Aviation News

Lake Toba will be one of the destinations to benefit from Garuda Indonesia’s fare sale.

Garuda switches course, launches domestic saleJAKARTA - National flag-carrier Garuda Indonesia has moved quickly to keep its fleet busy following the cancellation of flights...

Bamboo Airways sees Europe as ripe for expansion

Germany next for ambitious Bamboo AirwaysHANOI – Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways is eyeing further expansion into Europe with Germany targeted for flights this year.

Carriers are reporting 50% no-shows on flights across several markets, according to IATA.

IATA calls for slot rule suspensionMONTREAL - IATA has called upon airport regulators around the world to suspend slot rules through this October in response to...

Patee: “The book is controversial and will ruffle feathers, but it is a story that needs to be told.”

How to handle a crisis – by someone who’s seen a fewThe former CEO of Thailand’s Nok Air has launched a tell-all autobiography, Smiling Through Turbulence. In his book, Patee...

AAPA says proliferation of travel advisories while well-intentioned are inconsistent with WHO recommendations.

Health, tourism and aviation authorities take aim at ‘uncoordinated travel advisories’MADRID - The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), who are jointly guiding the travel and...

Vietjet is among airlines heavily discounting ticket prices.

Airlines launch sales bonanza to stimulate travelBANGKOK – Airlines across Asia are not sitting still while passenger numbers plummet due to the Covid-19 virus.

Flying united: Qatar Airways and American Airlines.

Friends again, Qatar, AA sign new dealDOHA - Qatar Airways and American Airlines have put past differences aside in signing a codeshare agreement two years after the...

ANA is replacing its Boeing 777s with Dreamliners

ANA’s love affair with the DreamlinerTOKYO - All Nippon Airways has placed a new order for 20 Boeing 787s, taking its Dreamliner fleet to 103 by 2025.

Zzzz…Air New Zealand’s prototype Economy Skynest

Air NZ goes flat out to please economy class flyersAUCKLAND – Economy-class passengers rejoice - Air New Zealand has unveiled a new lie-flat prototype sleep product for...

Vistara is embarking on an aggressive expansion plan in overseas markets.

Vistara goes into bat for customersGURUGRAM - Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, believes it has a secret weapon to counter the...