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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Finnair boosts Nordic and Asian connectivity from Edinburgh
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The airline launched the route on April 18, 2016 and is operating three flights a week between the two capitals using a 138-seat Airbus A319...
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Asiana brings Seoul to Budapest’s network
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The Asian-Budapest market last year experienced an impressive 20 percent increase, with the number of Korean visitors alone increasing by ten...
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The Chinese Dragon roars in the UK
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Latest figures from VisitBritain state that tourist numbers to the UK from China were up 37 percent in the first nine months of 2015 as more than...
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Iberia brings forward Shanghai route launch
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The Chinese city will become Iberia’s first Asian destination ahead of its previously announced launch of flights to Tokyo from October 18, 2016....
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Scoot’s debut helps grow SIA Group activity in India
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The new services to Amritsar, Chennai and Jaipur, will boost the SIA Group’s international network into India to 15 destinations, served by its...
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Hong Kong Airlines flies into Tokyo Narita
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Tokyo will be Hong Kong Airlines’ seventh destination in Japan and will complement its existing twice daily flights to Routes Asia 2017 host city,...
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Alitalia returns to Beijing in continued long-haul growth
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Alitalia will offer a four times weekly service between Rome and Beijing from July 18, 2016 using a three-class, 250-seat Airbus A330-200. The Rome...
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Fuel prices are helping to push down airfares
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A report from industry body International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows that average global fares fell by more than ten percent in the...
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Air New Zealand to fly to Manila
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The new year-round service will operate three times a week using Boeing 767-300 equipment with a flight time of around 10 and a half hours in each...
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Tianjin Airlines confirms London as first long-haul destination
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Tianjin Airlines was awarded licences by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) last year to introduce flights between Tianjin and both...
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The Dreamliner effect on route development
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There are now almost 390 Boeing 787 Dreamliners flying to destinations around the world and there remains a ‘buzz’ around the modern generation...
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Xiamen Airlines selects Vancouver for North American growth
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Xiamen Airlines is significantly expanding its international presence following the arrival of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. Over a three...
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India continues to emerge as aviation’s next major player
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Huge aircraft orders, the removal of dated regulations and a growing middle class who are eager to travel are all helping to bring India to the...
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US regulator to adopt “fresh look” on allocation of Haneda daytime rights
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The newly available daytime slots at Haneda herald a potential transformation in US air service to the Japanese capital and the regulator wants to...
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United and Air China deal opens door to future joint opportunities
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The new initiative will be led by senior executives from both carriers, who will meet regularly to coordinate new initiative rollouts, promote...
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Japan’s on track...and on budget
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Increasing low-cost carrier activity is helping Japan to shrug off the doldrums of the past and emerge as a strong destination once again.
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Who says the Chinese market is slowing?
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The 2016 summer season will mean more scheduled flights between China (including Hong Kong) and Europe than ever before, with 75 city pairs...
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Delta believes Los Angeles ‘bright lights’ will support additional Beijing rotation
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This will be Delta’s fifth daily nonstop flight to the Asia-Pacific region and will add to existing links to Shanghai, Sydney and Tokyo; the latter...
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United Airlines adds Hangzhou as fifth destination in mainland China
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The major US carrier is making strides in one of the fastest growing markets in the world, with a third secondary Chinese city route in their...
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Qatar Airways to steal Emirates title of world’s longest commercial flight
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Emirates cannot hold claim to the world’s longest route – a service from their hub in Dubai to Auckland, New Zealand – for much longer. Fellow Gulf...