Osaka Castle to Ha Long Bay in half a day: Vietjet launches new route
Roll up, roll up! Vietnamese low cost carrier (LCC) Vietjet is celebrating two new routes by releasing tickets for one million flights for free.
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Five challenges faced by GMs opening a new hotel and how to solve them
Back in mid-May I ran a story announcing Mövenpick’s new Malaysian MICE powerhouse Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA and the appointment of its new GM Hairul Maharis. Since then,…
Mövenpick appoints GM for mega new MICE hotel in Kuala Lumpur
I first mentioned the Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA in a round-up of the group’s properties set to open this year. And now with the July opening of the 333 room property just…
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts expanding global portfolio
After a year of highly successful openings including new builds, the rebirth of two historic landmarks and the conversion of one of the world’s finest resorts, Four Seasons Hotels and…
Where to Stay: the latest hotels in KL, Nagoya, Colombo and more
Favehotel Tuban
Location: On Basuki Rachmad Road in Tuban, the seaport in East Java, three hours' drive from Surabaya's Juanda International Airport
Grade: Economy
Keys: 105…
Asian air route updates, including connections to Krabi, Chongqing and Hiroshima
Malaysia Airlines to launch Chongqing route
Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Chongqing (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 30 October 2017
Who? Malaysia Airlines
Why?…
AirAsia starts flying to Cambodia’s coast
AirAsia has launched its first flights to Sihanoukville, Cambodia's main coastal resort.
This week, the low-cost carrier commenced a new non-stop service which will now operate four…
Star Cruises reveals triple Southeast Asian homeports
Star Cruises has revealed plans to homeport one of its ships in three Southeast Asian ports from next month.
From 3 September 2017 onwards, SuperStar Libra will be based at Kuala Lumpur,…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Taiwan, China, Indonesia and more
CitizenM Taipei North Gate
Location: Overlooking the Tamsui River, within walking distance of Taipei Main Station
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 267
Facilities: 24-hour F&B outlet,…
Oman Air spreads wings in Asia Pacific
Oman Air has expanded its Asia Pacific network with the signing of a codeshare partnership with Malaysia Airlines.
Effective immediately, Oman Air passengers will be able to connect…
Asian air route updates from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia, Qatar Airways and more
China gets reconnected to Belgrade
Where? Beijing (China) to Belgrade (Serbia)
When? Twice a week, effective 15 September 2017
Who? Hainan Airlines
Why? Expanding links with Europe as…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Fiji Airways, China Eastern and more
Guiyang gets Italian charter flights
Where? Milan (Italy) to Guiyang, pictured (China)
When? Once a week, from 10 July to 2 October 2017
Who? Neos
Why? Italian charter carrier creates…
AirAsia arrives in the USA
AirAsia reached a major milestone this week when it touched down in the US for the first time.
Flight D7001, operated by long-haul unit AirAsia X, landed at Honolulu International Airport…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more
AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities
Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier provides…
Philippine Airlines returns to KL
Philippine Airlines has resumed daily flights to Kuala Lumpur after a three-year absence.
The new service took off on Thursday (8 June 2017) and coincided with the start of a codeshare…
Malaysia’s new A380 airline to launch in 2018
Malaysia Airlines has confirmed that its new pilgrimage charter airline will commence operations in the third quarter of 2018.
The new subsidiary will utilise the national carrier's…
Asian air route updates: new flights from AirAsia X, SriLankan, SilkAir and more…
Thai Lion links Bangkok with Bali
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Denpasar (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective 1 July 2017
Who? Thai Lion Air
Why? Connecting two of Southeast…
Indonesia AirAsia starts flying to India
Indonesia AirAsia Extra, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will launch its first flights to India this week.
On Friday 19 May 2017, the airline will start flying from Bali to Mumbai,…
Marriott brings green hotel brand to Southeast Asia
Marriott International has introduced yet another hotel brand to Southeast Asia, with the launch of Element Kuala Lumpur.
Initially created by Starwood in 2008, Element Hotels is an…
AirAsia goes large
AirAsia will introduce an Airbus A330 aircraft on two routes this month, marking the first time the short-haul low-cost carrier has utilised large, twin-aisle large aircraft.
From 19…
Where to Stay: New hotels in KL, Shenzhen, Sydney and more…
Mercure Kuala Lumpur Shaw Parade
Location: Pudu, on the fringe of KL's Bukit Bintang retail and entertainment area
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 213
Facilities: Restaurant, lobby…
Asian air route updates: new flights from SilkAir, SpiceJet and more…
Korean LCC connects to Vietnamese coast
Where? Deagu (South Korea) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? T’way Airlines
Why? Low-cost carrier taps the…
Japan sets up first tourism office in Malaysia
Japan's national tourism board has set up its first office in Malaysia.
The Japan National Tourism Organization's (JNTO) latest overseas office launched in Kuala Lumpur this month,…
Asian air route updates: Virgin Australia, Thai Lion, Air India and more…
Bangladesh gets low-cost Dubai link
Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately (rising to six per week in May 2017)
Who? Flydubai
Why? New…
Asian air route updates: Malindo’s new Australian route, West Air flies to Japan, and more…
New Macau charters for Cambodia Angkor Air
Where? Sihanoukville (Cambodia) to Macau (China)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Cambodia Angkor Air
Why? New charter service…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bangkok, New York, KL and more…
ibis Bangkok Impact
Location: Next to Impact, Thailand’s largest convention centre, in north Bangkok
Grade: Economy
Keys: 587
Facilities: Restaurant, café-bar, web corner
Meeting…
Uzbekistan Airways to fly Dreamliner to Southeast Asia
Two cities in Southeast Asia will soon welcome Uzbekistan Airways' new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
The state-of-the-art long-haul jet will be deployed on the airline's…
Asian air route updates: Cebgo, IndiGo, Air China and Malaysia Airlines
Cebgo provides first ever flights to Tablas
Where? Manila to Tablas (both the Philippines)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Cebgo
Why? Designed to stimulate traffic…
Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, Vietjet and more
Malindo spreads wings to Saudi Arabia
Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
When? Twice a week, effective 21 February 2017
Who? Malindo Air
Why? Islamic pilgrimage…
AirAsia reveals first ever US destination
Just weeks after it received permission to launch flights to the US, AirAsia has confirmed the details of its first ever route to the country.
On 28 June 2017, the group's long-haul…
Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, AirAsia X and more
THAI expands connections with neighbour
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Kota Kinabalu, pictured (Malaysia)
When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017
Who? Thai Smile
Why? Long-awaited direct…
Asian air route updates: Lion Air, Air India Express, and more…
Lion Air adds more services to KL
Where? Surabaya (Indonesia) to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
When? Three times a week, effective 16 February 2017
Who? Lion Air
Why? Expanding trade between…
New Nepalese airline flies to Southeast Asia
Himalaya Airlines, the new Nepalese airline, will launch its first flights to Southeast Asia next month.
Commencing on 10 February 2017, the Kathmandu-based carrier will operate five…
Asian air route updates: Vietnam Airlines, AirAsia X and more
Second Sydney service for Vietnam Airlines
Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Sydney (Australia)
When? Three times a week, effective 29 March 2017
Who? Vietnam Airlines
Why? Continues the…
Lucky Air adds flights to Southeast Asia
Lucky Air, a subsidiary of China's HNA Group, has started expanding its Southeast Asian operations with the launch of a series of new flights from its home base of Kunming.
On 17…
Four Seasons unveils landmark project in key Southeast Asian city
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts will continue to expand its presence in Southeast Asia in the coming years, with the launch of a new landmark property in Malaysia.
Scheduled to open in…
Eco-friendly Element hits new heights in Southeast Asia
Element, the eco-friendly hotel brand created by Starwood, will make its Southeast Asian debut next year.
Marriott International, which now operates the brand, has finalised a management…
France targets ASEAN travellers with major roadshow
Atout France, the French tourism marketing body, is aiming to attract more visitors from Southeast Asia.
The organisation, which was formerly known as Maison de la France, is…
Marriott signs more Autographs in Asia
Marriott has reveals plans for a major expansion of its Autograph Collection in Asia, with the signing of four new properties in three countries.
The soft brand, which is a collection of…
AirAsia creates new link to Laos
AirAsia has expanded its connectivity in Laos with the launch of flights between Kuala Lumpur and Luang Prabang.
Marking the first direct link between the two Southeast Asian cities,…
Malaysia Airlines makes major play in China
Malaysia Airlines has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its operations in China.
The national carrier will launch nine new Chinese routes in 2017, while also adding more…
Oakwood opens two Asian properties in two days
Oakwood has accelerated its Asian expansion strategy with the opening of two new serviced residences in the space of two days.
The first to open was the Oakwood Hotel & Residence…
AirAsia boosts Malaysia-Indo links
AirAsia continues to expand its connections between Malaysia and Indonesia with the announcement of two more routes.
On 10 January 2017, the low-cost carrier will start operating…
Malindo to fly direct to Phuket
Malindo Air, the Malaysian carrier, will launch direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Phuket next month.
Commencing on 10 November 2016, the airline will offer four weekly flights to…
AirAsia spreads wings to Africa
AirAsia made its debut in Africa this week, when it started flying to the island of Mauritius.
The inaugural service, operated by long-haul carrier AirAsia X, touched down at Sir…
Sunway to rename KL hotels
Malaysia's Sunway Hotels & Resorts has revealed that two of its newest properties in Kuala Lumpur will soon get new identities.
Effective 1 October 2016, the Sunway Pyramid Hotel…
Malindo adds second destination in Vietnam
Malindo Air has expanded its network in Vietnam with the launch of direct flights to Hanoi.
The Malaysian airline will now operate daily services from Kuala Lumpur to Vietnam's…
Cathay transfers flights and aircraft to Dragonair
Hong Kong's Dragonair will launch its first flights to Kuala Lumpur next year, replacing Cathay Pacific's services.
The new flights will be introduced progressively between March and May…
ANA to launch new daily flight to KL
ANA will add a second daily flight between Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur later this year.
Commencing on 30 October 2016, the Japanese airline will start flying direct from Tokyo's Haneda…
No name change for KLIA2 – minister
Malaysia will not change the name of its low-cost terminal, KLIA2, despite pressure from AirAsia.
Tony Fernandes, the group CEO of AirAsia, said earlier this month that he planned to…
AirAsia X touches down in Iran
AirAsia X touched down in Iran this week, marking its return to the country following a near-four-year hiatus.
The inaugural flight took off from Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday evening (21…
Emirates de-links KL from Melbourne
Emirates will cease operating its Dubai-Kuala Lumpur-Melbourne service later this year, as it opts to cut out the Malaysian capital and fly direct to Australia.
The re-routing, which…
AirAsia X boosts Gold Coast route
AirAsia X will increase the number of flights it operates between Kuala Lumpur and the Gold Coast next month.
Effective 1 July 2016, the low-cost carrier will start operating 11…
Holiday Inn Express makes Malaysian debut
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened its first ever Holiday Inn Express hotel in Malaysia.
The launch of the new Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre marks the…
Expanding Vietjet adds another international route
Vietjet, the fast-expanding Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has continued to grow its international network with the launch of a new direct flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur.…
AirAsia scraps check-in counters at KL
AirAsia will scrap all counter check-in services for passengers departing from Kuala Lumpur this week.
The low-cost carrier has confirmed that, from 18 May, it will only offer…
AirAsia X returns to Iran with double launch
AirAsia X has confirmed that it will resume flights to Iran this summer, for the first time in almost four years.
Kuala Lumpur's AirAsia X and Bangkok's Thai AirAsia X will both start…
AirAsia suspends Kuala Lumpur-Goa flights
AirAsia will suspend its thrice weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to Goa on 7 June 2016, as part of its route rationalisation plan.
Spencer Lee, AirAsia’s head of commercial, said, “We…
Oakwood makes market entry into Malaysia
Oakwood Asia Pacific has signed an agreement that will lead to the launch of its first property in Malaysia.
Scheduled to open in the second half of 2016, the new Oakwood Hotel &…
St Regis completes Malaysian double
Starwood has opened its first St Regis hotel in Kuala Lumpur, just weeks after the brand made its Malaysian debut on the island of Langkawi.
The new St Regis Kuala Lumpur forms part of…
AirAsia X adds more flights to eight destinations
AirAsia X has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its operations, with additional flights to eight destinations across the Asia Pacific region.
The Kuala Lumpur-based low-cost…
Vietjet adds more international routes from HCMC
Vietjet has confirmed plans to launch two new international routes from Ho Chi Minh City.
Commencing on 1 June 2016, the new HCMC-Kuala Lumpur route will operate daily, with flights…
Emirates adds 15 Malaysian destinations
Emirates has significantly expanded its network in Malaysia following the expansion of its partnership with Malaysia Airlines.
The two carriers embarked on a new codeshare partnership…
AirAsia adds two new routes to Shantou
AirAsia has expanded its presence in China with the launch of one new route to Shantou, in the populous Guangdong province, and the announcement of plans for a second.
The low-cost…
AirAsia X returns to New Zealand
AirAsia X touched down in New Zealand today (23 March 2016) for the first time in almost four years.
The low-cost carrier's new daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Auckland via the Gold…
Shangri-La signs KL’s first Hotel Jen
Shangri-La has signed an agreement to launch its first Hotel Jen in Kuala Lumpur.
Scheduled to open in 2019, Hotel Jen Kuala Lumpur will be located in the centre of the Malaysian…
Pullman KLCC unveils new family facilities
The Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre has completed a revamp of its residence facilities, including a new two-bedroom family suite, a new lounge and children’s area.
The new family…
Sunway opens third hotel in KL complex
Malaysia's Sunway Hotels & Resorts has opened a new hotel in its Sunway Resort City complex near Kuala Lumpur.
The new Sunway Pyramid Hotel West welcomed its first guests on 19…
AirAsia to connect KL with Shantou
AirAsia has announced plans to launch its first flights to the city of Shantou, in southern China's Guangdong province.
Commencing on 25 March 2016, the low-cost carrier will offer…
So Sofitel to debut in KL
AccorHotels has unveils plans to launch its luxury So Sofitel brand in Kuala Lumpur.
Developed by Oxley Holdings, the new 207-room So Sofitel Hotel and 590-key So Sofitel Residence will…
Malindo Air starts flying to Hong Kong
Malindo Air has continued to expand its international network with the launch of flights to Hong Kong.
The Kuala Lumpur-based airline will now operate daily direct flights on the new…
AirAsia X returns to Delhi
AirAsia X has relaunched flights to India, with the start of a new direct route between Kuala Lumpur and Delhi.
The Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier suspended its services to…
Malaysia Airlines’ Dubai connections to start in February
Malaysia Airlines' new partnership with Emirates, which was first announced last month, will get underway on 15 February 2016, the airlines have confirmed.
From this date, Malaysia…
AirAsia X returns to New Zealand
AirAsia X has announced plans to return to New Zealand in March, almost four years after it pulled out of the country.
The new service will commence on 22 March 2016, operating from…
Two brand new Sofitels to open in Southeast Asia
AccorHotels has signed a major deal in Southeast Asia that will lead to the opening of two brand new Sofitels in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
The agreement with GuocoLand will see the…
Holiday Inn Express to debut in Malaysia in 2016
IHG will open its first ever Holiday Inn Express hotel in Malaysia next year, following the signing of a new agreement for two properties in Kuala Lumpur.
Continuing the budget…
Malindo Air flies to Sri Lanka and Vietnam
Malindo Air has opened bookings for its first ever routes to Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
The Kuala Lumpur-based carrier has confirmed that services to Sri Lanka's capital Colombo will get…
AirAsia X to resume Delhi flights
AirAsia X will relaunch flights to Delhi in February 2016, four years after it suspended the service.
The Malaysian low-cost carrier has confirmed that it will start operating four…
Far East targets booming Asian midscale market with Oasia expansion
Far East Hospitality is aiming to tap the rising number of Asian midscale travellers with the expansion of its Oasia brand.
The Singapore-based company currently operates one Oasia in…
Malindo Air to launch Australian flights
Malaysia's Malindo Air has unveiled plans to launch its first flights to Australia.
The Kuala Lumpur-based carrier will commence services to Perth on 19 November 2015, initially…
AirAsia X launches KL-Sapporo
AirAsia X has launched its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo.
The new route commenced on Friday 2 October 2015 and will now operate four times a week.
Flights depart…
Malindo to connect KL with Amritsar
Malindo Air has announced plans to launch flights to the Indian city of Amritsar.
Commencing on 25 October, the Malaysian airline will operate three weekly flights direct from Kuala…
AirAsia to link KL with Changsha
AirAsia has confirmed plans to launch a new service connecting Kuala Lumpur with Changsha, the capital of China's Hunan province.
Commencing on 2 October 2015, the new route will…
China Southern adds more Malaysian connections
China Southern Airlines will launch new services to Malaysia in the coming months.
Commencing on 25 October, the carrier will add a new daily flight connecting Kuala Lumpur with…
ANA launches Dreamliner flights to KL
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched flights to Kuala Lumpur, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The inaugural flight touched down in the Malaysian capital on 1…
Starwood begins keyless room roll-out in KL
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has started the roll-out of its new SPG Keyless programme at Aloft hotels in Southeast Asia.
Effective immediately, members of the Starwood Preferred…
AirAsia to connect KL with Goa
AirAsia will launch its first international flights to Goa this month.
Commencing on 27 August, the low-cost carrier will operate three weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur…
Jumeirah to make Malaysian debut with KLCC property
Jumeirah Group has signed new agreements that will lead to the company's debut in Malaysia.
The Dubai-based hotel group has penned management contracts with Oxley Malaysia for a new…
Emirates expands Asian connectivity with Bangkok Airways
Emirates has significantly expanded its network in Southeast Asia with the signing of a codeshare partnership with Bangkok Airways.
Under the agreement, Emirates' international passengers…
KL’s Prince Hotel rebrands as a Pullman
The former Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur has been taken over by AccorHotels and rebranded as a Pullman.
The new Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel & Residences was…
AirAsia demands US$107m from Malaysia Airports
AirAsia is demanding MYR409 million (US$107m) in compensation from Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) for losses and damages it has incurred by operating from Kuala Lumpur…
AirAsia X connects KL with Sapporo
Malaysia's AirAsia X will expand its operations in Japan later this year with the launch of direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sapporo.
Commencing on 1 October 2015, the airline…
Xiamen Airlines links Changsha with Southeast Asia
Xiamen Airlines will launch two new routes to Southeast Asia next month from Changsha, the capital of China's Hunan province.
On 10 August, the Chinese carrier will launch four weekly…
AirAsia flies to the Maldives
AirAsia has announced plans to launch direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to the Maldives.
Commencing on 22 October 2015, the low-cost carrier will serve the route three times a week…
Hyatt House to arrive in Southeast Asia
Hyatt has signed an agreement that will lead to the launch of the Hyatt House brand in Southeast Asia.
The hotel group has penned a deal with Malaysia's UEM Sunrise Berhad to develop…
AirAsia links KL with Dhaka
AirAsia has launched a new service connecting Kuala Lumpur with Dhaka.
The inaugural flight touched down in Bangladesh's capital on 10 July 2015 and AirAsia will now serve the route…
Japan, Thailand hotels soar, but Malaysia and Myanmar struggle
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region experienced declining rates and revPAR in April 2015.
According to the latest monthly data from STR Global, the region's average daily rate (ADR)…
BA celebrates star-studded KL launch
British Airways launched its new London-Kuala Lumpur route today, marked by celebrity photo-shoot involving Hollywood actress Michelle Yeoh, fashion designer Jimmy Choo and supermodel…
Oman Air flies daily direct to KL
Oman Air will continue its expansion in Southeast Asia next month, with the launch of a new daily direct service to Kuala Lumpur.
The airline launched its KL service in 2010, with…
AirAsia expands Thailand-Malaysia links
AirAsia will increase the number of routes it offers between Thailand and Malaysia this summer, with the launch of two new unique services: Johor Bahru-Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur-Pattaya.…
Saujana Hotel KL unveils new look following major refurbishment
The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur has unveiled its new look, following a comprehensive two year refurbishment programme.
The revamp, which commenced in July 2013, "breathes new life into the…
Jakarta, KL offer best value breaks – TripAdvisor
Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur are among the world's best value destinations for hotel breaks, TripAdvisor has revealed.
In its annual TripIndex Room Service report, the online travel…
StayWell targets China and Southeast Asia in major growth plan
StayWell Hospitality Group is planning to launch multiple new hotels in China and Southeast Asia, as the company continues to grow from its Australian roots.
Speaking to Travel Daily…
AirAsia expands Malaysia-India connections
AirAsia will launch a new route from Malaysia to India in May.
Commencing on 7 May 2015, the low-cost carrier will launch services from Kuala Lumpur to Visakhapatnam, a city in Andhra…
Record breaking year for KLCC
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) hosted a record number of events in 2014.
The facility handled a total of 1,759 events last year, an 11% increase over the previous record of…
AirAsia connects KL with Chongqing
AirAsia has launched its first direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and the western Chinese metropolis of Chongqing.
Operated by the carrier's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, the new…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to KL
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will commence flights to Kuala Lumpur later this year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Launching on 1 September 2015, the new service will…
Ramada launches in Kuala Lumpur
Wyndham Hotel Group has expanded its Ramada brand in Malaysia with the opening of a new property in Kuala Lumpur.
Formerly a Best Western Premier hotel, the 33-storey Ramada Plaza Dua…
Malindo to enter Nepal
Malaysia's Malindo Air will fly to Nepal for the first time next year, as it continues its growth in South Asia.
The new Kathmandu service will commence on 6 February 2015, operating…
World’s seven “best” cities revealed
A campaign to find the world's best cities has revealed its final list.
The New7Wonders Cities campaign, which was partially voted for by the public, confirmed on Sunday that Beirut,…
Malindo Air flies to Mumbai
Malindo Air has launched its first flights to Mumbai.
The new service took off from Kuala Lumpur for the first time on Saturday, and will now operate five times a week. Services…
AirAsia enhances Tiruchirappali service
AirAsia has announced the enhancement of its services to Tamil Nadu.
The low-cost carrier will introduce a third daily flight from Tiruchirappali to Kuala Lumpur, commencing 30…
PAL spreads wings across Asia
Philippines Airlines (PAL) has announced a major route expansion plan, with the launch of flights to six new destinations across Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
From May to October this…
AirAsia touches down in Shanghai
AirAsia touched down in Shanghai for this first time today, marking the start of a new scheduled service from Kuala Lumpur.
The low-cost carrier's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, will now…
Malaysia Airlines preps second A380 London flight
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is gearing up to receive its two new Airbus A380 aircraft to use on its London-Kuala Lumpur route from next Saturday (24 November).
Its third A380 arrived yesterday…
First Harrods Hotel signed
Hotels developed under the Harrods brand could be launched in London, New York and Paris by its Qatari owners, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Qatar Holding, the investment arm of the…
MAS unveils first A380 with special livery
The first Airbus A380 sporting Malaysia Airlines' special livery was unveiled yesterday, ahead of the aircraft's entry into service this Sunday (1 July 2012) on the Kuala Lumpur-London…
Etihad Holidays’, Tourism Malaysia launch joint promotion
Etihad Holidays and Tourism Malaysia have launched a joint promotion that offers packages to four key Malaysian destinations including Kuala Lumpur, Genting, Langkawi and Penang.
The…
Etihad Airways, Virgin Australia join forces on Kuala Lumpur route
Etihad Airways has leased a Virgin Australia Boeing 777-300ER for use on its route between Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur. The once a week wet lease service reflects the importance of the…
