Penang ,Malaysia 17 July- A member of the Penang State Council for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE), Wong Hon Wai welcomed the statement issued via Facebook by the Malaysian Immigration Department, Penang which reported the visit by the Director General of Malaysian Immigration, Dato’ Ruslin bin Jusoh to the Airport Penang International Airport (LTAPP) on…
Official direct flights between Hanoi and Phnom Penh have been launched by Vietnam Airlines in conjunction with the visit of Vietnamese President To Lam to Cambodia. The airline signed cooperation agreements with important Cambodian partners to support the growth of aviation and tourism between the two countries, signifying this historic milestone. Sok Soken, the Cambodian…
After a 12-year break, Syria’s national airline started operating regularly again on Wednesday, with its first aircraft arriving in Riyadh. The move is part of a gradual reunion between the two countries that resumed diplomatic relations last year. Syrian Airlines announced the move, which the ambassador of Syria to Saudi Arabia confirmed to AFP. A…
After determining that none of the parties expressing interest in Sri Lankan Airlines (UL, Colombo International) were fit, the Sri Lankan government has chosen to restructure the airline instead of privatizing it. The aviation minister, Nimal Siripala de Silva, announced the change of heart in a July 3 media statement posted on the Sri Lankan…
The president of the union believes that the WestJet Airlines mechanics’ walkout, which resulted in hundreds of cancelled flights over Canada’s long weekend, will not stop until an agreement is reached. The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association President, Bret Oestreich, reported that a mediator was involved when the two parties met again on Sunday. The union,…
KUALA LUMPUR: To increase its market share in the worldwide aviation catering industry, Brahim’s Food Services Sdn Bhd is now providing halal in-flight catering services to 35 international airlines, including seven of the top carriers worldwide. Qatar Airways, Emirates, Cathay Pacific Airways, Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and EVA Air are among the airlines. According to…
MALAYSIA- In a promotional video, Malaysia Airlines showed the designs of its brand-new business class and economy class cabins on the A330neo. Following the announcement of its premium cabins on YouTube last Friday, June 7, Malaysia Airlines stated that it was thrilled to present them after winning the ‘Cabin Concept of the Year’ award at…
The highly anticipated Big Sale campaign by AirAsia has returned, providing an amazing 10 million discounted seats throughout its extensive network. The airline is dedicated to promoting tourism and stimulating economic growth in Australia, Asia, and other regions, and this year’s ad is a part of that commitment. With cheap flights to more than 130…
Turkish Airlines has updated its sleeping arrangements intended for long-haul flights to give its customers a travel experience beyond their wildest expectations. Turkish Airlines is introducing a new sleeping set that blends comfort and attractive designs, elevating Turkish hospitality to new heights. To provide an unparalleled flying experience and an improved resting environment on transatlantic…
MALAYSIA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) increased its forecast for airline profitability in 2024 from US$25.7bil in December 2023 to US$30.5bil in net profit. According to the report, the increased profitability is expected to surpass US$ 27.4 billion in 2023. According to IATA, despite pressure from rising costs of living, North America remains the…
