Asia-Pacific
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Airline BusinessKorean Air’s premium push paying off but economic ‘volatility’ concerns remain
Korean Air continues to see “solid” premium travel demand – especially on long-haul operations – despite lingering concerns of a global economic slowdown.
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Airline BusinessIndiGo outlines long-term goals with key focus on ‘internationalisation’
India’s IndiGo will tap into opportunities in the international market – with the addition of longer-range aircraft – as it looks to grow its share of international capacity over the next five years.
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Airline BusinessEnd of rehabilitation approaches for Thai
With an imminent exit from business rehabilitation, Thai Airways International, which ended 2024 bettering its operating profit, has detailed the remaining steps required – including appointing a new board and a capital reduction exercise.
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Airline BusinessAs acquisition wraps up, AirAsia outlines network strategy ‘set to rival Dubai’
As AirAsia X moves closer to completing its acquisition of sister company AirAsia, it has detailed a long-term network strategy that it hopes will rival the super-hubs of the Middle East.
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Airline BusinessA year on, supply chain woes continue to haunt Asia-Pacific carriers
Airline leaders of several Asia-Pacific carriers have lamented a long-drawn battle against supply chain issues, calling for greater collaboration and for industry associations to “take up the issue”.
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Airline BusinessAmid continued profits, Japanese majors look to better capture outbound demand recovery
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways remain optimistic of meeting their full-year earnings targets, on the back of strong international travel demand – in addition to strong yields – and despite rising costs
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Airline BusinessHow Cebu Pacific’s record order reflects Philippines’ growth ambitions
Cebu Pacific’s commitment for over 150 Airbus narrowbodies reflects not just new opportunities for the low-cost operator, it also heralds a new era of growth for the Philippines’ aviation sector
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Airline BusinessQatar’s Virgin Australia deal a litmus test for Canberra’s competitive appetite
The Australian airline market is set for a shake-up in the near future, after Qatar Airways announced its intention to acquire a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia.
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Airline Business‘Battered’ by operational woes, Malaysia Airlines parent ready to move on
Launching a new route amid a well-publicised series of operational snags might seem like an odd juxtaposition, but to Malaysia Aviation Group chief executive Izham Ismail it was the perfect opportunity to “clear the air” and show the airline’s commitment to safe operations.
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Airline BusinessChina’s top carriers again flag international uncertainty and competitive pressures
Some of China’s biggest carriers have again warned of uncertainty surrounding the international travel recovery to and from their home country, alongside potential overcapacity in domestic markets, as they outlined their performances over the first six months of 2024.
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Airline Business‘Getting the balance right’: Qantas walks the fine line of profitability and prestige
Never mind that Qantas’ full-year profit were nowhere near the record levels seen a year ago – the airline appears to be more focused on repairing and restoring its reputation.
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Airline BusinessChina’s international travel recovery story reveals different paths
While air traffic recovery to and from Mainland China has not reached pre-pandemic levels, Chinese carriers have themselves been steadily restoring – even growing – capacity to major markets.
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Airline BusinessCathay ‘firmly turning the page’ on pandemic past with billion-dollar investments
Despite a dip in profitability, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific group is decidedly more optimistic about its future prospects now, as it makes significant investments in fleet and cabin products.
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Airline BusinessYields hold strong for Japanese majors as uneven recovery continues
While its peers around the region warn of declining yields, Japan’s two largest carriers appear to buck the trend with yields holding strong – even on their domestic networks.
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Airline BusinessWhy Rex’s attempt to take on Australia’s jet duopoly ended in failure
Rex’s short-lived foray into mainline operations fails to gain altitude after regional carrier files for voluntary administration. Where did it go wrong?
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Airline BusinessMixed picture emerges from Chinese airlines ahead of half-year results
China’s three largest carriers are forecast to continue their loss-making streak in their half-year earnings, in contrast to their smaller compatriots who expect to boost profitability.
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Airline BusinessAirAsia X underlines its comeback with Nairobi foray
AirAsia X’s launch of direct services to Nairobi shows that the long-haul, low-cost arm of AirAsia is back in growth mode after its near death experience during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Airline BusinessHow Qantas plans to turn Perth into its second-biggest gateway
Established flag carriers in developed markets might be accustomed to piecemeal network changes rather than big expansion moves, but Qantas Group is on a rare mission that might just fall into the latter category.
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Airline BusinessHow IndiGo aims to expand its reach
Plans for a business-class product and A350 widebodies catch the eye, but chief executive Pieter Elbers sees this building, not replacing, carrier’s low-cost roots
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Airline BusinessQantas chief reports progress in mission to meet Australians’ high expectations
Some 10 months into her time as chief executive of Qantas Group, and it is clear where Vanessa Hudson’s priorities lie.