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Airlines may be reluctant to accept aircraft due to tariff costs, global airline association warns

Hong Kong, July 18 -- Airlines may shy away from taking delivery of aircraft as a result of U.S. tariffs and their impact on the pricing of commercial jets, International Air Transport Association (IA... Read More


Taiwan's airlines boosted by record interim passenger demand

Hong Kong, July 17 -- China Airlines (CAL) said last week it is benefitting from a robust northern summer season, posting NT$104.06 billion (US$3.56 billion) in consolidated sales, a 5.24% year-on-yea... Read More


IndiGo to code-share on Jetstar Airways flights

Hong Kong, July 16 -- IndiGo has signed an agreement to place its 6E airline code on Jetstar Airways-operated services from Bangkok, Phuket and Singapore to Australia. Read More The tie-up includes co... Read More


Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways upgrade cabin services on Kolkata route

Hong Kong, July 15 -- Dubai-based Emirates Airline and Abu Dhabi-headquartered Etihad Airways have announced aircraft changes for flights to Kolkata. Read More From July 18, Emirates will fly 777-300E... Read More


Air France-KLM boosts Asia-Pacific network with Qantas Airways code-shares

Hong Kong, July 14 -- Air France and KLM have added more options for their customers travelling to Australia through an expanded code-share with Qantas Airways. Read More Since July 1, Air France's it... Read More


Taiwan's government asks airlines to offer priority boarding and upgrades to military personnel

Hong Kong, July 11 -- Starting this month, active military personnel in Taiwan will be eligible for priority boarding and upgrades on availability when travelling on international flights of local air... Read More


Airbus delivered 63 airplanes last month, including 15 to Asia-Pacific airlines and lessors

Hong Kong, July 10 -- Airbus said 63 jets were accepted by 35 clients in June. Read More Fifteen of the aircraft arrived with lessors CALC, BoCom Leasing, CMB Financial Leasing, ICBC Leasing and airli... Read More


Kuala Lumpur International Airport opens second "calm room"

Hong Kong, July 9 -- Malaysia's leading airport has expanded its facilities for passengers with hidden disabilities including Autism and ADHD. Read More Its second calm room, modelled on KLIA's first ... Read More


Peach Aviation takes back passenger service delivery from third party supplier

Hong Kong, July 8 -- Peach Aviation is managing its domestic passenger handling services at Osaka Kansai Airport. Read More The LCC is now providing check-in, arrival services and controller duties at... Read More


Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines link frequent flyer programs

Hong Kong, July 7 -- Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines have established a frequent flyer partnership allowing members of their respective frequent flyer programs - Etihad Guest and Lotusmiles - to e... Read More