Tag Archives: airlines

Malaysia Seals Landmark Airbus Deal

PARIS/KUALA LUMPUR – In a major boost to Franco-Malaysian relations, Malaysia has placed a landmark order for 70 aircraft with Airbus, …

Philippines: Multiple Airlines Expand Flight Connections

MANILA – Faster and More Convenient Access Reflects the Country’s Rise as a Top Southeast Asian Destination. Several international airlines are …

Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions

FRANKFURT/BANGKOK/TOKYO – After the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014, many airlines—excluding Chinese carriers—abandoned the shorter northern …

Bomb Threat Triggers Emergency Return to Phuket

PHUKET – On June 13, Flight AI 379, operated by Air India, departed Phuket at 9:30 a.m. local time en route to …

Jetstar Asia to Shut Down July 31, 500+ jobs lost

SINGAPORE / SYDNEY – Singapore-based Jetstar Asia will cease operations on 31 July, capping two decades in the low-cost arena. …