Monthly Archives: July 2007

China Southern adds Burma

Xinhua reports that China Southern on Monday opened an air route from Guangzhou to Rangoon, bringing the total number of air links between China and Myanmar to three. China Southern will fly Airbus A-319s three times a week — Monday, … Continue reading

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EU bans all Indonesian carriers

ATW Online reports that the European Commission has banned all 51 registered Indonesian carriers from operating into the EU. While no Indonesian airlines currently fly to EU member states, an EU spokesperson warned that “European citisens should avoid flying with … Continue reading

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Tiger announces first domestic route

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Tiger Airways have announced it will begin Melbourne to Darwin flights in December for as little as A$80 one way. Jetstar instantly struck back, delivering on its promise to remain the lowest priced domestic … Continue reading

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Cheap travel in Australia prepares for take off

The Sunday Mail reports that an exciting new era in aviation takes off in Australia in August, when the first of Asia’s new discount air carriers, Viva Macau, lands in Sydney on August 15, offering a host of ultra-cheap international … Continue reading

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Nok Air delays IPO

Bloomberg reports that Nok Air has delayed a plan for an IPO to expand its fleet. The company may sell shares to the public in 2009, CEO Patee Sarasin said Friday. The airline wants to build its fleet up to … Continue reading

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