Earthquake and fuel prices spell trouble for Chinese aviation
Bev - Jun 18, 2026
Chinese air travel is suffering for the first time since the SARS outbreak in 2003 because of the Sichuan earthquake,…
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Thai sees online bookings soar
Bev - Jun 18, 2026
Thai Airways reports that it has boosted online domestic bookings by 200% over three months following the introduction of Amadeus’…
Rising fuel costs bad news for airline passengers
David - Jun 17, 2026
The consumer impact of rising fuel costs: fewer flights, more crowded security lanes and higher ticket prices, according to airline…
Silverjet boss admits funding defeat
Phil Davies - Jun 17, 2026
Silverjet boss Lawrence Hunt has conceded defeat in trying to attract new funding for the grounded carrier. Administrators of the…
VisitBritain prepares for Olympic handover
Phil Davies - Jun 17, 2026
VisitBritain and Visit London have both welcomed official plans for the handover ceremony at the close of the Beijing Olympic Games on…
UNWTO puts environment in the picture
- Jun 17, 2026
MADRID – UNWTO launches its 2008 Photo Competition around this year’s World Tourism Day (WTD) theme: “Tourism Responding to the…
Virgin Blue launches Airpass
- Jun 17, 2026
Virgin Blue has launched an Airpass exclusively for international visitors to Australia From September international travellers can purchase Virgin Blue…
Air Astana, the rising star in EuroAsia
- Jun 17, 2026
New aircraft on order, product enhancements and route expansion – with a major focus on Asia – are pushing Kazakhstan’s…
Jetstar heads for Bali, Jakarta
- Jun 17, 2026
Qantas subsidiary Jetstar is to have a greater presence in Asia as it parent retreats from low-yielding markets From late…
MAS to Fernandes: No cheap fares from us
- Jun 17, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR – A fall-out between AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines has moved to a personal level with MAS terminating discount…
Countdown to Canada Day celebrations in London
Phil Davies - Jun 16, 2026
Today (Monday) is the deadline for applying for tickets for a free Canada Day concert in London. As part of…
Thomson Airways revealed as amalgamated airline brand
Phil Davies - Jun 16, 2026
The Thomsonfly and First Choice Airways brands are to be dropped in favour of Thomson Airways. The combined carrier is…
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