Asia

Thailand has welcomed the inaugural TransNusa Airlines flight from Jakarta to Bangkok. The new twice-daily service is expected to add more than 130,000 annual seats

Hilton has opened Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit, bringing its lifestyle brand to Southeast Asia with locally inspired design, rooftop dining and curated Bangkok experiences

The new "Sensory Corner," the first of its kind at Hong Kong Airport, is designed to provide a quiet and safe environment for passengers with autism, ADHD and other conditions

Starting March 31, 2027, the Polish airline will operate three weekly flights between Warsaw and the Vietnamese capital on Boeing 787 Dreamliners

IATA reports global air cargo demand rose 8.5% in June, with North America leading growth and Asia trade lanes remaining strong

Etihad Airways and Abra Group will expand connectivity between Latin America, Abu Dhabi, and Asia through Avianca, GOL, and Wamos Air

For the first time in its history, the company will launch direct flights from Los Angeles to Manila on Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The route will launch in March 2027

Authorities in Bangladesh have warned of continued flood risks in several regions as multiple rivers exceed danger levels following heavy monsoon rainfall

Air India has received approval to operate electronic maintenance logs on its Boeing 787 fleet, and has also begun implementing the system on its Boeing 777 aircraft

Thailand reminds foreign travelers to keep proof of sufficient funds ready for immigration checks to enjoy a smooth entry into the beautiful country in Southeast Asia

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