Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: AirAsia, Spring Airlines, Vistara and more

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2017

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring Airlines fuels expansion with 60-jet deal

Mark Elliott Dec 6, 2015

Spring Airlines has confirmed plans to purchase 60 new Airbus aircraft to fuel its expansion plans. The Shanghai-based airline is China's largest low-cost carrier, operating an…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring Airlines Japan goes international

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2015

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring Airlines launches Japanese hotel brand

Mark Elliott Oct 30, 2015

Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines has entered the Japanese hotel sector. The Shanghai-based company unveiled its new Spring Sunny Hotel brand on 28 October, as part of a joint…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring Airlines to link Guangzhou with Japan

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2015

Shanghai-based Spring Airlines is planning to launch new services connecting Guangzhou with Japan. The low-cost carrier has applied for permission to operate daily flights from…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring Airlines half-year profit surges

Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2015

Spring Airlines, China’s largest low-cost carrier, saw a sharp rise in profits in the first half of 2015. The Shanghai-based carrier posted a net profit of CNY620 million (US$96.7m)…

Airlines and Aviation

China’s Spring Airlines rolls out in-flight Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2015

Spring Airlines has launched a new in-flight Wi-Fi service on some of its domestic flights. Launched on 18 July, the new offering will allow passengers to connect to the internet via…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring Airlines adds more Chinese connections to Bangkok

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2015

Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines will launch a series of new services to Bangkok next month. The airline currently connects the Thai capital with its home base of Shanghai,…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring Airlines celebrates 50th aircraft

Mark Elliott Feb 12, 2015

China's Spring Airlines has celebrated the delivery of its 50th Airbus A320 aircraft. The Shanghai-based low-cost carrier welcomed the new single-aisle jet at the Airbus factory in…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring Airlines adds multiple new routes

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2014

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring Airlines links Wuhan and Osaka

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2014

China’s low cost carrier, Spring Airlines, has opened a new route between Wuhan and Osaka, halving journey times for travellers and raising Wuhan’s status on the global aviation network.…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring Airlines embarks on Japanese expansion

Mark Elliott May 23, 2014

Spring Airlines will kick off a major expansion of its services to Japan this summer. The Chinese low-cost carrier will launch a new international service connecting Wuhan with Osaka…

Airlines and Aviation

China’s Spring Airlines plans Japanese expansion

Mark Elliott May 8, 2014

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring Airlines to fly to Singapore

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2014

Spring Airlines will launch its first flights to Singapore next month. Commencing on 25 April 2014, the Chinese low-cost carrier will operate daily services between Shanghai Pudong…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring Airlines builds network at Shenzhen

Mark Elliott Feb 20, 2014

Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines is increasing its capacity at Shenzhen's Bao'an International Airport. Commencing on 21 February 2014, the airline will launch new scheduled…

Airlines and Aviation

Abacus signs Spring Airlines deal

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2014

Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines has signed a new distribution agreement with Abacus International. The three-year deal means that Shanghai-based Spring will be able to sell…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring Airlines mulls Japan subsidiary

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2011

China's soul budget carrier, Spring Airlines, is beginning its international expansion with plans to set up a subsidiary in Japan. Wang Zhenghua, Spring Airlines' Chairman and Founder…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring Airlines launches Shanghai-Macau flights

Mark Elliott Apr 12, 2011

Spring Airlines, the Shanghai-based carrier, has launched a new services connecting Shanghai's Pudong International Airport with Macau. The carrier will serve the route daily, using its…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring Airlines profits rise 240% in 2010

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2011

Spring Airlines experienced a 240% surge in net profits in 2010. China's Business News reported that the low-cost carrier posted a full-year profit of CNY470 million (US$71 million last…

Global

Spring Airlines gets international clearance

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2009

Spring Airlines, one of China's four major private carriers, has confirmed that it has been granted approval from the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) to…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to restart three Dublin routes this spring

Kanchan Nath Feb 16, 2023

American Airlines will restart three of its popular transatlantic routes this spring, bringing daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Charlotte (CLT) and Chicago (ORD) back for Irish…

TD Syndicated Partner

Southwest Airlines announces new flights to Miami, Palm Springs, and Montrose (Telluride)

Harry S. Johnson Oct 9, 2020

Southwest Airlines Co. today primed its winter flight schedule for seekers of sun and snow with service details for new destinations in Florida, California, and nestled in the Colorado…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines launches UK spring sale

Aaron Greenwood Apr 13, 2015

Malaysia Airlines has launched its Spring Sale, offering discount flights to a variety of destinations from Heathrow.  Return economy sale fares from Heathrow start at £529 to Bangkok;…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese Airlines Set To Increase International Services

Joe Cusmano Oct 26, 2022

Chinese airlines have indicated they would expand the number of scheduled international flights very soon, generating widespread attention. China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s…

The Delta variant may ruin the travel industry, US airlines warn

Joe Cusmano Oct 6, 2021

Airlines including United, Southwest, and American believe the delta variation is reducing demand.

Vaccination Updates

Hawaiian Airlines to mandate vaccinations for U.S.-based staff

Joe Cusmano Aug 13, 2021

Hawaiian Airlines has informed its US employees that they will be required to be vaccinated against Covid-19, making it the third major carrier to do so in less than a week.

Airlines and Aviation

Japanese airlines eye low-cost to drive post-pandemic growth

Joe Cusmano May 13, 2021

Japan's two major airlines are positioning themselves to take advantage of any upturn with a punt on low-cost services.

Air

Ways airlines can boost travellers’ confidence as travel resumes

Joe Cusmano Apr 30, 2021

As vaccines arrive, the world emerges from its collective hibernation.

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines changes we didn’t see coming before the pandemic

Joe Cusmano Apr 27, 2021

There has been a lot of talk about the retirement of the iconic A380 with some major airlines already announced the aircraft retirement, either permanent or temporary.

Guest Column

Airlines continue with cuts and changes to their business model

Joe Cusmano Nov 24, 2020

The continued unrest of the spread of Covid-19 around the world is continuing to force airlines to make cuts and implement changes to their business models in order to continue fighting the…

IATA: Looming cash crisis threatens airlines

Harry S. Johnson Oct 6, 2020

IATA warned that the airline industry will burn through $77 billion in cash during the second half of 2020 (almost $13 billion/month or $300,000 per minute), despite the restart of…

United Airlines adding new nonstop flights to Africa, India and Hawaii

Harry S. Johnson Sep 10, 2020

United Airlines today announced plans to expand its global route network with new nonstop service to Africa, India and Hawaii. With these new routes, United will offer more nonstop service…

Warren Buffett dumps airlines shares despite pent-up demand for air travel

Kristin Mariano May 4, 2020

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor from Nebraska, has announced that he sold his stakes in four major US airlines.

Airlines and Aviation

Austrian Airlines boosts Vienna-Tokyo connection

Alastair Newport Oct 24, 2018

Austrian Airlines has announced it will be updating the product in time for Spring 2019.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada to hit Vienna five times a week from Spring 2019

Alastair Newport Oct 9, 2018

Air Canada has announced the introduction of new year-round services between Toronto and Vienna starting spring next year.

Airlines and Aviation

Thomas Cook Airlines starts summer 2019 early with new Easter flights

Alastair Newport Jul 17, 2018

Thomas Cook Airlines has announce it is adding Easter flights to its schedule at Cardiff airport for the first time, in spring 2019, effectively kicking off summer 2019 a month early.…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines enters 2018 with ‘Great Winter Seat Sale’

Simon Willmore Dec 19, 2017 26

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…

UK

Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…

Mark Elliott May 16, 2017

Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Spring Airlines Why?…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese airlines see shrinking profits

Mark Elliott May 4, 2017

Despite continued strong passenger growth, Chinese airlines experienced declining profits in the first quarter of 2017. The China Securities Journal, which is published by the state-run…

United States

5 Tips for Planning the Perfect Spring Break Trip

Simon Willmore Mar 19, 2017 0

CheapAir.com compiled a list of tips to ensure you get the best airfare possible, along with some helpful Spring Break planning tips: 1. Book midweek flights instead of the weekendWe get it.…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Vietnam Airlines, AirAsia X and more

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines add baggage drops at Shanghai airport

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2016

Two Shanghai-based airlines have launched self-service baggage drop stations at the city's Pudong International Airport. Juneyao Air and Spring Airlines will both now offer the…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines revamps economy class meals

Mark Elliott May 10, 2016

Malaysia Airlines is making an effort to improve the quality of its economy class meals. As part of a major overhaul of its passenger services, the national carrier said it is…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines to hit the road to promote Manchester-Beijing route

Aaron Greenwood Apr 12, 2016

Hainan Airlines is set to hit the road this spring on a whirlwind roadshow, beginning in Stoke on Trent, in advance of its first flight from Manchester to Beijing in June.  From…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines discounts UK routes

Aaron Greenwood Mar 16, 2016

UK travellers can fly direct to Vietnam from under £400 per person this spring, thanks to national carrier Vietnam Airlines’ new online ‘Super Deal’ fares. Valid for travel on its…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring flies to North Korea, and more Chinese airline news…

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2015

Spring Airlines plans North Korea flights‏ China's Spring Airlines is planning to launch its first ever flights to North Korea. The low-cost carrier has applied to Civil Aviation…

Airlines and Aviation

Sichuan Airlines to launch Singapore and Japan flights

Mark Elliott Nov 20, 2015

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Gary Rhodes to create lounge meals for Malaysia Airlines

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2015

British celebrity chef Gary Rhodes will create dishes for passengers in Malaysia Airlines' Platinum Lounge at Kuala Lumpur International Airport this month. The airline, along with…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring spreads wings outside China

Mark Elliott Aug 19, 2015

China's largest low-cost carrier, Spring Airlines, has unveiled plans to launch a series of new international flights. This phase of expansion will commence on 26 August, when the…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese airlines add multiple Osaka flights

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2015

Two Chinese airlines have unveiled plans to launch more flights to Osaka. Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines will add a second daily flight to the Japanese city's Kansai International…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring blooms with new international routes

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2014

Spring Airlines will start a major international expansion effort this month, with the launch of multiple new routes to Japan, Korea and Thailand. On 25 December 2014, the Chinese…

Airlines and Aviation

Mueller to switch Aer Lingus for Malaysia Airlines

Mark Elliott Dec 6, 2014

The current chief executive of Aer Lingus has been announced as the new CEO of Malaysia Airlines. Christoph R. Mueller’s appointment is part of the Malaysian carrier’s restructure,…

Airlines and Aviation

Mongolian Airlines launches Singapore flights

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2014

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring to go international from Wuhan

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2014

Spring Airlines is planning to launch international flights in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. The low-cost carrier already operates some international routes from its home base of…

Airlines and Aviation

Spring adds Southeast Asian routes

Mark Elliott Feb 28, 2014

Shanghai-based Spring Airlines will launch two new international routes next month, as Chiang Mai and Danang join the low-cost carrier's route map. Commencing on 30 March 2014, Spring…

Events

3.6bn Chinese to travel during Spring Festival

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2014

More than 3.6 billion trips are expected to be taken in China during the 40-day Spring Festival, authorities have revealed. The annual event, which marks the world's biggest human…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese airlines prepare for New Year travel surge

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2014

Airlines in China are adding thousands of extra flights to cater for the expected surge in traffic during the Lunar New Year holidays. Described as the world's biggest human migration,…

Airlines and Aviation

American Eagle Airlines to become Envoy

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2014

American Airlines will rebrand its regional subsidiary, American Eagle. From spring 2014, the carrier will be renamed 'Envoy', as part of the ongoing efforts to restructure and revamp…

Airlines and Aviation

China’s Ruili Airlines order planes

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2013

New Chinese passenger carrier, Ruili Airlines, has placed an order for new aircraft. The airline was given permission to launch flights from Kunming earlier this year, and has now…

Airlines and Aviation

Private Chinese airlines to fly to Taiwan

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2013

Privately owned Chinese airlines will soon be permitted to fly cross-Strait routes to Taiwan. According to recent media reports from Taiwan and the mainland, two Shanghai-based…

Airlines and Aviation

Japanese airlines roll-out in-flight internet

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2012 7

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Japanese airlines roll-out in-flight internet

Jun 25, 2012 22

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…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to launch premium economy

Mar 2, 2012 0

American Airlines has announced plans to fit its entire mainline fleet with a new premium economy class product, called Main Cabin Extra. The new cabin will offer more leg room as well as…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines, Gulf Air expand codeshare

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2011 17

British travellers have moreconnections to the USA via the Middle East following an agreement extensionbetween American Airlines and Gulf Air. As part of the codeshare agreement,clients…

Airlines and Aviation

SAS to introduce 21 new routes in Spring 2012

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2011 16

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will offer passenger flights to 21 new international destinations when the 2012 schedule commences in March. The new routes are an extension of the airline's…

Airlines and Aviation

Alice Springs to become aircraft storage base

Mark Elliott May 26, 2011

The first dedicated aircraft storage facility outside the United States is to be built at Alice Springs Airport, in Australia's Northern Territory. Agreement for the construction and…

Global

Spring expects to blossom in 2009

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2009

China's first low-cost carrier, Spring Airlines, has stated that it aims to double net profit to CNY40 million (US$5.9 million) in 2009, going against the trend of losses for…

Tourism

Thailand gears up for the return of Chinese tourists

Kanchan Nath Jan 24, 2023

Following the easing of restrictions on China’s huge outbound travel market, Thailand’s leading hoteliers reveal their expectations for the recovery of Chinese tourism in the “Land of…

Air

China’s WeChat enables in-flight mobile payment

Megha Paul Jul 26, 2019

China’s popular social media platform WeChat has made in-flight mobile payment possible by post-landing settlement. WeChat Pay has rolled out a pilot in-flight mobile payment service for…

LCC distribution channels: Direct, NDC, GDSs and consolidators

Altexsoft Team Apr 23, 2019

This article was originally published as a blog post by AltexSoft. It is published here with permission. Airline distribution is complex:  on one side of the airline industry, we have…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Air Astana and more

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2017

AirAsia launches Borneo's new intra-island route Where? Kuching (Malaysia) to Pontianak (Indonesia) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier expands…

China

Shanghai airport to emerge from major facelift

Mark Elliott Mar 21, 2017

Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport will reveal the results of a major facelift on Sunday, when its newly-revamped Terminal 1 reopens to the public. The renovation project got…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Virgin Australia, Thai Lion, Air India and more…

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2017

Bangladesh gets low-cost Dubai link Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh) When? Four times a week, effective immediately (rising to six per week in May 2017) Who? Flydubai Why? New…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Lion Air, Thai Smile and more

Mark Elliott Jan 2, 2017

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Thai Lion Air to fly to China

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2016

Thai Lion Air, the Bangkok-based subsidiary of Indonesia's Lion Air, will launch its first flight to mainland China later this month. The Bangkok Post reports that the low-cost…

Travel Tech

Amadeus reports strong H1 results

Gemma Greenwood Jul 31, 2016

Travel technology giant Amadeus has reported an adjusted profit of €494.5 million for the first half of 2016. That meant a growth of 17.9% compared to the same period of 2015. This was…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese LCC adds multiple new flights to Thailand

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2016

China's largest low-cost carrier will launch a series of new routes to Thailand this summer. Commencing on 1 July, Spring Airlines will launch four weekly flights to Bangkok from…

Airlines and Aviation

春秋航空携手Amadeus国际扩张

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2016

中国最大的低成本航空公司春秋航空（Spring Airlines），近日和Amdeus合作，将采用后者独有的Ticketless Access技术，来面向全球代理销售机票。 这一合作即刻生效，春秋航空的机票内容将可以通过Amadeus的合作代理在香港、日本、澳门、台湾进行出售，并将于今年年底前正式面向其全球分销商。…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese LCC embraces travel agents for international expansion

Mark Elliott Apr 27, 2016

China's largest low-cost carrier, Spring Airlines, has committed to making its fares available to international travel agents as it embarks on a new phase of expansion. The…

Airlines and Aviation

HK Express plans to enter low-cost big league

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2015

HK Express is planning a significant expansion of its fleet in the coming years, as it bids to compete with Asia's major low-cost carriers. The Hong Kong-based budget airline is…

Airlines and Aviation

曼谷－哈尔滨航线开通

Mark Elliott Oct 1, 2015

不久，春秋航空将开通曼谷－哈尔滨航线，连接泰国首都和中国东北冰城哈尔滨。 春秋航空（Spring Airlines），总部位于上海的低成本航空公司，将于11月2日正式开通哈尔滨－曼谷航线。航班将一周执飞两次，周一和周三，使用180座的空客A320飞机。 这是春秋航空第八条前往曼谷素万那普机场的航班，在现有的上海、南昌、杭州、福州、石家庄、成都、北海之后。…

Hotels

Wanda unveils major Yunnan resort complex

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2015

Wanda Hotels & Resorts has opened a huge new tourism complex in southwest China's Yunnan province. The new Wanda International Resort Complex in Xishuangbanna officially launched…

Airlines and Aviation

New flight connects Bangkok with China’s ice capital

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2015

A new air route will open later this year connecting Bangkok with Harbin, the city in northeast China that hosts the annual Ice Festival. Spring Airlines, the Shanghai-based low-cost…

Airlines and Aviation

China Southern to base 150 aircraft at Beijing’s new airport

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2015

China Southern Airlines has signed a new agreement that will see it deploy 150 aircraft to Beijing's new international airport. The Guangzhou-based carrier, which is Asia's largest…

Airlines and Aviation

春秋航空计划广州－名古屋、大阪航线

Mark Elliott Sep 10, 2015

总部位于上海的春秋航空（Spring Airlines）计划开通两条广州前往日本的新航线。 目前，春秋航空正在递交申请，一旦通过，春秋航空将于今年10月开始运营广州至名古屋和大阪的新航线。 目前，只有中国南方航空开通了广州至这两座日本城市的航班。不过，在今年下半年春秋航空接受另外5架空客A320飞机的交付后，春秋航空继续扩大市场就变得更重要了，尤其是重中之重的日本市场。…

Airlines and Aviation

New Chinese LCC to launch in October

Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2015

Another new Chinese airline will take to the skies this October. Jiangxi Airlines, which is 60% owned by Xiamen Airlines, will operate as a low-cost carrier from its base in Nanchang,…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus rolls out higher capacity A320

Mark Elliott Mar 21, 2015

Airbus has launched a new higher capacity version of its popular single-aisle model, the A320. Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling welcomed the new A320 which seats 186 passengers in a…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese LCC sets up base in Osaka‏

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2015

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…

Airlines and Aviation

China’s first LCC surges on stock market debut

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2015

Spring Airlines, China's first low-cost carrier, saw its share price jump 44% on its first day of trading on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Xinhua reports. Shanghai-based Spring become…

Airlines and Aviation

Guangzhou’s 9 Air to launch this week

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2015

9 Air, Guangzhou's first low-cost carrier, will launch its first scheduled flights this week. New services to Wenzhou, in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, and Harbin, the capital of…

Airlines and Aviation

First private Chinese airline to go public

Mark Elliott Dec 11, 2014

Spring Airlines will become the first private Chinese carrier to float on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE). The Shanghai-based low-cost airline has obtained approval from the China…

Airlines and Aviation

Tigerair Taiwan eyes mainland China

Mark Elliott Nov 27, 2014

Tigerair Taiwan could soon spread its wings to mainland China, having applied for permission to launch its first cross-Strait routes. The new low-cost carrier, which commenced…

Global

春秋航空拟开通台湾金门航线

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2014

春秋航空台湾分公司总经理汪束雨15日拜会台湾金门“县长”李沃士，表达开通金门航线的意愿，李沃士乐观其成，认为是空中交通新契机。 李沃士表示，明年元旦金门将实施落地签证，很高兴见到春秋航空有开航金门的构想，让航空和观光业感受新契机，金门机场空间、吞吐量可供春秋航空开航，对金门旅游发展会有很大帮助。…

Airlines and Aviation

Guangzhou’s new LCC cleared for launch

Mark Elliott Oct 27, 2014

9 Air, the first low-cost carrier to be based in Guangzhou, has been given permission to commence operations. According to a statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration…

Airlines and Aviation

Asia to drive long-haul low-cost air travel

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2014

Asia is setting new trends in long-haul low-cost air travel, and China is likely to become a key regional player in the coming years, according to a new report by aviation analysts OAG.…

Airlines and Aviation

春秋航空即将建设深圳基地

Simon Willmore Jun 3, 2014

春秋航空正在深圳宝安国际机场建设一个新的基地。这家廉价航空公司，已以上海、石家庄、沈阳为基地运营许久，这次在深圳即将部署近20架空客A320飞机，是为了促进其国内国际航线的网络建设 。

China

Urumqi Airport T1 to reopen

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2014

Authorities at Urumqi's Diwopu International Airport, in northwest China's Xinjiang region, have decided to reopen the old Terminal 1 in an effort to ease congestion. T1 was first…

China

China United to become Beijing’s first LCC

Mark Elliott Jan 2, 2014

China United Airlines will start operating as a low-cost carrier this year, becoming the first budget airline based in Beijing. The carrier initially launched operations in 2004, as…

Asia

Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2013

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2013

So another year has passed; how was it for you? Asia’s travel industry began the year with high hopes, following record tourist arrivals in 2012. Despite the eurozone slump and…

Airlines and Aviation

TransAsia Airways plans Taiwan’s first LCC

Mark Elliott Nov 20, 2013

TransAsia Airways has unveiled plans to launch Taiwan's first ever low-cost carrier. The Taipei-based airline has already received approval for the new venture from Taiwan’s Civil…

Airlines and Aviation

China to support LCC growth

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2013

China’s aviation authorities are planning a new range of measures designed to support the development of low-cost carriers in the country. The Civil Aviation Administration of China's…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian aviation tidbits

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2013

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…

Japan

Chinese carrier to set up subsidiary in Japan

Mark Elliott Sep 11, 2013

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian aviation tidbits

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2013

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…

Global

Asian aviation briefs

Apr 11, 2013 9

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…

Airlines and Aviation

China to support LCC growth

Jul 22, 2012 14

China will encourage the development of low-cost carriers, according to the country's civil aviation authorities. Speaking on Friday, the Director of the Civil Aviation Administration of…

Airlines and Aviation

LCCs lead Asian growth

Jul 20, 2012 15

Asia Pacific's aviation industry is expanding, with low-cost carriers leading the way. A forthcoming report from travel industry research authority PhoCusWright found that the region's…

Airlines and Aviation

Pilots exit Air India to join private carriers

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2011

More than 20 pilots have exited Air India in the last one month and joined private airlines. Many more pilots are expected to quit in the next few weeks according to three sources quoted in…

Face‑to‑Face

Chinese LCC plans floatation

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2011

China's only low-cost carrier, Spring Airlines, is preparing to float on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, according to local media reports. The airline has registered with the…

Travel Tech

SITA and Indicio provide tech at Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport

Kanchan Nath Mar 22, 2023

SITA, working with Indicio and the Aruba Tourism Authority, announced the implementation of seamless travel to Aruba through the use of verifiable digital credential technology.

TD Syndicated Partner

Urgent Demand for US Air Travel Upgrades

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Mar 21, 2023 0

by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor | Air travel will surpass pre-pandemic levels this spring, underscoring the urgent need for investment in the U.S. air travel system. Full article: Urgent…

Airlines and Aviation

Prague Airport gets a direct route to Taipei

Kanchan Nath Mar 17, 2023

Effective 18 July 2023, Prague Airport is getting a direct connection with the Taiwanese capital of Taipei.

TD Syndicated Partner

IATA: Airline Passenger Demand Remains Strong

Harry Johnson Mar 9, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Total traffic in January 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 67.0% compared to January 2022 Full article: IATA: Airline Passenger Demand…

Air

Lufthansa Unveils Its New Allegris Long-Haul Premium Product

Joe Cusmano Mar 6, 2023

Lufthansa is expanding its premium First Class offering with the “Suite Plus,” a separate double cabin with ceiling-high walls, an utterly closable door, a huge table, and two wide…

Travel Tech

ChatGPT: Opportunity or threat for travel?

Kristin Mariano Mar 1, 2023

If in technology and innovation circles 2021 was the year for crypto and 2022 was the year of the metaverse, then 2023 will be remembered as the year of ChatGPT for certain. But is this an…

Airports

Frankfurt airport teams up with SITA and NEC for biometrics

Kanchan Nath Feb 10, 2023

The deployment of SITA Smart Path brings a comprehensive biometric passenger processing solution across all terminals and airlines at Frankfurt Airport. 

Travel Tech

SITA partners with Zamna

Kanchan Nath Jan 30, 2023

SITA is innovating with cutting-edge technology to strengthen its airline, airport, and border solutions in partnership with travel identity company Zamna Technologies.

Tourism

The end of China’s zero-Covid policy is fuelling flight bookings

Kristin Mariano Jan 13, 2023

China’s decision to ditch its zero-Covid policy has triggered a surge in flight bookings, according to the latest data from ForwardKeys. On 7 December, Chinese authorities announced…

Italy

Italy imposes mandatory COVID-19 tests for travellers from China

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

Three years after the first case of a person infected with Coronavirus was detected in China, Italy has imposed again entry restrictions on travellers from this country, in a bid to prevent…

Reports

Surge of last-minute getaways threaten travel disruption in 2023

Kanchan Nath Dec 15, 2022

‘Wait and see’ crowd of 34 million passengers holding off booking flights until they know airports can cope with demand. 

Airlines and Aviation

Harbour Air Seaplanes joins forces with Maxamation’s Aviator Revenue Management Solution

Chris Head Nov 18, 2022

Harbour Air operates one of the largest seaplane fleets in the world over an extensive network throughout British Columbia and into the USA.

Air

Electric Planes To Service Australia’s Outback

Joe Cusmano Nov 16, 2022

A new Letter of Intent inked between Alice Springs-based Northern Territory Flying Services, and US-based electric plane developer Eviation will put Australia’s Outback at the vanguard…

Hotels

Spanish sun or UK staycations?

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2022

With the increase in temperatures, coupled with the ongoing chaos at many UK airports, many families may be questioning whether to ditch their plans for a break in the Spanish sun for a…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways Cuts 10,000 Flights From & To Heathrow

Joe Cusmano Aug 25, 2022

British Airways has announced yet another wave of cancellations, this time cancelling 10,000 flights to and from Heathrow until the end of March next year to react to the ongoing…

Tourism

The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip for Sophisticated Explorers

Kristin Mariano Aug 18, 2022

Road trips offer complete freedom during an adventure. In the privacy of a car, travelling has never been easier. In addition to Colorado’s surroundings being both beautiful and…

Business travel is making a strong comeback

Harry Johnson Jun 23, 2022

Following the easing of global COVID-19 restrictions, mentions in filings of ‘business travel’ per company across sectors rose 17% in 2021 and have risen a further 4% in 2022, suggesting…

Etihad Cuts Losses, Plans A350 Launch In Q2 2022

Joe Cusmano Mar 8, 2022

In 2021, Etihad Airways saw a reduction in losses thanks to its best-ever year for cargo, and it predicts a comeback in tourism in the spring and summer of 2022.

Airlines and Aviation

United Warns Omicron Delays Travel Recovery, Raises Costs

Joe Cusmano Jan 27, 2022

United Airlines claimed the latest increase of Covid-19 infections has hampered bookings and would further delay the airline’s recovery from the pandemic.

Air

Omicron Pushes Back Airline Industry’s Recovery

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2021

According to airline and airport officials, new travel restrictions imposed by the Omicron coronavirus variant have delayed the embryonic recovery in international flights, causing delays…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas prepares planes for reopening of international travel

Joe Cusmano Nov 2, 2021

Qantas Airways engineers are hard at work preparing the airline's fleet for international flights to commence today, the first day that Sydney is open to fully vaccinated citizens and…

Airlines and Aviation

Airline caps will bump 18,000 Australians off flights home

Joe Cusmano Jul 8, 2021

According to airlines, 18,000 Australians will be bumped from flights back home in the next six weeks as a result of the Australian cabinet's decision to cut the number of international…

Reopening updates

PM Scott Morrison unveils four phases reopening plan

Joe Cusmano Jul 6, 2021

Fully vaccinated Australians would be allowed to spend only seven days in-home quarantine under a pilot programme.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas expected to come out of the pandemic stronger than ever

Joe Cusmano Jul 2, 2021

While COVID has proven to be fatal for many of its competitors, Qantas is poised to soar even further.

Tourism Boards

5 activities in Siargao Island every traveller should experience

Kristin Mariano Jun 1, 2021

Although the province is known for its surfing and diving spots, there are several activities in Siargao Island that every kind of traveller can enjoy.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas adds seven new routes and puts Dreamliner on domestic

Joe Cusmano May 27, 2021

Qantas has announced a further expansion of its ever-growing domestic network. The Australian airline confirmed start dates for seven new domestic routes.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas remains confident its fleet of Airbus A380’s will return

Joe Cusmano Apr 22, 2021

Whilst airline chiefs across the world are saying that there is no future for the A380 to return into service, Qantas feels confident that the superjumbo will return.

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia shapes growth strategies to aid tourism recovery

Joe Cusmano Apr 20, 2021

Virgin Australia Group has announced fast-tracked plans to acquire new aircraft, create more frontline jobs and grow its network to further support domestic tourism.

Features

There are signs that America’s airline industry is bouncing back

Joe Cusmano Apr 8, 2021

It looks like America's travellers are booking flights for post-pandemic vacations which is a strong sign that U.S. airlines are ready for take-off.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin half-price flights

Joe Cusmano Apr 4, 2021

Australia’s big three airlines have released some really cheap fares as part of the federal government 1.2 Billion push to kick start the battered tourism industry.

Reopening updates

Details of the Australian government’s AUD1.2 billion ‘Ticket to Recovery’

Joe Cusmano Mar 12, 2021

Australian travellers will have access to hundreds of thousands of half-price airfares to more than a dozen tourism-reliant regions, subsidised by the government as part of the package…

Tourism

James Air to head Vacaay’s new London office

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2021

Australian-owned travel tech platform, Vacaay, has recruited James Air to head its new London office as regional manager UK & Europe

Guest Column

Delta CEO Shows Employees Why 2021 Will Be Another Difficult Year

Joe Cusmano Jan 8, 2021

CEO Ed Bastian shows the airline expects a rocky road ahead.

Guest Column

How I am Approaching Travel as We Move Into 2021

Joe Cusmano Jan 5, 2021

The covid-19 pandemic has shifted the world in a magnitude rarely if ever seen in a lifetime.

Asia-Pacific travel bubble: Where can you travel to now?

Megha Paul Nov 26, 2020

Wego.com shares the top destinations that have existing travel bubbles in the Asia Pacific region

Podcast: Bali

Steve Collins Nov 14, 2020

The most popular tourist island in the archipelago.  There’s a good reason for this, the infrastructure is excellent, locals are friendly, there is plenty to do and the island has a superb…

Podcast: Indonesia

Steve Collins Nov 10, 2020

The Republic of Indonesia is a country located in Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian and Pacific oceans and is part of the volcanic Ring of Fire. In fact, if you like volcanoes…

OTAs & Tour Operators

For limited time only: Free flights to Japan for travel in 2021 and 2022

Kristin Mariano Oct 8, 2020

Starting 8 October, and for one week only, Wendy Wu Tours is offering FREE flights across all group tours to Japan.

TD Syndicated Partner

Lufthansa announces cuts and rollbacks

Harry S. Johnson Sep 21, 2020

The outlook for international air traffic has significantly worsened in recent weeks. With the summer travel season coming to an end, passenger and booking figures are declining again, after…

“Let`s talk about Lufthansa Group”: Stefan Molnar spills the beans on Lufthansa Group`s plans in Southeast Asia

Alastair Newport Sep 20, 2019

With the recent launch of Lufthansa’s new direct Munich-Bangkok service, I tracked down Stefan Molnar, general manager of sales for Lufthansa Group Airlines in Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Planning an event? Check out Reykjavík

Alastair Newport Aug 9, 2019

With the Icelandic people's individual charm and incredible sights and tourist attractions made me think somewhere like its capital city Reykjavík, would make an amazing, unique and…

Tourism

5 reasons why the travel industry is always talking about China

Kristin Mariano Apr 16, 2019

The travel industry is obsessed with Chinese travellers trying to attract millions of travellers.

Global

Aviation round up: Turkish delight and confirmed rumours

Alastair Newport Mar 5, 2019

This week’s aviation round up channels the spirit of spring and Easter with the ‘rebirth’ of a favourite livery for an iconic airline, the launch of a new cabin product and  confirmation of…

Consumer

Breathe in, breathe out set to become a travel industry favourite

Mili Feb 21, 2019

The 13th annual Summit will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong from 15-17 October 2019. We sat down with Susie Ellis, chairman & CEO, Global Wellness Summit before the madness begins.

Tourism

Why the future of African tourism looks brighter

Kristin Mariano Sep 21, 2018

Africa is gearing towards to become the next great destination. This has been met positively by the airlines expanding flights in the region and hotel brands emerging in key markets like…

Travel Tech

Discover another story of Japan by JAL

Alastair Newport Aug 6, 2018

With tourists increasingly interested in authentic, local experiences; Japan Airlines (JAL) announced last week it would be updating its "Untold Stories of Japan" video platform, as well as…

Airlines and Aviation

NokScoot’s ‘Best Job in Thailand’ awards winners with trip to Tokyo

Mili Jul 10, 2018

NokScoot will send ten winning travellers to explore Japan's most iconic destinations as part of its highly successful "Best Job in Thailand" campaign.

UK

Wendy Wu – £99 business class upgrades on Japan cherry blossom holidays 2019

Alastair Newport May 18, 2018

Following Wendy Wu’s last appearance in the annals of Travel Daily -- where we reported how it had made entering China much simpler -- the company has released news of another boon for Asian…

Tourism

Chinese tourists with bad ‘social credit’ face travel ban under country’s new policy

Kristin Mariano Mar 28, 2018

It seems like a plot in the dystopian future featured in Charlie Brooker's dark satire “Black Mirror”. The protagonist Lacie lives in a world where her social rating dictates every aspect…

United States

Andrea Blankenship from the Colorado Tourism Office reveals what’s new for visitors

Jill Sayles Feb 5, 2018

Travel Daily catches up with Andrea Blankenship, director of international tourism at  Colorado Tourism Office. What is your role and how long have you held it? I’ve held the…

Face‑to‑Face

Q&A: Setouchi Tourism Authority

Jill Sayles Jan 5, 2018

Travel daily catches up with Tomohiro Muraki, director of the Setouchi Tourism Authority. What is your role and how long have you held it? Since 2013, I have led the…

United States

CheapOair Announces Top Destinations for Independence Day Holiday Travel

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2017 0

Leading Online Travel Agency’s Data Shows Average Airfare is Down 7 Percent Since Last Year NEW YORK: CheapOair, a leading flight-focused hybrid online travel agency, announced today the top…

United States

Q&A with Founders of Push Pin Travel Maps: 2017 Travel Trends

Simon Willmore Apr 27, 2017 0

Brenda Phelps and her husband Mike started Push Pin Travel Maps five years ago after unsuccessfully trying to find a travel pin map to track their adventures. Today the company, based in…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from SilkAir, SpiceJet and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2017

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…

United States

Unclaimed Baggage Shares Top Ten Little Known Facts About Lost Luggage

Simon Willmore Apr 7, 2017 0

As travelers head out this March to take advantage of Spring Break, Unclaimed Baggage Center (UBC), a one-of-a-kind store that buys and sells lost luggage from the airlines, shares ten facts…

Airlines and Aviation

Ryanair releases Belfast winter schedule

Aaron Greenwood Mar 15, 2017

Ryanair has launched its Belfast 2017 winter schedule, with a new route to Malta and 12 routes in total, which the airline claims will deliver 1.3m customers p.a. and support 975 jobs at…

UK

New survey reveals top summer holiday destinations

Aaron Greenwood Mar 3, 2017

With Spring just around the corner, attention for many Brits will be turning to where to go for their summer holiday.  According to KAYAK.co.uk, prices to many key destinations,…

UK

Bristol Airport reports record year

Aaron Greenwood Jan 6, 2017

More than 7.5 million passengers used Bristol Airport last year, surpassing the total for 2015 by over three quarters of a million passengers.   The record annual number represents an…

Airlines and Aviation

Top 2017 travel trend predictions revealed

Aaron Greenwood Jan 3, 2017

Global flight search and travel deals website Cheapflights.co.uk has gazed into its crystal globe for their predictions of the hottest travel trends of 2017. What a carry on! Hand…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Dec 7, 2016

ROB GREEN has been named as HomeAway's new head of sales for Asia. Previously overseeing the commercial and operations teams for leading travel companies, Green will now be tasked with…

Tourism Boards

Tourism tops New Zealand economy

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2016

New Zealand’s tourism industry has become the country’s top export earner, contributing NZ$14.5 billion (US$10.2bn) into the country's economy and directly employing more than 188,000…

UK

The Azores revealed as destination for ABTA’s 2017 Travel Convention

Gemma Greenwood Oct 12, 2016

The Azores will be the host destination for ABTA’s 2017 Travel Convention. The event will take place from 9 to 11 October 2017 at the Teatro Micalense, which is located in the heart of…

Airlines and Aviation

Muscat International passenger numbers jump 18% in June

Gemma Greenwood Jul 26, 2016

Muscat International Airport has reported an 18% increase in passenger traffic for June 2016, including those in transit.  Figures show 5,694,468 passengers used the airport last month…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa relaunches Munich-Tehran route

Gemma Greenwood Jul 7, 2016

German carrier Lufthansa has relaunched non-stop flights from Munich to the Iranian capital, Tehran. Flight LH 602 will operate three times a week departing Munich at 22.10 pm and…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa relaunches Munich-Tehran route

Aaron Greenwood Jul 4, 2016

Lufthansa has relaunched nonstop flights from Munich to the Iranian capital, Tehran.  Flight LH 602 will operate three times a week departing Munich at 22.10 pm and arriving in Tehran…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL adds multiple connections along US West Coast

Mark Elliott May 10, 2016

Japan Airlines has entered into a new partnership with Alaska Airlines that will offer passengers a series of new connections in North America. The new codeshare agreement will enable…

Appointments

Avios appoints new head of Market for Ireland

Aaron Greenwood Feb 8, 2016

Avios has appointed Eileen McGuinness head of Market for Ireland. The new role has been created to support and accelerate the growth in Avios’ customer base in Ireland, which is now a key…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Marcelo Molinari

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2016

This week, Travel Daily talks to Marcelo Molinari, Group Tourism Director of Value Retail, about the Asian impact on his company's global collection of retail villages... Q)    What…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas adds 40 new North American routes

Mark Elliott Oct 16, 2015

Qantas has significantly boosted its network in North America, following the expansion of its codeshare agreements with American Airlines, WestJet and Alaska Airlines. Effective 25…

Face‑to‑Face

Haitham Mattar

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2015

The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has witnessed a lot of new developments. The tourism authority is now looking at what tourist need and how that need can be converted into tourist…

Airlines and Aviation

海航收购伦敦路透社总部大楼 春秋增加深圳基地飞机数量

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2015

海南航空集团：收购伦敦路透社总部大楼 海南航空集团（HNA）旗下拥有两家航空公司、旅游公司、酒店和游艇舰队，近日又收购了路透社总部大楼。这次从德国房地产基金公司KanAm Groud Group手中收购了位于伦敦金丝雀码头的英国路透社总部大楼(30 South Colonnade)，将进一步为海航奠定欧洲业务的基础，并将进一步提升海航集团的国际知名度。…

United States

JAL adds new routes to the US and China

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2015

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…

Airlines and Aviation

航空公司最新动态简讯

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2015

卡塔尔航空：那格浦尔航线开通 继续扩张印度航线 卡塔尔航空表示其将重新开通前往印度那格浦尔的航线。卡航曾于2009年5月暂停了此航线，今年12月1日将重新开通日航。卡航将使用空客A320飞机执飞此航线，其中商务舱12座，经济舱132座。开通此航线后，卡航将在印度拥有13个目的地，每周总共102趟航班。 全日空：新增更多厨师…

Airlines and Aviation

春秋航空扩张国际航线

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2015

中国最大的低成本航空公司，春秋航空，近日公布计划将新开通几条国际航线。 8月26日起，该公司将开通杭州－济州岛的航班。该航班每周将执飞4次，每周一、三、五和六。 9月23日起，春秋航空将开通每周三趟福州－曼谷航线，分别是每周一、三和六。 9月27日起，春秋航空将开通一系列飞往日本的航班。…

Face‑to‑Face

The UK agents’ guide to selling New Zealand

Gemma Greenwood Jun 11, 2015

How is New Zealand performing in terms of UK visitor numbers? What are the projections for 2015?  The UK market has returned to growth and is performing well. For the year ending…

Face‑to‑Face

春秋航空新增多趟名古屋航班

Mark Elliott May 15, 2015

今年6月，低成本航空公司春秋航空将新增多趟前往名古屋的航班。 据悉，春秋航空计划从呼和浩特、石家庄、合肥喝哈尔滨开通前往名古屋－日本第四大城市的航班。 6月29日起，由合肥和哈尔滨前往名古屋的航班将开通，一周三班。6月30日起，从中国内蒙古省省会城市呼和浩特前往名古屋的航班也将首航，一周四班。此条航线将在石家庄中转停留。…

Airlines and Aviation

春秋航空开通更多飞往曼谷航班

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2015

中国低成本航空公司春秋航空将于下月新开通一系列飞往泰国首都曼谷的航班。 春秋航空目前飞往曼谷的航班都是从上海出发，不过从今年5月开始，春秋航空将在中国别的地方城市新开通飞往曼谷的航班。…

Train

2.8bn Chinese trips taken during Lunar New Year

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2015

China's roads, railways, airlines and waterways carried a total of 2.81 billion passengers during the Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year, travel period, Xinhua reported authorities as…

UK

Self-drive holidays on trend as fuel costs plummet

Aaron Greenwood Mar 9, 2015

UK holidaymakers planning to drive rather than fly to eurozone holiday destinations can expect a double boost to their spending power that will cut their petrol costs by between 20 and 25…

Airlines and Aviation

All-business London Luton-New York flight launches

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2015

A new all-business class service between London Luton Airport and New York's Newark Airport will launch this spring.  La Compagnie will operate the flights four times a week from 24…

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern to connect Kunming with Paris‏

Mark Elliott Nov 9, 2014

China Eastern Airlines is planning to launch the first ever direct air link between Kunming and Europe. On 18 December 2014, the carrier will commence direct services between the…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa unveils plans for long-haul LCC

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2014

Lufthansa has unveiled plans to launch a new low-cost carrier which will eventually expand into the long-haul market. The new carrier, called Wings, will operate from multiple…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa puts battle plans into place

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2014

The Lufthansa Group has announced a new WINGS low-cost concept as it puts plans in place to become a ‘five star carrier’ by 2020. The German group hopes to take on the growth of Gulf…

Airlines and Aviation

Ryanair announces Cardiff-Tenerife

Mark Elliott May 15, 2014

Ryanair has announced new flights from Cardiff Airport to Tenerife for the winter season. Flights from the Wales airport, Ryanair’s 15th in the UK, will start 30 October and operate…

UK

MEA expands long haul services to London

Mark Elliott Apr 12, 2014

 Lebanese national carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA), will launch second daily flights to London Heathrow this month, even as it battles with declining passenger numbers. MEA is…

Saudi Arabia

Tourism expo planned for Riyadh

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2014

A domestic tourism investment promotion expo will soon be unveiled at the Riyadh International Conferences and Exhibitions Center. The expo will be held on the sidelines of forum of…

Airlines and Aviation

Glasgow-Philadelphia flights added

Mark Elliott Mar 26, 2014

US Airways has announced an increase in flights between Glasgow and Philadelphia. The seasonal route will have 6,700 extra seats available with an extra 19 round-trip flights between…

England

Heathrow’s delays ‘to be reduced’

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2014

Delays and cancellations will be reduced at Heathrow Airport as a new arrivals system is put in place. According to NATS a new method that assesses aircraft by the time away instead…

Airlines and Aviation

Transaero launches low-cost flights

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2014

Russia's Transaero Airlines has taken steps towards launching a low-cost carrier, by introducing 'discount class' flights across several domestic and international routes. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Manchester-Jeddah route returns

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2014

Direct flights between Manchester and Jeddah will recommence in March, it has been announced. Saudia Airlines will start to operate the service three times a week this spring and…

Guest Column

Face to Face: Skuli Mogensen, Wow Air

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2014

Q) WOW Air launched a little more than a year ago, what has business been like since? Since our inaugural flight to Paris on 31 May 2012, business has been strong and our passenger…

Airlines and Aviation

New Dreamliner makes international debut

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2014

The new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Auckland today (Monday 6 January 2014), marking the new aircraft's international debut. The extended version of the fuel-efficient…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL-BA-Finnair alliance gets green light

Mark Elliott Oct 16, 2013

The Japanese government has approved the proposed joint business between Japan Airlines, British Airways and Finnair. The country's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport &…

UK

Face to Face: Richard Burgess, APG

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2013

Airlines based outside of their home country often turn to general sales agents (GSAs) to help them sell and market themselves overseas. Travel Daily caught up with APG’s new president…

Airlines and Aviation

China Southern boosts Melbourne route

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2013

China Southern Airlines is boosting its presence in Melbourne with the addition of more flights and the deployment of a new aircraft to the city. From 26 October 2013, the…

Airlines and Aviation

UK flight punctuality improves

Mark Elliott Sep 10, 2013

UK flight punctuality improved 3% in the second quarter of this year compared to the same quarter in 2012, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced. Around 81% of scheduled…

Airlines and Aviation

Saudia to launch Toronto flight

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2013

Saudi Arabian Airlines is due to operate its first flight to Toronto from 28 October 2013. The airline is finalizing flight schedule and procedures for setting up its counters at Toronto…

Global

Virgin Atlantic’s domestic services start

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2013 17

Virgin Atlantic launched its domestic services under the Little Red brand at Edinburgh Airport today. Founder Richard Branson was on hand at the Scottish airport to reveal its ‘stiff…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA to codeshare with Virgin America

Dec 16, 2012 15

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a new codeshare agreement with Virgin America. Following the recent sale of its 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic to US-based Delta Air Lines, SIA has agreed…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia places order for 100 Airbus A320s

Dec 14, 2012 15

AirAsia continues its aggressive expansion strategy by confirming orders for an additional 100 Airbus A320 aircraft, as it looks to assert its dominance in the region with new routes and…

Belgium

ABTA fights for agent model in Brussels

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2012 16

ABTA has called on the EU to let agents continue to work as they do within the Package Travel Directive (PTD) changes. The association visited the government in Brussels this week to…

Scotland

New Scottish routes welcomed

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2012 1

Businesses have welcomed the news that Virgin Atlantic is to launch flights from Scotland to Heathrow in the spring to provide competition to British Airways. The Scottish Passenger Agents…

Airlines and Aviation

IAG bids tender offer to acquire Vueling

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2012 15

International Airlines Group (IAG) has made a tender offer to acquire Spanish airline Vueling. The cash offer of EUR113m (GBP90m), if confirmed, would see IAG, parent of British Airways…

UK

Tourism boost continues for Tunisia

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2012 1

Tunisia has continued to see an increase in UK tourists flock to its resorts this summer after a damaging year in 2011. Figures from its tourist board show the number of UK tourists is up…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot’s Taipei flights to launch in September

Jul 9, 2012 0

Scoot has brought forward the launch date of its new Singapore-Taipei flights. The Singapore-based low-cost carrier will commence services to the Taiwanese capital from 18 September 2012,…

Airlines and Aviation

Air travel demand growth slows

Jul 3, 2012 18

The growth in demand for air travel slowed in May 2012, according to the latest figures from IATA. The aviation body revealed that while global passenger demand was still 4.5% ahead of May…

Hotel

Hotel spotlight: IceHotel

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2012

The sleepy mining town of Kiruna, Sweden is now home to arguably the most unique accommodation in the world – especially because it only exists for a few months each year, finds Simon…

Airlines and Aviation

Middle East air traffic gains pace for April’12

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2012 14

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for April showing that total passenger demand rose 6.1% while freight demand was 4.2% down on April 2011.…

Global

Air passenger traffic climbs again

May 2, 2012 0

Global air passenger traffic climbed 7.6% in March 2012, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).  Comparisons with March 2011 are affected…

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf, American expand codeshare

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2011 9

Gulf Air has expanded its codeshare partnership with American Airlines adding 22 more cities in the US. The Bahraini national carrier will now be able to offer services to cities such as…

Airlines and Aviation

Dnata reveals new branding and mission statement

Mark Elliott May 1, 2011

Dnata, the Dubai-based air services provider which offers ground handling, cargo, travel, IT solutions and flight catering services, has unveiled its new global branding initiative.A new…

Airlines and Aviation

Aircraft accident rate lowest in history

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2011

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the aviation safety performance for 2010 showing that the year's accident rate for Western-built jet aircraft as the lowest in…

Global

Monarch increases flight programme to Spain, Portugal and Cyprus

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2011

Monarch is to increase its programme of flights to Spain, Portugal and Cyprus in April due to phenomenal demand from its customers. In addition, the airline will bring forward the…

Global

Snow causes transport chaos in China

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2011

Heavy snow across southern and eastern parts of China has disrupted traffic, closed airports and caused misery to thousands of travellers at the start of the peak Spring Festival…

Global

easyJet launches flights to Gibraltar from Liverpool

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2010

easyJet is to start operating a direct flight to Gibraltar from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) next Spring. The carrier will operate a three-times-weekly service commencing on 29th…

Global

SAS to launch in-flight connectivity

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2010

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced that it will offer in-flight internet and mobile services in spring 2011. The service, free for Business Class and Economy Extra…

Global

SAS to expand European routes

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2010

Scandinavian Airlines has revealed it will expand its European network during spring 2011. The airline added new routes from Oslo-New York and Copenhagen-Shanghai today, but will launch…

Global

Government advice puts operators in danger

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2010

Tour operators across the UK could shut down if judges take the government's advice on volcanic ash cloud compensation claims. Legislation under the 1992 Package Travel Regulations remains…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Angela Castano Cabanas, Regional Director, Spain Tourism Board Southeast Asia, Australia & New Zealand

Mark Elliott Jun 15, 2010

1) What are the key source markets within Asia-Pacific for in bound tourism to Spain?Nowadays, Asia is a key market for the tourism promotion of Spain. The State…

Hotels

Travelport signs long-term agreement with Marriott

Jun 14, 2010

ATLANTA, June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, operating both the Galileo and Worldspan global distribution systems (GDS), today…

Global

Travelport in five-year Marriott deal

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2010

Travelport has reached a "ground-breaking global agreement" with Marriott International. The five-year agreement secures access to Marriott International's wide variety of content,…

Australia

Etihad codehsares to Australia’s ‘Red Centre’

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2010

8 June 2010: Commencing this week, a new codeshare arrangement between premium airline Etihad Airways and Qantas has created new connecting flights from Manchester to Alice Springs and…

Global

Royal Jordanian posts 2008 financial results

Mark Elliott Apr 26, 2010

Royal Jordanian has revealed its 2008 financial results and reports a positive year despite the major global challenges the airline faced.The carrier reported a net profit of JD28.6…

Global

Lufthansa opens first lounge with beer garden

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2010

Just in time for spring, Lufthansa guests travelling through Munich are in for a Bavarian first: status customers and Business Class guests can, for the first time, relax in a…

Global

Airport Cities conference opens in Beijing

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2010

BEIJING, April 22 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Airport City Development, Ltd. (ACL) announced today that the 10th Airport Cities World Conference and Exhibition (ACE 2010) was officially…

Global

Huge increase in visitors to Japan

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2010

Visitor arrivals to Japan grew by 62.9% year-on-year in February 2010, according to the latest Japan National Tourism Organization visitor arrival statistics. Visitor numbers to Japan…

Global

Oman Air flies new A330 to Paris

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2010

One more of the new A330-300 aircraft, scheduled for delivery this year, joined Oman Air fleet last week. The brand new aircraft flew on its delivery flight from its home in…

Global

JAL offers new Exec Class menus on SE Asia routes

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2010

Japan Airlines (JAL) will begin offering a newly-enhanced menu to its passengers traveling on JAL's Executive Class Seasons - the airline's international business-class, on routes to…

Airlines and Aviation

New vision unveiled at Bristol Airport ten years on from terminal opening

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2010

Bristol Airport has marked the tenth anniversary of its terminal building by unveiling a new brand identity to guide its business over the next decade. The new brand represents…

Global

Nikko Hotels to open in Xiamen

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2009

TOKYO, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- JAL Hotels Co., Ltd., today announced that a new 443-room hotel in Xiamen, China, will be added to Nikko Hotels International,…

Airlines and Aviation

KLM conducts first biofuel flight

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2009

AMSTELVEEN, 23 November 2009 - KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today operated its first ever passenger flight powered by sustainable biokerosene. To give an extra impulse to sustainable…

Global

KLM conducts first biofuel flight

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2009

AMSTELVEEN, 23 November 2009 - KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today operated its first ever passenger flight powered by sustainable biokerosene. To give an extra impulse to sustainable…

Global

Airbus wins US$5.3 billion orders at Dubai Air Show

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2009

18 November 2009: During the 2009 Dubai Air Show, Airbus announced commitments across its broad product range covering a total of 33 aircraft, valued at over US$5.3 billion. These…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus wins US$5.3 billion orders at Dubai Air Show

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2009

18 November 2009: During the 2009 Dubai Air Show, Airbus announced commitments across its broad product range covering a total of 33 aircraft, valued at over US$5.3 billion. These…

Global

Expedia, Choice Hotels sign long-term agreement

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2009

BELLEVUE, Wash. and SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) and Expedia, Inc., the world's leading online…

Global

Travel Offers w/e 28 August 09

Mark Elliott Aug 28, 2009

20% discounts in Asia with LHW Enticing 20% discounts at some of the most luxurious and sensational private villas in Thailand, Vietnam and the Maldives are on offer through The…

Global

Qantas to host sustainable tourism seminars

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2009

Qantas has announced thatit will again host a series of tourism industry seminars around Australia in2009. The seminars, entitled 'Investingfor the Long Haul' will start in Perth on10…

Global

Afghan carrier plans UK flights

Mark Elliott Apr 30, 2009

Ariana Afghan Airlines is planning to launch direct flight from Kabul to London's Heathrow Airport next year. The Telegraph reported that the national carrier, currently on the EU's…

Features

MAS to up New York flights

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2009

Having cut down its flights from three to two a week in August 2008, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will revert back to its thrice weekly frequency from Kuala Lumpur to New York (Newark) from…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

US meetings demand to fall

Mark Elliott Sep 11, 2008

Meetings, conferences and conventions in the US in the coming months may get smaller and less lavish with airlines trimming domestic flights, amid rising travel costs rise and a…

Quote of the Day

China’s top hotels and agencies

Mark Elliott Mar 26, 2008

A new study has ranked China's top 10 hotel companies and travel agencies.Jin Jiang International Holdings topped the hotel chains list with US$668.4 million in sales last year. At 252,…

Guest Column

David Brett, President, Amadeus Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2008

In the Asia Pacific region, exciting developments are taking place - Singapore has just been selected as the host for the first-ever Youth Olympic games, preparations for the…

Features

Guest column

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2008

In the Asia Pacific region, exciting developments are taking place - Singapore has just been selected as the host for the first-ever Youth Olympic games, preparations for the…

Airlines and Aviation

SAS to start Copenhagen-LA

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2008

SAS Scandinavian Airlines is launch flights between Copenhagen and San Francisco in spring 2009. It will be the carrier's fifth new intercontinental route within a two-year period,…

Features

Tiger’s Australia "pawprint" faces hurdle

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2007

The budget offshoot of Singapore Airlines started nine flights today from its Melbourne base to Rockhampton, Mackay and the Gold Coast. "Tiger Airways has well and truly stamped…

Airlines and Aviation

China’s fledgling LCCs

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2007

Though China's fast growing aviation sector expects a 16% leap in passenger traffic to 185 million trips this year, Channel News Asia reported yesterday that only a fraction will be on…

Airlines and Aviation

UA flies with Coke

Mark Elliott May 3, 2007

UNITEDAirlines has signed a five-year agreement with The Coca-ColaCompany as its primary soft-drink supplier instead of PepsiCoand Cadbury. United passengers can now choose from eight…