Aviation News

Airlines are doing very well from ancillary revenue.

Why those ‘little extras’ add up to a bonanza for airlinesAirlines may complain about the cost of fuel but they say little about the money they make from those little – or not so little...

After SkyTeam, China Southern eyes new opportunities

After SkyTeam, China Southern eyes new opportunitiesAmerican Airlines will broaden its partnership with China Southern early next year, when the Guangzhou-based carrier will no...

Qantas is giving its A380 fleet a makeover.

Air France pares back its A380 fleetAir France is downsizing its 10-strong Airbus A380 superjumbo fleet as part of plans to streamline the airline.

Firefly was forced to halt its Singapore flights after it failed to receive the regulatory approvals to shift operations from Changi to Seletar Airport.

Pending regulatory approval, Firefly was forced to ground Singapore flightsMalaysian carrier Firefly’s shocking announcement to suspend all flights to Singapore from December 1, new revelations have...

New promotion allows Emirates Skywards members to level up more quickly

New promotion allows Emirates Skywards members to level up more quicklyMembers of Emirates Skywards can now achieve their next membership tier faster thanks to a new offer to earn up to double Tier...

Operations reshuffled: SilkAir will also transfer 14 Boeing 737-800s to Scoot.

SIA hands over some SilkAir routes to ScootSingapore Airlines’ budget arm Scoot will take over several routes from regional airline SilkAir over the next two years, ahead...

Deer Jet’s 787 Dream Jet was put up for sale in July.

HNA’s Deer Jet says ‘Dream Jet’ awaits new ownerA luxurious ‘Dream Jet’ put up for sale by China’s HNA Group has attracted interest from foreign governments and wealthy Middle...

AirAsia X expects fare increases to continue.

It’s all about oil, says Air Asia X, as losses mountAirAsia X has posted a net operating loss of RM205.2 million (US$49.1m) in third quarter 2018 and group CEO Nadda Buranasiri...

Travellers flying through Istanbul are boosting the city’s hotels with overnight stays.

Middle East bookings from Asia Pacific hit by blockadeThe appeal of the Middle East to travellers from the Asia Pacific has been sliding even though business at Dubai International...

Hong Kong International Airport.

HKIA records air traffic growth in OctoberHong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded growth in passenger traffic in October. This was mainly driven by Hong Kong...