Aviation News

A middle seat could be the price you pay for a cheap fare from Hong Kong

Hong Kong test for new era of basic economy flightsWould you be happy to receive a heavy discount on your flight on a full service airline in return for no check-in luggage,...

New Qantas booking platform to transform visitor from ‘looker to booker’

New Qantas booking platform to transform visitor from ‘looker to booker’Qantas has redesigned its online booking process using Amadeus technology to create a more personalised and intuitive digital...

Manila skyline.

Philippines AirAsia opens Manila-Bangkok linkPhilippines AirAsia has launched a new service between Manila and Bangkok Don Mueang with daily flights operated by...

Regional political dispute takes its toll on Qatari airline.

Qatar Airways undaunted by ‘large loss’Qatar Airways is set to report a "very large loss" because of a regional political dispute that has imposed restrictions on the...

KLIA2 in Kuala Lumpur.

The Big Airport Wrap: Malaysia, Manila and Narita go for growthMalaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) plans to double Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s (KLIA) capacity as it seeks a bigger...

New home base: Thai Airways, Qantas and Jetstar Asia will operate out of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport’s Terminal 3 in May

Airlines switch base to Soekarno-Hatta’s T3Thai Airways, Qantas and Jetstar Asia will move their current operations from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport’s Terminal...

Don Mueang International Airport’s old terminal will be demolished.

New terminal in the works for Don MueangThe Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) will move ahead with plans to demolish the old terminal at Don Mueang International Airport...

Facial recognition technology is expected to shorten the immigration verification process to 15 seconds per passenger

Facial recognition at Japan’s airports to streamline immigration processJapan’s major airports will soon be deploying facial recognition technology to screen foreign visitors upon departure in fiscal...

Oscar Munoz.

United Airlines CEO declines bonusUnited CEO Oscar Munoz has decided not to take a bonus for his work in 2017.

The first Ultra Long Range A350 XWB performs its maiden flight

Ready for the long haul: SIA’s latest A350 takes to the airThe Ultra Long Range version of the A350 XWB has successfully completed its first flight in Toulouse, France.