Asia

Qatar Airways has resumed service to 26 destinations across four continents, growing its Summer 2026 network to more than 160 global destinations

Condor will launch daily Bangkok–Abu Dhabi flights in October 2026, strengthening its partnership with Etihad and boosting Asia connectivity

Iberia is increasing its Madrid–Tokyo service with a fourth weekly flight between August and October, boosting capacity by 33% and reinforcing its Asia network

A new report from OAG shows a clear dominance of Asian airlines in the global punctuality rankings for May 2026. An Indonesian company was crowned the most punctual company in the world

Taiwan's STARLUX Airlines will begin direct Sydney Taipei flights in 2027, strengthening links between Australia, Taiwan and Asia

Starting October 25, 2026, the airline will operate a new direct route from Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur, alongside a number of new destinations in Asia, the USA and Africa

Qantas Frequent Flyers can now use points on Philippine Airlines across its full network, unlocking 15 new island destinations

Starting this August, Singapore Airlines will operate ten weekly flights between Singapore and Amsterdam in response to peak demand on Europe-Asia routes

Billions in investment, advanced technologies including biometric identification and enhanced passenger experience: this is Hong Kong Airport's new state-of-the-art Terminal 2

Dubai signals steady air connectivity: Despite regional tensions, DXB says dozens of airlines continue operating regular flights across the Gulf, Asia, Africa and the Middle East

As conflict disrupts flights and raises safety concerns, travelers are changing their plans. From Europe to Asia, new destinations are quickly replacing traditional Middle East hotspots

Stranded travelers in Dubai, Doha and across the Gulf are paying shocking prices for flights home. Some tickets now exceed $7,000, while private jets cost $200,000

Air Astana celebrates 20 years of partnership with Airbus with a significant future order of 25 A320 family aircraft. The company currently operates approximately 60 aircraft, most of which are from the European manufacturer

The Year of the Horse is here: a festive guide to visiting Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu in the middle of the Spring Festival, the colorful, family-friendly holiday celebrated by 1.5 billion people worldwide

AirAsia X will connect Kuala Lumpur, Bahrain, and London Gatwick from June 26, 2026, making Bahrain its first strategic hub outside Asia. The launch will deepen international collaborations and position the Kingdom as a developing gateway between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe

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

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

Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dubai, and other major cities in Asia lead the world in international passenger traffic