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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SIA and Garuda Indonesia confirm expanded codeshare
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Garuda Indonesia are now codesharing on each other’s flights between Singapore and the Indonesian capital Jakarta...
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Route rundown: CEI-SZX, HKG-OKA, ESB-GYD
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This week: Thai AirAsia is adding its first flight to China from Chiang Rai; HK Express to resume Okinawa; and Turkish Airlines plans to introduce...
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Cathay Pacific to enter low-cost market with HK Express deal
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Cathay Pacific is set to enter the low-cost market after striking a deal to buy HK Express, Hong Kong’s only budget carrier. If completed, the deal...
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Infographic: a record-breaking Routes Asia 2019
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More than 830 hours of meetings, 1,000 delegates and in excess of 100 airlines saw the route development forum for the Asia Pacific region reach...
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A global approach to local airport capacity management
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Philip Ireland, IATA's manager for World Wide Airport Slots, explains how the strategic review of the slot guidelines is aiming to improve access...
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Air Belgium cancels Hong Kong relaunch but vows to serve China
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Air Belgium has cancelled plans to resume its Hong Kong service, but the start-up has vowed to begin routes two destinations in mainland China this...
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Analysis: Low-cost carriers drive Thailand's rapid growth
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With Routes Asia heading to Chiang Mai in Thailand in 2020, Routesonline looks at some of the key facts and figures shaping the Southeast Asian...
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Vietnam and Cambodia 'next on the Chinese tourist trail'
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ASM consultant Hang Zhao has outlined the huge growth in outbound Chinese tourism to nearby destination markets.
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Live blog: Routes Asia 2019
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Our live blog from Routes Asia 2019, the only route development event dedicated to the Asia Pacific region.
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PRESS RELEASE: Brisbane Airport Named Overall Winner at Routes Asia 2019 Marketing Awards
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Brisbane Airport (BNE) was named the overall winner after earlier winning the Over 20 Million Passengers category.
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Closer airline and tourist board cooperation needed, says Jetstar exec
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Tourist boards need to work more closely with airlines to help sell the destinations they represent. Jetstar executive manager commercial planning...
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Ultra long-haul routes 'unlikely to be major trend'
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Ultra long-haul routes are unlikely to become a major trend thanks to the lack of supporting markets. Speaking at Routes Asia 2019 in Cebu on a...
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New Cebu terminal is a ‘symbol of confidence’
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The new second terminal at Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is “a physical symbol of confidence” in the market and in the destination.
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Philippine Airlines maps out future network plans
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Seattle, Chicago, Paris and Rome are all on the radar for future routes operated by Philippine Airlines. Speaking at Routes Asia 2019 in Cebu, the...
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Cebu Pacific to expand from Cebu and Clark hubs
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Philippines-based carrier Cebu Pacific is set to expand its route network from its hubs at Cebu and Clark this year on the back of increasing...
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Interview: Fast-growing Bengaluru ready for next chapter
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Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport continues to grow rapidly, with new routes to London, Singapore and Bangkok launched over the past 12...
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Welcome from our Host
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The Philippine Department of Tourism's secretary of tourism Bernadette Fatima Romulo-Puyat welcomes delegates to this year's Routes Asia.
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Routes Asia 2019 readies for 1,000 delegates
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About 1,000 delegates are in Cebu, the Philippines, for Routes Asia 2019.
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JAL unveils new long-haul LCC name and routes
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Japan Airlines has revealed the name of its new long-haul low-cost carrier and announced details of its first two routes.
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Asia dominates list of fastest-growing airports
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Fifteen of the top 20 fastest-growing major airports in the world by passenger numbers are located in Asia, new research by Routesonline has found,...