India resists calls for more air access in drive to be global aviation force
The South Asian nation is one of the fastest-growing aviation markets where demand for travel is outstripping the supply of planes, but the bulk of international traffic is captured by global carriers with efficient hubs.
Computer breakdown at Hong Kong airport delays hundreds of travellers
Cathay Pacific Airways, the city's flagship carrier, is reportedly one of the most affected.
China logs nearly 40 million entry-exit trips in two months
The numbers were up 112.4% year-over-year.
US 'set to lift' Covid-19 testing requirements for travellers from China
China was battered with a surge in Covid-19 cases after it abruptly abandoned its zero-Covid policy in early December, unleashing the virus on its 1.4 billion population.
German travel industry sees 2023 rebound to pre-pandemic highs
The year got off to a strong start, with revenue for travel agents and online booking platforms doubling year-on-year in January and up 12% compared with the same month in 2019, reports say.
Aviation industry turns to childcare, free iPhones to lure workers
Shortages of workers led to long lines and delays during the peak summer travel season last year, marring the industry's recovery from Covid-19 and spurring demand for new initiatives to attract workers.
Airports see smoother summer travel than 2022 but brace for headaches
Airports, airlines and government agencies have been staffing up to avoid crippling labour shortages that curbed capacity and led to travel headaches last summer.
US senator seeks 'full accounting' of Southwest Airlines meltdown refunds
Maria Cantwell wants to know how many passengers got refunds, the total value and how many passengers proactively accepted a voucher or credit or rebooked on Southwest.
Mavcom says powerless over flight routes outside of Malaysia
The Malaysian Aviation Commission says it is bound by the Malaysian Aviation Consumer Protection Code 2016 in responding to passenger complaints.
Air India seals record order for almost 500 Airbus, Boeing jets
The deals include 220 planes from Boeing and 250 from Airbus and eclipse previous records for a single airline as Air India vies with domestic giant IndiGo to serve what will soon be the world's largest population.
South Korea lifts visa curbs on Chinese travellers, Beijing considers similar move
South Korea suspended issuing short-term visas to Chinese visitors last month after China abruptly ended its 'zero-Covid' policy, leading to a wave of infections.
Heavy snow in Japan disrupts flights and trains, closes roads
Domestic airlines including ANA, Japan Airlines and others cancelled a total of 100 flights due to the snow as of noon, according to the land ministry.
