Asia

Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines introduces its first A350-1000, joining a fleet of 10 A350-900s. The aircraft will serve long-haul routes to Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific

With 7,641 islands, stunning beaches, and plans for direct flights next year, the Philippines is the next hot Asian destination for Israelis. We sat down for an exclusive interview with the Philippine Ambassador to Israel and discovered a tourism revolution is on the horizon

OAG data shows routes in Asia overwhelmingly led global air traffic in 2025, while international rankings were also dominated by short-haul Asian flights. The Jeju–Seoul Gimpo route topped OAG’s 2025 list with 14.4 million seats

A test flight of a Boeing 787 (Dreamliner) landed successfully yesterday at the heart of Vietnam's ambitious aviation project, Long Thanh Airport, on its way to turning the area into an international tourist hub

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