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KLM Resumes Services to Hangzhou

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines recommences flights to the Chinese city of Hangzhou this week, offering business travellers a new access point to crucial travel to Mainland China.

Air Astana Resumes Flights to...

Kazakhstan national carrier will recommence direct services from the country's capital, Nur-Sultan, to Frankfurt, Germany this month.

Qatar Airways Makes Important...

Qatar Airways has made significant updates to its mobile app, allow passengers to plan their travel with greater ease while helping minimise physical contact and interactions throughout their journey.

Etihad Offers Premium...

Etihad Airways has launched innovative new protective wear for premium guests as part of its new health and hygiene programme, Etihad Wellness.

AirAsia Eyes Recommencement of...

AirAsia is set to recommence flights between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore after a decision by the governments of Malaysia and Singapore to open up cross border travel for essential business and official...

Emirates’ First Class...

Emirates’ First Class travel experience was given double honours at the 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for Airlines, winning the World’s Best First Class award, as well as Middle East’s Best...

Airline Introduces Free...

In a world-first, Emirates customers can now travel with confidence, as the airline announces it will cover COVID-19-related medical expenses and quarantine expenses of passengers. Emirates will offer of up...

New Oaks Opens in Dubai

Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites has opened the 396-room Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel in the city's Jebel Ali district.

Plaza Premium Group Re-Open...

Leading airport hospitality company Plaza Premium Group's Plaza Premium Lounge brand has started re-opening selected lounges across its global network.

AA Launches Touchless Check-In

American Airlines has introduced a new touchless check-in experience for its customers, allowing them to check-in for flights without touching kiosk screens.

The End of An Era for British...

British Airways will retire its fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft, fondly known as ‘The Queen of the Skies’, effectively immediately.

Sanitizer Pop Up Opens at HKIA

The first sanitizing lifestyle pop up, Cleanfreak.STORE, has opened at Hong Kong International Airport, offering travellers a host of hygiene products.

Malaysia Airlines to Offer All...

Malaysia Airlines continues its “Fly Confidently” campaign with complimentary Hygiene Kits for all passengers in all classes.

Qatar Executive Launches...

Qatar Airways' Qatar Executive has introduced the Diamond Agreement, which enables customers to pre-purchase flight time at fixed hourly rates on state-of-the-art long-range and ultra-long-range private jets.

Etihad Continues to Expand Network

Etihad Airways is resuming services to more destinations across its global network as travel restrictions by UAE regulatory authorities on outbound and inbound travel for citizens and residents are eased.

Singapore’s Changi...

Singapore's Changi Airport has begun transforming the passenger experience with new contactless and cleaning innovations for a safer, but yet seamless, airport journey.

China Airlines Tweaks Inflight...

China Airlines is preparing for the post-quarantine period by making adjustments to its inflight meal service across all cabins and routes. The Taiwanese airline continues to adhere to the regulations...

United Resumes San Francisco...

United Airlines has resumed services to China with twice-weekly flights between San Francisco and Shanghai Pudong via Seoul Incheon.

American Airlines to Cut...

American Airlines has adjusted its long-haul international schedule for winter 2020 through summer 2021, cutting many routes as it faces low demand. In response to the prolonged downturn in international...

Emirates Relaunches Chauffeur...

Emirates has relaunched its signature Chauffeur Drive service and airport lounge at its Dubai hub following a full health and safety review.

Qatar Airways Adds Thrice...

As part of its network expansion, Qatar Airways will operate three weekly flights to Toronto Pearson International Airport from July 4 2020.

China Airlines Makes Online...

China Airlines will introduce online self-service check-in for all travellers to reduce the amount of time they need to spend at the airport.

Qatar Airways to Expand US Flights

Qatar Airways will expand its U.S. services with Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C joining existing Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth flights.

United to Ban Passengers Who...

United Airlines says it will ban passengers who don't wear face masks from its flights as the US continues to struggle with the coronavirus epidemic.

Etihad Launches New Etihad...

Etihad Airways has launched the world-first seamless miles redemption proposition via its newly-created Etihad Guest mobile app.

Air Astana Recommences...

Air Astana will resume international services from Almaty and Nur-Sultan to destinations in Georgia, South Korea, and Turkey from later this month.

Etihad Launches Transfer...

Etihad Airways will link 20 cities in Europe, Asia and Australia via Abu Dhabi to make transfers on its special flights easier. Effective June 10, Etihad transfers will link key cities around the world,...

Emirates Adds 16 Cities to...

Emirates will launch passenger services to 16 more cities from June 15th following a lifting of UAE travel restrictions.

Swiss Return to Hong Kong After...

Swiss International Airlines has recommenced flights between Zurich and Hong Kong after suspending much of its global network in the wake of the Covid-19 epidemic. Swiss is the first airline in the...

Korean Air Launches Luggage...

Korean Air has added a luggage tracking feature to its Skypass mobile app, allowing members to keep tabs of their checked luggage as it's loaded onto their flight.

New Domestic Routes for FlyArystan

FlyArystan, the low-cost subsidiary of Air Astana, will expand its domestic route network, with new flights to Aktau, Atyrau, and Aktobe.

SAS Adds Short & Long-Haul...

Scandinavian airline SAS resumes domestic flights within and between Scandinavian countries from today, as well as flights to New York, Chicago, and Amsterdam from Copenhagen from June 10. In Sweden, SAS is...

Air Canada Adds Almost 100...

Air Canada will fly to almost 100 destinations in Canada, US and worldwide as part of its summer schedule. The carrier is slowly rebuilding its schedule after suspending 95 percent of its global network due...

Air France to Increase Services...

Air France will gradually increase services to domestic destinations, as well as French Overseas Departments, and key cities in Europe, Asia, and the US, from now until June 30. Since the outbreak of the...

Thai Airways Extends Flight...

Thai Airways will continue the suspension of its operations until June due to the Thai government’s extension of international flights into the kingdom. Following the Civil Aviation Authority of...

Finnair to Add Long-Haul Routes...

Finnair will gradually add long-haul and regional frequencies and routes back to its network from July, following an almost complete suspension of services in the wake of the Covid-19 epidemic. The initial...

Qatar Airways to Resume...

Qatar Airways will resume services to Brisbane from May 20, with three-weekly flights operated by an Airbus A350-1000 with 46 seats in Business Class and 281 seats in Economy Class. Qatar Airways recently...

Singapore to Close Empty Terminals

Changi Airport in Singapore will shutter its Terminal 2 and downscaling Terminal 4 due to falling traveller numbers caused by the global Covid-19 epidemic. With the expectation that air travel demand will...

[UPDATED] Airlines to Enforce...

Major US airlines will require passengers to wear masks as they slowly recover from the impact of the global Covid-19 epidemic.

Emirates to Add Nine...

Emirates will operate scheduled flight services from May 21 to nine destinations, after drastically reducing its network in the wake of travel bans resulting from the Covid-19 epidemic. The airline will...

Lufthansa Group to...

The airlines of the Lufthansa Group will significantly expand their services in June. The carriers, which include Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss, and Eurowings, cut their network considerably in the wake of...

Avianca Files for Bankruptcy...

The second-largest airline in Latin America and the second oldest airline in the world, Avianca, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US.

Etihad to Resume London...

As global travel restrictions are slowly eased, Etihad Airways has confirmed plans to operate a regularly scheduled service between Melbourne and London Heathrow via Abu Dhabi this month. The airline will...

Air Astana Resumes Domestic...

Air Astana will resume scheduled flights from Almaty and Nur-Sultan to regional centres across Kazakhstan following the end of the national state of emergency on May 11, 2020.

AA Expands Cargo Network to...

American Airlines is expanding its cargo-only operation this month to provide 126 weekly flights to 15 cities in Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Caribbean.

Qatar Airways Plans to Ease...

Qatar Airways will begin a phased approach to expanding its network in line with passenger demand evolution and the expected relaxation of entry restrictions around the world. Having maintained flights to...

Air Canada Launches New Program...

Air Canada has launched CleanCare+, a programme designed to provide customers with greater peace of mind during all stages of travel.

Qantas & Jetstar Continue...

Qantas and Jetstar will extend their domestic and Trans-Tasman flight cancellations to the end of June 2020, whilst international flight cancellations will be extended through to the end of July 2020. The...

AAdvantage Named Best Elite...

The American Airlines AAdvantage program has been named Best Elite Program in the Americas at the 2020 Freddie Awards.

Thai Lion Air Resumes Domestic...

Thai Lion Air has resumed domestic operations within Thailand.

Air NZ Delays NYC Service

Air New Zealand has postponed the commencement of its new non-stop Auckland-New York service from October 29 2020 until at least late 2021. The carrier will also not resume operation of its suspended...

AA to Offer Passengers...

American Airlines will begin offering personal protective equipment to customers as part of the carrier's efforts to battle the COVID-19 epidemic. The new procedure will be rolled out to all mainline and...

Air Astana to Resume Flights...

Kazakhstan national carrier Air Astana will resume scheduled flights between the Kazakh commercial capital Almaty and the political capital Nur-Sultan starting from May 1, 2020

Air Canada to Halt U.S. Flights

Air Canada will suspend scheduled flights to the U.S. from April 26 following a decision by both governments to extend travel restrictions until May 22.

Etihad Hopes to Increase...

Etihad Airways will operate a reduced network of passenger services from May, if the present UAE-government imposed travel restrictions are lifted.

Delta Ramps Up Social Distancing

Delta continues to adapt to meet evolving customer demands with a number of key changes to ensure safe travel. In addition to supplying face masks for employees, following the recommendation of the CDC, the...

AA Extends Elite Status &...

With American Airlines forced to slash its global network in the wake of the COVID-9 epidemic, the carrier has recognised the loyalty of AAdvantage members by offering additional flexibility within its...

[UPDATED] Airlines Continue to...

Airlines continue to cut services and amend their frequencies in light of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting travel around the world.

Qantas Cuts 90 Percent of...

The Qantas Group has announced further cuts to its international flying, reducing capacity by almost a quarter for the next six months.

AA to Cut 75% of Network

In response to the COVID-19 epidemic, the resulting US travel bans, and falling traveller numbers, American Airlines will continue with a series of long-haul service suspensions, starting today, with cuts...

Airline Association Urges End...

In the wake of US President Donald Trump’s 30-day ban on flights between Europe and the US, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has urged governments to roll back or refrain from...

Qatar Unveils New Singapore...

Qatar Airways has opened its new Premium Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport at Terminal 1. The new Singapore lounge serves as the benchmark and blueprint for Qatar Airways’ future Premium Lounges worldwide....

5 Steps to Protecting Yourself...

Stay safe when travelling for business and protect yourself from the global Coronavirus epidemic with these simple but effective travel precautions.

FlyArystan Adds 8 New Destinations

Kazakhstan low-cost airline FlyArystan will add eight new routes from its new aircraft base in Karaganda.

Thai Smile Joins Star Alliance

Star Alliance has welcomed THAI Smile Airways as a Star Alliance Connecting Partner, only the alliance's second ever.

AA Expands Pre-Order Meals to...

American Airlines will expand its preordered meal service to the premium cabins on American Eagle flights, starting next month.

Air Astana Adds Mumbai to Ever...

Kazakhstan’s national carrier, Skytrax four-star airline Air Astana, will add Mumbai to its network from June 1, 2020. The award-winning Almaty-based airline will fly four times a week to...

China Airlines, Mandarin Cut...

Taiwan's China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines are the latest carrier to implement changes to their inflight service in light of the coronavirus epidemic.

Airlines Cancel Flights as...

Qatar Airways is the latest carrier to suspend flights to Mainland China as part of efforts to curb the spread of the Coronavirus, which originated in the country. The Doha-based airline will suspend...

Coronavirus: CX Makes Changes...

The Cathay Pacific Group is implementing temporary service modifications on all Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon flights to and from destinations in mainland China effective 30 January 2020 until further...

Plaza Premium Group Opens Dubai...

The world’s largest network of independent airport lounges expands footprint in the Middle East, joining existing locations in Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Riyadh and Salalah

New Destinations for Qatar Airways

Qatar’s national carrier used its attendance at the opening day of the Kuwait Aviation Show to announce new destinations for the Qatar Airways 2020 network. The eight new destinations for Qatar will...

Turkish Airlines Adds Xi’an to...

Turkish Airlines Adds Xi'an, one of China's most historic cities, to its ever-expanding network, marking the airline's fourth destination in the country.

Check Out Finnair’s New...

Finnair has unveiled the final phase of its non-Schengen lounge expansion in Helsinki with the opening of its new Business Class lounge.

Qatar Airways Launches Quisine...

Qatar Airways has launched its Quisine - which features fresh, healthy seasonal ingredients and localised menus - on flights from Doha to all of the airline's seven China destinations, including Beijing,...

FlyArystan Launches First...

FlyArystan, the first Kazakhstan low-cost airline, recently launched its first international route between Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana) and Moscow Zhukovsky, signaling a new chapter in the young airline's...

AA Adds James Beard-Winning...

American Airlines has joined forces with the James Beard Foundation to bring new levels of dining to its premium cabins and lounges.

Earn & Use Qantas Points...

Qantas Frequent Flyers can now earn Qantas Points and access reward seats across the entire Air France – KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) network.

Qantas Opens New Changi Lounge

Qantas has officially opened its newest First Lounge, a luxury space spread over 1,000 square metres at Singapore’s Changi Airport.

Thai Airways Opens New Royal...

Thai Airways International has opened a new Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge at Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Airport. The Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge spans 2,089 square meters and features two zones; the west zone for...

Chef DeAille Tam to Bring New...

Finnair will collaborate with chef DeAille Tam to bring modern and fresh Chinese flavors for its business class customers traveling on all Finnair routes from Greater China to Helsinki.

Air NZ Named Best Airline in...

Airline safety and rating site AirlineRatings.com has named Air New Zealand the best airline in the world in its 2020 Airline Excellence Awards

Big Wins for Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam Airlines has been named World's Leading Cultural Airline and World's Leading Airline - Premium Economy Class at this year's World Travel Awards.

Cathay Pacific Enhances First...

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has elevated its premium travel experience with a host of new additions to its first and business class experiences. The airline has rolled out an array of thoughtfully chosen...

CX & Black Sheep Introduce...

Cathay Pacific is elevating its Economy Class inflight dining experience with an exciting new menu developed in collaboration with Hong Kong’s most dynamic food and hospitality group, Black Sheep Restaurants.

AA Launches Business Extra...

AA has launched its acclaimed loyalty program for small businesses in Hong Kong, with companies and travelling employees now able to earn rewards.

Aerotel Opens at...

Heathrow's only in-terminal hotel has opened offering business travellers convinience and comfort at one of Europe's busiest airports.

Air New Zealand to Add New...

Air New Zealand is introducing a new, more spacious Economy product on its widebody fleet from late 2020, offering customers extra legroom and perks on long-haul flights.

MAS to Up Beijing Flights

Malaysia Airlines will increase flights between Kuala Lumpur and Beijing from seven to ten flights per week, beginning 1 January, 2020.

Watch Four Times More Content...

Feel more with the airline’s enriched onboard library and enjoy a true entertainment experience on every flight.

Design-Driven Transit Hotels...

International airport hospitality company Plaza Premium Group has opened its newest design-driven transit hotels in Beijing and London.

American Airlines & Qantas...

American Airlines and Qantas will roll out improved frequent flyer benefits, including higher earning rates for points and status credits on each airline’s network. The partnership also includes enhanced...

CX Adds New Healthy Dining Option

Cathay Pacific has added plant-based OmniPork products to its menus, offering business travellers a healthy option when on the road.

New Seats & Lounge for...

The first upgraded Qantas A380 has taken to the skies, delivering a new level of comfort for customers travelling on the Australian national carrier’s largest aircraft. The multimillion-dollar upgrade of 12...

You Can Now Redeem Your...

American Airlines AAdvantage members are now able to redeem their miles to book flights via the airline's website and mobile app on its oneworld alliance member Cathay Pacific Airways, including its...

Wolfgang Puck Opens First Hong...

Chef Wolfgang Puck has opened his very first restaurant in Hong Kong, with Wolfgang Puck Kitchen at the arrivals hall of Hong Kong International Airport in partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail.

Cathay Pacific’s Betsy...

Cathay Pacific has relaunched its signature beer, Betsy, with a new recipe designed for sipping at 35,000ft and new availability across the classes. Named after the airline’s first aircraft, a robust...

Turkish Airlines Launches...

Turkish Airlines has created Companion Entertainment, a new mobile application for its onboard Planet entertainment platform that turns it into an interactive destination that can be used before and after...

United Ups Luxe Ante on the...

United Airlines will operate its newly-reconfigured Boeing 767-300ER aircraft between Newark/New York and London Heathrow, offering 46 United Polaris business seats in the premium cabin and 22 United...

New Routes & Additional...

United Airlines expands its international schedule from its hubs in Chicago, Denver, New York/Newark and San Francisco, and adds flights to key European destinations.

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