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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American Airlines and China Southern strengthen ties
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China Southern is deepening its ties with American Airlines just weeks after revealing plans to leave the SkyTeam airline alliance in order to...
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Airlines need to ‘do the right thing’ – or pay the price
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Carriers around the world will face financial consequences and a customer backlash if they do not improve their working practices, a senior...
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Go-ahead nears for China Southern's new airline
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Days after announcing its planned exit from SkyTeam, China Southern has moved a step closer to setting up a subsidiary airline that will operate...
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China Southern to seek new partnerships after SkyTeam exit
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On the 11th anniversary since it joined SkyTeam, China Southern has revealed it will leave the alliance next year to pursue new partnerships with...
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Air New Zealand will use A321neo to boost Gold Coast capacity
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Air New Zealand is boosting capacity on its Auckland - Gold Coast route by almost 60 percent from early next year at the same time as AirAsia X...
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Air Astana fights back with low-cost carrier launch
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Kazakhstan is set for its first low-cost airline as part of flag carrier Air Astana’s response to fierce competition and rising operating costs.
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Airline in focus: HK Express
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We profile Routes Asia 2019 attendee HK Express, the Hong Kong-based low-cost airline part owned by HNA Group.
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Why United's Chinese expansion could dent American's plans
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United Airlines is seeking to expand its footprint in China - and the move could have an impact on American Airlines’ hopes of temporarily...
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Leading airports, destinations and suppliers to exhibit at Routes Asia 2019
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More than 25 companies have confirmed to exhibit at the event in the Philippines city of Cebu next March.
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China Southern set to launch Madrid and Vienna routes
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China Southern has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to open four new international routes, including services to Madrid...
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Why AirAsia has its sights set on Chinese expansion
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AirAsia is continuing its rapid expansion in China as it uses its strong brand position to meet the growing demand in the country’s booming...
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World’s longest non-stop flight takes off
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The Singapore Airlines flight between Singapore and New York covers a distance of more than 15,000 km.
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British Airways adds Japan’s second-largest city to network
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British Airways is resuming flights to the Japanese city of Osaka after more than two decades.
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PRESS RELEASE: Airports of Thailand to host Routes Asia 2020
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The host of Routes Asia 2020 will be Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT), with the event taking place in the cultural city of Chiang Mai.
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India vows to spend $60bn on airport infrastructure and help airlines
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India plans to spend $60bn over the next 15 years to expand its airport infrastructure as growth forecasts indicate a trebling of passenger demand...
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Jet Airways to grow domestic network as turnaround plan kicks in
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Indian carrier Jet Airways is planning to grow its domestic presence over the coming months as it seeks to revive its fortunes. Separately, the...
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Copenhagen Airports spills the secrets to its stand success
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Winner of the Best Stand Award at World Routes 2017, Copenhagen Airports joined forces with Joe and The Juice, a well-known chain of juice bars and...
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American makes cuts to Asia service but plots European expansion
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American Airlines is reducing its services to Asia - including the removal of Chicago-Shanghai - but the carrier plans to expand its European...
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The fastest-growing major airports in the world so far this year
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Airports in China and India accounted for ten of the top 20 fastest-growing major airports in the world during the first-half of the year,...
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Why Korean Air is returning to Boston
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Boston has secured a non-stop route to its largest unserved city in Asia, representing one of the first additions to the newly launched...