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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Cathay Dragon roars into realigned Cathay Pacific branding strategy
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Since Dragonair became a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific in 2006, it has added 23 new destinations and the number of passengers...
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Glasgow gains non-stop Korean Air charter to Seoul
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Asian carrier, Korean Air will operate three return services between Glasgow and the South Korean capital, Seoul during August 2016. This charter...
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Jetstar Japan boosts low-fare links into the Philippines
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The new routes will support the growing demand for travel between Japan and Manila, a popular year-round destination with a wide selection of...
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ANA to launch flights into Cambodia
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This latest growth adds to a significant focus on its international activities in 2015. Daily services from Narita and Haneda airports to Houston,...
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Singapore Airlines provides first direct long-haul international links from Australia and New Zealand capital cities
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Dubbed the ‘Capital Express’ route, Singapore Airlines will introduce a four times weekly schedule on Singapore – Canberra – Wellington, subject to...
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Air India’s Delhi – San Francisco route to be featured as the Routes Asia “Route Case”
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Have you wondered what enticed an airline to a certain destination? What the data says about demand on the city pair and connecting markets? What...
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Iberia heads to Asia with Shanghai and Tokyo links
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The oneworld alliance member will introduce a three times weekly service between Madrid and Tokyo from October 18, 2016. The Madrid – Shanghai...
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Scoot to use Route Exchange to find future 787 markets
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Scoot, a subsidiary of Asian full-service carrier, Singapore Airlines will be expanding its network over the next four years as it introduces...
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Enhanced global air connectivity drives increased international tourism demand
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The latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer highlights that growth in advanced economy destinations (up five per cent) exceeded that of emerging...
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U-FLY alliance born from HNA Group LCC businesses
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Hong Kong-based HK Express is taking a leading role in the formation of the new U-FLY low-cost carrier grouping, which it describes as a...
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China Airlines outlines A350-900XWB entry to service plan
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The A350 will primarily be deployed on the airline's long-haul routes to Europe, Australia and the United States, enabling China Airlines to offer...
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Attention Routes Asia Attendees! Which new route do you want to learn more about in Manila?
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Have you wondered what enticed an airline to a certain destination? What the data says about demand on the city pair and connecting markets? What...
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DATA: ANA hits 100,000 Dreamliner flight milestone
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According to OAG schedule data, ANA has accounted for more than a quarter (25.1 per cent) of all 787 flights since the aircraft’s debut offering...
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AirAsia X to return to New Zealand
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AirAsia X is planning to add Auckland, the largest and most populous urban area in New Zealand, as a tag on its existing daily Kuala Lumpur – Gold...
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Virgin Australia increases Newcastle presence
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The airline will introduce an additional two weekly flights, growing its offering to 21 return services per week. However, notably the two services...
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INSIGHT: Is ANA set to fly the Airbus A380?
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This SuperJumbo commitment is understood to be linked to ANA Holdings’ successful sponsorship of a rescue bid for fellow Japanese carrier Skymark...
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Emirates adds Cebu and returns to Clark in Philippines expansion
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Emirates has opened reservations for a new daily flight linking its Dubai International Airport hub with both Mactan–Cebu International Airport and...
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Fiji Airways flies to San Francisco
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Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, has announced plans to commence seasonal twice-weekly direct services from Nadi to San Francisco starting...
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Emirates to deploy A380s to Prague, Taipei and Birmingham in 2016
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In a move that will boost capacity in all three markets, the A380s will replace Boeing 777-300ERs during the first half of next year. Emirates...
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Etihad continues to deploy Dreamliners in existing markets
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Etihad currently operates five 787-9s serving the markets of Brisbane, Washington, Singapore and Zurich from its Abu Dhabi International Airport...