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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Where does the Airbus A380 fly? Latest network update
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Routesonline provides an update on the operations of the Airbus A380. We also reveal the network size of each operator and the top destinations...
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Airline in focus: Thai Airways
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We profile Thai Airways, the flag carrier of Thailand and Routes Asia 2020 attendee.
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Slot shortage holds back Korean Air's growth
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When it comes to defining what makes the perfect airport partner, most airlines have a whole list of requirements, ranging from marketing support...
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Jetstar and Tigerair sign interline agreement
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Low-cost carriers Jetstar Group and Tigerair Taiwan have signed an interline partnership designed to open new destinations, increase frequencies...
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Finnair strategy to focus on Asian megacities
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A focus on increasing frequencies to megacities in Asia, rather than adding new destinations in the continent, will be core to Finnair’s strategy...
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Tourism appetite drives Vietnam - South Korea capacity growth
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The market between Vietnam and South Korea has grown at a phenomenal rate in recent years, with fledgling carrier Bamboo Airways the latest airline...
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Asia still firmly on the map in Las Vegas' growth ambitions
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Rosemary Vassiliadis, the director of aviation for Clark County, outlines what's next for the growing US hub.
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Air China set for London Gatwick return
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Air China will return to London Gatwick in November, eight months after switching the last route it operated there to London Heathrow.
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United firms Tokyo Haneda routes
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United Airlines will begin service between four of its US hubs and Tokyo's Haneda International Airport from next spring.
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Taoyuan's growing status at a gateway to Asia
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After handling a record 46.5 million passengers in 2018, Taoyuan International Airport is on course for further growth this year. Yuanhung Ting,...
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Finnair to further expand its footprint in Asia
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Finnair is adding a second destination in South Korea to its network as it continues to pursue its Europe-Asia connecting strategy.
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Zipair Tokyo on track for 2020 launch
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Japan Airlines’ new long-haul low-cost carrier has been granted an air transport business license, paving the way for its first flights to launch...
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Interview: New runway to fuel Brisbane's route ambitions
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With annual passenger numbers forecast to double to 50 million by 2040, Brisbane is positioning itself as Australia’s future international gateway....
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Paris 2019: ‘Game-changing’ EU-ASEAN open skies deal nears
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A comprehensive air transport agreement between the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is nearing completion -...
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Singapore-Busan set for more low-cost options
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Eastar Jet and SilkAir are set to launch services between Singapore and Busan as part of efforts to promote trade, business and tourism.
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RwandAir confirms first Chinese destination
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Rwanda’s flag carrier has confirmed Guangzhou, the host of World Routes in 2018, will be its second destination in Asia.
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South African Airways to return to mainland China
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Four years after operating its last service to mainland China, South African Airways is set to return to the market later this year. It is also...
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Route rundown: ALA-CIT, KMG-LED, MXP-MLE
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This week: Air Astana’s new low-fare unit FlyArystan set to expand its network; Lucky Air to serve second point in Russia; and Air Italy to resume...
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Delta Air Lines picks New York for new Mumbai service
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Delta Air Lines will serve Mumbai from New York John F Kennedy, rather than Atlanta, as it seeks to re-establish itself in the fast-growing Indian...
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Why Jet Airways has temporarily suspended all flights
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Jet Airways has temporarily suspended all its domestic and international flights after failing to find fresh funding.