Passengers traveling on domestic flights in China will be prohibited from bringing power banks that lack the China Compulsory Certification (3C) certificate mark, have unclear 3C certification, or have been subject to product recalls onboard. The Civil Aviation Administration of China […]
Legoland Shanghai Resort, China’s first Legoland, officially opened its doors to visitors on July 5, 2025 after a month of trial operations. Major attractions at the park include the world’s first Big Lego Coaster, where riders soar through a landscape […]
From July 8, passengers on board all 23 Japan-based airlines must ensure their portable chargers are visible to cabin staff. Currently, the Japanese transport ministry prohibits passengers from checking in power banks. Batteries exceeding 160 watt-hour (Wh) are banned, while passengers may […]
On 21 June, Sydney Airport welcomed its newest airline partner Hong Kong Airlines, with flight HX017 touching down at 0930. The new daily service between Sydney and Hong Kong boosts seat capacity on the route by nearly 20% and was enabled […]
Starlux has today announced a firm order for the purchase of an additional 10 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. For context, Starlux launched operations in 2020 and has an all-Airbus fleet, comprised of 28 jets, including A350-900s, A330-900neos, and A321neos. Read more
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled “THE Room FX” at this week’s 55th International Paris Airshow, its next-generation business class seat with privacy doors to be installed on the carrier’s Boeing 787-9 fleet. ‘THE Room FX’ will be the world’s largest […]
Lufthansa has extended its free inflight messaging service to include all intercontinental flights. Passengers in all classes can now send and receive an unlimited number of messages (including photos) from their personal devices via platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and iMessage. […]
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific launched its new nonstop flights between Hong Kong and Munich today, marking the first time the airline has directly connected its home hub to the Bavarian capital. These flights further bolster Cathay Pacific’s presence in […]
SkyTeam has refurbished its lounge at Vancouver International Airport. The 528 sqm facility originally opened in 2017, and was the first and currently only SkyTeam lounge in North America. It is located near gate 53 in the west wing of […]
Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT) has officially commenced construction of its ambitious third runway project, marking a pivotal moment in Japan’s aviation infrastructure development. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on May 25, 2025, marking the launch of what airport officials describe […]