Tag: Air Connectivity
Fuel shock hits Asian carriers, threatens intra-Asia travel
More than 150,000 international flights have been cut worldwide between March and June 2026 compared to schedules before the US and Israel struck Iran on February 28, which led to the disruptive blockade of the Straits of Hormuz
ASEAN tourism pushes for seamless air access
As ASEAN accelerates its tourism ambitions, aviation specialists are urging destinations to rethink how air connectivity is built, sustained and scaled.
Panellists at the forum...
India emerges as key market for Thai AirAsia X amid rising...
Thai AirAsia X has been recording strong load factors in the Indian market since launching its direct flights between New Delhi and Bangkok on...
India-China travel finds new momentum post direct flights resumption
With India and China recently restoring direct air connectivity after the pandemic and periods of border tension, tourism industry stakeholders are beginning to observe...
Aviation roundup: Xiamen Airlines, Emirates and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
New Delhi to host Routes Asia 2027
New Delhi will host the 23rd edition of Routes Asia, the only air service development event dedicated to advancing aviation across the Asia-Pacific region....
Asia-Pacific seeks to restore connectivity through multilateral visa and passenger initiatives
The Asia-Pacific region has fewer international aviation routes now compared to before the Covid-19 pandemic, with a gross loss of 1,017 international routes, where...
Etihad Airways boosts interline deals with five airlines
Etihad Airways has launched reciprocal interline partnerships with five new airline partners, further expanding travel options for guests across its expanding global network.
The airline...
Ready to welcome all
Malaysia anticipates record tourist surge with visa-free entry initiatives, and paves the way by enhancing air connectivity
Forward thinking
While the Philippines has seen a breach in foreign arrivals this year, stakeholders are urging the Department of Tourism to focus on long-term recovery plans.














