Hong Kong Airlines resumes Okinawa and Sapporo flights
Hong Kong Airlines celebrated the resumption of its service toOkinawa on 2 November, following a long wait of two years. Known as the “Hawaii of Japan”, Okinawa is the airline’s third…
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…
Best Western Sapporo Odori-Koen on course for early 2018 opening
Located in the centre of Sapporo’s Chuo-ku, or “central ward”, the brand-new Best Western Sapporo Odori-Koen is surrounded by shops, leisure attractions, office buildings and the popular…
Scoot flies to Sapporo
Scoot, Singapore Airlines' long-haul low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans to launch a new service to Sapporo.
Commencing on 1 October 2016, the new route will operate three times a…
AirAsia X launches KL-Sapporo
AirAsia X has launched its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo.
The new route commenced on Friday 2 October 2015 and will now operate four times a week.
Flights depart…
AirAsia X connects KL with Sapporo
Malaysia's AirAsia X will expand its operations in Japan later this year with the launch of direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sapporo.
Commencing on 1 October 2015, the airline…
Malaysia’s AirAsia X to operate Thai flights to Sapporo
Malaysia’s AirAsia X will operate Thai AirAsia X's new Bangkok-Sapporo route next month, under a deal with Japan's aviation authorities.
Japan is one the countries that is not…
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…
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…
Hawaiian launches Sapporo flights
Hawaiian Airlines today launched its inaugural flight from Honolulu to Sapporo, marking the first direct connection between the two cities for almost a decade.
The airline will operate…
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…
Hawaiian to launch Sapporo flights
Hawaiian Airlines has revealed that the northern Japanese city of Sapporo will join its route network later this year.
The airline is set to begin services between Honolulu International…
JAL cuts Sapporo, Okinawa flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced cuts to its services between Tokyo Haneda airport and both Sapporo and Okinawa. Flight frequency on the Haneda-Sapporo route will be reduced from 18 to 16…
Snow sculptures recycled for Sapporo park
An estimated 500,000kg of snow used to make one of the biggest sculptures at the recent Sapporo Snow Festival has been recycled to create a new snow park in the northern Japanese city.…
Snow Festival gets underway in Sapporo
The 62nd Annual Sapporo Snow Festival has opened in northern Japan. The event, which last year attracted more than two million visitors, will feature approximately 250 snow statues…
Cathay Pacific boosts Jeddah, Sapporo
18 January 2010: Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it will increase the number of flights to Jeddah from four times a week to daily from 28 March in response to market demand. The…
Continental flies to Sapporo for ski season
Continental Airlines is to cater for the increasingly popular Japanese ski season by introducing additional services to Sapporo.Aussie skiers can catch Continental's new flights to Sapporo…
The Helsinki pivot – how Finnair navigated extraordinary market shocks
It has been a rough three years for Finnair. As if the pandemic wasn’t bad enough, losing access to Russia’s airspace was another big blow. Now, the airline is taking steps to adjust.
New Hong Kong Airlines Flight to Beijing Daxing Airport
by: Harry Johnson |
Hong Kong Airlines first airline in Hong Kong to operate service to Daxing and both international airports in Beijing
Full article: New Hong Kong Airlines Flight to…
Pattaya favorite for Thai family trips
According to Agoda’s insights, Thai families are most likely to enjoy some quality time around seaside cities this year. The full list of top 10 most searched domestic destinations by…
Scootin’ Back to China
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), will steadily resume flights to and from China to accommodate strong travel demands in line with the further relaxation of border…
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…
Top 10 Global Bleisure Cities
Analysis by Carl Friedrik, has revealed the best luxury bleisure cities in the world for those looking to make the most of business leisure working in style.
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…
Ohayosan Osaka! AirAsia X returns to Japan’s gourmet capital
AirAsia X (AAX) returned to Osaka, Japan further expanding its network to/from the land of the rising sun.
The inaugural flight departed from Kuala Lumpur at 11.45pm last night and…
SANSUI NISEKO – A boutique ski hotel hidden within the snow-dusted mountains of Hokkaido
Nestled in the lush snow mountains of Hokkaido, the five-star boutique ski hotel SANSUI NISEKO promises timeless experiences for travellers from all walks of life. The grand opening of…
Hong Kong Eases Further Covid Restrictions For Travellers
Hong Kong has further relaxed its covid-19 restrictions and bans international tourists from visiting bars and restaurants in the first three days.
As part of its gradual shift from…
Want to get free flight to Japan or earn mileage?
AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) Public Company Limited is inviting customers to visit Japan with “Reconnect Japan with AEON Royal Orchid Plus Credit Card” campaign. Get free round-trip Thai…
Japan in 2023: A bucket-list-worthy adventure
Reopening tourism at the beginning of October, the new year presents the perfect opportunity to plan a trip to Japan. Independent travel and visa waivers have been resumed, and the…
AirAsia X takes flight to Tokyo Haneda
AirAsia X (AAX) today resumed its flight to Tokyo (Haneda) following the full reopening of the country’s border for international tourism.
A gourmet journey through Japan
Japan is well known for having an abundance of culinary delights, thanks to its unique natural surroundings and variance across its prefectures and is often the draw for many visitors.…
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.
‘Triple Points, Endless Adventures’ with Wyndham Rewards
As leisure and business travellers start exploring exotic destinations to visit across the Asia Pacific, Wyndham Rewards, spanning over 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts, and vacation…
Japan reopens: Here’s what to look forward to in 2023
The Government of Japan announced a policy of resuming entry by individual travellers for tourism purposes beginning on October 11.
Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) looks…
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.
Fly aboard the Demon Slayer ANA aircraft
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is launching its third painted aircraft featuring pictures and characters from the popular animated TV series "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba."
ANA Group began…
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…
AirAsia X launches three new routes
AirAsia X confirms its latest services to Melbourne (Tullamarine), and Perth in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand will launch on 1 November 2022
Club Med unveils its newest resort in Kiroro, Japan
During a reveal event with partners in Club Med Singapore’s newest office, Henri Giscard d’Estaing, President of Club Med, announced its newest addition to its portfolio of resorts in…
AirAsia X is back as it spreads wings to London, Istanbul and Dubai
Marking a new era for long haul low cost air travel, AirAsia X (AAX) announced that it will be flying from Kuala Lumpur to London, Dubai and Istanbul this year
Japan finally reopens borders to international tourism, but with caveats
After more than two years of closed borders, Japan has reopened its borders to foreign tourists.
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.
AIME 2022 updates! Countdown begins with more stellar exhibitors unveiled
Nine Japanese exhibitors are preparing to showcase their finest at AIME, including representatives from Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO), Chiba, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Kitakyushu, Kobe,…
Most popular destinations to celebrate the Year of the Tiger
Big cities and tourist favourites are back in favour for travel this Lunar New Year as travellers head to tourist hotspots to ring in the year of the Tiger, according to booking data from…
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.
Global vaccine rollout improves 2021’s travel outlook, says Agoda CEO John Brown
Confidence in the vaccine rollouts, discussions around COVID-19 passports, and alternative state quarantine announcements have triggered an increase in international travel searches for…
Japan to continue to fund domestic tourism amid criticisms
Despite the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, the Japanese government plans to keep funding GoTo Travel campaign to promote domestic tourism.
Travel in the new normal: ITB Asia 2020 kicks off virtual event
ITB Asia has opened its virtual doors for the first-ever virtual event. As one of the industry’s firsts, the three-day event is being hosted online.
Travel demand for Japan rises: Wendy Wu Tours launches new tours
In response to the exceptional demand for travel to Japan in 2021, Wendy Wu Tours has launched a new collection of specialist holidays to the land of the rising sun.
Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, opening in December
Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, will make its highly-anticipated debut in YTL Hotels’ Niseko Village, Hokkaido on 15 December 2020.
Cherry blossom season forecast: Tokyo to see full bloom early
Spring has come, and for Japan, it means streets will turn pink with Sakura.
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…
Soaring high: Finnair’s passenger traffic reaches 14.7 million
In December, Finnair experienced strong demand and carried 1,154,000 passengers, 11.7% more than in the corresponding period of 2018. The overall capacity measured in Available Seat…
5 road trips that every foodie should take
Embark on a food road trip and taste the unique cuisine from every place. Below are the five countries that every food lover should visit.
NokScoot continues growing international footprint
NokScoot, the joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, set another milestone with its inaugural flight from Bangkok to Chitose on 27 October 2019,…
Choice Hotels goes big in Japan with over 30 hotels by 2033
Choice Hotels International has signed a 10-year extension of its existing master franchising agreement with Choice Hotels Japan, expecting to open more than 30 new hotels in the market by…
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…
NokScoot to launch direct flights to Hokkaido
NokScoot, the joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, announced the launch of non-stop services to Sapporo’s new Chitose Airport. Four weekly flights…
THAI commemorates coronation with royal barge livery on aircraft
Thai Airways, the national carrier of Thailand, has decked up with the Suphannahong Royal Barge aircraft livery to commemorate the coronation of the King this year.
"The royal…
Family, ninjas and a top-notch day out
In part one of my interview with Sarah Somerville, Hilton’s senior director of customer engagement, loyalty and partnerships in Asia Pacific, we put the brand’s recent study into the travel…
Ready, Set, Summer: Agoda.com reveals top holiday destinations
With the summer holidays fast approaching, Agoda reveals Tokyo, London and Las Vegas continue to hold the top destination spots in 2019.
Japan dominates Asia Pacific travellers’…
World’s fastest bullet train undergoes testing
Japan has started testing the world’s fastest bullet train with speed reaching up to 400 kilometres per hour.
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…
Book in advance: Japan set to host rugby fans for 2019 world cup
A much awaited event, the 2019 Rugby World Cup, just like any other big sporting event promises to usher in sports fans and travellers alike.
LaSalle acquires hotel ibis near Tokyo Disneyland
Real estate investment group LaSalle announced that it has acquired ibis Styles Tokyo Bay.
Oakwood says ‘Ohayou’ to Osaka in summer 2018
Oakwood Worldwide is slated to open Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Shin-Osaka, with Yasuko Sugiyama as its GM, on the summer of 2018.
Tony Fernandes “AirAsia is poised to become an important part of how people fly in Japan”
AirAsia Japan, the Japanese affiliate of the world’s best low-cost carrier, is back in business with its maiden service from AirAsia Japan’s main hub in Nagoya to Sapporo – the capital of…
Trafalgar launches 2018 Asia brochure with five new journeys
Trafalgar has launched its 2018 Asia programme offering travellers a choice of 22 exotic, hand-crafted journeys.
The collection features five new itineraries; three in Japan, one in…
Japan plans faster bullet train
A Japanese rail company is planning to develop a new, faster version of the Shinkansen bullet train, the Japan Times reports.
East Japan Railway (JR East) revealed this week that it…
Japan promotes international travel to regional airports
The Japanese government has launched a new initiative aimed at boosting international flights to regional airports across the country.
The Kyodo news agency reports that Japan’s Transport…
Best Western celebrates triple signing in Japan
Best Western has signed three more hotels in Japan.
The hotel group has secured agreements for the 105-room Best Western Osaka Tsukamoto and 60-room Best Western Sapporo Odori-Koen,…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Garuda, KLM, AirAsia and more…
Bali gets another Chinese connection
Where? Bali (Indonesia) to Chengdu (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 22 May 2017
Who? Garuda Indonesia
Why? Part of the Indonesian…
Wendy Wu Tours offers savings on A Week in Japan trip
To celebrate the Rugby World Cup pool draw on the 10 May, Wendy Wu Tours is offering a discount on its A Week in Japan trip.
The pool draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup takes place in…
Asian air route updates: Malindo’s new Australian route, West Air flies to Japan, and more…
New Macau charters for Cambodia Angkor Air
Where? Sihanoukville (Cambodia) to Macau (China)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Cambodia Angkor Air
Why? New charter service…
Asian air route updates: AirAsia, Spring Airlines, Vistara and more
China Eastern expands operations in Sapporo
Where? Nanjing (China) to Sapporo, pictured (Japan)
When? Twice a week, effective 26 March 2017
Who? China Eastern Airlines
Why? Another new…
Asian air route updates: Cathay Pacific, flydubai, China Southern and more
Dubai's LCC adds Bangladeshi route
Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh)
When? Four times a week, effective 15 March 2017
Who? flydubai
Why? Rising trade between two Islamic…
Airlines team up on all Japan-Taiwan flights
The national carriers of Japan and Taiwan will start codesharing on all every flight they operate between the two countries.
Effective 21 February 2017, the partnership between Japan…
JAL to open new airport lounge in Okinawa
Japan Airlines has confirmed that its newly-renovated lounge at Okinawa's Naha Airport will open on 28 February 2017.
The new Sakura Lounge is located in the domestic area of the…
Singapore air traffic soars to record levels
Singapore's Changi Airport experienced a strong year in 2016, handling record numbers of passengers and flights.
According to official data released this week, a total of 58.7 million…
HKIA on track for record year
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) experienced declining passenger traffic and flight movements in November 2016, as the transition to a new air traffic management system impacted its…
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…
Hong Kong Airlines adds more flights on key Japanese routes
Hong Kong Airlines continues to expand its presence in Japan with the launch of extra flights to two major cities - Osaka and Sapporo.
On 15 September, the airline will double the…
Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Manchester
Singapore Airlines will fly non-stop between Singapore and Manchester from 30 October.
The non-stop Singapore-Manchester flights will be operated five times weekly and will continue on…
The latest industry appointments
JEFFREY GOH has been announced as the Star Alliance's new CEO, replacing Mark Schwab who will retire at the end of the year. Goh joined Star Alliance from IATA in 2007, and currently…
AirAsia X adds more flights to eight destinations
AirAsia X has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its operations, with additional flights to eight destinations across the Asia Pacific region.
The Kuala Lumpur-based low-cost…
Scoot makes major push into India
Scoot has revealed plans for a major push into India with the launch of flights to three destinations: Chennai, Amritsar and Jaipur.
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier's Indian…
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…
Juneyao Air adds new jets for international expansion
Shanghai-based Juneyao Air is planning to add 10 more Airbus A321 aircraft to its fleet this year, enabling it to launch a series of new international routes.
The new single-aisle…
Korea creates own ice festival
South Korea is aiming to rival its neighbours, China and Japan, by launching its own ice festival.
The Alpensia Resort on Korea’s east coast is currently hosting its own ice sculpture…
HKIA exceeds 60m passengers for 2015
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is on course for another record year, having already exceeded 60 million passengers in 2015.
According to the latest data from the Airport…
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…
Chinese aviation bites, including a new route to Cuba
China Southern goes long-haul from Shenzhen
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch two new long-haul routes from the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen.
According to a…
Insider Journeys launches small group brochure
Asia specialist tour operator Insider Journeys has released its new Small Group Journeys brochure for 2016-17.
The brochure features a range of new itineraries across Asia, with…
AirAsia gets green light for Japanese relaunch
AirAsia will relaunch operations in Japan next year, after the low-cost carrier was granted an Air Operator’s Certificate by the country's aviation authorities.
Based at Nagoya's…
亚航X开通吉隆坡－札幌航线
亚航X于近日新开通了吉隆坡－札幌航线。
10月2日，新航线刚刚开通，将一周执飞四次。
航班将每周二、四、六和日23:35从吉隆坡国际机场出发，将于次日08:10抵达札幌国际机场。返程航班将每周一、三、五、日09:20出发，并于17:00抵达吉隆坡。
新航线将使用377座的空客A330-300飞机执飞，拥有商务舱和经济舱两舱布局。…
Asian airlines carry one third of global traffic – IATA
The Asia Pacific region is the largest global aviation market in the world, according to new data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Releasing its World Air…
Northern cities top destinations for holidaying Brits this summer
Laterooms.com has released data showing how its British customers holidayed at home and abroad this summer.
London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh remained at the top of a 10-strong…
Starwood launches new Tribute Portfolio in Asia
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has confirmed the first member of its new Tribute Portfolio in the Asia Pacific region.
The company has signed The Kiroro, a mountain resort located in the…
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…
泰国亚航X札幌航线8月开始停飞
泰国亚行X决定将从今年8月1日起，暂停飞往日本札幌的航班。原因是和国际民航组织还有为解决的航空协议问题。
泰国亚航X的首席执行官Nadda…
Thai AirAsia reassures investors after ICAO setback
Thai AirAsia has assured its investors that it is on track to meet its 2015 targets, following recent setbacks in the Thai aviation sector.
The company held an open meeting at the Stock…
Chinese LCC sets up base in Osaka
Shanghai-based Spring Airlines has announced plans to set up an operating base at Osaka's Kansai International Airport.
The move would make Osaka the low-cost carrier’s first base…
贝斯特韦斯特酒店亚洲新增办事处
贝斯特韦斯特酒店集团计划扩张亚洲业务，在亚洲设立更多办事处。
该酒店集团早在2001年就于曼谷成立了亚洲办事处，不过新的组织结构投入使用之后，该酒店集团的中东事务将由土耳其办事处执行。
贝斯特韦斯特酒店已经和包括中国、印度、韩国在内的国家建立了合作伙伴关系，最近继续新增在亚洲的办事处，是以求扩大其在亚洲其他国家的业务。…
Best Western to open more Asian offices
Best Western is expanding its Asian operations with the opening of more offices across the region.
The company established its regional head office for Asia in Bangkok in 2001, but under…
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…
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…
香港航空正式开通日本札幌航线
香港航空近日正式开通每周五班往来香港与日本札幌航线。为庆祝新航线启航，香港航空于香港国际机场及目的地机场举行首航庆祝活动。
航班起飞前，所有乘客由身穿日本传统和服的模特儿手上，获得一份首航证书以及纪念品，以感谢他们对新航线的支持，让他们在起程前已预先感受到东瀛魅力。航班于当地时间17:30…
JAL launches new tour packages
Japan Airlines has teamed up with JTB Corp to offer a series of new Japanese travel packages to overseas visitors.
The new 'JAL Special Packages' are designed for individual…
Tianjin Airlines spreads wings to Hokkaido
Tianjin Airlines has launched two new scheduled services to Japan.
The Chinese carrier, which is part of the HNA Group, commenced flights from Tianjin’s Binhai International Airport …
Hello Kitty lands in Paris
EVA Air's Hello Kitty jet has landed in Paris, marking the themed aircraft’s debut in Europe.
The special edition Boeing 777-300ER touched down at the French capital’s Charles de…
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…
Spring Airlines adds multiple new routes
Next month, Shanghai-based Spring Airlines will launch a series of new routes connecting cities in mainland China and further afield.
In terms of the low-cost carrier's domestic…
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 boosts short-haul fleet
Japan Airlines has placed an order for up to 27 new short-range jets.
Last week, the national carrier confirmed a deal for 15 Embraer E170 and E190 regional jets, with options for a…
Chinese carriers boost international links from northeast
There are now more international flight options from northeast China, after a series of new route launches by Chinese carriers.
China Southern Airlines has unveiled a major increase…
JAL to offer Wi-Fi on domestic routes
Japan Airlines will launch in-flight Wi-Fi on its domestic routes next month.
To be rolled out from 23 July 2014, the new service will initially be made available on services from…
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.…
JAL, Korean Air expand codeshare deal
Japan Airlines and Korean Air have expanded their codeshare agreement to include all routes operated by Korean Air between Japan and South Korea.
The two airlines have codeshared on…
Japan’s Skymark Airlines goes large with Airbus
Skymark Airlines, the third biggest carrier in Japan, has taken delivery of it first wide-body aircraft.
The airline welcomed two new Airbus A330-300 aircraft into its fleet last…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Asian aviation tidbits
Spring Airlines to launch cross-Strait flights
Spring Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights to Kaohsiung. Commencing on 27 October 2013, the new service will mark the…
Cathay Pacific expands premium economy across Asia
The airline initially rolled out the new class in March 2012 aboard a series of long-haul routes from Hong Kong to Europe, North America, the Middle East and India. But Cathay said this…
EVA’s Hello Kitty jet flies to LA
EVA Air has flown its Hello Kitty jet to the US for the first time.
As part of a tie-up with the Japanese cartoon series, Taipei-based EVA has commenced three weekly flights to Los…
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…
Hawaiian launches Taipei flights
Hawaiian Airlines has launched a new direct flight to Taipei.
Flight HA807 took off from Honolulu for the first time on 9 July 2013, bound for Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport.…
Hawaiian flies to Sendai
Hawaiian Airlines has commenced flights to the Japanese city of Sendai.
The hub, in northeast Japan, becomes Hawaiian's fifth gateway in the country and will be served three times a…
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…
Low-cost growth drives Asian air travel
Asia is leading the growth of global air travel, driven by the rise of low-cost carriers.
These are the major findings of a new report by Amadeus, which found that both global air…
Hawaiian Airlines to fly direct to China
Hawaiian Airlines is extending its reach into Asia with plans to launch its first direct flights to China.
The Honolulu-based carrier said that subject to receiving regulatory approval…
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…
Hawaiian to launch Sendai flights
Hawaiian Airlines will launch flights to the Japanese city of Sendai this summer.
Commencing on 25 June 2013, the northeast Japanese city will become Hawaiian's fifth destination in…
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…
Hawaii taps pent up demand in Taiwan
Hawaii is anticipating a major influx of visitors from Taiwan after it became the latest Asian nation to be granted a US visa waiver, prompting Hawaiian Airlines to add Taipei to its…
Jetstar adds Singapore-Osaka flights
Jetstar Asia will commence flights to Osaka this evening (Thursday 1 November 2012).
The new service will become the low-cost carrier's fourth long-haul route from Singapore, following…
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…
Legend of the Seas calls at new Hokkaido port
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas cruise liner called at the port of Muroran in Hokkaido for the first time yesterday (19 September).
The 2,000-passenger ship arrived on Wednesday…
EVA to add new Hokkaido route
EVA Air will soon commence flights to its second destination on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido.
From 28 October, the Taiwanese carrier will fly direct from Taipei’s Taoyuan…
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…
Hawaiian Airlines to launch NZ flights
Hawaiian Airlines will commence direct flights to Auckland from 14 March 2013.
The new services will operate three times a week direct to and from Honolulu, using Hawaiian's two-class,…
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…
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…
Hawaiian adds another new A330
Hawaiian Airlines has taken delivery of another new Airbus A330-200.
The new wide-body aircraft, which becomes the fourth A330 to join the airline's fleet this year and the ninth since June…
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…
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…
JAL introduces first class on more domestic flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) will be introducing its domestic JAL First Class service on a portion of daily flights between Tokyo, Haneda and Okinawa, Naha from 1 August.
Of the 17 daily…
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.…
Asian routes dominate global air traffic – Amadeus
The Asia Pacific region is home to eight out of the world’s 10 busiest inter-city air routes, Amadeus has revealed.
According to analysis by the travel technology company’s Amadeus Total…
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…
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…
Peach’s first aircraft arrives in Japan
Peach Aviation, the new Japanese low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of its first aircraft. The Airbus A320-200 landed at Peach's home base at Kansai International Airport, Osaka, following…
EVA unveils Hello Kitty jets
EVA Air has launched a new range of Hello Kitty jets. Company officials and approximately 450 guests celebrated the unveiling last week at a specially-decorated Evergreen Aviation…
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…
Peach gets green light for domestic flights
Peach Aviation, the new Japanese low-cost carrier, has been given the green light to operate flights on two domestic routes next year. The ANA-backed start-up airline has been awarded slots…
Air China to launch Okinawa flights
Air China will launch a new service connecting Beijing with the Japanese island of Okinawa in early 2012. From 11 January, the Chinese national carrier will operate twice weekly flights on…
Brits flight search goes longer haul
British internet users researched flights in more long-haul destinations during the first six months of this year compared to 2010,according to Cheapflights.
The comparison site has seen…
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,…
New Japanese LCC confirms launch schedule
Peach Aviation, the new Japanese low-cost carrier part-owned by ANA, has confirmed the schedule of its first ever domestic flights. From March 2012, the airline will operate three daily…
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…
PAL flight diverted to Japan
A Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight to Los Angeles was forced to divert to Sapporo this morning after an exhaust fan in the flight deck area malfunctioned. The airline said in a statement…
Peach gets green light for 2012 launch
Peach Aviation Limited, the Japanese low-cost carrier being created by All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Hong Kong's First Eastern Investment Group, has been given its Air Operators'…
Preferred drives business back to Japan
Preferred Hotel Group (PHG) is attempting to revive the Japanese hotel sector with the launch of a major new promotion. The hotel group has unveiled its 'Kizuna' initiative, which will see…
South Korea to host 2018 Winter Olympics
The county of PyeongChang, in southeastern South Korea, has been chosen to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. The decision was announced last night at a meeting of the International Olympic…
Japanese hotels suffer in disaster aftermath
Japanese hotels have seen broad double-digit declines in terms of occupancy and revenue per available room (revPAR) in the aftermath of the recent disasters in the Tohoku region of…
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 cuts domestic capacity
Japan Airlines (JAL) has continued reducing its capacity in the wake of the 11 March disasters, which have severely impacted demand. Following the announcement last week that a series of…
ANA’s LCC announces first routes
A&F Aviation Co Ltd, the new low-cost carrier part-owned by All Nippon Airways (ANA), has announced the routes it plans to operate when it launches services early next year. The new…
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…
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…
JAL adds more flights to quake-hit areas
Japan Airlines (JAL) will operate an extra 16 return flights today to provide aid and relief supplies to the earthquake- and tsunami-hit areas in the country's northeast. The carrier will…
JAL extends support to quake zone
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced a series of measures to support the earthquake hit areas of northeast Japan. The national carrier plans to launch extra flights to the Tohoku region today,…
Agoda.com partners Russian airline
Asian hotel booking website, Agoda.com, has announced a new partnership with Russia's SAT Airlines. The deal will give SAT customers will have access to Agoda's global inventory of…
JAL forecasts rise in domestic ‘Golden Week’ traffic
Japan Airlines Group (JAL) announced today, passenger traffic forecast on international and domestic routes for the traditional Japanese "Golden Week" vacation, stretching for 8…
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 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…
Viva Macau launches new iPhone app
MELBOURNE, 04 FEBRUARY 2010: Viva Macau, Macau's International award-winning airline, announced a ground-breaking iPhone application to enable bookings for iPhone users.…
Viva Macau’s Hanoi services prove popular
Macau, SAR - Viva Macau Airlines, Macau's international award-winning airline, today announced in a press conference in Hanoi that its soon-to-start new destination,…
Viva Macau sets record for internationall passengers
Macau, SAR - Viva Macau Airlines, Macau's international award-winning airline, today announced that it achieved a new record in December 2009 for total passengers carried…
Continental gives Easter boost to Cairns
Tourism Tropical North Queensland and Continental Airlines would both like to see daily flights between and Guam and Cairns, and have working towards that result over the last 18 months…
Viva Macau offers ‘City of Dreams’ privileges
Macau, SAR - Viva Macau Airlines, Macau's international award-winning airline, has joined forces with City of Dreams to offer exclusive privileges for passengers…
Continental applauds US-Japan Open Skies agreement
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) and Continental Micronesia said today that they applaud the recently announced open skies agreement…
Delta TechOps signs deal with Skymark Airlines
ATLANTA, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines' (NYSE:DAL) maintenance division, Delta TechOps, today announced it has signed a five-year maintenance agreement with…
JAL outlines major capacity cuts
The JAL Group announced today, further changes to its overall route andflight frequency plan for the second half of FY2009, and plans for aportion of its domestic passenger…
JAL 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 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…
OAG reveals world’s top 10 busiest air routes
OAG has revealed the Air Service Top 10 - a list of the busiest routes in the world in terms of daily flights. Asia Pacific is well represented, with five of the top 10 routes…
Four injured in Japan turbulence
Three passengers and a cabin attendant have been injured in severe turbulence in a flight from Tokyo to Sapporo, according to a Kyodo News report. The Hokkaido International Airlines…
Cathay implements cost saving measures
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced a series of measures to help it deal with a drop in business resulting from the current economic downturn. The airline will reduce passenger capacity by…
JAL starts flying Embraer jets
Japan Airlines (JAL) has begun using Brazil-made Embraer 170 jets on regional routes, with the first flight from Nagoya to Matsuyama having taken-off on Sunday, Japan Times…
JAL 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…
AirAsia X looks set to realise Japanese dream
Long-haul low-cost carrier, AirAsia X, has had its hopes of launching flights to Japan lifted after the Japanese government relaxed its restrictive visa requirements for Malaysian…
Jeju Air plans Southeast Asian routes
Korean low-cost carrier, Jeju Air, plans to expand its business to the Southeast Asian market. Korea Herald reported. It will start launch its inaugural medium-haul services…
Best Western link targets Japan
Best Western International BWI has entered into an agreement with Kachikaihatsu Co. Ltd. to further its expansion plans in Japan. In a ceremony to mark the agreement Kachikaihatsu…
Park expands into Japan
Singapore-based Park Hotel Group has further expanded its growing portfolio in Asia-Pacific with the acquisition of Hilton Otaru in Hokkaido, Japan. The 296-room property will be…
Polar bears confused after zoo mixes genders
Two polar bears born at Sapporo zoo, Japan, have been given a severe identity crisis, after zoo officials botched their gender tests, the Japan Times has reported. The…
AirAsia to Japan?
AirAsia intends to launch flight services to Japan next year, according to Jiji Press, a Bernama report said. Chief Executive Officer Tony Fernandes said the Japanese market has…
Wyndham breezes into Japan
The Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the signing of a non-exclusive agreement with Tokyo's Green Hospitality Management to open nine hotels in Japan. The new properties will be developed…
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…
China Airlines, Formosa hotels work on meals
China Airlines is now offering Shanghai cuisine from Formosa International Hotels to First class passengers on routes from Taipeito Tokyo, while Dynasty class passengers can enjoy the new…
1st class on JAL domestic route
Japan Airlines will introduce its new domestic first class service to the Tokyo - Sapporo route from June 1. It said seat reservations can be made from April 1. The new first class…
More Best Westerns in Japan
Best Western International is targeting 30 hotels in Japan in two years' time. It has numerous hotels coming online in Japan this year. The Best Western Shinjuku Astina, Tokyo,…
JAL supports new Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport
JAL plans to offer a daily service to Fukuoka in Kyushu, and a thrice daily service to Sapporo in Hokkaido from the new airport. The airline is currently assessing the potential…
JAL’s new domestic first class
JALwill introduce the new service on the Haneda, Tokyo- Itami, Osakaroute from 1 December this year.Seatreservations can be made from 1 October. JAL's new first class service…
JAL golden week
The total number of passengers on JAL group airlines rose 1.6% on the same period last year, however the number of passengers on international routes was down 1% to 360,088.The…
