Category Archives: Other Airlines

Singapore and Malaysia expand air services agreement

Xinhua reports that Singapore and Malaysia have expanded their bilateral air agreement, allowing both countries’ low cost carriers to increase services. “The new agreement gives low cost carriers of both countries the right to operate between Singapore and three cities … Continue reading

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Light-fingered baggage handlers arrested

The Jakarta Post reports that a thieving ring at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) has been busted. Of the 25 people arrested, 21 were baggage handlers for Garuda Indonesia, AirAsia and Batavia Air. Now I know why those plastic wrap … Continue reading

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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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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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Don Muang to reopen this weekend

The Bangkok Post reports that Don Muang will be officially reopening this weekend. Initially both Nok Air and Orient Thai Airlines will be using it for all their flights while THAI will be using it for their non-connecting domestic flights … Continue reading

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Fly Asian Xpress to expand fleet

The Star reports that Malaysian airline, Fly Asian Xpress is to expand its fleet by up to US$10m. The ATR 42 or 72 and the Canadian Bombardier Q300 or Q400 are the two planes ot the table.

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Jetstar runs into trouble

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Jetstar Asia has cancelled several flights this week with little in the way of explanations. It cancelled a third of its scheduled flights out of Singapore and Valuair (a subsidiary which Jetstar uses to … Continue reading

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Seaplane connections from Phuket

The Nation reports that Destination Air Shuttle will inaugurate its seaplane shuttle service from Phuket to Ko Phi Phi, Krabi and Ko Lanta in February 2007. The service would commence with 12 flights per day and add more to the … Continue reading

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SEair inks deal with Tiger

The Phillipine News reports that South East Asian Airlines (SEair) has signed a contract with Tiger Airways to promote Philippine travel and tourism and simultaneously boost SEair’s regional market presence. The joint announcement said SEair would lease from two A320s … Continue reading

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