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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World Routes Interview: Malaysia Airlines plans possible A380 wet-lease operation
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While it might seem from the outside that nothing has changed, Malaysia Airlines has been completely reborn as a business over the last 18 months....
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Royal Brunei's boutique approach to flying
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A new path for Royal Brunei Airlines, with an investment in fleet and a focus on customer service, has the carrier daring to dream.
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What's the big idea for island destinations?
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Although small in size, some islands need to think big when it comes to developing their airports to bring in tourists – and their much-needed cash.
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Tibet Airlines confirms its long-haul debut at World Routes
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Tibet Airlines revealed at World Routes that it will introduce a daily link from Sanya, the Chinese beach resort in Hainan province, via Chengdu,...
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Chinese airports see higher proportion of delayed flights
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Insight from the World Routes Strategy Summit in Chengdu, China.
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AirAsia looks at new market opportunities
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Is mainland China set to become the principal battleground for AirAsia as the low-cost carrier sets its sights on growing its presence across...
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China gambles on slot auctions
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China’s auction process for certain domestic slots could have international implications.
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Has the industry reached its tipping point?
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The year started optimistically with record low fuel prices and strong consumer demand, however a number of terrorist attacks, the UK Brexit...
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Air Astana floats new network strategy
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Air Astana has proven that the right balance between managing costs and investing in reliability and efficiency can produce a profitable result,...
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Malaysia Airlines takes steps to recovery
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From the outside little appears to have changed, however over the past 18 months Malaysia Airlines has been completely re-born as a business, and...
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Turkish turbulence tips tourism traffic
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Political instability and security fears have left a lasting impact on Turkey’s tourism industry during the past year, but has it had the same...
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Breaking barriers across Asia
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Aviation is booming in Asia, but the region’s airlines still have a fair share of challenges to face.
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Virgin Australia looks for Perth promise for long-haul
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The new Virgin Australia service between Perth and Abu Dhabi will also open additional connection options for passengers travelling to and from the...
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Chinese city of Chengdu to host World Routes this weekend
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The 22nd annual World Routes forum will take place on 24 – 27 September. The city, which is the home of the giant panda, will see more than 3000...
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Live content at World Routes 2016 reaches new heights
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World Routes is the only route development forum operating on a global scale, providing a meeting place for airlines, airports, tourism authorities...
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In the Spotlight: Chengdu's largest O&D markets
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As we approach this year's World Routes forum, we take a closer look at the main O&D markets from Chengdu, including a number of international...
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Scoot expands its low-cost long-haul model into Europe
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Scoot said the commencement of the service to Europe is part of the Singapore Airlines Group’s strategic move to “stimulate passenger traffic...
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Kazakhstan's Asian hub foundation
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As the world’s ninth largest country it is no surprise that Kazakhstan has a real diversity of cultures, climate and infrastructure. But a renewed...
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Flying under the radar - HNA Group continues airline spending spree
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HNA Group’s airline operations are central to its expansion plans as it seeks investments to reach its goal of becoming a global top 50 company by...
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Three questions for... Alastair Kiernan, commercial director, Titan Airways
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In our regular Routes News series we take a look at the people that attend Routes events and find out more about them, their jobs and the current...