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Monthly Archives: November 2007
Viva Macau to add Saigon in December 2007
The Saigon Times Daily reports that Viva Macau will launch flights from Macau to Ho Chi Minh City in mid-December to offer Vietnamese leisure and business travellers better access to Macau according to CEO Con Korfiatis. Korfiatis said the carrier … Continue reading
Lion Air aims to bost global presence
Xinhua reports Wednesday that Lion Air is preparing funds to acquire shares in airlines in six Asian countries to boost its global presence. Lion Air will buy stakes in airlines in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Bangladesh and South Korea … Continue reading
Jetstar adds Macau from Feb 2, 2008
Book by 18 November and travel between 02 February and 30 June 2008 on Jetstar’s newest route — Singapore to Macau. One-way fares start at $28 (before tax & all those surcharges). See the Jetstar website for more information.
Tiger confirms will not fly to Sydney
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Tiger Airways will fly to every Australian state and territory but Tiger CE Tony Davis confirmed it would not fly to Sydney. The airline will fly from its Tullamarine’s terminal 4 home base to … Continue reading
Pacific Airlines adds Hue, Hai Phong and Vinh
Nhan Dan reports that Pacific Airlines will open three local air routes from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue (from Dec 1, 2007), to Hai Phong (from Dec 21, 2007), and Vinh (from Jan 25, 2008).
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Cebu Pacific opens third hub in Davao
The Sun Star reports that Cebu Pacific is set to expand its operations in Davao by making it the third hub after Manila and Cebu by May 8, 2008. The airline will base an A-319 aircraft at the Davao International … Continue reading
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Nok Air to suspend flights to Bangalore
The Economic Times says Nok Air is suspending its operations to Bangalore. The airline is withdrawing its operations on the Bangalore-Bangkok route this month with its last flight operating on November 23, 2007. Nok Air started operations in India by … Continue reading
Tiger to announce Adelaide services
The Advertiser reports that Tiger Airways is expected to announce Tuesday that it will begin flying to and from Adelaide. Tiger Aviation CE Tony Davis’s office announced late Monday there would be an announcement “regarding Tiger Australia’s network” at 11am. … Continue reading
Jetstar launches Saigon to Singapore promo
Thanh Nien News reports that Jetstar launched a weeklong promotion Monday to mark its third birthday, offering a large number of cheap seats for the Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore route. 50,000 seats will go on sale on its … Continue reading
Lion Air adds Hong Kong
Xinhua reports that Lion Air will open a new route from Surabaya to Hong Kong in December using its new 737-900ERs. “Our targetted passengers are hundreds of thousands of migrant workers and tourists” said Lion Air spokesman Hasyim Arsal Alhabsi. … Continue reading