Emirates’ flagship A380 returns to Narita, Japan
Emirates, is upgrading capacity on its Narita-Dubai route with the deployment of its flagship A380 from 15 November, as Japan scraps the daily arrival cap, and lifts the COVID-19 testing and…
New Tokyo-Narita to San José flight on ZIPAIR
In a press conference held earlier today in Tokyo, Japanese low-cost carrier ZIPAIR announced plans to inaugurate new, nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and…
ANA to open new lounge in Narita Airport
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, will open a state-of-the-art new lounge in Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) on 29 March. The new lounge will be ANA’s third at…
ANA to launch flight on Narita-Chennai route
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will commence serving a route connecting Tokyo Narita International Airport and Chennai International Airport from 27 October making it the only airline to…
Narita International installs ‘state of the art people screening’ after national directive
Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection systems, has been selected to supply innovative solutions for people screening and search functions in Tokyo’s Narita International…
Qantas boosts Japan with new Narita service
Qantas has expanded its presence in Japan with the launch of new direct flights linking Melbourne with Tokyo's Narita Airport.
The new daily service, which is being operated using a…
Air France flies new cabins to Narita
Air France has started offering its latest cabin products to passengers on its Paris-Tokyo Narita route.
A revamped Boeing 777 aircraft will be deployed on the route featuring all…
US offers pre-clearance at Tokyo Narita Airport
The US government has announced a major expansion of its pre-clearance operations, which enable air passengers to be approved for entry into the US before they arrive in the country.…
AirAsia X flies to Narita
AirAsia X is expanding into Japan with the launch of its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to the city's Narita International Airport.
The route, which commenced on Friday, will now be…
ANA halts Narita-Seoul services
ANA has announced plans to suspend its service between Tokyo’s Narita airport and Seoul (Incheon) from 31 March.
The decision to suspend the service reflects the marked decline in demand…
Narita plans budget terminal
The operator of Tokyo’s Narita International Airport is planning to create a new budget terminal to cater for Japan’s new generation of low-cost carriers.Japanese news agency Kyodo has…
Emirates to boost Narita services
Emirates has confirmed it will introduce daily, non-stop services between Dubai and Narita International Airport from 1 November.Emirates launched services to Narita on 28 March. It will…
Abu Dhabi, Narita become ‘sister airports’
29 March 2010 - Abu Dhabi/ Tokyo, UAE/ Japan: Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and Narita International Airports Corporation (NAA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
JAL to launch Narita-Okinawa flights
The JAL Group announced today, revisions to the route and flight frequency plan for its domestic passenger operations for the second half of FY2009. From January 5, 2010, the…
Skyliner to cut Tokyo-Narita transfer times
A sleek new high-speed train will, from next year, cut the travel time between Tokyo and Narita International Airport to 36 minutes, down from the current 51 minutes,…
Narita runway to open earlier than scheduled
Japan Today reported that discussions onaccelerating the construction schedule are taking place with the country'sLand, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry. "We are now…
Narita crash runway reopens
Tokyo's Narita International Airport reopened its main runway today following the removal of the wreckage of a crashed FedEx plane, ChannelNews Asia reported airport as…
High-end helicopter service from Narita to central Tokyo
Foreigners visiting Japan or Japanese returning from holidays abroad can now hop onto a helicopter to get to town in 20 minutes, rather than the hour it now takes to travel from Narita…
Faster link from Narita to Tokyo
From 2010 the transfer time from central Tokyo to Narita International Airport will be cut to just over 30 minutes with the launch of the Keisei Skyliner, the Japan National Tourist…
Faster connection at Narita
Minimum connection times betweenJapan Airlines' domestic flights and international departures by all oneworldpartners operating alongside it at its Tokyo Narita Terminal 2 hub are shorterby…
New JAL check-in at Narita
On 2 April, JAL will open a new economy class check-in at Narita Airport Terminal 2. Passengers will be able to check themselves in using one of 36 of Self Check-in Machines.In addition…
New JAL check-in counters at Narita
It said this will cut average passenger waiting times by 50 percent during peak hours. The airline will completely renovate both existing First Class and Executive Class counters. New…
Emirates ramps up operations across continents including Bangkok
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
Emirates ramps up operations across continents
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
THAI and Centara partner to offer special introductory rate at Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announces a partnership with Centara Hotels & Resorts to offer passengers exclusive benefits ahead of the grand opening of…
Japan Airlines Increases Melbourne Tokyo Flights
Great news for travellers planning holidays to Japan: Japan Airlines will begin operating more flights out of Melbourne starting at the end of March.
The national airline of Japan now…
Cathay Pacific’s ‘The Deck’ is now open
Cathay Pacific is excited to announce the reopening today of The Deck lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers more ways to relax and pamper themselves before their…
Centara partners with Thai Airways
Centara Hotels & Resorts announces a partnership with Thai Airways to offer passengers exclusive benefits ahead of the grand opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, Centara’s first-ever…
ANA Increases Service To Sydney To Double Daily
ANA has announced that it will increase its services to Sydney from 10 to 14 flights per week beginning 26 March.
While both current flights operate at night, each leg of the new…
Finnair embarks on European expansion
Finnair has revealed its European schedule for the coming summer, including a range of new routes. The Finnish carrier will launch three weekly flights to the Norwegian gateway of Bodø for…
Japan restricts China, Hong Kong & Macao arrivals from 30 December
Japan has decided to restrict arrivals from China or those who have been in China in the previous 7 days, effective December 30, 2022.
Finnair adds flights between Helsinki and Asia for summer 2023
Finnair adds flights between its Helsinki hub and key destinations in Asia for summer 2023. Finnair resumes flights between Helsinki and Osaka with three weekly flights and adds frequencies…
Free rail pass and travel products in Tohoku, Japan with Klook
Free rail pass and travel products for independent travellers now on sale on "Klook" special page to enjoy Tohoku area, popular destination for repeat visitors to Japan.
Singapore Airlines to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the…
Toky-go! Finnair launches direct flights to Tokyo-Haneda
This weekend, Finnair is launching new direct flights from Helsinki to Tokyo-Haneda, in a boost to its Asian services.
From October 30, flights to Tokyo’s second airport will operate…
AirAsia X Group relaunch strategy gaining strong momentum
The AirAsia X Group (AAX) relaunch strategy continues to gain strong momentum as the airline remains focused on its medium haul markets in the short term, where proven demand is strongest.
Japan Is Now Fully Open To Australian Tourists
Last Tuesday, Japan eased its previously rigid COVID restrictions, allowing international travellers to enter the country without a visa for the first time since the pandemic’s…
United Airlines Plans to Resume Hong Kong Flights From January
United Airlines plans to resume Hong Kong flights as early as January, becoming one of just a few major airlines to resume passenger flights to the city, which has been largely cut off…
Singapore Airlines Capitalizes On Covid Rule Easing
Singapore Airlines Group has announced intentions to restart flights and boost service across its network in the following weeks, following the recent relaxation of entry requirements in…
Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan
Frequent flyers will be able to take advantage of thousands more reward seats as Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan for international travellers following years of COVID…
BA to the Far East
British Airways (BA) is to return to Hong Kong and Tokyo.
Haneda (HND), Tokyo’s main airport, nine miles across Tokyo Bay and on the metro network, will see BA returning on an initial…
THAI announces its winter flight schedule 2022-2023
Thai Airways (THAI) is operating flights on 34 European, Australian and Asian routes with increased frequencies in selected routes, from 30 October 2022 to 25 March 2023.
Cathay Pacific to add 200 flights in October
Cathay Pacific intends to add more than 200 pairs of passenger flights in October to both regional and long-haul destinations.
Yotel announces new flagship hotel in Tokyo, Japan
YOTEL has announced its first hotel in Japan. Slated to open in 2024 under a long-term management agreement, YOTEL Tokyo will be located in Ginza, one of Tokyo's most desirable and…
Singapore Airlines boosts Japan services and restores pre-Covid connectivity to India in response to strong demand
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase services to points across Japan and restore its Indian network to pre-pandemic levels in the coming months.
Finnair flies to 77 destinations in winter 2022, as travel continues to recover
Finnair has updated its offering for winter 2022-2023, with a view to the Russian airspace closure.
Japan Will Reopen Its Borders From March But Not For Tourists
Japan announced on Thursday that it would cautiously reopen its borders in March by lifting the daily restriction on the number of people allowed to enter the country while remaining closed…
THAI, TAT offer “FLY with THAI, FLY with LOVE” promotion
Thai Airways (THAI) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) jointly celebrate Valentine’s Day and Japan’s White Day by offering special air ticket promotion for passengers travelling…
ANA streamlines documentation needed on international travel
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is offering a new solution to streamline the international boarding process with the introduction of ANA Travel Ready – a service that accepts and clears all…
Singapore Airlines Has Added Milan as 5th Freedom Route
Singapore Airlines will launch a new fifth freedom route in Europe later this month after receiving regulatory approval to transport passengers between Barcelona and Milan Malpensa.
Tencent Cloud, JAL to roll out “Smart Transportation Solutions” for post-pandemic demand
Tencent Cloud has announced its collaboration with Japan Airlines (JAL) in providing the "Smart Transportation Solutions" with the aim of strengthening Japan’s tourism business, which is…
Finnair to launch new Asian routes and focus on Japan
Finnair is gearing up for the expected gradual opening of Asia with plans to fly to over 100 destinations worldwide and new long-haul services to the Far East for Summer 2022.
Japan is reopening borders to fully vaccinated travellers but there’s a catch
The long wait is finally over! Japan is reopening its borders to international travellers as the nation’s health ministry has eased the entry restrictions for travellers to the country.…
Air New Zealand to introduce ‘no jab, no fly’ for international travellers
Air New Zealand is asking customers to get ready for international travel by getting vaccinated from 1 February 2022
Face Express: ANA introduces facial recognition boarding on international flights
ANA will begin using Face Express – an innovative facial recognition technology – to improve the customer experience and streamline the boarding process starting from 19 July
ANA Future Promise: Airline unites ESG initiatives
ANA Future Promise unites all of these successful Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives under a forward-looking slogan.
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.
Missing Japan? 3 must-try train routes
Japan is well-known for its extensive and incredibly efficient transportation network. It is renowned for its quirky line-up of fun, and creative themed trains.
Vietjet to resume several international flights
Vietjet plans to resume regular international flights to Japan, Korea and Taiwan from 29 September to meet the needs of passengers for safe learning, working and travelling
A Hawaiian experience! ANA carries out sightseeing flight with Flying Honu
The ‘Flying Honu’ from All Nippon Airways (ANA) operating on the Narita-Honolulu route in usual circumstances, welcomed passengers aboard for an hour and a half scenic flight
Etihad announces additional special passenger flights
Etihad Airways has announced a series of special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to Brussels, Dublin, London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita and Zurich, in addition to those previously…
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…
Cathay Pacific to reduce passenger capacity by 96% in April and May
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon will reduce capacity by 96% across its passenger network in April and May in light of the severe drop in demand due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic…
AirAsia X unveils first-ever long haul free seat sale
Fly extra long on AirAsia for less than ever before, as the airline goes the extra mile to offer guests zero-fare seats for the first time ever on many popular long-haul destinations,…
ANA to test autonomous mobility assistance at Tokyo airport
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, will test autonomous RakuRo mobility assistance solutions at Tokyo Narita International Airport from 27-28 February. Designed by ZMP…
Emirates to serve 40 unique culinary creations across network for Valentine’s Day
Emirates is creating a memorable travel experience for its customers for Valentine’s Day. The airline will serve 40 unique Valentine’s Day themed desserts and treats on board and across…
Malaysia Airport pilots single token journey concept at KLIA
Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) is piloting its single token journey concept at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The concept leverages on facial recognition technology to…
NokScoot soars to new heights for punctuality
NokScoot, the joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, achieved its best-ever annual on-time performance (OTP) since the start of operation with an…
ANA to take final ‘Flying Honu’ A380 to boost Hawaii route
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline for seven consecutive years, will be launching the third of its specially designed ‘Flying Honu’ Airbus A380s, allowing for ANA to offer…
Philippine Airlines schedules special replacement flights for cancelled trips by Typhoon Kammuri
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it would operate special replacement flights on certain routes to assist passengers affected by the Typhoon Kammuri that is currently bashing the…
Finnair Sapporo service to operate throughout the year
Finnair has upgraded its new seasonal service to Sapporo in Japan to operate the route year-round. Twice-weekly flights to Sapporo in Hokkaido, which during the winter is home to some of…
JNTO signs memorandum of cooperation with Emirates to increase visitors from the Middle East
To further increase tourism demand from the Middle East to Japan, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with Emirates on 30 October 2019…
ANA expands service with Vladivostok route
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will become the first Japanese airline to offer service from Tokyo Narita Airport to Vladivostok International Airport on 16 March 2020. This new route is part…
Finnair inks codeshare pact with Fiji Airways, extends network in South Pacific
Finnair and Fiji Airways have agreed on a new codeshare partnership between Helsinki and Nadi in Fiji via three gateways served by the airline. Its code will be added to Fiji Airways’…
ANA trials new self-driving wheelchairs
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is continuing its efforts to increase accessibility through technological leadership with the latest round of tests for self-driving wheelchairs at Tokyo-Narita…
Finnair doubles-up in Tokyo
Finnair has announced it will be bringing new services to Tokyo this week with the launch of two new flights to the Japanese capital city's Haneda Airport.
Available to buy now, the extra…
NokScoot boosts 777 fleet
NokScoot, a joint venture between Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, took delivery of its sixth and seventh Boeing 777-200. The fleet expansion of the Bangkok-based…
Qatar Airways announces direct flights to Osaka, Japan
Qatar Airways has announced services to Osaka, Japan starting from 6 April 2020. The second largest metropolitan area of Japan, Osaka will be the airline’s third gateway into the…
ANA unveils self-service baggage drop
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline will continue its track record of technological innovation by utilising the newly introduced automated self-service baggage drop…
Korean Air reduces flights to Japan in bid to develop APAC and Chinese services
Korean Air has announced its plans to adjust the frequency of some routes, in consideration of decreasing demand of Japanese routes due to Korea-Japan tensions. At the same time, the…
Japan’s new Pasmo Passport to boost hassle-free train rides
A new smart train card for short-term travellers to Japan will launch on 1 September. The Pasmo Passport will be valid for 28 days with points of sales in key stations in the Tokyo…
Park and glide: Air Canada partners with chef Antonio Park
Air Canada announced a partnership with renowned Canadian chef Antonio Park to design destination inspired meals that will be exclusively featured on select Air Canada flights to Asia…
10 airports perfect for business travellers
Travelling for business and for leisure obviously have different requirements for a traveller; luggage will generally be a lot less in volume, different items will need to be packed and even…
Vietjet continues expanding network in Japan with new Tokyo route
To continually expand its flight network across Northeast Asia, Vietjet officially commenced operating a new route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Tokyo (Narita).
Speaking at the…
Hot hotel openings: “The majesty of the past with the pulse of the present”
In this week's list of hot hotel openings, bold and modern brands are debuting in the most sought-after heritage destinations.
ANA first Japanese airline to launch Boeing 777 Freighter
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and five-star airline for seven consecutive years, is introducing the Boeing 777 Freighter to its fleet to aid with increased cargo…
Japan wants tourists to buy travel insurance due to unpaid medical bills
With the sudden surge of tourists in Japan, the government is encouraging foreign tourists to purchase travel insurance. The reason, some people are leaving unpaid medical bills that is…
In time for cherry blossoms: Vistara and JAL codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) and India's finest full-service carrier, Vistara, entered a codeshare partnership that will open up more routes between India and Tokyo than ever before.
Aviation round up: Smooth as silk, strong as iron
This week TD’s aviation round up returns with news of JAL's Iron Man style upgrades, a selection of new destinations and the arrival of a Boeing 747 in a Dutch country garden. First, news…
Aviation round up: Where beer and safety do mix
With 2019 little more than a week old it is time for the first aviation news roundup of the New Year. This week’s run down of key events and news for the industry is mixed bag of…
Aviation round-up: “This was a very special moment for me” says Santa
With just one week to go before Christmas -- a peak time for airlines where people take time out from their hectic schedules to head home or visit far flung loved ones. It is time to take a…
Champagne and corn fritters: Agoda’s Timothy Hughes’ top 5 international airport lounges
"Agoda’s VP of corporate development, Timothy Hughes, has seen the highs and lows of travel. From youth hostels in Morocco to “involuntary” first class upgrades to 1K; lost luggage and a…
Aviation round up: Five US flights on TAP, NokScoot lands in Delhi and more
With December already ten days old, it is time to for TDA’s regular slice of aviation pie. This week features Air New Zealand and SIA, NokScoot and more.
Air New Zealand and SIA
Air…
JAL adds muscle to network in the The Last Frontier
Japan Airlines has announced it will be open sales on additional codeshare routes with Alaska Airlines.
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…
X marks the spot: AirAsia X Indonesia is no more
Following the release of its financial results for Q3 of 2018, AirAsia revealed that AirAsia X Indonesia (IAAX) will end its scheduled operations in the New Year to become a non-scheduled…
Bula Vinaka: Fiji Airways’ warm welcome to Singaporeans and Indians
In a recent discussion, I chatted with the well-travelled marketing officer at Fiji Airways, Marc Cavaliere, who in his spirited style unveiled some of their upcoming plans to make Fiji…
Cebu Pacific adds direct flights between Cebu and Macau
Philippine-based airline, Cebu Pacific (CEB), continues to grow its hubs with the announcement of a new route linking Cebu City to Macau.
Eat like an astronaut with ANA’s in-flight “space meals”
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are partnering to give passengers on the Narita-Houston flight a "space-like" experience in honour of Space Day and Sky…
Flights adjusted as Mactan Cebu International Airport runway undergoes rehab
Several domestic and international flights to and from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport will be cancelled or rescheduled from 1-21 September due to the extremely important runway…
Three’s a charm: Vietjet launches third Japanese connection
Vietjet has announced the launch of its new Hanoi - Tokyo (Narita, Japan) service with a special promotion on flights to a choice selection of some the airlines more popular destinations…
NokScoot’s ‘Best Job in Thailand’ awards winners with trip to Tokyo
NokScoot will send ten winning travellers to explore Japan's most iconic destinations as part of its highly successful "Best Job in Thailand" campaign.
LaSalle acquires hotel ibis near Tokyo Disneyland
Real estate investment group LaSalle announced that it has acquired ibis Styles Tokyo Bay.
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.
THAI implement aircraft rotation after Rolls Royce unable to deliver parts
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced that due to engine spare part shortage for two of its Airbus A380 aircraft, the company has implemented aircraft rotation…
Philippine Airlines enters 2018 with ‘Great Winter Seat Sale’
Philippine Airlines (PAL) offers value for money on return flights to Asian and Australasian destinations with its 'Great Winter Seat Sale.' All daily flights on the airline’s new Boeing…
Air Canada adds new connection to Tokyo
Air Canada has revealed plans to launch a new non-stop service connecting Montreal and Tokyo.
Commencing on 1 June 2018, the flights will operate all-year-round, with daily services…
Brain Waves: the travel industry’s latest innovations
Shanghai airports offer check-in by QR code
Domestic passengers in Shanghai who only have carry-on luggage can now check in for their flight using a QR code on their mobile phone.…
Singapore gets new connection to Okinawa
Singapore will get a new direct link to the island of Okinawa next year, when Jetstar Asia expands its Japanese network.
Commencing on 17 November 2017, to coincide with the start of…
Qantas responds to rising Japanese demand
Qantas is responding to rising demand for travel between Australia and Japan with the launch of a new seasonal service to Osaka.
The airline has revealed plans to operate direct flights…
JAL, Vietjet form new Asian alliance
JAL and Vietjet have agreed to join forces, forming another alliance on routes between Japan and Vietnam.
Eighteen months after ANA and Vietnam Airlines first announced plans to become…
Air New Zealand expands in Japan
Air New Zealand has expanded its Japanese operations with the launch of a new service to Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
The flight from Auckland touched down for the first time on Friday…
JAL celebrates Japan’s first PGA tournament
Japan Airlines has introduced a new special aircraft livery to celebrate the PGA Tour's first official golf tournament to be hosted in Japan.
The national carrier is sponsoring the…
Hong Kong air traffic rises in first half of 2017
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) experienced rising passenger traffic and flight movements in the first half of 2017.
According to the latest data from Hong Kong's Airport Authority…
Asian cities poles apart in taxi charts
Asia is home to some of the world's cheapest and most expensive airport taxi fares, a new report has revealed.
In its "2017 Taxi Price Index", London-based Carspring found that a cab…
JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year.
Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using…
JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year.
Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using a…
Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more
Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok
Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Tianjin Airlines
Why? Connecting…
Philippine Airlines ranks amongst top ten most improved airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been recognised as being among the World's 10 Most Improved Airlines, a category within the Skytrax World Airline Awards.
The airline was ranked at six,…
United upgrades Asian routes with new 777s
United Airlines is upgrading three more of its Asian routes with the deployment of its revamped Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Taipei, Beijing and Tokyo.
On 1 August 2017, the US carrier…
ANA goes triple daily to LA
ANA has unveiled plans to launch a third daily flight between Tokyo and Los Angeles.
Effective 29 October 2017, the Japanese carrier will add a new daily departure from Tokyo's Narita…
JAL upgrades Dreamliner seating
Japan Airlines (JAL) is improving the seating onboard its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new "JAL Sky Suites", which have previously been rolled out on the airline's Boeing 767s,…
Delta starts selling A350 premium products on Asian routes
Delta Air Lines has started selling its new Delta One and Delta Premium Select products, which are due to debut on the airline's Airbus A350 aircraft.
Entering service in the fourth…
Philippine Airlines reconfigures A330s
Philippine Airlines has converted the layout of eight A330-300 aircraft and introduced a new cabin product on nine of its international destinations.
This comes ahead of the launch of the…
Philippine Airlines introduces premium economy on A330s
Philippine Airlines has started to reconfigure its Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a new three-class layout, which includes the introduction of its new premium economy class.
The…
Tokyo bus operator goes multi-lingual
The operator of bus services to and from Tokyo's Narita Airport and Tokyo Disneyland is taking steps to cater for international travellers.
Keisei Bus is now offering signage in multiple…
Delta links Seoul with world’s busiest airport
Delta Air Lines has launched a new direct flight connecting Seoul with Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
The new service commenced on Saturday (3 June 2017) and will now…
Asian air route updates: new flights from JAL, Air Astana, China Southern and more…
China Southern adds Shenzhen's first link to Melbourne
Where? Shenzhen (China) to Melbourne (Australia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately (rising to three times a week on 3 July…
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,…
Emirates opens larger lounge in Bangkok
Emirates passengers are now able to relax in a larger lounge at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The expanded Emirates Airport Lounge at Thailand's main international gateway reopened…
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…
Indo AirAsia X to resume Asia Pacific flights
Indonesia AirAsia X, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will resume flights to destinations in the Asia Pacific region in May 2017.
The airline is planning to launch a direct connection…
Asian airport traffic jumped 9% in 2016
Airports in the Asia Pacific region experienced strong traffic growth in 2016.
The full-year data from Airports Council International (ACI), which was released this week, reveals a 9%…
JAL spreads wings in Russia
Japan Airlines has significantly increased its presence in Russia with the expansion of its codeshare agreement with S7, its Russian partner in the oneworld alliance.
Effective today…
JAL to open upgraded airport lounge in Bangkok
Japan Airlines will unveil its upgraded airport lounge at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport next month.
Officially due to open on 1 March 2017, the new Sakura Lounge will have been…
Qantas adds new capital connection to China
Qantas’ Asian expansion strategy took another step forward today (25 January 2017) with the relaunch of direct flights to China’s capital city, Beijing.
The Australian national carrier…
Philippine Airlines sheds seats to capture premium market
Philippine Airlines will remove more than 100 seats from some of its aircraft in a bid to woo more premium passengers.
Eight of the national carrier's 414-seat Airbus A330-300s will be…
ANA to add third daily Jakarta flight
ANA has announced plans to launch a third daily flight to Jakarta this summer.
Commencing on 1 August 2017, the Japanese carrier will introduce a second daily service from Tokyo's…
Emirates introduces daily A380 service to Sao Paulo
Emirates will operate the first ever scheduled commercial Airbus A380 flight to South America when it upgrades its Dubai (DXB) – Sao Paulo (GRU) service on March 26, 2017.
Replacing…
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…
Japan selects first ever Olympic surfing venue
The organisers of Tokyo 2020 have selected the venue for the first ever Olympic surfing competition.
Tsurigasaki Beach in Ichinomiya, Chiba prefecture, which is located east of Tokyo…
Asian air route updates: Hainan Airlines, SilkAir, and more
Who's flying where? All is revealed with our round-up of the latest air routes...
Hainan Airlines adds double Laos link
Where? Haikou (China) to Vientiane and Luang Prabang (Laos)…
Emirates A380 returns to Tokyo
Emirates will resume its Airbus A380 services to Tokyo in March 2017, increasing seat capacity on the route by 38%.
Effective 26 March, the airline will start operating the 489-seat,…
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…
Air New Zealand to fly to second Tokyo hub
Air New Zealand will split its Tokyo services between Haneda and Narita Airports next year.
The national carrier currently operates daily flights to Narita International Airport,…
ANA expands European network with LOT
Japan's ANA has signed a new agreement that will expand its route map in Europe.
The airline has partnered with LOT Polish Airlines, its fellow Star Alliance member, to offer Japanese…
Vietnam Airlines welcomes 10th Dreamliner
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the delivery of its 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new long-haul jet touched down in Hanoi last week and will initially be deployed on the airline's…
Vietnam Airlines to deploy new Dreamliner on London route
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the delivery of the flag carrier’s 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Hanoi, with the new aircraft set to be deployed on the airline’s services to London Heathrow…
EVA unveils cracking new cartoon jet
EVA Air has expanded its partnership with Sanrio, the Japanese cartoon creator, with the launch of a new Gudetama-themed aircraft.
The colourful aircraft features both an exterior livery…
ANA to fly Dreamliner direct to Mexico
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch its first ever flights to Mexico early next year, aboard its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 15 February 2017, the Japanese carrier will…
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…
Etihad Airways to fly its B787 Dreamliner to Tokyo
From 1 December 2016, guests flying between Abu Dhabi and Tokyo Narita will enjoy the luxury and comfort of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner when Etihad Airways upgrades its service on the route.…
Finnair flies A350 to Tokyo in Asian expansion
Finnair has unveiled plans to launch more flights to Asia, including its first ever Airbus A350 services to Tokyo.
The Helsinki-based carrier will add four more weekly flights to the…
Emirates introduces new flavours of Japan
Emirates has unveiled an exciting new Japanese menu for First Class and Business Class customers on flights between Dubai and Haneda, Narita, and Kansai airports in Japan. Emirates’ catering…
Royal Brunei offers HK-Tokyo connections
Royal Brunei has signed a new agreement that will enable its passengers to travel to Tokyo.
Under the new codeshare deal, passengers on Royal Brunei's direct flights from Brunei to…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Delhi
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Delhi this winter.
Effective 30 October 2016, the airline will deploy its B787-8 Dreamliner on all…
Iberia to join Europe-Japan airline alliance
Iberia, the Spanish national carrier, will now be included in the joint venture between JAL, BA and Finnair on routes between Europe and Japan.
Japan’s Ministry of Land,…
Garuda gets green light to fly to US
Garuda Indonesia will soon be able to fly to the US, after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) upgraded Indonesia's safety rating.
Indonesia had been a Category 2-rated country,…
Iberia starts flying to Far East
Iberia, the Spanish national carrier, has launched its first route to the Far East.
The airline commenced direct services from Madrid to Shanghai this week, marking the start of a…
ANA to launch new daily flight to KL
ANA will add a second daily flight between Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur later this year.
Commencing on 30 October 2016, the Japanese airline will start flying direct from Tokyo's Haneda…
ANA reveals schedule for new US flights
ANA has confirmed the flight times of its new routes from Tokyo's Haneda Airport to the US.
The Japanese carrier first announced the services to New York and Chicago last month, after it…
oneworld adds new Japanese fare
oneworld has added a third fare for travel in Japan, focusing on the island of Kyushu.
The airline alliance serves seven destinations on the island - Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kagoshima,…
Garuda wants to fly to US
Garuda Indonesia is planning to launch flights to the US as early as next year.
At present, the national carrier is unable to fly to the US as Indonesia has a 'Category 2' safety…
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…
SIA’s non-stop US flights to resume this year
Singapore Airlines will launch direct flights to the US later in 2016 - two years earlier than previously anticipated.
The national carrier has confirmed that effective 23 October…
United Airlines unveils major business class overhaul
United Airlines has unveiled plans for a major overhaul of its international business class product, with the launch of a series of new services both in-flight and on the ground.…
JAL to add Iberia to European alliance
Japan Airlines has applied for permission to add Iberia to its European joint business.
The Japanese national carrier currently coordinates its operations between Japan and Europe…
ANA plans major US expansion from Tokyo Haneda
ANA has unveiled plans to launch two major new routes linking Tokyo Haneda Airport with the US.
Having been awarded three new daytime departure slots at Haneda, the Japanese airline…
United plans to launch New York-Tokyo Haneda flights
United Airlines has applied for permission to launch a new route connecting New York with Tokyo.
The US-based carrier revealed on Thursday that it is planning to operate daily flights…
Hong Kong Airlines flies to Tokyo
Hong Kong Airlines will continue to expand its Japanese network this summer with the launch of flights to Tokyo Narita Airport.
Commencing on 1 July 2016, the airline operate a twice…
Asian air traffic jumps 10%
Air passenger traffic in the Asia Pacific region increased nearly 10% in February 2016, cementing the region's position as the world's largest aviation market.
According to the latest…
Jetstar Japan adds second new route to Manila
Jetstar Japan, which launched its first ever Southeast Asian route from Tokyo to Manila last month, has now commenced flights linking the Philippine capital with Nagoya.
The new…
American Airlines to fly LA-Beijing
American Airlines is planning to launch daily flights between Los Angeles and Beijing later this year.
The carrier has submitted an application for the route with the US Department of…
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…
Delta to fly daily from LA to Beijing
Delta Air Lines will expand its Chinese operations later this year with the launch of a new direct daily flight between Los Angeles and Beijing.
Commencing on 16 December 2016, the…
American Airlines to connect LA with Hong Kong
American Airlines will start flying direct from Los Angeles to Hong Kong later this year.
Flights open for booking on 20 March and are due to commence on 7 September. Services will…
Face-to-Face: Ngo Tri Hung
Ahead of the ITB Berlin trade sow, Travel Daily Media chats with Ngo Tri Hung, Vietnam Airlines' general manager for Germany, about his company's fleet and network development plans...
Q)…
Air New Zealand to resume Osaka flights
Air New Zealand will resume direct flights between Auckland and Osaka later this year.
The new seasonal service will run three times a week (Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) from…
Hainan Airlines to create first direct link from China to Calgary
Hainan Airlines will launch the first ever direct flights between China and the Canadian city of Calgary this summer.
Commencing on 20 June 2016, the new Beijing-Calgary route will be…
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,…
United to fly direct from US to Singapore
United Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights between San Francisco and Singapore.
Commencing on 1 June 2016, the new service will operate daily using United's new…
Tigerair Taiwan makes debut mainland China
Tigerair Taiwan launched its first ever flights to mainland China on Saturday.
The low-cost carrier's inaugural cross-Strait flight departed Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport on…
BA to launch Dreamliner on Dubai route
British Airways recently announced its intent to fly the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, complete with a new First cabin on the Dubai route from October 2016.
This announcement follows…
JAL starts flying Dreamliner to Dallas
Japan Airlines has commenced direct flights between Tokyo Narita Airport and Dallas, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Initially the trans-Pacific route will be operated four…
Hawaiian Airlines to launch second Tokyo route
Hawaiian Airlines will launch flights to Tokyo's Narita Airport next summer.
Commencing on 22 July 2016, the airline will operate daily services to Narita, direct from Honolulu…
Turkish Airlines flies commemorative jet to Japan
A special Turkish Airlines aircraft landed at Tokyo's Narita Airport on 30 November, to commemorate two major events in the history of Japanese-Turkish relations.
The Airbus A330-200…
Sichuan Airlines to launch Singapore and Japan flights
Sichuan Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Singapore and Japan in January.
The Chengdu-based airline's international expansion will kick off on 18 January 2016, with the…
Hainan Airlines links Xi’an with Sydney and Tokyo
Hainan Airlines has announced further plans to expand its international network from Xi’an, the capital of northern China’s Shaanxi province.
Following the recent announcement of a…
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…
American to link LA with Tokyo Haneda
American Airlines will launch a new trans-Pacific service between Los Angeles and Tokyo's Haneda Airport next year.
Commencing on 11 February 2016, the service will operate daily…
Vistara partners JAL for first foray into Japan
India's Vistara has continued to expand its presence in international markets with the launch of two new partnerships in Japan.
The Delhi-based airline was sealed a new agreement with…
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…
ANA adds more Tokyo-Shanghai flights
ANA will increase the frequency of its flights between Tokyo Haneda Airport and Shanghai next year.
The Japanese carrier currently operates one daily flight on this route, but this…
Capital Airlines to launch Madrid flights, and other Chinese aviation briefs
Beijing Capital Airlines has applied for the permission to launch direct flights to Madrid.
In a statement, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) revealed that the carrier…
Hilton opens in Tokyo Bay
Hilton has announced the opening of a new hotel in Odaiba, overlooking Tokyo Bay.
The 15-storey Hilton Tokyo Odaiba offers views of the bay and access to the rest of Tokyo via from…
ANA launches Dreamliner flights to KL
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched flights to Kuala Lumpur, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The inaugural flight touched down in the Malaysian capital on 1…
JAL adds new routes to the US and China
Japan Airlines has announced plans to expand its network in the US and China.
Its trans-Pacific expansion will commence on 30 November 2015 with the launch of flights from Tokyo…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Hanoi
Japan Airlines has revealed that it will deploy its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Tokyo-Hanoi route.
The B787 aircraft (unconfirmed whether it will be a B787-8 or larger…
ANA adds new flights to major Chinese cities
ANA is launching more flights from Tokyo to China's three biggest cities: Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the Japanese airline will launch a brand new…
More Chinese airports added to Canadian transit scheme
The Canadian government has added five more Chinese airports to its China Transit Program (CTP), which enables Chinese travellers to connect to the US via Canada, without the need for a…
Qantas expands in Japan with two new Tokyo routes
Qantas is preparing to significantly expand its operations in Japan, with the launch of two new routes to Tokyo.
On Friday evening, Qantas flight QF25 will depart Sydney Airport for…
ANA to launch new Sydney route with Dreamliner
ANA has unveiled plans to launch flights to Sydney, using its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Pending government approval, Japanese airline will launch daily flights between…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Brussels
ANA will launch a new route from Tokyo to Brussels later this year.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the Japanese airline will fly daily from Tokyo's Narita Airport to the Belgian…
Emirates opens Japan lounge
Emirates recently announced the opening of its 38th dedicated lounge at Terminal 2 of Narita International Airport.
The new lounge at Narita International Airport is the first…
Canada expands transit scheme for Chinese passengers
The Canadian government has expanded its China Transit Program (CTP), making it easier for Chinese visitors to transit through Canada en route to and from the US.
The country's…
ANA teams up with Hilton to promote destinations
Japan's ANA has formed a new partnership with Hilton that will include a new series of guest initiatives and destination promotions.
The 'Experience More' programme will be rolled out…
ANA goes international with new Dreamliner
Japan's ANA will deploy its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on an international route for the first time next week.
The larger version of the Dreamliner will start operating the…
Ethiopian Airlines starts flying to Japan
Ethiopian Airlines has launched its first ever flights to Japan.
The airline's new route to Tokyo Narita Airport commenced on 21 April 2015 and will now operate three times a week,…
Qatar Airways boosts Asian connections
Qatar Airways has unveiled a series of measures designed to enhance its connectivity in the Far East.
This summer, the airline will increase the number of flights it operates to…
Cebu Pacific adds new Tokyo route
Cebu Pacific has launched a new service linking Tokyo with the Philippine city of Cebu.
Flights commenced on 26 March 2015 and will now operate four times a week, every Tuesday,…
Hilton to rebrand Nikko Tokyo
Hilton has signed a management agreement that will see it take over the running of the Hotel Nikko Tokyo.
On 1 October 2015, the property will officially relaunch as the Hilton Tokyo…
Qantas aims to drive Japanese visitors to NSW events
Qantas and Destination NSW have teamed up for a new campaign aimed at bringing more Japanese travellers to major events in Sydney and New South Wales.
Supported by Qantas' new direct…
United plans airport lounge overhaul
United Airlines is planning to overhaul its global network of airport lounges.
In the coming year, the airline will renovate its United Club lounges at Chicago O'Hare, Washington…
Thai AirAsia X welcomes third aircraft
Thai AirAsia X has taken delivery of its third aircraft.
The new Airbus A330-300 touched down at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport this week, featuring a picture of South…
Jetstar expands Dreamliner flights across Asia Pacific
Jetstar has unveiled plans to launch its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on a series of new routes across the Asia Pacific region.
Already this month, the low-cost carrier has…
Qatar Airways reaffirms commitment to Japan
Qatar Airways has confirmed its commitment to Japan, amid rumours that the airline was planning to withdraw from the country.
The comments came during the visit of the Emir of Qatar,…
EVA adds more Japanese flights
EVA Air will expand its operations in Japan next month, with the launch of a new service to Fukuoka and extra flights on existing routes.
Commencing on 31 March 2015, the new service…
Qantas to add new Queensland connections
Qantas has unveiled a series of new domestic and international services for Queensland.
Following the recent announcement of its new Brisbane-Tokyo Narita service, which starts in…
Thai AirAsia X flies to Sapporo
Thai AirAsia X, the long-haul unit of Thai AirAsia, has unveiled plans to launch a new service to Sapporo.
Flights commence on 1 May 2015 and will operate daily, direct from Bangkok's Don…
ANA to introduce premium economy on Southeast Asian routes
ANA will launch a new range of in-flight services on its Southeast Asian routes next month, including the regional roll-out of its premium economy cabins.
The Japanese carrier will…
ANA targets 50% expansion of international business
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled an ambitious new 10-year strategy through which it aims to increase its international passenger traffic and revenues by 50%.
Taking advantage of the…
JAL to deploy new Dreamliner cabin to Delhi
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year, including Delhi.
From 29 March 2015, the Japanese national carrier will…
JAL rolls out new Dreamliner cabins on international routes
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year.
From June 2015, the airline will start deploying its new fleet of…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to KL
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will commence flights to Kuala Lumpur later this year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Launching on 1 September 2015, the new service will…
Delta to fly LA-Shanghai
Delta Air Lines will commence a new service between Los Angeles and Shanghai this summer.
Launching on 9 July 2015, the route will be operated daily using a 291-seat Boeing 777-200LR…
Ethiopian flies Dreamliner to Japan
Ethiopian Airlines will launch its first flights to Japan this year.
In partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA), the African carrier will operate three weekly flights between Addis…
HK Express ramps up flight frequencies
HK Express will add 18 more weekly flights to its schedules over the coming months.
From early February 2015, the Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier will add more services to Japan,…
US carriers battle for Tokyo Haneda slots
American Airlines has applied for permission to operate a new route to Tokyo Haneda Airport, at the expense of one of Delta Air Lines’ existing flights.
As per the existing bilateral…
SkyTeam offers fast-track immigration
SkyTeam, the airline alliance, has launched a new fast-track immigration service for its premium passengers.
Under the group's 'SkyPriority' scheme, which offers a series of extra…
Jet Asia adds scheduled services to Jakarta and Jeddah
Thailand's Jet Asia Airways has ramped up its scheduled flight operations with the launch of new services to Jakarta and Jeddah.
The Bangkok-based airline, which has traditionally…
ANA goes big in Texas
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is making a move into Texas with the launch of direct flights between Tokyo and Houston.
The new trans-Pacific route will get underway in June 2015,…
Qantas expands in Japan
Qantas will launch two new daily flights to Tokyo next year, in a major expansion of services into Japan.
Commencing on 31 July 2015, the Australian carrier will operate a new daily…
SriLankan adds Asian links with JAL
SriLankan Airlines have signed a new agreement to expand its operations in East Asia.
Under a new codeshare agreement with its oneworld alliance partner Japan Airlines, SriLankan will…
Air Canada to fly more Dreamliners to Asia
Air Canada will start flying its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to more destinations in Asia in the coming months.
The airline recently deployed the new long-haul…
Japan’s Vanilla Air launches Tokyo-HK flights
Japanese low-cost carrier Vanilla Air has launched its first flights to Hong Kong.
The new service commenced on 2 November 2014 and will initially operate three times a week…
PAL adds Japanese routes
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will expand its Japanese operations later this year, with the launch of flights connecting Cebu with Osaka and Nagoya.
Commencing on 19 December 2014, the…
Cebu Pacific boosts Japan
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) will continue its international expansion next year, with the launch of the first ever direct connection between Cebu and Tokyo.
Commencing on 26 March 2015,…
United spreads wings across Pacific
United Airlines is embarking on a major expansion of its Asia Pacific operations, with the launch of new routes to Australia, China, Japan and Korea.
On 26 October 2014, the US…
Jetstar Japan seals US codeshare
Jetstar Japan has formed a new codeshare partnership with American Airlines, potentially offering it a strong source of feeder traffic from the US.
Commencing on 26 October 2014, the…
Self-service gains traction in Asia Pacific airports
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported progress in the implementation of Fast Travel in the Asia-Pacific region.
Qantas Airways has achieved Platinum status…
Mongolian Airlines launches Singapore flights
MIAT Mongolian Airlines launched its first flights to Singapore this week.
The carrier commenced a new twice weekly service from Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar to Singapore's Changi…
Air Canada Rouge moves into Asia
Air Canada Rouge, the recently-launched "leisure airline", will arrive in Asia for the first time next year.
The carrier currently operates low-cost services to a range of leisure…
Garuda to launch Nagoya flights
Garuda Indonesia will expand its operations in Japan next year, with the launch of a new direct service connecting Jakarta and Nagoya.
Commencing in April 2015, the new route will…
JAL adds new Dreamliner routes to LAX, Bangkok
Japan Airlines has unveiled its international flight plans for the winter 2014-15 season, including the launch of two brand new routes using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
On 20 December…
Virgin Atlantic drops four services to focus on US
Virgin Atlantic has announced it will stop flights on several routes as it looks to reach sustained profitability by 2018.
The carrier will cancel services from Heathrow to Tokyo…
EVA to fly Hello Kitty plane to Paris
Passengers flying between Taipei and Paris will soon be able to make their journey a little bit more cute, following the deployment of EVA Air's Hello Kitty aircraft on the route.
The…
Thai AirAsia X launches Japanese routes
Thai AirAsia X flew to Japan for the first time on 1 September 2014.
The new long-haul low-cost carrier took off from Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport at 0100 on Monday…
SIA plans seasonal Sapporo services
Singapore Airlines has revealed that it will launch seasonal services to the Japanese city of Sapporo this winter.
In December 2014 and January 2015, SIA will operate 14 flights to…
Asiana’s long-haul A380 launch pushed back
Asiana Airlines has delayed the launch of its first long-haul Airbus A380 flights.
The new double-decker jet was initially scheduled to be deployed on the Seoul-Los Angeles route from…
Air Canada unveils Asian Dreamliner expansion
Air Canada has launched its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Asia, and confirmed that it will add the new aircraft on more routes to the region in the coming months.
The…
Thai AirAsia X unveils Japan routes
Thai AirAsia X has unveiled the second stage in its expansion, with the launch of flights to Japan.
On 1 September 2014, the new long-haul low-cost carrier will start operating two new…
Air Canada flies to Tokyo Haneda
Air Canada has inaugurated a new service between Toronto and Tokyo Haneda Airport.
Flights took off for the first time this week and will now operate every day, departing Toronto…
Etihad unveils new mobile boarding passes
Etihad Airways has introduced mobile boarding passes for passengers travelling on certain routes.
Under the new scheme, passengers will be able to receive their mobile boarding passes…
Qatar Airways adds Japanese connections
Following the recent launch of its new flights to Tokyo Haneda Airport, Qatar Airways has further boosted its Japanese connections with the expansion of its codeshare deal with JAL.…
Qatar Airways touches down in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight marking the airlines’ third destination in Japan and 143rd globally. The inaugural flight also marked the…
Qatar Airways flies Dreamliner to Tokyo
Qatar Airways today launched its second daily service to Tokyo, connecting to the city's Haneda International Airport with its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new flights will operate…
Delta connects Seattle with Hong Kong
Delta Air Lines has launched a new service between Seattle and Hong Kong.
The new trans-Pacific route commenced on Monday 16 June 2014 and will now operate six days a week, every day…
Delta connects Seoul with Seattle
Delta Air Lines has launched a new direct service connecting Seattle with Seoul.
Flights commenced on 2 June 2014 and will now operate daily, departing Seattle-Tacoma International…
United connects San Francisco with Asia
United Airlines has continued its Asian expansion from San Francisco.
Following the recent launch of services connecting the Californian city with Taipei and plans to start services…
Thai AirAsia X welcomes second aircraft
Thai AirAsia X has taken delivery of its second Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
The new twin-aisle jet touched down at Bangkok's Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport this week and was…
SIA plans product investment as profit soar
Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans to invest US$325 million to upgrade the cabins of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The announcement comes after the airline reported double-digit…
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…
Qatar Airways get a new Japan base
Qatar Airways has moved to join its fellow oneworld alliance partners in Terminal 2 of Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. The move will bring additional advantages to the airline…
Maiden flight for Japan’s first A380
Skymark Airlines’ first Airbus A380 has made its maiden flight.
Emblazoned with the Japanese carrier's yellow star logo on its tailfin, the double-decker aircraft took to the skies…
Asiana to preview A380 in Asia Pacific
Asiana Airlines will fly its brand new Airbus A380 aircraft to a number of cities in the Asia Pacific this summer.
The South Korean carrier will receive the first two A380s from June…
Cebu Pacific expands in Japan
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has expanded its operations in Japan with the launch of flights to two new destinations – Tokyo and Nagoya.
On 30 March 2014, the Philippine low-cost carrier…
PAL launches new Tokyo service
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has commenced a new service between Manila and Tokyo.
The new route, which commenced on 30 March 2014, sees the national carrier operate twice daily flights…
United adds San-Francisco-Taipei
United Airlines has boosted its Asian connections with the launch of a new route connecting San Francisco with Taipei, and an enhanced service between Houston and Tokyo.
The new…
Aeromexico looks east with Asian expansion
Aeromexico is expanding its operations in Asia, with the launch of extra flights to Tokyo and Shanghai.
Starting in April 2014, the Mexican carrier will add its fourth weekly flight to…
JAL’s expanded European JV to start in April
Japan Airlines' expanded joint venture with British Airways and Finnair will launch on 1 April 2014.
The partnership will see the three airlines - all of which are members of the…
JAL codeshare adds new US destinations
Japan Airlines has significantly expanded its network in the US, following the signing of a major new codeshare agreement with JetBlue Airways.
From 30 March 2014, the Japanese…
Qatar Airways to fly Dreamliner to Tokyo
Qatar Airways will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Tokyo this summer.
Commencing on 18 June 2014, the airline will launch a brand new route from Doha to Haneda International…
Korean Air codeshare to Tahiti
Korean Air will offer its customers the chance to fly to the Pacific island paradise of Tahiti next month, following the launch of a new codeshare agreement.
Effective 1 March 2014,…
PAL to launch new Tokyo service
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch a new service to Tokyo Haneda Airport this summer.
Commencing on 30 March 2014, the national carrier will operate twice daily flights to the…
JAL expands international routes at Haneda
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled a series of new international routes from Tokyo Haneda Airport this summer.
Following the recent expansion of international slots at Haneda, JAL has…
JAL to switch London-Tokyo flights to Haneda
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced new flights between London and Tokyo starting later this year.
The route will run daily departing Heathrow at 19.15 to arrive in Haneda Airport the…
Skymark’s first A380 takes shape
The first Airbus A380 being built for Japan's Skymark Airlines is taking shape, with the vertical tailfin having been delivered to the Airbus factory in Toulouse.
The tailfin, which…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Vancouver
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Vancouver next month.
Commencing on 3 February 2014, the Japanese carrier will initially fly to the Canadian city…
SIA pens deal to boost Japanese tourism
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a new deal intended to boost tourism arrivals to Japan.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)…
SkyTeam adds Tokyo check-in kiosks
The SkyTeam alliance has tripled the number of self-service check-in kiosks available at Tokyo’s Narita Airport.
Passengers can now use one of 90 SkyTeam-branded kiosks to check in…
Japan-Indonesia links expanded with new airline partnership
ANA and Garuda have formed a new partnership aimed at boosting traffic between Japan and Indonesia.
The partnership, which was announced in Jakarta this week, will see the two…
ANA to fly Dreamliners to Germany
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled plans to roll-out its Boeing 787 Dreamliners on new routes to Germany.
From 30 March 2014, the Japanese carrier will launch a new brand new…
Air France to add new Tokyo route
Air France will commence a new route to Tokyo Haneda Airport next year.
Commencing on 30 March 2014, the national carrier will operate two daily flights to Haneda, direct from Paris…
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…
ANA to launch Vancouver, Hanoi flights
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will add two new destinations to its route map next year.
From 30 March 2014, the airline will use its new slots at Tokyo Haneda Airport to launch flights to…
Air Canada to use Dreamliner for new Tokyo route
Air Canada will launch a brand new service to Tokyo next year, following the arrival of its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
From 1 July 2014, the national carrier will commence…
JAL rolls out Sky Suites on Frankfurt route
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch its new 'Sky Suite' in-flight products on the Tokyo Narita-Frankfurt route.
Commencing in April 2014, the airline will operate the European route…
SIA to add fifth daily Tokyo flight
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will fly to Tokyo five times a day next year, with the launch of a new service to the Japanese capital's Haneda Airport.
Effective 30 March 2014, the airline…
JAL flies Dreamliner to New York
Japan Airlines (JAL) will double its operations on the Tokyo Narita-New York JFK route next year, with an extra daily flight using its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
Effective 30…
THAI flies to Sendai
Thai Airways International (THAI) will launch its first direct flights to the Japanese city of Sendai next week.
Commencing on 3 December 2013, the Bangkok-based national carrier will…
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Cebu Pacific expands in Japan
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has unveiled a major expansion of its operations in Japan, with plans to launch services to two new destinations - Tokyo and Nagoya.
The Philippine low-cost…
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…
JAL posts US$830m profit
Japan Airlines (JAL) has posted a strong set of results for the first half of its 2013-14 financial year.
The company generated net profits of JPY81.9 billion (US$833 million) in the…
Qantas, JAL increase Jetstar Japan stake
Qantas and Japan Airlines (JAL) have increased their equity stakes in low-cost subsidiary, Jetstar Japan.
An extra JPY11 billion (US$112 million) has been injected into the…
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…
MAS resumes Kota Kinabalu-Tokyo flights
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has re-introduced direct flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tokyo.
The service resumed on Monday 28 October 2013 and will now operate three times a week.…
United plans new San Francisco-Tokyo flights
United Airlines is planning to launch direct flights between San Francisco and Tokyo Haneda Airport, after new slots became available at the Japanese airport.
The airline has applied…
Chinese carrier to set up subsidiary in Japan
China carrier Spring Airlines is reportedly establishing a low cost subsidiary in Japan.
The potential airline will operate from Narita International and serve domestic routes from…
ANA buys stake in Myanmar airline
ANA is expanding its reach into Southeast Asia with the acquisition of a major stake in Myanmar-based Asian Wings Airways.
The Japanese carrier announced today (27 August 2013) that…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Jakarta
ANA will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Jakarta next year.
From 1 February 2014, the Japanese airline will replace its existing daily B767-300ER service between Tokyo…
Delta to link Seattle with Seoul and HK
Delta Air Lines will continue to expand from its 'Asian Gateway', Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, with the launch of new services to two of the region's key cities - Seoul and Hong…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Sydney, Bangkok
Japan Airlines will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Sydney and Bangkok later this year.
Effective 1 December 2013, all of the airline's services between Tokyo Narita airport and…
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…
Dreamliner returns to Boston
A Dreamliner operated by Japan Airlines was forced to return to Boston airport on Friday after a mechanical fault onboard.
The Boeing aircraft was en route to Tokyo when a mechanical…
ANA flies Dreamliner to Munich, Singapore
ANA has announced the expansion of its international network, including the launch of Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights on several routes.
From 1 September 2013, the Japanese airline will…
Finnair to join BA-JAL venture
Finnair has applied for permission to join the joint venture between British Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL).
The British and Japanese national carriers commenced their partnership…
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…
Delta launches Seattle-Shanghai
Delta Air Lines has continued its Asian expansion with the launch of a new service connecting the US city of Seattle with Shanghai.
The new trans-Pacific service took off for the…
Aeromexico unveils Dreamliner destinations
Aeromexico expects to take delivery of its first Dreamliners this year, and intends to fly the aircraft to New York, Paris and Tokyo.
The Mexican carrier is on track to receive its…
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Asiana to add Indonesia flights
Asiana Airlines has announced plans to launch two new routes to Indonesia. From 19 July 2013, the South Korean carrier will commence daily flights…
AirAsia could end Japan venture
AirAsia's could call time on its Japanese operations, less than a year after founding its Tokyo-based subsidiary.
The Malaysian low-cost carrier group launched AirAsia Japan in…
United Dreamliner connects Denver with Tokyo
United Airlines has relaunched international flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and inaugurated a new trans-Pacific route connecting Denver with Tokyo.
The new service, which…
Emirates launches Haneda flights
Emirates has launched a new flight direct to Japan's busiest airport, Tokyo Haneda.
The route commenced on Monday and will now operate daily using a Boeing 777-200LR aircraft with 266…
Delta continues expansion from US ‘Asian Gateway’
Delta Air Lines has commenced a new service connecting the northwest US city of Seattle with Tokyo's Haneda airport.
The service, which took off for the first time on Saturday 1 June…
JAL continues long-haul cabin upgrades
Japan Airlines (JAL) is continuing to upgrade its long-haul fleet with the addition of new seats in both business and economy class.
Under its 'JAL New Sky' project, the national…
ANA to resume domestic Dreamliner flights
ANA will relaunch domestic flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner this weekend.
The Japanese airline, which was the launch customer for the aircraft, plans to operate two flights…
United relaunches Dreamliner
United Airlines welcomed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner back into service on Monday on a domestic flight from Houston.
The departure from Houston to Chicago O’Hare marked the return of…
Garuda expands onboard immigration to China
Garuda Indonesia has expanded its 'Immigration on Board' service to the Shanghai–Jakarta route.
Effective this month, the new service will enable Chinese passengers on flights from…
United to relaunch B787 Tokyo flights in June
United Airlines has revealed that it will resume trans-Pacific flights to Tokyo using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft next month.
The US-carrier confirmed this week that its…
ANA to relaunch Dreamliner with new routes
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that it will resume Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights on 1 June 2013, with the aircraft to be deployed on three new international routes.
This summer,…
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Garuda profits surge
Garuda Indonesia achieved a strong set of financial results in 2012, with a sharp rise in net profits compared with the previous year. The national carrier…
Dreamliner to fly on 31 May – report
United Airlines will resume flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on 31 May, a US media report has stated.
The Chicago Tribune cited a United spokesperson as saying that the…
Five Japanese airports get connected
Five of Japan's busiest airports have selected a new wireless internet service.
US-based Wi-Fi provider, Boingo Wireless, has secured a deal to manage and operate Wi-Fi services at…
Korean Air boosts North America
Korean Air has announced plans to increase its flights to North America this summer.
From on the start of the northern summer season on 31 March 2013, Korean Air will add flights to several…
Delta gets green light for Haneda launch
Delta Air Lines has received final approval from the US Department of Transportation (DoT) for the launch of a new direct service between Seattle and Tokyo Haneda airport.
The airline will…
Emirates expands Japan network
Emirates announced plans to launch a new service to Tokyo Haneda airport. Commencing on 3 June 2013, the Dubai-based airline will offer direct daily flights to Japan’s busiest airport,…
Emirates to launch Haneda flights
Emirates has announced plans to launch a new service to Tokyo Haneda airport later this year.
Commencing on 3 June 2013, the Dubai-based airline will offer direct daily flights to Japan’s…
ANA to launch new domestic routes
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch two new domestic routes this summer, as well as resuming and increasing services on several other sectors.
From the onset of the northern summer…
ANA, JAL cancel more Dreamliner flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have been forced to cancel more flights following the grounding of their Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
JAL revealed today (Monday 21 January…
Japanese airlines ground Dreamliners
Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have grounded their entire Dreamliner fleets, after one of ANA’s aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing due to a suspected…
United Dreamliner debuts in Asia
United Airlines will commence international flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner today (3 January 2013), when the aircraft starts flying between Los Angeles and Tokyo's Narita airport.…
THAI receives third A380
Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its third Airbus A380 aircraft.
The new double-decker aircraft has handed over to the airline at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse on…
Air Canada plots major Asian expansion
Air Canada will launch new routes and add extra capacity to several destinations in Asia next year, as part of a major expansion in the region.
In its summer 2013 schedules, announced…
Delta installs flat-beds on B747s
Delta Air Lines has completed the installation of flat-bed seats in the business class cabins of all its Boeing 747-400 aircraft.
The last of 16 Boeing 747s, each with 48 business class…
Scoot launches Tokyo and Taipei flights
Scoot today launched flights from Singapore to Tokyo, via Taipei.
The new service, which becomes the first low-cost link between Singapore and Tokyo, departs Changi airport's Terminal 2 at…
Oakwood expands in Tokyo
Serviced apartment operator Oakwood has expanded its presence in Japan with the signing of a management agreement for a brand new property in Tokyo.
Opening in 2015, the Oakwood…
AirAsia Japan goes international
AirAsia Japan will start its first international services this month, with the launch of flights to Seoul.
The new low-cost carrier, which is a joint venture between AirAsia and ANA, will…
BA, JAL to share revenue on routes
British Airways and Japan Airlines have announced they will share revenue on flights between the Europe and Japan as part of its new business agreement.
Its joint business starts Monday…
THAI receives first Superjumbo
Thai Airways International (THAI) today took delivery of its first Airbus A380 aircraft, becoming the ninth carrier to operate the super-sized aircraft.
Royally bestowed “SI RATTANA”,…
SkyTeam UAE keen to strengthen its presence in the region
SkyTeam UAE recently held quarterly workshop for agents in Dubai. The event which focused on enhancing their knowledge on SkyTeam offerings witnessed attendance from over 50 agents apart…
THAI to fly A380 to Sydney
Thai Airways International (THAI) will launch Airbus A380 flights to Sydney next year.
The new superjumbo will be flown daily to the Australian city from 16 September 2013, becoming the…
ANA to order 11 more Dreamliners
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has revealed plans to order 11 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The new deal will make the Tokyo-based carrier the world's largest operator of the Dreamliner, with a…
Virgin Atlantic to shift Tokyo airports
Virgin Atlantic is to move its Tokyo operation from Narita Airport to Haneda from early 2014.
The move comes as Haneda looks to develop its international terminal and make daytime slot…
THAI to launch Sapporo flights
Thai Airways International (THAI) has announced plans to launch flights to Sapporo.
Commencing 30 October 2012, the national carrier will offer direct flights to the northern Japanese city…
JAL, BA expand cooperation
Japan Airlines and British Airways have announced the expansion of their codeshare arrangement, plus the sale of joint fares.
At present, the airlines codeshare on a total of 23 routes,…
THAI unveils A380 products
Thai Airways International (THAI) has unveiled the cabin products being offered onboard its new fleet of Airbus A380s.
At an event in Bangkok this week, THAI revealed that its A380s will be…
BA’s Tams to take on charity challenge
British Airways’ head of UK & Ireland sales Richard Tams is to commence a 30,000 mile journey next month to raise money for Comic Relief.
Tams, accompanied by management consultant and…
United to fly Dreamliner to Tokyo, Shanghai
United Airlines has announced the first destinations to be served by its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including the key Asian hubs of Tokyo and Shanghai.
As previously announced,…
United to fly Dreamliner to London
United Airlines is to fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliner between Houston and Heathrow for two months, it has announced.
The carrier’s new aircraft will fly between the airport from 4 February to…
Etihad Airways to increase Tokyo flights
Etihad Airways announced it will fly daily between Abu Dhabi and Tokyo from April 2nd, 2013. The airline commenced services to Tokyo in March 2010, with five non-stop flights a week to…
Etihad to fly daily to Tokyo
Etihad Airways will fly daily between Abu Dhabi and Tokyo from April next year.
The Abu Dhabi-based airline was the first Middle Eastern carrier to launch operations to the Japanese capital…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Helsinki
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled plans to launch flights from Tokyo’s Narita airport to Helsinki.
The airline will initially serve the Finnish capital four times a week (Mondays, Tuesdays,…
Air France-KLM, Jetstar partner on Gold Coast routes
Air France-KLM has partnered with Jetstar to offer daily one-stop flights between the Gold Coast and Europe, via Japan.
Passengers will be able to fly with Jetstar from the Queensland hub's…
Asian airport traffic continues to climb
Asian airport traffic continues to climb, surging 7.7% in the first half of 2012.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the region saw a strong 12.3% jump…
JAL to install new B777 seats
Japan Airlines (JAL) is installing new seats across its entire fleet of international Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The new seats will be rolled out progressively across the airline's B777…
AirAsia Japan takes to the skies
AirAsia Japan launched its first ever flights today (Wednesday 1 August), connecting to three destinations in Japan from Tokyo's Narita airport.
The new low-cost carrier's inaugural flight…
SIA to boost Perth and Mumbai
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced a series of changes to its flight schedules for the forthcoming winter season, including extra services to Perth and Mumbai.
From the start of the…
ANA to double New York flights
ANA has announced plans to double the frequency of its Tokyo-New York flights.
From 28 October 2012, the Japanese carrier will add a second daily flight on the route between Tokyo's Narita…
Airline briefs 17Jul12
Airline news briefs from Thomson, China Southern, Turkish Airlines, CityJet and more...
New Stansted-Agadir route announced
Thomson and First Choice have announced it will launch…
Turkish Airlines starts Edinburgh flights
Turkish Airlines commenced flights from Edinburgh today, its fourth departure point in the UK.
Flights from the Scottish capital will operate four times a week although it is confident this…
Jetstar Japan leases 24 aircraft
Jetstar Japan has finalised arrangements to lease 24 new Airbus A320 aircraft.
The deals, which have been agreed with five aircraft leasing companies, will see the new single-aisle jets…
ANA announces Delhi flights
Japan’s All Nippon Airlines (ANA) has announced a new service connecting Tokyo and Delhi later this year. Starting 28 October 2012, the airline
will run daily operations from Tokyo’s Narita…
ANA to launch Delhi flights
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced plans to launch flights between Tokyo and Delhi later this year.
From 28 October 2012, the Japanese carrier will operate daily services to the Indian…
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Turkish Airlines launches Mongolia flights
Turkish Airlines has launched its first ever flight to Mongolia. On Monday 2 July, the national carrier commenced its new service from Istanbul to…
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…
EVA’s Hello Kitty jet takes off to Tokyo & HK
EVA Air launched its new Hello Kitty jet.
The special edition aircraft took off from Taipei to Toyko’s Narita airport on Friday 22 June, following a send-off from Hello Kitty characters and…
Japanese airlines roll-out in-flight internet
Japan's two largest airlines, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), have both unveiled plans to launch free in-flight internet.
JAL will begin offering its new JAL SKY Wi-Fi…
Japanese airlines roll-out in-flight internet
Japan's two largest airlines, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), have both unveiled plans to launch free in-flight internet.
JAL will begin offering its new JAL SKY Wi-Fi…
Qatar Airways to double Japan flights
Qatar Airways will double the frequency of its flights to Japan later this year, with the launch of a new direct daily service to Tokyo.
The Doha-based airline currently offers daily…
JAL signs interline agreement with Virgin America
Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a new interline agreement with Virgin America.
JAL offers daily services from Virgin America's home base at San Francisco to Tokyo Haneda and daily direct…
ANA codeshares with Shandong Airlines
ANA has signed a codeshare agreement with China's Shandong Airlines.
The deal, which was sealed in Beijing this week by Shinichiro Ito, President & CEO of ANA, and Ma Chongxian,…
JAL, MAS form extensive codeshare partnership
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have signed a new codeshare agreement.
From 1 July 2012, JAL will place its ‘JL’ flight code on MAS-operated flights between Kuala Lumpur…
AirAsia Japan takes delivery of first aircraft
AirAsia Japan has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft.
The new low-cost carrier will launch commercial services on 1 August, initially flying from Tokyo's Narita airport to…
American resumes New York-Tokyo Haneda flights
American Airlines has resumed its flights from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
The service, which restarted on 1 June, will now be operated…
United-ANA JV connects US and SE Asia
United Airlines' new partnership with ANA, means that travellers in Thailand and neighbouring countries now have an enhanced service from Southeast Asia via Tokyo to over 220 destinations in…
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.…
JAL gets green light for European JV
Japan Airlines (JAL) has been granted permission to form a new joint venture with the International Airlines Group (IAG) for flights between Europe and Japan.
Japan's Ministry of Land,…
Tokyo in three-way battle for 2020 Olympics
Tokyo is one of three cities competing to host the 2020 Olympics, after the list was shortened this week.
The Japanese capital is vying with Istanbul and Madrid to host the Games in eight…
DoubleTree by Hilton debuts in Japan
Hilton has opened its first DoubleTree property in Japan.
The new DoubleTree by Hilton Naha, on the Japanese resort island of Okinawa, becomes the 10th Hilton hotel in Japan. The 227-room…
United to fly Dreamliner from Tokyo to Denver
United Airlines has announced plans to launch direct Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights between Denver and Tokyo Narita airport.
Commencing on 31 March 2013, the new service will be operated…
Asia Pacific airports post strong traffic growth
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to show a strong growth in March 2012.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the region…
ANA brings forward Seattle flights
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that its new services to Seattle will be launched earlier than planned.
The new trans-Pacific service, which was due to commence some time in the…
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…
JAL Dreamliner touches down in Boston
Japan Airlines (JAL) has launched the first ever direct flight from Asia to Boston’s Logan International Airport, using its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new daily service from…
JAL receives first two Dreamliners
Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The event was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Boeing’s factory in Washington state attended by JAL’s…
EVA expands Hello Kitty jet services
EVA Air will serve two new destinations with its special Hello Kitty jets from May 2012.
The airline will use two new themed Airbus A330-300s on flights between Taipei’s Songshan airport…
Cathay, JAL expand codeshare
Cathay Pacific Airways has expanded its codeshare services with Japan Airlines (JAL) to cover more destinations in Japan.
Under the enhanced arrangement, Cathay's 'CX' code will be placed…
Air France to redeploy Tokyo A380
Air France remove Tokyo's Narita airport from its Airbus A380 network later this year.
From 5 December 2011, the airline will redeploy its super jumbo to Dubai for the winter season as a…
Air NZ resumes Japan-Christchurch flights
Air New Zealand resumed direct services from Japan into Christchurch today (Tuesday 1 November). The airline's Boeing 777-200 aircraft arrived in the quake-hit South Island city at 10am…
AirAsia Japan applies for AOC
AirAsia Japan has submitted an application to the Japanese government for an Air Operators Certificate (AOC). The new low-cost carrier, which is a joint venture between Malaysia's AsiaAsia…
Dreamliner set for first ever commercial flight
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch the first ever commercial flight of the B787 Deamliner this week. The one-off charter flight will make aviation history when it takes-off for Hong Kong…
Dreamliner set for first ever commercial flight
Boeing's launch partner, All Nippon Airways (ANA), will launch the first ever commercial flight of the B787 Deamliner this week. The charter flight will make aviation history when it…
Air China launches self check-in at Haneda
Air China had has expanded its self check-in facility to Tokyo's Haneda airport. The system, which is available in Chinese, English and Japanese language, allows passengers to check-in,…
THAI boosts Phuket
THAI Airways International (THAI) has announced the launch of two new routes to Phuket for the forthcoming winter high season. The national carrier will operate a Bangkok-Copenhagen-Phuket…
Japan and Australia open the doors on aviation markets
Japan and Australia have signed a new air services agreement, which will radically liberalise airlines' access to these respective markets. Carriers from each nation will have unlimited…
Air France to boost Asian routes
Air France will increase capacity on routes to Asia Pacific by 2.4% for the forthcoming winter schedule.
In addition to three weekly frequencies to Phnom Penh via Bangkok, the…
United Continental launches daily HK flight to Tokyo
Continental Airlines will begin operating daily nonstop services between Hong Kong and Tokyo from 31 October. As a result, passengers departing Hong Kong will have access to various…
AirAsia registers in Japan
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has applied to Japan's Legal Affairs Bureau to establish its Japanese joint venture with AirAsia. The newly-established joint venture company, AirAsia Japan Co Ltd,…
Emirates goes daily to Tokyo
Emirates has announced plans to add two extra weekly flights a week to its Dubai-Tokyo Narita route, taking the total frequency to daily. The airline has been flying direct to Narita since…
JAL boosts Delhi flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) will increase its services to New Delhi from four to five flights a week from 30 October 2011. The carrier will add a new Thursday service from Tokyo's Narita airport,…
JAL to boost New Delhi services
Japan Airlines (JAL) will increase its services to New Delhi from four to five flights a week from 30 October. The carrier will add a new Thursday service from Tokyo's Narita airport, adding…
JAL boosts Delhi flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) will increase its services to New Delhi from four to five flights a week from 30 October 2011. The carrier will add a new Thursday service from Tokyo's Narita airport,…
Qantas, JAL to form new Japanese budget airline
Qantas and Japan Airlines (JAL) have announced plans to create a new Japanese low-cost carrier - Jetstar Japan. Together with Mitsubishi Corporation, the two oneworld partners plan to…
AirAsia X to launch Osaka flights
AirAsia X has announced that Osaka will become its second destination in Japan, after Tokyo. The Japanese city will be the long-haul low-cost carrier's 16th destination when direct…
ANA reveals first Dreamliner flight plans
ANA has confirmed its first commercial flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner will take the form of a charter international flight from Tokyo, Narita to Hong Kong. The flight will take place…
ANA’s Dreamliner to fly inaugural HK charter
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that it will operate the first commercial flight of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner as a charter service from Tokyo's Narita airport to Hong Kong.…
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…
American, JAL to co-locate at Shanghai
American Airlines has announced that it will be moving in with its oneworld partner, Japan Airlines (JAL) at the latter's sales and marketing offices in Shanghai. The move, which took…
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…
SIA launches A380 flights to LA
Singapore Airlines (SIA) now serves Los Angeles using its flagship Airbus A380. The inaugural Singapore-Tokyo-Los Angeles superjumbo service departed Changi airport shortly after 0930 on…
Skymark orders two more A380s
Skymark Airlines has placed firm orders with Airbus for two more Airbus A380 aircraft. This latest purchase agreement brings the total number of A380s ordered by Skymark to six. The…
Korean’s second A380 takes to the skies
Korean Air's second Airbus A380 has taken to the skies at the Paris Air Show. The aircraft performed the demonstration flight at Le Bourget on 20 June, following the launch of the…
Korean Air launches A380 service
Korean Air has launched its first-ever A380 commercial flights with inaugural services between Seoul Incheon and both Tokyo Narita and Hong Kong commencing over the weekend. The inaugural…
Korean Air reveals A380 schedules
Korean Air has confirmed its first ever A380 will commence services between Seoul/Incheon and Tokyo and Hong Kong on 17 June. The next-generation aircraft recently arrived in Korea after…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Boston
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will launch a brand new route between Tokyo's Narita International Airport and Boston's Logan International Airport from 22 April 2012. The…
Korean Air receives first A380
Korean Air has received its first ever Airbus A380 at a ceremony in Toulouse, France, attended by Yang Ho Cho, Chairman & CEO of Korean Air, Tom Enders, President & CEO of Airbus,…
ANA, United-Continental expand codeshare
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and United-Continental are expanding their codeshare routes to include United's services between Tokyo Narita airport and Houston, New York and Guam.
The two…
Continental to launch HK-Tokyo flights
United Continental Holdings has announced the launch of daily direct service between Hong Kong and Tokyo's Narita airport, effective 31 October 2011. The new service, to be operated by…
JAL promotes Japanese regions
The JAL Group (JAL) will launch a 'Regional Development Project' from May 2011, in an effort to boost leisure travel demand to various regions in Japan.
The national carrier will…
ANA pens codeshare deal with SAS
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has signed a codeshare agreement with its Star Alliance partner, SAS. The agreement was signed in Tokyo this week by ANA's President & CEO, Shinichiro Ito, and…
SAS signs codeshare deal with ANA
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has signed a codeshare agreement with All Nippon Airways (ANA). The deal will place a SK code on flights between Narita International Airport and Sapporo, Osaka…
JAL flight suspensions continue in May
Japan Airlines has announced that a series of capacity reductions implemented across its Asian network last month will continue for at least another month. The national carrier has been…
JAL flight suspensions continue in May
Japan Airlines has announced that a series of capacity reductions implemented across its Asian network last month will continue for at least another four weeks. The national carrier has been…
PAL cuts fares to repatriate Filipinos from Japan
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has cut fares by more than 30% on inbound flights from Tokyo to Manila or Cebu, to help repatriate Filipinos. The price of a one-way ticket from Tokyo's Narita…
SIA’s Los Angeles A380 flights to start in July
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate an Airbus A380 on the Singapore-Tokyo-Los Angeles route from 1 July 2011. The launch, initially scheduled for 27 March 2011, was postponed following…
Qantas to relaunch Tokyo flights
Qantas will resume direct services between Australia and Tokyo from tomorrow, Tuesday 19 April. The flights will depart Sydney at 9.55pm, arriving at Tokyo at 6.30am the next day. Return…
SIA pulls A380 from Tokyo route
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will cut its Airbus A380 services to Japan, as it responds to a downturn in demand for services to the beleaguered country. From 17 April, SIA will operate flight…
Cathay announces more Japan cancellations
Cathay Pacific has announced another series of cancellations on its routes to Japan, with several services being taken out of operation until 31 May 2011. The airline will operate six daily…
EVA Air’s Japan cancellations continue into June
EVA Air has announced the latest round of flight cancellations on routes to Japan, with scheduled flight services being affected until mid-June. In a statement posted on its website, the…
JAL offers unpaid leave
Following the reduction in capacity in the wake of the recent disasters in Japan, the country's national carrier, Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will offer unpaid leave to…
Delta delays Tokyo-Guangzhou flight launch
Delta Air Lines has delayed the launch of its new service between Tokyo's Narita airport and Guangzhou from 6 April to 5 July 2011, due to the current situation in Japan. The US carrier has…
Qantas to cut capacity, raise fuel surcharges
Qantas has announced a range of measures to respond to high jet fuel prices and the impact of natural disasters in Japan, New Zealand and Australia.
The airline's Chief Executive…
JAL slashes 74 weekly flights in April
The JAL Group will reduce capacity on several of its international routes in April by cutting flight frequencies and switching to smaller aircraft. The airline said the measures, which are…
EVA Air Chairman makes huge Japan donation
The Chairman of EVA Air's parent company, Evergreen Group, Dr Yung-fa Chang, has made a huge personal donation of JPY1 billion (US$12.3 million) to the Japan Red Cross to help with its…
SIA halves Tokyo Haneda flights
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will suspend half of its services to Tokyo's Haneda airport from 27 March. In a statement on its website, the airline said that it would be dropping one of its two…
SIA halves Tokyo Haneda flights
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will suspend half of its services to Tokyo's Haneda airport from 27 March. In a statement on its website, the airline said that it would be dropping one of its two…
United launches international mobile check-in
United Continental has expanded its mobile check-in and boarding pass capabilities to international flights. United passengers flying from London, Munich, Amsterdam, Brussels, Geneva,…
EVA Air cancels Japan flights
EVA Air has announced the cancellation of multiple flights to Japan over the next few weeks. The Taiwanese carrier has removed its scheduled services between Taipei's Taoyuan airport and…
United Continental expands mobile boarding
United Continental Holdings has announced the expansion of mobile check-in and mobile boarding passes to United customers travelling on international routes. Customers can now check-in at…
Cathay adds two flights to Japan
Cathay Pacific mounted two extra flights from Japan to Hong Kong yesterday in light of the demand for additional seat capacity ex-Tokyo. The airline also announced that its crew will stop…
More than 10,000 feared dead in Japan quake
More than 1,500 people are known to have lost their lives in the earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan on Friday. Japanese broadcaster NHK reported that the total number…
11 March 2011 – A Day to Remember
As I sit in my comfortable business class seat having 30 minutes ago departed Tokyo Narita airport, I can't help but feel a great deal of sadness for all of the people left behind…
FCO issues travel warning to Japan as flights resume
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued a travel warning for Tokyo and north east Japan following Friday's earthquake. Passengers have been urged against all but essential…
THAI boosts Australian routes
Thai Airways International (THAI) will boost its routes to and from Australia and New Zealand for summer 2011. From 16 April, the national carrier will increase its Bangkok-Brisbane services…
JAL retires entire B747-400 fleet
Japan Airlines' (JAL) last two Boeing 747-400s touched down for the final time at Tokyo's Narita airport yesterday. The planes arrived in the Japanese capital from Honolulu and Okinawa,…
American Airlines suspends Tokyo flights
American Airlines has announced that it will suspend two daily flights to Japan from 6-26 April. The US carrier will temporarily cancel its services connecting Tokyo's Narita airport with…
JAL and Iberia to launch new Madrid codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Iberia today finalised a codeshare agreement on flights between Japan and Madrid via Europe. Effective 24 February 2011, JAL will start to codeshare on flights…
Air NZ’s B747 returns to Tokyo
Increasing Japanese visitor numbers have led Air New Zealand to operate Boeing 747-400 aircraft on the Tokyo route following a five-year absence.Visitor numbers declined from a high of…
Skymark Airlines confirms A380 order
Skymark Airlines, Japan's third largest airline, has signed a contract for four A380s with Airbus, firming up a Memorandum of Understanding announced in November 2010. The…
American Airlines to launch New York-Haneda flights
American Airlines yesterday announced it will be the first US airline to launch service between the continental United States and Tokyo's Haneda airport since the United States and Japan…
ANA to add in-flight language assistants
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is introducing new Taiwanese and Korean-speaking In-Flight Service Assistants on routes from Japan to Taiwan and South Korea. Separate from regular cabin crew, the…
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…
ANA to launch flights to Chengdu
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that it will launch a new service connecting Tokyo's Narita airport with Chengdu, the capital of China's Sichuan province. From 19 June 2011,…
Lufthansa names A380 after first destination, ‘Tokyo’
The Governor of Tokyo, Shintaro Ishihara, and Christoph Franz, Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, have officially launched the airline's…
Gategroup and IHC acquire Skygourmet
Gate Gourmet, a member of gategroup, today announced a joint venture agreement with India Hospitality Corp. (IHC) to acquire a majority interest in Skygourmet, the leading…
Good first half for Indian Railways
Gate Gourmet, a member of gategroup, today announced a joint venture agreement with India Hospitality Corp. (IHC) to acquire a majority interest in Skygourmet, the leading…
Air France-KLM to add 5.4% more Asian capacity
Air France-KLM has announced its winter schedules for 2010-11, with capacity on long-haul routes increasing 2.5% compared to the same period last year. This expansion is led by the…
BA announces flights to Haneda
British Airways has announced the launch of a new route to Haneda in Japan. Designed to promote the new domestic Japanese market to UK travellers, the five-a-week service from Heathrow…
JAL increases flights to Delhi
Japan Airlines is increasing flights to India amidst broad cutbacks across its 2010/11 winter schedule. Adjustments were made mainly to the flight frequency on select routes and aircraft…
Delta offers triple bonus miles for HK-Detroit route
07 Jun 10 (TravMedia.com): Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced that SkyMiles members flying the airline's new nonstop flights between Hong Kong and Detroit can earn up to triple…
Delta expands Asian gateway at Seattle
SEATTLE, June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today begins nonstop flights from Seattle to Beijing and beginning Monday from Seattle to Osaka, Japan. The new…
Thai Airways leases three B777s from Jet
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited will receive delivery of three Boeing 777-300ER aircraft leased from Jet Airways and enter THAI's summer traffic program as of 1 June 2010…
THAI leases three B777s from Jet Airways
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited will receive delivery of three Boeing 777-300ER aircraft leased from Jet Airways and enter THAI's summer traffic program as of 1 June 2010…
Delta builds Asian gateway in Detroit
DETROIT, June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) this week begins nonstop flights from its Detroit Metropolitan Airport hub to Seoul-Incheon and Hong Kong. The new…
Emirates Holidays offers packages to Tokyo
Emirates Holidays is offering a range of tailor-made packages to Japan following the launch of Emirates Airline's direct flights from Dubai to Tokyo.Packages to Tokyo start from AED…
JAL to slash 40% of international operations
Tokyo, April 28, 2010: Japan Airlines (JAL) announced today that revisions will be made to a part of the route, flight frequency and fleet plan for the first half of fiscal…
Qatar Airways touches down in Tokyo
27 April 2010, Tokyo, JAPAN - Qatar Airways has fulfilled its long-standing ambitions to fly to Japan's capital city when flight QR802 touched down at Tokyo's Narita…
United flight attendants protest in HK, Tokyo
United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), yesterday protested over new contracts. Demonstrations were held…
SIA to launch Haneda flights
Singapore Airlines' customers travelling to Tokyo can now enjoy even greater choice, with the launch of two daily flights to Tokyo Haneda Airport. These new flights are now available…
Air Macau launches Tokyo flights
Air Macau has launched services to Tokyo Narita airport. The flights will be operated three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursday and Sundays, using its Airbus A319 aircraft…
Etihad launches Tokyo flights
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has commenced non-stop flights from its home base in Abu Dhabi to Tokyo, becoming the first Middle…
Emirates inaugurates Tokyo flights
DUBAI, U.A.E., 28th March 2010: Emirates, the international airline of the United Arab Emirates, arrived in Tokyo on Sunday evening with its inaugural non-stop…
Jetstar boosts Cairns with additional flights
Low fares leader Jetstar will this week introduce 22 additional weekly services for the important Cairns market, with the relaunch of a direct international Cairns-Osaka A330 service…
Delta takes delivery of 18th Boeing 777
SEATTLE, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Honorees of Delta Air Lines' (NYSE:DAL) annual Chairman's Club employee recognition program today are accompanying the airline's 18th Boeing…
JAL, Jetstar to expand codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) will expand its codeshare agreement with Jetstar Airways (JQ) from April 1, 2010, when JAL will place its 'JL' indicator on JQ-operated flights between Osaka…
ANA plots return to profit in 2010
All Nippon Airways Co (ANA) has said is aiming to return to the black 2010-11 financial year, starting 1 April. According to a Japan Times report, the carrier is targeting a net…
Continental, ANA begin codeshare services
HOUSTON, March 16, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) will begin a codesharing agreement with All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA) on routes between the United States and…
Emirates launches Japanese menu
DUBAI, U.A.E., 16th March 2010 - In celebration of the launch of Emirates' new non-stop service to Tokyo on 28th March, the award-winning airline has pulled out all the stops…
Etihad and ANA agree to codeshare
Etihad Airways have announced that it has signed a codeshare with ANA to extend its services to Japan.The codeshare will give Etihad customers the opportunity to fly to two major Japanese…
Etihad, ANA start codeshare services
Etihad Airways' focus on the Japanese market continues this week, as a codeshare with ANA comes into service. Just weeks before the commencement of services to Tokyo, the ANA…
JAL, Emirates to codeshare on Tokyo-Dubai route
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Dubai-based Emirates Airline (EK) reached an agreement to expand their code share partnership between Japan and Dubai. JAL will start placing its "JL" flight…
Qantas to increase capacity to Japan
SYDNEY, 25 February 2010: Qantas today announced it would increase capacity to Japan from July 2010*.Qantas Chief Executive Officer, Mr Alan Joyce, said the airline would…
American Airlines applies for Haneda flights
American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld Alliance, today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to acquire two daily slot pairs to…
Amadeus marks launch of Etihad’s Tokyo services
Tokyo, Japan, and Bangkok, Thailand, February 18, 2010: Etihad Airways and Amadeus Japan K.K, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for…
Hawaiian eyes Honolulu-Tokyo service
HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines today took a significant step toward expanding its international route network by filing an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for…
JAL slashes domestic services
The JAP Group has announced its route, flight frequency and fleet plan for passenger operations for the six-month period ending 30 September 2010, with 23 daily domestic flights…
Etihad launches Japan services
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, commenced operations to Japan today with the launch of its Nagoya-Abu Dhabi service. Etihad will initially…
ANA Corporate Plan 2010
TOKYO January 27, 2010 - ANA Group today announced its Corporate Plan for fiscal year 2010, which runs from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. With the lethargic nature of…
ANA to boost international operations
TOKYO January 27, 2010 - ANA Group today announced its Corporate Plan for fiscal year 2010, which runs from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. With the lethargic nature of…
CAAS, SIA partner for multi-sector green flight
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will be joining the Asia and Pacific Initiative to Reduce Emissions (ASPIRE) partnership, by signing the Joint Agreement on 1 February…
Garuda launches in-flight visas for Japanese travelers
Garuda Indonesia, in cooperation with the Indonesian immigration office, has launched an onboard visa application service on its flights from Japan. According to a Jakarta Post…
Delta to invest in product & service quality
ATLANTA, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) will invest $1 billion, or about $300 million per year, through mid-2013 to improve the customer…
Delta to invest in product & service quality
ATLANTA, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) will invest $1 billion, or about $300 million per year, through mid-2013 to improve the customer…
Delta expands mileage redemption options
ATLANTA, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has launched an online marketplace to provide all SkyMiles members with a new way to redeem miles for hotel…
Continental Airlines posts full-year loss
HOUSTON, Jan. 21, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced a 2009 full-year net loss of $282 million ($2.18 diluted loss per share). Excluding $145…
Continental Airlines announces loss of profit for 2009
Continental Airlines today announced a 2009 full-year net loss of $282 million ($2.18 diluted loss per share). Excluding $145 million of previously announced special charges, and a $158…
Branson slams "hypocritical" oneworld
SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic's President, Sir Richard Branson, has highlighted what he believes to be the hypocritical approach Oneworld…
Branson slams "hypocritical" oneworld
SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic's President, Sir Richard Branson, has highlighted what he believes to be the hypocritical approach Oneworld…
oneworld outlines benefits of JAL offer
TOKYO, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines, along with fellow oneworld Alliance founding members British Airways, Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific…
oneworld outlines benefits of JAL offer
TOKYO, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines, along with fellow oneworld Alliance founding members British Airways, Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific…
JAL, Vietnam Airlines to start Osaka-Hanoi codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) will further expand its code share agreement with Vietnam Airlines (VN) and will start offering the Osaka (Kansai) - Hanoi route operated by VN from January 13,…
United Airlines cabin crew to protest over contract
CHICAGO, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), will conduct a…
United Airlines cabin crew to protest over contract
CHICAGO, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), will conduct a…
Qatar Airways announces new routes for 2010
20 December 2009, Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways today announced plans to further expand its international operations next year with the launch of flights from its Doha hub to…
SLH welcomes second property in Japan
December 2009: Small Luxury Hotels of the World is celebrating the opening of Hoshinoya Kyoto (<http://www.slh.com/hoshinoyakyoto>) on 12 December 2009. The 25-room private…
Qatar Airways announces new routes for 2010
20 December 2009, Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways today announced plans to further expand its international operations next year with the launch of flights from its Doha hub to…
United hails ‘historic agreement’
CHICAGO, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines today applauded a bilateral agreement between Japan and the United States that would ease restrictions that currently exist on…
Delta eyes JAL deal following Open Skies
ATLANTA, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) issued the following statement in response to the U.S.-Japan agreement on open skies:"Delta thanks negotiators from…
Delta applauds decision to allow Virgin Blue JV
ATLANTA, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today issued the following statement applauding a decision by the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission…
JAL to cut international capacity
09 Dec 09 (TravMedia.com): The JAL Group (JAL) will make temporary adjustments to its international flight frequency and fleet plan for the second half of fiscal year 2009, the year…
JAL to cut international capacity
09 Dec 09 (TravMedia.com): The JAL Group (JAL) will make temporary adjustments to its international flight frequency and fleet plan for the second half of fiscal year 2009, the year…
Amadeus expands Asian rail operations
Bangkok, Thailand, 1 December 2009: Amadeus, a global provider of technology and distribution solutions to the travel and tourism industry, today announced a partnership…
JAL changes airport lounge at Heathrow
Passengerstraveling with Japan Airlines (JAL) departing from Terminal 3 atLondon's Heathrow Airport, will from December 14, 2009, be able to usethe "Galleries First" and…
JAL changes airport lounge at Heathrow
Passengers traveling with Japan Airlines (JAL) departing from Terminal 3 at London's Heathrow Airport, will from December 14, 2009, be able to use the "Galleries First" and…
Emirates shines bright in ‘the land of the rising sun’
Emirates Airline has unveiled plans to launch direct services to Tokyo - Japan's capital city and one of the world's foremost economic centres - seven years after launching…
Virgin Atlantic responds to EC’s BA/AA statement
SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the world's leading long-haul airlines, has responded to the European Commission's Statement…
SIA twice daily to Tokyo Haneda
Singapore Airlines will launch twice-daily flights between Singapore and Tokyo Haneda airport in October next year, complementing the current twice-daily Tokyo Narita services, one…
JAL introduces Tokyo-Sydney premium economy
Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce Premium Economy service on the Tokyo (Narita) - Sydney route starting from December 1, 2009. The once-daily flight, also equipped with the…
Continental to relocate at Paris, Barcelona
HOUSTON, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) , which recently joined Star Alliance, announced today that it will move its airport operations at…
JAL outlines major capacity cuts
The JAL Group announced today, further changes to its overall route andflight frequency plan for the second half of FY2009, and plans for aportion of its domestic passenger…
Qantas opens HK Business Lounge
SYDNEY, 3 November 2009: Qantas opened its new Business Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport today, offering customers new levels of comfort and design.Executive Manager…
Delta, Virgin Blue JV authorised
2 November 2009: Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and the Virgin Blue Airlines Group (ASX: VBA) welcome the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) draft determination to grant…
Continental joins Star Alliance
NEW YORK CITY, USA - October 27, 2009 - The CEOs of the Star Alliance member carriers today welcomed the alliance's 25th member: Continental Airlines. Continental's…
Etihad to launch two new Japanese routes
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will launch services to Nagoya and Tokyo in the first quarter of 2010 - the airline's first destinations in…
JAL to codeshare with Vietnam Airlines
09 October 2009: Japan Airlines (JAL) will start code sharing on flights operated by Vietnam Airlines (VN) between Fukuoka and Hanoi from October 27, 2009, with reservations and…
JAL opens renovated Frankfurt airport lounge
After extensive renovations, Japan Airlines (JAL) will reopen its lounge in the departure hall of Frankfurt International Airport on October 26, 2009. The new lounge comprises both…
JAL announce revision to domestic services
Tokyo:September 28, 2009 The JAL Group announced today, revisions to the route and flight frequency plan for its domestic passenger operations for the second half of FY2009. From…
JAL helps Philippines flood relief
Japan Airlines (JAL) extends its condolence to those affected by Typhoon Ketsana that hit the Philippines. It will provide from Japan, free transport of relief goods and aid personnel…
Delta seals US$2bn of financing
ATLANTA, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today announced it has closed $2.1 billion of financing transactions, marking a significant step toward…
THAI standardises in-flight meals
20 Sep 09 (TravMedia.com): Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has standardized the taste and quality of its inflight Thai meals on all flights to/from Bangkok including…
JAL revises international frequencies
Tokyo:September 10, 2009 The JAL Group announced today, revisions made to a portion of its international passenger and cargo route and flight frequency plan for the second…
JAL plans drastic capacity cuts
JAL Group has announced its route, flight frequency and fleet plan for second half of 2009, with drastic adjustments planned across its network and fleet in an effort to improve…
Fatal plane crash at Koh Samui airport
A Bangkok Airways plane crashed on landing at Koh Samui airport yesterday, killing one person and injuring six others - four of them seriously. The ATR-72 500 series aircraft was…
Is economic decline causing planes to drop?
Earlier this year you may recall that I wrote about how air travel is becoming safer. Encouraged by the heroic actions of US Airways pilot, Chesley B. Sullenberger, in New…
JAL retires last of classic 747s
The JAL Group's last 'classic jumbo jet' made its final flight yesterday, ending an era of the Boeing 747 Classic type of aircraft in the company's fleet. The 747-300 flew from Honolulu…
Korean Air jet scrapes tail on landing
A Korean Air jet carrying 387 people scraped its tail on landing at Tokyo's Narita airport in high winds on Monday, causing the closure of the main runway for more than an hour,…
Virgin Atlantic, ANA sign accord on code-sharing from August
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd and All Nippon Airways Coreached a code-sharing agreement starting in August on flights between Tokyo and London.The agreement marked the 20th anniversary of…
SKAL Asia membership soars
In its latest report on membership development, travel and tourism association, Skal International, has announced strong growth in the Asian area. The report, which will be presented today…
New airline expected to enter Fiji market
A new airline is expected to enter the Fiji market, according to Tourism Fiji's Chairman, Patrick Wong. According to a Fiji Times report, the as yet unnamed airline will…
Regular flights between Tokyo’s Haneda, Beijing to start in October
The accord came at talks betweenJapanese Prime Minister Taro Aso and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Beijing.Haneda airport, mainly used for domestic flights, is closer to central…
JAL gets lucky flight numbers
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced today that it will reorganise the flight numbers of several of its international passenger flights from 28 March 2010 in preparation for the anticipated…
Finnair to add to Tokyo
Finnair will add three weekly flights on its Helsinki-Tokyo (Narita) route during the peak summer season from June to September. Currently Finnair flies scheduled flights to Tokyo four times…
Asiana first to Japan’s Ibaraki
Asiana Airlines, South Korea's second-largestcarrier, has announced plans to start flights to the new Japanese airport atIbaraki, near Tokyo, becoming the new airport's…
Amadeus partners Airport Transport Service
As a result of the partnership, more than 100,000 travel agencies worldwidewill be able to offer customers the option of pre-booking Airport TransportService tickets between Narita…
Two planes crash in black day for aviation
The aviation world has been rocked by the crashes of two aircraft within the space of just four hours this morning, claiming an estimated 19 lives. CNN reported that at a single-engine…
JAL announces plans for 2009-10
The JAL Group announced its route, flight frequency and fleet plan for international passenger, domestic passenger and cargo operations for fiscal year 2009 (1 April 2009 to 31…
Etihad awarded flying rights to Japan
Etihad Airways has formally announced that it has been awarded rights to start a five-flights-a-week service from Abu Dhabi to Tokyo (Narita) from March 2010. As reported in Friday's (19…
JAL to focus on high-yield routes
Japan Airlines (JAL) is intent on building a network capable of producing profits even in the face of rising fuel costs or slowing demand, the Business Times has reported. Towards this…
Stricken Vietnam Airlines’ plane returns home
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 777 that suffered an engine breakdown at Tokyo's Narita Airport four months ago has landed safely back at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat Airport, VietnamNet…
Delta to expand international services
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has announced it is adding 15 new international routes for its Summer 2009 schedules, including service to 12 destinations not flown by any other US…
World airport traffic slump
The world's airports have seen a combined 2% year-on-year drop in passenger traffic for the third quarter of 2008, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The Q3 results…
Finnair’s Asian strategy moves forward
Finnair is to launch daily flights to Tokyo in 2010. Air traffic agreement negotiations between Finland and Japan in September 2008 agreed on the right to increase the number of flights to…
BA moves more services into T5
British Airways has moved more services into its new London Heathrow Terminal 5 home - and opened a 'Galleries' lounge in the facility's Satellite B. The latest flight switch involves…
JAL to codeshare with Jetstar
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start codesharing on Jetstar's Osaka-Gold Coast-Sydney routes from 1 October, and on Tokyo-Cairns routes from 18 December. The agreement is…
Singapore-Japan expand air service
All restrictions on flights between Singapore and Japan, except for Tokyo, have been lifted. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore said both countries have agreed to expand air…
Jetstar applies for JAL codeshare
Jetstar has requested permission to enter into a code share arrangement with Japan Airlines (JAL) on its Osaka-Gold Cost-Sydney and Cairns-Tokyo Narita services, the Centre for Asia…
Japan drama for Vietnam Airlines plane
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 777 is reported to have suffered engine failure and after landing at Tokyo's Narita Airport, AFP has reported. The plane had just arrived from Ho Chi Minh City…
Jetstar to launch Tokyo services
Jetstarwill begin flights between Cairnsand Tokyo Narita on 18 December, news.com.au has reported. Having securedmuch-coveted landing spots at Narita airport the carrier has already…
JAL adds Manchester
Japan Airlines has added twice-daily code share flights operated by British Airways between Manchester and London (Heathrow). The expanded codeshare agreement adds Manchester to JAL's…
Cannibis welcome
Reuters said one of the travellers who arrived at Tokyo's Narita airport over the weekend might have picked up an unusual souvenir from customs, a package of cannabis. A customs…
JAL celebrates 50 years in Singapore
Japan Airlines is celebrating its 50th anniversary of operations in Singapore. In 1958, a Douglas DC-6, a piston-powered airliner and transport aircraft, landed at Paya…
SIA A380 on Tokyo route
The first flight from Tokyo was another milestone in civil aviation - the 30th anniversary of Narita Airport, which also falls on 20 May.
More flights at Haneda soon
Japan Times said another 20,000 international slots would be added at Narita in 2010 when its runways are extended.It said a high-speed train between Narita and Nippori in Tokyo was…
SIA gets A380 for Tokyo
Tokyo is SIA's third A380 destination after daily services to other destinations started on October last year (Singapore-Sydney) and March this year (Singapore-London). Service to Tokyo…
A380 to Tokyo from May 20
Singapore Airlines said the A380 will take off for Tokyo from Singapore on May 20, making it the third commercial destination for the Airbus superjumbo from the island.SIA said the…
JAL Premium Economy on Paris – Tokyo route
Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce the JAL Premium Economy cabin on the Paris - Tokyo (Narita) route from April 2. It will be available on the route on flights JL405/406 on alternate days…
JAL codeshares on Tokyo-Nanjing
From this month, Japan Airlines (JAL) will codeshare on flights operated by China Eastern Airlines between Tokyo (Narita) and Nanjing. On December 20, the Chinese carrier will…
More personalised service on JAL
JAL has expanded what it calls its "new personal style of service" on its international business class to more US routes and for the first time on Asia routes. On routes the new style of…
JAL charters to Siem Reap
The airline will operate direct flights to Siem Reap from Osaka (Kansai), Tokyo (Narita) and Nagoya (Chubu) using Boeing 767 aircraft. The aircraft will have a capacity of 200…
Accor adds Ginza hotel to Tokyo network
The four-star hotel is the only high-rise hotel in Ginza, with hotel rooms starting from them 20th floor, providing outstanding views across Tokyo's cityscape. The location of the hotel…
JAL revises route and frequency plan
To strengthen its international passenger business particularly on Asia routes it will continue to focus resources on high profit, high growth routes where demand is strong, and by…
Japan and Korea agrees to open skies
This is said to be the first time Japan has made such an agreement, and has significantly exempted Tokyo's airports in the deal. According to reports, this was due to Japan's…
A380 to visit Asia
From 04-06 Jun, the world's largest passenger jet will fly to Narita, Japan followed by Sydney, Australia from 06-08 Jun and lastly Taipei, Taiwan 08-10 Jun.The…
JAL reviews structure
A number of strategies have been implemented including thedownsizing of its aircraft and shift to high profit routes. The airline said theintroduction of first class on domestic flights and…