor. The long-haul low-cost carrier will serve the route five…
BA aims to expose "true cost" of LLCs
British Airways has stepped up its battle against low-cost carriers with the introduction of the 'value calculator'; a tool which allows customers to compare total costs of air travel.…
flydubai to launch India flights
flydubai, Dubai's first low cost carrier, is all set for take off to the Indian sub-continent with the announcement of a trio of routes to the region. The LCC will begin its Indian…
Bullish AirAsia targets 24 million passengers in 2009
AirAsia remains bullish about its performance in 2009 as passengers increasingly choose low cost carriers over full service airlines during the economic downturn. AirAsia has forecast that…
India’s airlines blame each other for fare wars
Theraging war on tariff in the Indian skies is now pitting full-service carriersagainst low-cost carriers (LCCs) with one player, Kingfisher Airlines, allegingthat the race to the…
Tiger to launch Kuala Terengganu flights
Singaporean low-cost carrier (LCC), Tiger Airways, has confirmed plans to launch direct services to Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia.Bernama reported that Tiger will become the…
flydubai announces routes
The UAE's new low-cost carrier, flydubai, has announced that Amman and Beirut will be its first destinations when it takes to the skies on 1 June. The National newspaper reported…
Bangkok has room for two airports
Bangkok's second airport, Don Mueang, has a future as the city's low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT), Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister, Korbsak Sabhavasu, has said.The…