Aviation News

Thai Airways called to account by government deputy minister.

Ailing Thai Airways is not responding to treatmentBANGKOK - The Thai government is not happy with the turnaround performance of the nation’s flag carrier and has called on Thai...

The upgraded Premium Economy product of the Qantas A380.

Qantas gives A380 new lease of lifeSYDNEY – Qantas has breathed new life into its A380 fleet with the arrival of the first of 12 to be refurbished.

Former and current flight attendants of Korean Air pose together before the 50th anniversary flight.

Korean Air reaches a nifty 50INCHEON - Korean Air has marked its 50th anniversary with a flight from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City, the first international...

Malaysia Airlines is keen to cooperate with oneworld alliance members, such as British Airways.

UK, Europe boost for Malaysia AirlinesKUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia Airlines has struck a code-share agreement with British Airways that offers the Malaysian flag carrier...

SilkAir’s 737 Max 8 aircraft are taking a break in the Aussie sunshine.

Silk Air’s 737 Max aircraft head for the desert Down UnderThe first of six Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes belonging to SilkAir has touched down in Alice Springs in central Australia for...

Singapore Airlines…rising above the rest.

Singapore Airlines is tops with customers Down UnderSYDNEY - For the second year running, Singapore Airlines has topped KMPG’s 2019 Australian list for customer experience...

AirAsia happy to trim passenger service tax.

AirAsia quick to apply reduced passenger taxKUALA LUMPUR - AirAsia has begun to implement the reduced passenger service charge (PSC) at klia2 and other international...

Planes were grounded at airports all over New Zealand after a fault with the country’s main air traffic system.

Issue with air traffic system disrupts flights in New ZealandCHRISTCHURCH – An “issue” affecting its main air traffic system has disrupted flights across New Zealand on Monday (Sept 30).

Requests for assistance for airline passengers with intellectual disabilities have nearly doubled in the first six months of Travelport‘s Travel Unified campaign.

Why travel agents should be aware of this little-known SSR codeLANGLEY, UK - A campaign launched by travel technology company Travelport to raise awareness of a special Special Service...

JAL passengers have been quick to praise the airline’s ‘toddler tracker’.

JAL launches tiny tot tracker to keep babies at bayTOKYO - Japan Airlines has found a way to warn passengers that they could be sitting next to a crying baby during flights.