NEWSApr 13, 2023Malaysia Airlines Exits East Malaysia, Hands Over to FireflyIn a strategic move, Malaysia Airlines has ended its intra-east Malaysia operations and transferred them to its sister unit Firefly as part of a route rationalization plan for its domestic network.Read More →
ROUTESFeb 08, 2023Prague Airport: Possible Long Haul Routes in 2023Prague airport is negotiating with a menagerie of airlines over possible new routes to the popular tourist destination. Most of the routes that will commence operations to PRG in 2023 will be seasonal with a few former seasonal ones becoming all-year-round services. Read More →
NEWSNov 02, 2022Cathay Pacific Resumes Flights Over RussiaAs a consequence of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, most European airlines have been rerouting flights around Russia, as heightened alerts have made for dangerous conditions. However, many Asian airlines had never stopped flying over the Eurasian country, mainly due to political ties. Cathay Pacific was one of the airlines that halted flights in March. Now, almost eight months later, flight CX841 from New York to Hong Kong became the first Cathay Pacific flight to fly over Russia.Read More →
NEWSMay 02, 2022Air Traffic Between Europe and Asia Rises in the Face of Russian Airspace BanDespite UK and EU airlines facing bans from Russian airspace, aviation data firm OAG has recorded rises in scheduled seats between Europe and Asia.Read More →
NEWSFeb 02, 2022The Indian Rebound: Tata Group Officially Gains Control of Air IndiaIn this article, I analyze the history of Air India as well as what led to the recent privatization of the airline, as well as the next steps for the new owners, the Tata Group.Read More →
NEWSJul 05, 2021Cathay Pacific Launches New Premium Travel Lifestyle Brand After rumors and hints about the airline's future, Cathay has finally revealed their plan and repositioning in the market.Read More →
NEWSKorean Airlines to Acquire Asiana AirAmid the COVID-19 pandemic, many airlines have intensified their losses or have received losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Asiana Airlines has been one of these airlines in previous years. Its struggles have led it to a new future. Korean Air, South Korea's largest airline, recently announced that they will acquire a 30.77 percent stake in their rival, Asiana Airlines. This deal is valued at over 1.62 billion USD (1.8 trillion won) and will make Korean Air the 10th largest airline in the world.Read More →
NEWSKorean Air and Asiana Airlines Reports Surprise Quarter 2 Earnings ProfitAmid the vast number of unprofitable airlines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have reported profit, lead by their dedication towards cargo.Read More →
NEWSAirAsia Plans to Resume Domestic FlightsAirAsia, a low cost carries that flies around Asia, is planning to restart scheduled domestic flights around Malaysia on April 29, 2020. This will be followed by flights in Thailand and the Philippines on May 1, India on May 4, and Indonesia on May 7. This is all subject to approval from each country's governments. These flights are open to booking on the airlines website.Read More →
NEWSAirbus Halts A320 Production in Asia due to Coronavirus PrecautionsAirbus announced that they will be closing their Airbus factory in Tianjin, located in northeastern China, due to recently imposed travel bans due to the outbreak of 2019-nCoV, AKA Coronavirus.Read More →