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Even though the skies are open and people want to travel, many airports are facing major issues due to manpower shortage.

Would Asia see the travel chaos of Europe?SITA’s Patel Sumesh looks at what's causing air travel chaos elsewhere – and what can be done to improve passenger experience...

Numerous flights arriving and departing Heathrow Airport have been cancelled in recent months as passengers encounter long queues, lost luggage and flight delays.

Heathrow Airport extends passenger capacity for an additional monthThe daily cap of 100,000 passengers was initially expected to last only till September, but will now go into October.

The new company name, TAM Group, continues to honour founder Tam Wing Kun’s legacy while heralding a new chapter of growth.

Wham bam, Tam Wing Kun Holdings becomes TAM GroupThe group aims for further global expansion with its new corporate identity.

Changi Airport becomes busiest air hub in Asia.

Asia's once busiest airports get busy againRestless travellers are swiftly boosting passenger numbers at airports across Asia – except perhaps Hong Kong.

The Pikachu Jet’s interior will feature adorable motifs of the iconic Pokemon.

Here's a sneak peek-achu of Scoot's Pokemon flightsScoot releases tickets for its Pokemon Air Adventures that will take travellers to Tokyo and Seoul.

Airlines are re-evaluating the value of superjumbo in their fleets.

Back to the future: The A380 is cool againOnce spurned, the Airbus A380 is fast returning to the skies as travel roars back.

To win one of these NFTs, participants have to come up with a creative name for the collection.

An NFT souvenir from Changi Airport, anyone?The Shilla Duty Free has partnered Dr.Jart+ to create a set of NFTs that will be given away to two winners in a contest.

Langkawi is one of the local destinations offered on Malaysia Airlines' bonus side trip travel trade incentive, along with Alor Setar, Johor Bahru, Kota Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Kuantan, and Penang.

Tip for a free trip? Aussie travel agents, book Malaysia AirlinesMalaysia Airlines launches Bonus Side Trip incentive for Australian travel agents, until 2 October.

Qantas is asking the management to swap the executive floor for the tarmac.

Hands up! Qantas seeks volunteers for baggage handlingShort of staff? No problem, senior execs at airlines and hotels are stepping in as baggage handlers and cooks.

ZipAir’s pasta pescatore with cricket powder.

Anyone for cricket? And we’re not talking about sportJapanese airline puts insect powder on the menu to help the environment.