Hong Kong sees over 10 million visitors from Jan to May
The Tourism Board it expects that the pace tourism recovery will continue to be affected by various factors, including airline capacity.
Aviation
Global travel revival to boost flight capacity, lead to pay hikes
Qatar Airways said it expects its Hong Kong route’s capacity and revenue this financial year to be higher than pre-Covid levels as Hong Kong’s reopening boosts demand.
Thai Airways plans to expand fleet as tourism business picks up
The Airbus A350-900 will help improve the airline’s flight efficiency, especially when it comes to European routes, THAI's CEO said.
Garuda, Singapore Airlines explore joint venture on Bali, Jakarta flights
Garuda Indonesia, including Citilink, held nearly a third of the country’s domestic air travel, according to the Transportation Ministry.
Hong Kong airport passenger volume soars 24-fold in April
The Airport Authority reported that traffic to and from Southeast Asia, the Chinese mainland, and Japan recorded the most significant increases.
Air travel in Indonesia inching closer to pre-pandemic level
Airlines are confident about the demand trajectory after air travel picked up rapidly, as reflected in increasing passenger numbers, among others.
IMF weighs raising HK’s economic forecast amid growth
The economic outlook would further improve as economy on the Chinese mainland and recovery of the city’s aviation sector has picked up speed.
Philippines’ Naia terminals ready for influx of 2 million passengers
To avoid overcrowding, airport authorities were asked to allow the airlines to open check-in counters earlier without being charged additional fees.
Emirates to launch first A380 commercial route to Indonesia
The airline said the super jumbo jet would replace one of two daily flights to Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Indonesia’s first C-130J Super Hercules ready to fly Air Force missions
The new Super Hercules fleet is expected to expand the Indonesian Air Force’s operational capacity in terms of speed, range and performance.