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Emirates officially launched its direct Dubai-Da Nang route on 10 June 2025, expected to bring significant changes and affluent Middle Eastern travellers to Vietnam's coastal city.

Habibi! Come to Da Nang!Emirates launches Dubai-Da Nang route targeting affluent Middle Eastern tourists.

Jetstar Asia will cease operations on 31 July.

Jetstar Asia in shock shutdownQantas calls time on its budget operation in Asia.

Baggage is now a billion dollar business for U.S. airlines.

How your baggage is earning airlines billionsChecked baggage fees are taking off a supersonic speed

Riyadh Air aims to attract top talent and compete strongly in the Middle East and beyond by offering highly competitive salaries and comprehensive pilot benefits.

Riyadh Air rolls out sky-high salaries for pilotsPilots at the Saudi carrier can earn up to US$32,000 plus luxury housing, school tuition, and profit-sharing.

In 2024, India’s passenger traffic reached 174 million, accounting for 4.2% of global air travel.

India climbs into global aviation’s top threeBooming domestic demand and a young fleet are fuelling India’s rapid rise in global air traffic.

IATA is addressing a rise in in-flight thefts, particularly on Asian routes, as reports of organised mid-air crimes increase across several key airports.

More valuables are being stolen on Asian flightsTravellers beware! There’s a shocking rise of in-flight thefts on Asian routes.

The arrival of Scoot’s first direct flight into Vienna International Airport.

Scoot connects Singapore and Vienna nonstopScoot launches twice-weekly direct flights between Singapore and Vienna.

Indonesia Airlines CEO Iskandar Ismail insists the airline is real and progressing through proper channels.

Is the new Indonesia Airlines for real?CEO of Indonesia Airlines fights back after the prospective airline was branded a hoax.

The launch of Hong Kong's first direct flight to Changzhou on 23 May.

HK Express bridges Hong Kong and Changzhou skiesHong Kong and Changzhou are now directly connected by three weekly services.

SPA’s first flights are expected to launch in late 2025.

Vietnam’s new airline eyes island adventuresPhu Quoc to gain more international flights with huge airline investment