Aviation News

Batik Air is stretching its wings to Labuan Bajo.

Batik Air heads for the home of the dragonsJAKARTA - Batik Air, a subsidiary of low-cost carrier Lion Air, has launched a new route connecting Bali and Labuan Bajo in...

HKIA throughput down following a turbulent month in August 2019.

HKIA sees decline in traffic due to protests and terminal occupationHONG KONG – The August 2019 figures are in for Hong Kong International Airport’s throughput, and as anticipated, they make for...

Hahn Air is celebrating its 20th anniversary by thanking travel agents for their loyalty and trust.

Hahn Air gives travel agents chance to win prize worth US$5.5kDREIEICH – German scheduled and executive charter airline Hahn Air has announced an exclusive competition for travel agents...

Visibility in Indonesia has been affected drastically by the ongoing haze from wildfires in the rural areas.

Thickening haze causes flight disruptions in IndonesiaJAKARTA – Thickening haze from land and forest fires in Indonesia have disrupted several flight schedules at Tjilik Riwut...

AirAsia chief Tony Fernandes is calling for dedicated low-cost carrier terminals in Malaysia.

AirAsia boss: Help us, don’t hurt usKUALA LUMPUR - AirAsia Group co-founder and group chief executive Tony Fernandes has stepped up his squabble with Malaysia...

Cathay Pacific says demand for premium-class travel has declined more than leisure demand.

Cathay Pacific slashes capacity growth plansCathay Pacific Group is cutting capacity plans as traffic has declined dramatically amid protests in Hong Kong.

Starlux Airlines starts flying the skies in January 2020, with Macau an early destination.

Luxury carrier to connect Taiwan with Macau, Da Nang and PenangFlying between Taiwan and Macau just became more pleasant thanks to Starlux Airlines, the Taiwan based start-up established by...

Out of 23 U.S. airlines surveyed, only two mainline airlines scored above 3.0 on a five-point scale, while regional airlines mostly scored below 2.11.

Drinking non-bottled water on an airplane not recommendedNEW YORK – Flyers on U.S. airlines should avoid drinking any water that doesn't come from a sealed bottle. And yes, that goes...

Other airports in Malaysia cannot match KLIA’s standards, says MATTA.

MATTA president hits back at IATA over KLIA commentsKUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has “taken exception” to a statement attributed to...

Onboard WiFi will initially be made available on Ethiopian Airline’s A350 fleet.

Ethiopian rolls out onboard Wi-Fi with latest satellite technologyADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Airlines has rolled out onboard WiFi internet across its A350 fleet using the latest broadband...