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AirAsia X’s delivery of A330neo jets will replace its older first generation A330s.

It’s official: AirAsia, Airbus in for the long haulAirAsia X Bhd (AAX), the long-haul arm of low-cost carrier AirAsia Group Bhd, has finalised its order with Airbus for 100...

Ancillary revenue is booming for airlines across the globe.

Guess what? Ancillary charges now ‘appreciated’ by flyersEvery year IdeaWorksCompany searches for disclosures of financial results that qualify as ancillary revenue for airlines across...

Ipoh, Perak’s capital city, will be receiving new flight connections from Singapore and Johor Baru before year-end.

Ipoh rekindles an old connectionNew flights connecting Ipoh to destinations such as Singapore and Johor Baru are expected to launch before the end of the year.

SIA flies high with the new crown.

Game of thrones: SIA is once again the best airline in the worldFor years, Qatar Airways had been sitting comfortably at the top of Skytrax’ ranking of the best airlines in the world — until...

Sichuan Airlines operates the largest all-Airbus fleet in China.

Sichuan Airlines is ready for the long-haulOrders for new aircraft have started rolling in at the Farnborough Airshow in England, traditionally a show where Airbus and...

Heathrow’s expansion will cost £14.3 billion (US$20 billion).

Heathrow is set to become the world’s biggest airportLondon’s Heathrow Airport will be running out of space in the near future. By 2034, it is estimated that the airport will hit...

An exterior view of the Maayo Hotel and Well complex.

New airport terminal in Cebu a boost for medical tourismThe Philippines’ Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has opened for operation its new resort-themed terminal. MCIA’s...

Fit to fly: Etihad Airways’ new in-flight medical services help reduce travelling anxiety for passengers with medical conditions.

Are you fit to fly? Seek clearance with Etihad’s first-in-region in-flight medical servicesEtihad Airways has launched two specialised services for air travellers with pre-existing medical conditions, ensuring...

Singapore Airlines will fly the route with its new Airbus A350-900ULRs in a two-cabin configuration.

Singapore Airlines sets the date for launch of Los Angeles serviceSingapore Airlines has set November 2 as the launch date for its non-stop Los Angeles-Singapore flight.

Air China’s pilots on board CA106 are under formal investigation by the Civil Aviation Administration of China.

Air China pilots in hot soup after claims of ‘misconduct’Air China has placed pilots who flew a Hong Kong-Dalian flight under formal investigation after claims that aircrew had been...