Aviation News

Scoot has suspended Snoozekits and seat selection.

Updated: Scoot’s guide to flying in new normal skiesSINGAPORE – Forget the Snoozekit on Scoot Airlines for a while. And don’t ask to select your seat.

THAI has promised to refund ticket money at some stage in the future.

No refunds for six months, THAI ticket holders are toldBANGKOK – Passengers hoping to receive a refund for unused THAI Airways tickets will have a long wait to get their money back.

A guide to coronavirus travel restrictions

A guide to coronavirus travel restrictionsMONTREAL - An interactive map created by IATA shows detailed information about travel restrictions around the world put in...

Jakarta is cracking down on the movement of people in and out of the city.

Jakarta now no-go area without medical clearanceJAKARTA - National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia now requires Jakarta-bound passengers to present an exit and entry...

Asia Pacific airlines in April saw international passenger numbers plunge 98.8% year-on-year.

Asia Pacific can ‘lead the much-needed recovery in air travel’KUALA LUMPUR - The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) says patchy, uncoordinated measures across countries, including...

Transit passengers at Dubai International will be subject to thermal scanning.

Emirates introduces toughest health protocols yetSINGAPORE – Emirates has unveiled new safety and hygiene standards on board and on the ground. The new measures took effect...

Airports are considering a next step to enable passengers to check-in on their mobile devices even before arriving at the airport.

Return of aviation hinges on cost, safety and sustainabilitySINGAPORE – The health crisis is pushing airport and airlines to adopt new technology at a faster pace in a bid to ensure a...

Jakarta has indicated that its national carrier won’t get government help to sort out its debt problems.

Garuda in race to meet debt deadlineJAKARTA – Garuda Indonesia is joining THAI Airways in a period of intensive care.

Thai Airways will be able to operate flights as run its business as usual while the restructuring takes place.

Thai cabinet approves plan to restructure Thai AirwaysBANGKOK – Thailand’s cabinet has approved a plan to restructure Thai Airways International Plc’s finances through a bankruptcy...

Qatar Airways’ cabin crew in full protective gear

This is how airlines are suiting up for the long haulDOHA – As a handful of airlines cautiously begins to restore international services, those passengers jumping back on board are...