Aviation News

Sorry to say, no free first class flights with Emirates

Sorry to say, no free first class flights with EmiratesEmirates Airline has said it is in the process of trying to remove a fake Facebook page offering free first class flights with...

United Airlines

United Airlines pilots detained in ScotlandTwo United Airlines pilots have been arrested in Scotland under suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol before flying...

Hamad International Airport

Pay here, please. Qatar flags passenger taxQatar is introducing a departure tax of QR35 (US$9.6), travel agents have been told.

Air NZ, Air China ready to tie the knot

Air NZ, Air China ready to tie the knotAir New Zealand and Air China have paved the way for a strategic alliance on services between China and New Zealand.

The SIM is on sale inflight from 1 December.

Cebu Pacific offers mobile data service for inbound touristsManila-based Cebu Pacific Air has inked a strategic partnership agreement with wireless service provider, Smart Communications,...

Air Astana, newest member of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines

Air Astana becomes 16th AAPA full memberKazakhstan-based Air Astana has been formally welcomed as the newest member of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).

AirAsia X to cut flights to Australia

AirAsia X to cut flights to AustraliaAirAsia X will freeze domestic capacity expansion and cut flights to Australia next year in what it has termed a period of...

A350 XWB Demo Tour of Asia

World's newest airliner drops in to say helloTaking time out in Asia this week is the world’s newest airliner, the Airbus A350-900.

Passengers cough up as airline defaults

Passengers cough up as airline defaultsPassengers flying with Air Zimbabwe must now pay airport taxes separately before departing Zimbabwe, due to the airline failing...

Seeing London sooner perhaps as a result of new SIA, Virgin Australia frequent flyer deal

SIA, Virgin Australia no longer miles apartSingapore Airlines and Virgin Australia have launched what the airlines say is "a world-first conversion initiative", enabling...