PARIS: AirAsia has once more soared to greater heights, clinching the coveted “World’s Best Low-Cost Airline” award for the 16th year in a row at the highly-acclaimed Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025. The award was announced in a ceremony held at the Paris Air Show on Wednesday, marking an impressive milestone for the Malaysian airline…
PHNOM PENH – 18 June: The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) has concluded a strategic cooperation with Cambodia Airways for the launch of a new direct flight service between Phnom Penh and Penang to strengthen ties between the two countries and regional integration across Southeast Asia. The courtesy visit and meeting were held on…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has reaffirmed Langkawi’s position as a vital gateway for tourism and economic growth, underscoring the national carrier’s commitment to promoting Malaysia globally. As one of Malaysia Airlines’ most iconic leisure destinations, Langkawi continues to play a pivotal role in the airline’s network. Currently, the group operates 56 weekly flights…
PHNOM PENH, June 10 – Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism, Huot Hak, has called on South Korea’s Asiana Airlines to consider reinstating direct air links to Siem Reap and Preah Sihanouk regions, aiming to boost tourism and foreign investment flows into the Kingdom. The proposal was tabled during a high-level meeting on June 5 in Seoul…
KOTA KINABALU: AirAsia intends to collaborate with higher learning institutions in Sabah to train new generations of pilots, engineers, and flight technicians. AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said this is part of the airline’s initiative to develop local human capital, focusing on B40 youth. He noted that while tourism remains Sabah’s main economic…
SIBU, June 2 — Malaysia’s tourism sector is experiencing a robust resurgence in 2024, as vibrant Gawai Dayak celebrations at Sarawak’s key airports drew domestic and international attention, underscoring the nation’s cultural richness and hospitality. In a spirited collaboration between Tourism Malaysia and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), travellers arriving at Kuching International Airport (KIA)…
The Penang–Xi’an direct flight route, previously operated by China’s Loong Air, is expected to resume operations as early as June, signalling a strategic boost for Malaysia’s tourism sector ahead of the upcoming Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign. Dato’ Yeoh Soon Hin, Deputy Chairman of the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia), confirmed that active discussions…
The Trump administration is preparing to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the Qatari royal family. This gift may be among the most valuable ever given to the United States by a foreign government. Sources revealed that the aircraft dubbed a “flying palace,” will temporarily serve as Air Force One before being transferred…
Mumbai, May 8, 2025 — An IndiGo flight from Chandigarh to Mumbai became the focus of a security scare late on May 6, after a bomb threat was phoned into Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The aircraft, carrying 167 passengers, landed safely at 2:32 AM and was immediately isolated for inspection. Authorities later confirmed…
Perth, Australia – China Southern Airlines is set to restart its seasonal direct flights between Perth and Guangzhou, beginning 30 November 2025. The service will operate three times a week, utilizing the airline’s modern Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The reinstatement of this route reinforces ties between Western Australia and China, promising significant benefits across tourism, trade,…
