Monday, December 2 2024 | ASIA TODAY INTERNATIONAL - Reporting the Business that Matters in Asia
GENEVA -Global passenger traffic data for August shows demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) climbed 7.2% compared to the year-ago period. At the same time, the upward trend in seasonally-adjusted traffic has eased from that seen at the end of 2016.
GENEVA - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) as called on the European Union to significantly strengthen economic regulation of major European airport monopolies by focussing on the interests of passengers.
SINGAPORE - Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa Group from October 1 have launched their joint venture co-operation covering flights between Singapore, Australia and Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Belgium.
BEIJING - Air China will begin flights from Beijing to Brisbane from December 11, giving Brisbane access to 18 points in Europe, nine points in North America, and almost anywhere in China and Asia.
BEIJING - China's civil aviation authority said this week it will lift its ban on the use of portable electronic devices on aircraft, and that airlines will make the decision themselves, the China Daily reported.
BEIJING – Air China is to launch non-stop flights between Beijing and Athens from September 30, initially offering two return services weekly.