Five airlines under Hanjin Group, including Korean Air Lines, said on the 23rd they will impose a blanket ban on the use of portable batteries on board. The revised portable battery policy will take effect on the 26th on domestic and […]
As Korean Air accelerates preparations for its integration with Asiana Airlines, the carrier has reopened a newly renovated Prestige East (Left) Lounge at Incheon International Airport—an early signal of how it plans to scale premium ground operations ahead of a […]
Turkish Airlines becomes the first global carrier to adopt Samsung’s SmartThings Find platform, allowing passengers to track checked luggage throughout their journey using Galaxy SmartTags and a mobile app. The airline also plans to expand Samsung’s SmartThings technology beyond baggage […]
From January 1, 2026, flight CX872 from Hong Kong to San Francisco will feature the Aria Suite, while CX873 will operate the westbound journey a day earlier. The route becomes the sixth long-haul deployment of the retrofitted 777, following London, […]
Emirates has joined a growing number of airlines in promising free, high-speed Starlink wifi to all passengers. The airline plans to install the SpaceX technology across its entire fleet in the next two years, kicking off with its Boeing 777 fleet […]
Hong Kong’s oneworld member Cathay Pacific has made its return to Adelaide with the launch of its thrice-weekly seasonal service connecting Hong Kong with the South Australian capital. The first flight took off from Hong Kong International Airport just before midnight […]
The new partnership will see Starlink technology fitted across BA’s short- and long-haul fleets, promising high-speed, low-lag internet in every cabin. The new system will be a significant step up. At present, British Airways only offers free wifi to passengers […]
Malaysia Airlines secured the award for Best Asia-Pacific Economy Class at the 2025 Business Traveller Awards. Its Enrich loyalty scheme was also named Best Asia-Pacific Frequent Flyer Programme. The double win underscores the flag carrier’s renewed focus on value, comfort […]
China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on Monday that the country’s 240-hour visa-free transit program will be expanded to five more ports in Guangdong Province, as part of China’s latest efforts to further deepen its opening-up policy. Three of the new […]
Shangri-La Group has announced the grand opening of Shangri-La Hongqiao Airport and Traders Hongqiao Airport – a dual-branded development located at the heart of Shanghai’s Hongqiao international transport hub. With direct connectivity to Terminal 2 of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, […]