Asia
The latest aviation news and new air services from world’s leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities in the Asia-Pacific region.
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PRESS RELEASE: Routes Asia officially handed over to Brisbane
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The annual Routes Asia air service development forum was officially handed over to the Australian city of Brisbane today (21 March) at a ceremony...
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PRESS RELEASE: Changi Airport wins Routes Asia 2017 Marketing Awards
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Singapore’s Changi Airport was announced as the overall winner of the Routes Asia 2017 Marketing Awards at a ceremony last night (20 March) in...
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Marketing Awards take centre stage - day two at Routes Asia
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Marketing Awards and Routes Talks lead the way on the second day in Okinawa.
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Singapore Changi Airport wins Routes Asia Marketing Awards
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Singapore's Changi Airport was announced as the overall winner of the Routes Asia edition of the Routes 2017 Marketing Awards which were formally...
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Lucky Air reveals plans to operate long-haul from 10 bases
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The ambitious Chinese low-cost carrier wants further growth in SE Asia and beyond.
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Governments 'must balance protection and development'
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National flag carriers enjoying significant advantages in Asian aviation
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Indian policy changes 'not enough to tackle capacity and fuel problems'
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India is still failing to address capacity issues and high fuel prices despite a recent rethink of the country’s aviation policy. Speaking at a...
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Japan a “huge opportunity” for LCCs
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Japanese low-cost carriers (LCCs) need to better understand the benefits of high-speed rail if they are to gain a firm foothold in the country’s...
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Stimulating success – VietJet Air helps to grow Vietnam market
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Vietnam's low-cost carrier Vietjet Air is helping to stimulate the nation's air transport connectivity to position it as the fastest growing market...
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“The best alliances are those that operate under one brand,” says Jetstar network head
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There are differing views over the value of alliances to the world’s airlines and an increasing view that traditional global airline groupings are...
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Congested airports could influence Asian traffic growth
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The Asian Pacific region is the most in danger of missing out on passenger growth thanks to its congested airports, said Vijay Poonoosamy, vice...
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Vistara ready for international launch in 2018, but capacity constraints could block growth
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Indian full-service carrier Vistara hopes to take advantage to changes in air service regulations to launch international flights within the next...
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VietJet Air “yet to have concrete plan for long-haul” growth
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The deputy director commercial, strategy and planning of Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air, Jay L Lingeswara has played down speculation that...
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Airlines and airports warned to “expect the unexpected” in Asia
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"There will be flashpoints," claims lawyer Alan Polivnick
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Konnichiwa Okinawa! Day one at Routes Asia
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Highlights from a packed first day at Asia's foremost route development conference.
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Live blog from Routes Asia 2017
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LIVE coverage from Routes Asia 2017 - the only network development conference which unites Asia.
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Routes Asia touches down for the first time in Japan
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Now in its 15th year, Routes Asia brings together airlines, airports, tourism authorities and governments to plan new flights and increase existing...
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Etihad Airways selects Paris as fifth market for scheduled A380 deployment
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Etihad Airways will introduce the Airbus A380 on its route between Abu Dhabi and Paris this summer. The deployment is part of seasonal adjustments...
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PRESS RELEASE: Okinawa prepares to host first Japanese Routes Asia
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Okinawa will host the first Japanese Routes Asia air service development forum this weekend (19-21 March) to boost international transport...
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HKIA addressing ‘urgent’ need for growth as Asian aviation expands
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The huge surge in demand for flights across Asia is placing severe constraints on capacity. Ahead of his participation at Routes Asia HKIA director...