Aviation News

Indonesia has suspended all sea and air services until 1 June.

IATA lays it on the line: The situation is direSINGAPORE - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has put some big numbers on the impact of COVID-19 crisis...

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth’s special concert for quarantined guests.

Global Wrap in brief – top stories making the newsSYDNEY – Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has entertained guests by arranging a live music performance in its outdoor...

Air Asia says services will gradually increase to include international destinations

Air Asia back in the air at end of monthKUALA LUMPUR – When Air Asia resumes domestic services in Malaysia on April 29, passengers will be encouraged to wear a...

Speculation continue to fly around the future of Virgin Australia

What now for Virgin Australia?BRISBANE – The future of Virgin Australia, in which Singapore Airlines has a significant stake, is reaching a critical stage...

Airports in Asia Pacific say returning to full operational status will not happen overnight.

Airports body says ‘new normal’ for travelling requires united responseHONG KONG – Asia Pacific’s major airports are calling for a coordinated response to Covid-19 amid early signs that the aviation...

Airlines could be faced with requirements to reduce passenger numbers and designating seats that must remain unoccupied with stricter health regulations.

Welcome to the new world of flying where space will carry a costSINGAPORE – When air travel resumes at scale, airlines expect to be faced with more costs as governments and health authorities...

Etihad Airways flies over Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Etihad works round-the-clock to maintain parked fleetABU DHABI - What do you do with 100 large aircraft that have been forced back to home base on government orders?

Vietjet wants to get passengers back on board with free (sort of) flights

Fly to your heart’s content in VietnamHANOI – Low-cost Vietnamese carrier Vietjet has come up with an almost-too-good-to-believe offer to get fliers back onboard...

Bed and [card]board at Narita’s makeshift hotelTOKYO - Tokyo Narita airport’s baggage claim area has become a cardboard box hotel for arriving international passengers...

SIA is extending the validity of KrisFlyer miles due to imminently expire.

SIA offers full refunds – or a bonus for those who rebookSINGAPORE - Singapore Airlines, along with SilkAir, has updated its travel policy to allow full cash refund for tickets booked...