Asia

The Asian country is expected to cross a historic milestone in tourism today, with a festive ceremony in Phu Quoc that will honor three tourists with recognition and gifts

A new study reveals that climate change in South Asia has intensified storms, leading to deadly floods and landslides across many countries, with a 160% increase in rainfall intensity. What is happening on the ground is worse than models predict

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has granted Sun Phu Quoc Airways an expanded Air Operator Certificate, allowing it to operate international flights to Asia and the Middle East; the airline is expanding its fleet with a fourth aircraft this week, and a fifth underway

Aviation giant Emirates has introduced the new Asia Pass card, which will allow you to plan and combine flights between popular destinations in East Asia on one ticket; passengers can choose up to 10 domestic flights, in partnership with local airlines

Nicko Cruises launches a multi-segment world trip from Hamburg to Tokyo, pairing 126 sea days with visits to the Caribbean, South America, and Asia in 2026-27; highlights include the daylight transit of the Panama Canal and wellness credits

Air India's newly launched menu has already been implemented on most international flights; the menu combines regional dishes from India alongside European and Asian influences, for an upgraded all-class dining experience

Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook: IATA reports modest passenger gains, stronger cargo demand, and widening regional differences, with Asia Pacific and Africa leading the quarter

Iberia unveils major route expansions in Brazil and extra flights to Tokyo, adding over 78,000 new seats across both regions; the airline will boost its flight capacity by 25% in the first half of next year

Sunshine Coast locals will soon be able to skip the drive to Brisbane and fly straight to Bali, and even connect on to Singapore, with Jetstar’s new international service launching in March 2026

Etihad has announced the launch of four new flights in three days, strengthening Abu Dhabi's status as a global hub and expanding the network to 85+ destinations