Opening the skies with AirAsia Group’s Spencer Lee
Spencer Lee, head of commercial for AirAsia Malaysia, looks quiet and unassuming. But if you talk about travel, the transport industry veteran can hardly contain his excitement. We sat down…
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Eastar Jet sign with Sabre to “to propel us beyond Asia”
Sabre Corporation have announced a new global distribution partnership with Eastar Jet, in line with the airline’s vision to go beyond Asia and popularise air travel by creating a reasonable…
New AirAsia X Berhad Chief Financial Officer named
Low-cost, long-haul carrier AirAsia X Berhad recently announced Wong Mee Yen as its incoming chief financial officer. Prior to AirAsia X Berhad, Wong was chief financial officer for the MRT…
Vietjet to launch flights to Indonesia
Vietjet has revealed plans to launch its first flights to Indonesia, with a new service connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Jakarta.
The route was announced at an event in the Indonesian…
Zhengzhou gets first Australian connection
Zhengzhou, the capital of central China's Henan province, will get its first direct connection to Australia later this year.
Jetstar has announced plans to start flying direct to the…
Scoot targets new markets with Worldpay
Scoot is planning to expand its reach into new markets by adopting a new global payment solution.
Worldpay will now act as the low-cost carrier's "exclusive payments provider",…
Johor Bahru gets first direct link to India
Johor Bahru, the Malaysian city that neighbours Singapore, will get its first direct air link to India later this year.
AirAsia will continue to expand its international network from…
Malaysian PM launches Langkawi’s new Chinese connection
Malaysia's Prime Minister, Najib Razak, has overseen the launch of AirAsia's new direct flight connecting Langkawi with mainland China.
The low-cost carrier recently commenced the first…
AirAsia campaign empowers Malaysian women
AirAsia recently collaborated with Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family & Community Development to launch its #GirlsCanDoAnything campaign, hosting a group of 84 female students at the…
Two ASEAN cities get first international flights
A new flight will launch later this year, providing the first international air link for two Southeast Asia cities.
On 28 October 2017, Cebgo will commence services across the Sulu…
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…
Asian air route updates from HK Express, Cambodia Angkor Air, Qatar Airways and more
AirAsia adds Malaysian domestic connection
Where? Kuching to Langkawi (both Malaysia)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier…
Thai AirAsia plans Indian double
Thai AirAsia will significantly boost its Indian network next month with the launch of two new routes.
The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier will kick off its expansion on 28 September…
Singapore gets new connection to Okinawa
Singapore will get a new direct link to the island of Okinawa next year, when Jetstar Asia expands its Japanese network.
Commencing on 17 November 2017, to coincide with the start of…
Asian air route updates from Thai Smile, Lao Airlines, Jetstar and more
Thai Smile flies to Lucknow
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Lucknow (India)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Thai Smile
Why? Thai Airways' regional subsidiary taps…
Jetstar adds third Thai destination
Singapore-based Jetstar will soon launch flights to Hat Yai, its third destination in Thailand.
Tickets are now on sale for the direct service between Singapore and the southern Thai…
Scoot celebrates merger with USA launch
Scoot has revealed plans to launch its first ever flights to the US, as part of celebrations to mark the official merger of its operations with Tigerair Singapore.
Nine months after…
Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more
Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok
Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Tianjin Airlines
Why? Connecting…
AirAsia celebrates 10 years in Shenzhen
AirAsia has celebrated the 10 anniversary of flying to Shenzhen's Bao’an International Airport.
The low-cost carrier first started operating to the Pearl River Delta city in July…
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 India to go international
AirAsia India is aiming to launch international operations later this year, following the expansion of its fleet.
The Economic Times reported the low-cost carrier's CEO, Amar Abrol,…
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…
Vietnam’s Jetstar Pacific starts fleet revamp
Jetstar Pacific, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has started renewing its fleet.
The airline recently took delivery of the first of 10 brand new Airbus A320 aircraft, as part of its…
Japan’s Peach creates new fare types
Peach, the Japanese low-cost carrier, has unveiled three new fare types.
The airline’s former twin fare policy has now been scrapped and replaced with the trio of new fares, called…
AirAsia bolsters fleet to meet short-term demand
AirAsia has ordered 14 more Airbus A320 aircraft, as it aims to meet short-term demand on its short-haul network.
The low-cost carrier already had outstanding orders for almost 400…
Boracay gets new low-cost night flights
The Philippine resort island of Boracay will soon be accessible via new evening flights operated by low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific.
Commencing on 1 July 2017, the airline will mount…
Scoot goes long-haul with European launch
Scoot reached a new milestone this week when it launched its first genuine long-haul route and its inaugural service to Europe.
Singapore Airlines' low-cost carrier touched down in…
Indonesia’s Lion Air hits headlines again
Indonesia's Lion Air Group, which has previously placed two of the world's largest aircraft orders, hit the headlines again this week with another massive deal.
The group, which now…
SpiceJet pens deal for 40 new Boeing jets
SpiceJet has continued its recovery with the placement of a major order for 40 new Boeing aircraft.
The deal, which was confirmed at this week's Paris Air Show and is valued at US$4.7…
Scoot sets date for Tigerair rebranding
Singapore-based low-cost carrier, Tigerair, will be merged with and rebranded as Scoot on 25 July 2017, it has been confirmed.
The two airlines, both of which are owned by Singapore…
AirAsia connects Bangkok with the Maldives
AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch a new service allowing Thai travellers to fly direct to the Maldives.
Commencing on 11 August 2017, the low-cost carrier will operate daily…
Asian air route updates from Thai AirAsia, Air Canada, Lao Airlines and more
AirAsia adds low-cost link to Danang
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
Cebu Pacific shuffles fleet due to delivery delays
Cebu Pacific has ordered more aircraft but delayed the delivery of others, as it adjusts its fleet to match capacity requirements.
The Philippine low-cost carrier has placed an order with…
Jetstar’s Dreamliner takes off to Vietnam
Australia's Jetstar Airways has launched its first flights to Vietnam, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.
The inaugural service departed this week and Jetstar will now operate…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Air Astana and more
AirAsia launches Borneo's new intra-island route
Where? Kuching (Malaysia) to Pontianak (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
Cebu Pacific boosts Hong Kong capacity with new large jets
Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of two new large aircraft, which it will now use to increase capacity on its Hong Kong routes.
The Philippine low-cost carrier will upgrade its…
Asian air route updates: including Singapore Airlines’ latest European connection…
SIA expands A350 network in Europe
Where? Singapore to Stockholm (Sweden)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? Singapore Airlines
Why? SIA continues to utilise its new…
Asian air route updates: new flights from JAL, Air Astana, China Southern and more…
China Southern adds Shenzhen's first link to Melbourne
Where? Shenzhen (China) to Melbourne (Australia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately (rising to three times a week on 3 July…
Don Mueang prepares for next phase of expansion
Bangkok's low-cost carrier hub, Don Mueang International Airport, is set to undergo another phase of expansion, boosting its annual capacity to 40 million passengers per year.
The…
Cebu Pacific cuts three Middle East routes
Cebu Pacific Air has confirmed that it will suspend flights on three routes between the Philippines and the Middle East.
In the next few weeks, the low-cost carrier will terminate its…
AirAsia agrees to drive tourism in Terengganu
AirAsia has signed a new agreement aimed at bringing more tourists to the Malaysian state of Terengganu.
The low-cost carrier penned a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Terengganu…
AirAsia opens up Cambodia’s coast
AirAsia is expanding its operations in Cambodia with the launch of flights to Sihanoukville, the country's main beach resort.
Commencing on 9 August 2017, the new service will operate…
Malindo Air welcomes world’s first Boeing 737 MAX
Malaysia's Malindo Air continued to expand and modernise its fleet this week with the delivery of its first ever Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
The new jet, a 737 MAX 8 model, was handed…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…
Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities
Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Spring Airlines
Why?…
World could be served by just “10-12 airlines”
The world’s skies could be dominated by just 10-12 airlines in future, if ownership regulations are relaxed.
In a panel discussion at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Dublin, Henrik…
IndiGo buys 50 ATRs to enter Indian regional market
IndiGo has placed its first ever aircraft order with ATR as it bids to enter the Indian regional market.
The low-cost carrier has agreed to purchase 50 ATR 72-600 aircraft in a deal…
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,…
AirAsia to launch Chinese airline
AirAsia has signed an agreement for its most ambitious venture to date: a low-cost carrier based in mainland China.
The Malaysian company has penned a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…
Scoot, Tiger made available on Sabre
Singapore Airlines' two low-cost carriers, Scoot and Tigerair, have entered into a new distribution partnership with Sabre.
The sister airlines, which are due to merge under the Scoot…
Jetstar to help drive tourism industry in Indonesia
Jetstar has signed a major new deal aimed at enhancing Indonesia's tourism industry.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the low-cost airline group and Indonesia's Ministry of…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
AirAsia India soars in first quarter
AirAsia India experienced a sharp rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2017, as the fledgling low-cost carrier continued to expand its operations.
For the three months to…
AirAsia traffic soars in first quarter
AirAsia saw a sharp rise in its passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2017.
In the first three months of the year, the group's five short-haul budget airlines carried a combined total…
AirAsia acquires stake in travel planning start-up
AirAsia is acquiring a 50% stake in Touristly Travel, the Malaysian online travel planning start-up.
The deal, which will consist of an asset injection and loan valued at MYR11.5…
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…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia India, Cebgo and more…
Top Asian beach resorts get first direct link
Where? Sanya (China) to U-Tapao (Thailand)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Hainan Airlines
Why? Providing the first…
TripAdvisor reveals India’s highest-rated airlines
TripAdvisor has released the results of its first ever "Travelers' Choice" awards for airlines, with Jet Airways and IndiGo proving the most popular Indian carriers.
The results were…
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…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Vietjet, AirAsia and more…
Vietjet creates new connection to Angkor
Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Siem Reap (Cambodia)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Vietjet
Why? Serving increasing cross-border traffic…
AirAsia speeds up Wi-Fi service
AirAsia has signed a deal that will increase the speed of its in-flight Wi-Fi and entertainment services.
The group has penned a Memorandum of Understand (MoU) with Inmarsat for the…
AirAsia makes fresh attempt to launch in Vietnam
AirAsia is in talks with companies in Vietnam about establishing a new low-cost carrier in the country.
Vietnam News Service (VNS) reports that the Malaysia-based group has signed an…
Asian LCCs continue to embrace GDS sales
More Asian low-cost carriers are committing to the travel trade.
Scoot, the Singaporean LCC, has become the latest airline to renew its distribution agreement with Amadeus, ensuring…
SpiceJet adds new country to route map
SpiceJet has launched flights to its seventh international destination: Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
The new short, cross-border hop between Kolkata and Dhaka commenced on 23…
Cebu Pacific doubles profits
Cebu Pacific doubled its profits in 2016, as the low-cost airline carried more passengers and expanded its network.
The Philippine carrier posted a net profit of PHP9.8 billion…
Indo AirAsia X to resume Asia Pacific flights
Indonesia AirAsia X, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will resume flights to destinations in the Asia Pacific region in May 2017.
The airline is planning to launch a direct connection…
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…
IAG to launch long-haul low-cost carrier
International Airlines Group (IAG), which operates BA and Iberia, has unveiled plans to launch a new long-haul low-cost carrier.
Known as LEVEL, the new airline will take off in June…
New Korean carrier to launch in 2018
A new airline will take to the skies in South Korea next year.
KAIR Airlines will be based in Cheongju, the capital of North Chungcheong province in central South Korea, and will…
Asian air route updates: Thai Lion Air, SpiceJet, Tigerair and more
Thai Lion Air expands domestic network
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang to Khon Kaen (both Thailand)
When? Twice a day, effective 17 March 2017
Who? Thai Lion Air
Why? Low-cost carrier…
Thai Lion Air targets trade with Amadeus
Thai Lion Air is aiming to enhance its travel trade sales by distributing its content via the GDS with Amadeus.
The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier is making its fares and inventory…
Asian air route updates: AirAsia, Tigerair, Jetstar Pacific and more
Chinese travellers get more flights to Malaysia
Where? Guangzhou (China) to Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Sichuan Airlines
Why? Chinese carrier…
Asian air route updates: Tigerair Taiwan, Sichuan Airlines and more
Jeju gets new budget service from Taiwan
Where? Taipei (Taiwan) to Jeju, pictured (South Korea)
When? Twice a day, effective 28 March 2017
Who? Tigerair Taiwan
Why? Low-cost carrier…
AirAsia X to suspend Mauritius flights
AirAsia X will suspend its flights to Mauritius next month, less than six months after they commenced.
An update on the Routes Online schedules database shows that the low-cost…
AirAsia adds domestic trio in India
AirAsia India has unveiled plans to launch a trio of new domestic routes.
Effective 19 February 2017, the low-cost carrier will commence flights from Delhi's Indira Gandhi…
Cebu Pacific breaks traffic records
Cebu Pacific achieved new daily and annual traffic records in 2016.
For the full-year, the Philippine low-cost carrier carried a total of 19.1 million passengers, 4% more than in…
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: 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…
Tigerair Australia withdraws from Bali
Tigerair Australia has suspended all flights to Bali, less than a year after it started flying to the island.
The low-cost carrier said the decision had been taken after Indonesian…
IndiGo boosts Singapore, domestic flights
IndiGo, the Indian low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans to add a series of new domestic services this month.
On 16 February 2017, the airline will double the frequency of its…
AirAsia carried exceeds 50 million passengers
AirAsia broke through the 50 million passenger barrier again in 2016, as demand for its short-haul flights continued to flourish.
The low-cost carrier group boarded a total of 56.59m…
Scoot starts selling direct on Skyscanner
Scoot has become the first low-cost carrier, and the first airline in the Asia Pacific region, to be featured on Skyscanner’s Direct Booking platform.
Skyscanner is a meta-search site…
AirAsia X gets green light for US flights
AirAsia X, the Asian low-cost carrier, has been cleared to launch its first ever flights to the US.
The Malaysia-based airline has received permission from the US Federal Aviation…
SpiceJet boosts links to Gujarat
SpiceJet has announced plans to expand its operations in Gujarat with the re-introduction of its services between Delhi and Surat.
Effective 26 March 2017, the low-cost carrier will…
Australia’s Jetstar plans first flights to Vietnam
Vietnam's tourism industry will get a lift this year when Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar launches its first two routes to the country.
In May 2017, Jetstar will start operating…
Agoda, HK Express enter points partnership
Agoda.com, the online booking site, has formed a new partnership with reward-U, the loyalty programme of HK Express, the Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier.
Under the tie-up, reward-U…
AirAsia X starts offering in-flight entertainment
AirAsia X, the long-haul low-cost carrier, is aiming to enhance its onboard experience with the launch of in-flight entertainment for all passengers.
The new 'Xcite Inflight…
Indian airline seals huge 205-jet deal
An Indian airline has placed one of the largest aircraft orders in the history of commercial aviation.
Ajay Singh, chairman of Delhi-based SpiceJet, revealed on Friday that he is…
Lion Air spreads wings in Thailand
Thai Lion Air, the Bangkok-based low-cost carrier, will add a duo of new domestic routes next month.
The Bangkok Post reports that the airline has been given permission to launch two…
Korean LCC pushes ahead with expansion
Jeju Air, the South Korean low-cost carrier, is moving ahead with its expansion plans by placing an order with Boeing for three more aircraft.
The new 737-800 aircraft are worth…
“Stay at home,” airline urges travellers
The Lunar New Year holiday is one of the busiest and most lucrative times of the year for many Asian airlines.
But one regional carrier is actively encouraging passengers to stay at…
Thai AirAsia X pulls out of Middle East
Thai AirAsia X is suspending all of its Middle Eastern operations, just a few months after it entered the region, the Bangkok Post reports.
The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier started…
IndiGo improves domestic market share
IndiGo's domestic market share in India is increasing, with the low-cost carrier now handling more than 40% of total passenger traffic on routes within the country.
According to the…
Cebu Pacific boosts capacity for festive season
Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of a new Airbus A330-300 aircraft in time for the festive peak season.
The new twin-aisle jet was delivered on 14 December and has now entered service on…
Asian LCC alliance takes off with own livery
An airline alliance for Asian low-cost carriers has unveiled its own aircraft livery.
U-Fly Alliance brings together five fast-growing LCCs from North Asia - HK Express, Lucky Air,…
HK Express spreads wings in the Pacific
Hong Kong residents now have a new holiday option, following the launch of direct flights linking the city with Guam.
HK Express commenced the route today (15 December 2016) and will…
Vietjet adds new Asian city-pair
Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has started connecting two previously unlinked Asian cities.
The airline has become the first in history to operate non-stop scheduled flights…
HK Express introduces “shark-friendly” aircraft
HK Express has used the delivery of its first ever Airbus A320neo aircraft to reinforce the message of shark conservation.
The low-cost carrier has named the new aircraft "Shark",…
New Korean LCC connects to GDS with Sabre
Travel agents will be able to book Air Seoul's flights for the first time, after the Korean low-cost carrier agreed to start distributing its fares via the Sabre GDS.
The new…
Bangkok gets first connection to Okinawa
Bangkok will get a new direct air link early next year, when Japan's Peach starts flying to the Thai capital from Okinawa.
The new service will also mark Peach's entry into Thailand,…
Jetstar adds festive flights to Asia
Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar has announced plans to increase the number of flights it offers over the festive season, including extra capacity to Asia.
Until the end of January…
IndiGo fares go live with Travelport
IndiGo’s fares and ancillary services are now available for sale via Travelport’s travel agent platform.
The Indian low-cost carrier, which is the country's largest domestic airline in…
Bangkok gets new low-cost link to Dubai
Already served by multiple direct flights from Dubai, Bangkok has now welcomed its first low-cost connection from the UAE city.
Dubai-based flydubai has launched its new Bangkok…
AirAsia starts flying Philippines-Taiwan
AirAsia has launched its first two routes linking the Philippines with Taiwan.
The low-cost carrier's Philippine subsidiary started flying direct from Manila to Taipei on 21 November, and…
SpiceJet profits double
SpiceJet's resurgence continued in the second quarter of its financial year, as the Indian low-cost carrier doubled its profits.
For the three months to 30 September 2016, SpiceJet…
Southeast Asian airlines to buy US$500bn worth of new planes
Airlines in Southeast Asia will need to purchase 3,860 new aircraft worth more than US$500 billion over the next 20 years, Boeing has revealed.
Releasing its latest regional forecast…
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,…
Thai AirAsia goes green with new aircraft
Thai AirAsia has taken delivery of a new type of aircraft that will allow it to carry more passengers and reduce its carbon emissions.
The new Airbus A320neo is the latest version of the…
Scoot eyes long-haul flights from India
Scoot, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier, wants to launch long-haul flights from India.
The airline started flying between Singapore and India this year, with its initial routes to…
High demand for low-cost carriers in Thailand
Low-cost carriers now account for about 44% of total passenger traffic and flight movements at Thailand's main airports.
Data from Airports of Thailand (AoT), reported by the Bangkok…
Japanese LCC pens major deal for new jets
Peach, the Osaka-based low-cost carrier, has decided to expand its fleet with Airbus' newest short-haul aircraft, the A320neo.
The airline, which is owned by ANA, has placed an order…
IndiGo adds new international route from Chennai
IndiGo will expand its operations at Chennai next month with the launch of a new international route.
On 15 December 2016, the low-cost carrier will commence daily flights between the…
SpiceJet heats up with new routes
SpiceJet has continued to expand its operations with the launch of new domestic and international flights.
Within India, the low-cost carrier has commenced a new daily service between…
Mega Maldives eyes Indian expansion
Mega Maldives will launch direct flights to India this month, and is considering entering into new partnerships with Indian carriers.
The Press Trust of India (PTI) reports that with…
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…
SIA’s Tigerair to become Scoot in 2017
Singapore Airlines has revealed that its two low-cost carriers, Scoot and Tigerair, will adopt a single brand name.
The rebranding of Tigerair as Scoot is expected to take place in…
Asian mega-cities get new low-cost link
Travellers will soon be offered a new low-cost option when flying between two of Asia's - and the world's - largest cities.
Jetstar Japan has announced plans to launch its first ever…
Thai AirAsia goes double daily to Hanoi
Thai AirAsia is doubling the frequency of its Bangkok-Hanoi route with the launch of a second daily flight.
Effective 9 December 2016, the low-cost carrier will add a new evening…
Vietjet spreads wings to Taiwan and Korea
Vietjet continues to expand its international network with the launch of three new routes to two countries: Taiwan and South Korea.
The first new route will commence on 30 October…
Thai AirAsia spreads wings to Kolkata
Thai AirAsia is expanding its Indian network with the launch of direct flights from Bangkok to Kolkata.
The new route will commence on 16 December 2016, with daily flights connecting…
Tigerair boosts Brisbane with new aircraft and routes
Tigerair Australia has announced plans to base a third aircraft in Brisbane, enabling it to launch two new routes from the city.
From late March 2017, the low-cost carrier will deploy a…
Guangzhou’s 9 Air goes international
9 Air, the Guangzhou-based low-cost carrier, will launch its first ever international flights next year.
Speaking at the third China Low-Cost Carriers Summit in Shanghai last week,…
Thai Lion Air to fly to China
Thai Lion Air, the Bangkok-based subsidiary of Indonesia's Lion Air, will launch its first flight to mainland China later this month.
The Bangkok Post reports that the low-cost…
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…
Jetstar jets off to China’s main beach resort
Jetstar has launched its first flights to Sanya, one of China's most popular beach resorts.
The inaugural flight departed from Singapore this week, marking the start of a new twice…
Scoot starts flying to India’s Pink City
Scoot has taken the next step in its Indian expansion strategy with the launch of its inaugural flight to Jaipur.
The low-cost carrier landed in India's Pink City for the first time…
HK Express connects Pacific islands
Low-cost carrier HK Express has unveiled plans to launch flights to two Pacific islands, Guam and Saipan.
Scheduled to commence in December 2016 and January 2017 respectively, the new…
Thai Vietjet heads north with third domestic route
Thai Vietjet, the new domestic low-cost carrier, has continued its rapid recent expansion with the launch of its first flights to the northern city of Chiang Mai.
The new…
Cebu Pacific launches new high-capacity plane
Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of the first ever ATR 72-600 High Capacity aircraft.
Handed over the low-cost carrier at a ceremony in France, the aircraft is the first of 16 ordered…
IndiGo leads as Indian aviation soars
India’s domestic aviation sector continued to soar in August 2016, led by budget airline IndiGo.
According to the latest official data from the country’s Directorate General of Civil…
Thai Vietjet gears up for domestic launch with new jet
Thai Vietjet is ready to launch first ever domestic flights following the arrival of its third aircraft.
The Thai low-cost carrier is planning to launch three new domestic routes in…
GoAir to start flying from Hyderabad
GoAir, the Mumbai-based low-cost carrier, will launch a series of new flights from Hyderabad next month.
The airline said in a statement that it will start linking Telangana's state…
Profits double at resurgent SpiceJet
SpiceJet has doubled its net profit to produce the best first quarter profit in the company's history.
The Delhi-based low-cost carrier generated a net profit of INR1.49 billion…
Jetstar targets Asian business travellers
Jetstar is taking steps to enhance its appeal among Asian business travellers.
The low-cost carrier has launched a new "FlexiBiz" product that includes a series of additional…
AirAsia adds seats with neo aircraft
AirAsia has taken delivery of its first ever Airbus A320neo aircraft - the new single-aisle jet that is designed to increase seat capacity and reduce emissions.
The low-cost carrier…
Thai Vietjet takes off with three domestic routes
Thai Vietjet has finally announced its entry into Thailand’s domestic market with the launch of three new routes.
The budget airline has been operating international routes from Bangkok…
Vietnamese budget airlines sign major deals with Airbus
Two Vietnamese low-cost carriers have signed major aircraft deals with Airbus.
Vietjet has placed a firm order with the European company for 20 A321 aircraft worth approximately US$2.4…
Air India Express posts first ever profit
India's loss-making national carrier has received a boost after its low-cost subsidiary, Air India Express, reported a full-year profit.
The result of INR3.62 billion (US$54.2…
Express double links Hong Kong with Myanmar
Hong Kong residents now have a new low-cost way of travelling to Myanmar, with the launch of two new services by HK Express.
The budget airline's inaugural Myanmar flight touched down in…
Japan’s Peach takes first bite into China
Peach, the Japanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first ever flights to mainland China.
From November 2016, the airline will commence two new routes to Shanghai,…
AirAsia targets premium flyers with first airport lounge
AirAsia has unveiled its first ever airport lounge, as it bids to tempt more premium passengers on to its low-cost flights.
Officially opening on 2 September 2016, the new AirAsia…
SpiceJet opens up India’s northeast with new flights
SpiceJet has unveiled plans for a series of new flights to India's remote northeastern states.
From October 2016, the low-cost carrier will use its fleet of Bombardier Q400 aircraft…
Vietjet takes off in Taiwan
Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, will double its presence in Taiwan later this year with the launch of two new routes.
The expansion will start on 30 October 2016 with the…
HK Express adds new seaside service
Hong Kong residents will soon have a new low-cost connection to the beaches of Vietnam.
Budget airline HK Express has announced that it will launch flights to Nha Trang on 9 November…
Manchester gets new Canary Island connections
Travellers in the north of England will be offered new low-cost flights to the Canary Islands this winter.
Norwegian has unveiled plans to launch two new winter sun routes from…
Norwegian links Gatwick with Iceland and Lapland
Norwegian will offer British holidaymakers a series of new winter flight options this year, including new services to Iceland and Lapland, northern Finland.
From 30 October 2016, the…
Thai AirAsia X doubles Seoul service
Thai AirAsia X has announced plans to double the frequency of its Bangkok-Seoul flights for the upcoming high season.
From 30 October 2016 to 25 March 2017, the low-cost carrier will…
Ryanair on major expansion drive in Italy
Ryanair has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its operations in Italy.
Having reversed the decision to close its base at Pescara airport last week, Ryanair then announced plans…
India’s GoAir gets green light for Asian expansion
GoAir, the Indian low-cost carrier, has received permission to launch flights to several Asian countries.
The Press Trust of India (PTI) reports that the Mumbai-based airline has been…
HK Express adds second destination in Taiwan
HK Express is adding a second Taiwanese destination to its route map.
Located on the island's east coast, just over an hour’s flight from Hong Kong, Hualien joins Taichung in the…
Scoot to launch first flights to Europe
Scoot, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier, will start flying to Europe for the first time next summer.
Scheduled to commence on 20 June 2017, the airline will operate non-stop…
Taiwan’s V Air to suspend operations
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, will cease to exist from 1 October 2016.
The airline, which is a subsidiary of TransAsia Airways, only started operating in December 2014, but…
Cebu Pacific ramps up international expansion
Cebu Pacific is gearing up for an expansion of its international operations, with the placement of an order for two more long-haul aircraft and the announcement of a new service to Seoul.…
IndiGo plans first international flight from Chandigarh
IndiGo, the Indian low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans to launch a new international flight linking Chandigarh with Dubai.
Commencing on 26 September 2016, the airline will operate…
Chiang Rai gets new international flight
Thailand's northernmost province, Chiang Rai, will welcome another international flight later this year.
Low-cost carrier HK Express has announced plans to launch the first direct…
Tigerair touches down in Zhengzhou
Tigerair, the Singaporean low-cost carrier, has expanded its network in China with the launch of flights to Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province.
Services commenced on Tuesday (28…
Thai AirAsia arrives in Oman
Thai AirAsia X has continued its push into the Middle East with the launch of its inaugural flight to Oman.
The long-haul low-cost carrier touched down in Oman's capital Muscat for the…
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…
Vietjet doubles up in Taiwan
Vietjet has launched its second route to Taiwan, connecting Ho Chi Minh City with the Tainan, on the island's southwest coast.
The new service launched on Wednesday (22 June),…
HK Express adds new island route
HK Express will soon launch its first direct flight between Hong Kong and Ishigaki, the resort island in Japan's Okinawa prefecture.
The inaugural flight will take off on Sunday 16…
Vietjet reaches fleet milestone
Vietjet, the fast-growing Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has reached a milestone in its expansion efforts with the arrival of its 40th aircraft.
The new jet, an Airbus A320, touched…
King Power chief buys stake in Thai AirAsia
King Power, the Thai duty-free giant, has acquired a stake in Thai AirAsia.
The low-cost carrier's CEO, Tassapon Bijleveld, has sold his 39% stake in the airline's parent company,…
AirAsia embarks on unilateral airport rebranding
AirAsia has decided to launch its own campaign to rebrand KLIA2, without the backing of the airport's operator.
The low-cost carrier, which is by far the largest airline based at KLIA2,…
GoAir mulls launch of European flights
GoAir has expressed an interest in launching flights to Europe, it has been revealed.
The Economic Times reported an official at India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation as saying that the…
Jetstar flies to Chinese beach resort
Singaporean travellers will soon be able to fly direct to beaches of Sanya, on China's Hainan island, following the launch of a new service by Jetstar.
The low-cost carrier will…
Chinese LCC adds multiple new flights to Thailand
China's largest low-cost carrier will launch a series of new routes to Thailand this summer.
Commencing on 1 July, Spring Airlines will launch four weekly flights to Bangkok from…
India’s GoAir welcomes first A320neo
GoAir, the Indian low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft.
The arrival of the new single-aisle jet marks the start of a major fleet renewal and…
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.…
“Charitable” new LCC to launch UK-India flights
A new low-cost carrier is planning to launch in the UK with a rather unusual business model.
POP, which stands for 'People over Profit', calls itself an "airline with a social conscience"…
SIA creates new company to manage LCCs
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has established a new holding company to own and manage its two low-cost carriers, Scoot and Tiger Airways.
The move follows the delisting of Tiger Airways -…
Vietjet places Vietnam’s largest aircraft order
Vietjet has placed the largest single aircraft order in the history of Vietnamese aviation.
The low-cost carrier has finalised an order with Boeing for 100 new B737 MAX 200 aircraft,…
International terminal planned for Nha Trang airport
A consortium including low-cost carrier Vietjet is planning to build a new international terminal at Cam Ranh International Airport, which serves the beach resort of Nha Trang.
Thanh…
Thai AirAsia X moves further into the Middle East
Following the recent announcement of its first flights to Iran, Thai AirAsia X has continued its Middle Eastern expansion with the launch of services to Oman.
The new direct service…
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…
Asian LCCs create world’s first low-cost alliance
Eight Asia Pacific-based low-cost carriers have joined forces to create the world's first LCC alliance – the ‘Value Alliance’.
The eight LCCs – Cebu Pacific (including its Cebgo…
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…
Cebu Pacific agrees sale of four aircraft
Cebu Pacific has confirmed the sale of four Airbus A319 aircraft to Las Vegas-based low-cost airline, Allegiant Air.
The agreement will see the small single-aisle jets transferred to…
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…
AirAsia traffic jumps 17%
AirAsia recorded a sharp rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2016.
The group's short-haul airlines in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, India and the Philippines carried a…
Surfers catch a break with Jetstar
Surfers will now be able to carry their boards to beaches across Asia Pacific after Jetstar increased the oversized baggage allowance on the majority of its flights.
The low-cost…
AirAsia provides twin connections to Khon Kaen
AirAsia has increased its connectivity to Khon Kaen, the city in northeast Thailand, with the launch of two new daily flights.
Effective 28 April, Thai AirAsia started flying direct…
Thai AirAsia doubles up in Laos
Following the recent launch of its first ever flights to Laos, Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to add a second route to the landlocked Southeast Asian country.
The Bangkok-based…
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…
Chinese LCC embraces travel agents for international expansion
China's largest low-cost carrier, Spring Airlines, has committed to making its fares available to international travel agents as it embarks on a new phase of expansion.
The…
Vietjet adds new routes from revamped Haiphong Airport
Vietjet has unveiled plans to launch three new routes to the Vietnamese port of Haiphong, following the opening of a new terminal at the city’s Cat Bi International Airport.
Over the…
AirAsia links Johor with China
AirAsia has taken a significant step forward in its efforts to connect Johor, Malaysia's southernmost state, by announcing a new direct flight from mainland China.
Commencing on 29…
Tigerair to link Singapore with Zhengzhou
Tigerair will expand its route map in China this summer, with the launch of direct flights to Zhengzhou.
Commencing on 28 June 2016, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier will offer…
Jetstar pens interline deal Korea’s Jin Air
Jetstar has signed a new interline agreement with Jin Air, the Korean low-cost carrier.
Under the terms of the deal, Jin Air will be able to integrate its network with all four…
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…
IndiGo adds series of new flights
IndiGo embarked on a major expansion of its domestic network this week, with the launch of multiple new domestic flights.
Effective 7 April, the low-cost carrier commenced its first…
AirAsia to refit fleet with new slim-line seats
AirAsia has unveiled plans to completely refit its fleet with a new type of lightweight, slim-line seat.
The low-cost carrier has signed an agreement with Mirus Aircraft Seating which…
Jetstar Japan adds second new route to Manila
Jetstar Japan, which launched its first ever Southeast Asian route from Tokyo to Manila last month, has now commenced flights linking the Philippine capital with Nagoya.
The new…
Thai AirAsia goes international from Hat Yai
Thai AirAsia has launched its first ever international flight from southern Thailand's Hat Yai Airport.
The new service will operate daily between Hat Yai and Johor Bahru, in southern…
SpiceJet adds new flights for summer
SpiceJet has added three new routes and six new frequencies to its summer schedule.
Effective this week, the low-cost carrier has increased its operations to 306 daily flights,…
Scoot moves into Middle East with Jeddah flights
Singapore-based Scoot has revealed plans to launch its first ever flights to the Middle East.
From 2 May 2016, the low-cost carrier will offer three daily direct services between…
Cebu Pacific adds multiple flights for summer season
Cebu Pacific has started to add a series of new flights on domestic and international routes for the summer season.
This week, the Philippine low-cost carrier launched an extra weekly…
HK Express spreads wings in Japan
HK Express has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its operations in Japan, with the launch of three new routes.
The Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier currently flies to six…
AirAsia brings more Chinese visitors to Chiang Mai
AirAsia is capitalising on the Chinese visitor boom in Chiang Mai with the launch of a new direct service to the northern Thai city from Changsha.
The capital of central China's Hunan…
Taiwan’s V Air arrives in the Philippines
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has launched its first flights to the Philippines.
The inaugural flight from Taipei to Manila touched down at the Philippine capital's Ninoy…
Kunming’s Lucky Air to become an LCC
Lucky Air, the Kunming-based airline owned by the HNA Group, will become a low-cost carrier.
The airline, which is second only to China Eastern Airlines in terms of seat capacity in…
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…
Tigerair Australia touches down in Asia
Tigerair Australia embarks on its first flights to Asia today (23 March 2016), with two the launch of three flights to Bali.
The low-cost carrier's first Bali-bound flight departed…
AirAsia launches Penang-Yangon flights
AirAsia has expanded its network from Penang with the launch of a new direct service to Yangon.
Flights commenced on 22 March and will now operate three times a week, every Tuesday,…
HK Express targets agents with Amadeus deal
HK Express has signed an agreement with Amadeus for the distribution of its fares to travel agents.
The Hong Kong-based airline becomes the latest in a series of low-cost carriers now…
GoAir moves Mumbai operations
GoAir has relocated its operations at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport from Terminal 1A to Terminal 1B.
With this move, which took place on 15 March, GoAir's entire…
AirAsia to offer first direct Bangkok-Kochi flights
Thai AirAsia will launch daily direct flights between Bangkok and Kochi from 16 May 2016, marking the first direct connection between the cities.
Flights will depart the Thai…
Cebu Pacific touches down in Guam
Cebu Pacific Air has launched its first flights to the Pacific island of Guam.
The new service commenced on 15 March 2016 and will now operate four times a week, direct from Manila.…
Taiwan’s V Air flies to Tokyo
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has launched direct flights between Taipei and Tokyo.
The inaugural service departed Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport on Friday night,…
Richard Quest travels round the world on LCCs
Richard Quest, CNN’s aviation correspondent and presenter of ‘Quest Means Business’, is embarking on an eight-day round-the-world trip using only low-cost carriers.
The journey will…
Tigerair to link Singapore with Yangtze Delta
Singapore's Tigerair is planning to expand its network in China next month with the launch of direct flights to Sunan Shuofang International Airport - the hub that serves the Yangtze River…
Thai AirAsia adds Khon Kaen connections
Thai AirAsia is launching two new domestic routes to Khon Kaen, the city in northeast Thailand.
Effective 28 April 2016, the low-cost carrier will offer daily flights to Khon Kaen…
Chinese OTA Qunar to launch airline
Qunar, one of China's largest online travel sites, is planning to launch a low-cost airline based in Shenzhen.
The company confirmed this week that it will initially invest CNY600…
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…
AirAsia India carries 1.46m passengers in first full year
In its first full year of operations, AirAsia India carried a total of 1.46 million passengers on more than 10,000 flights.
Releasing its full-year results for 2015, the low-cost…
AirAsia carries 50 million passengers
AirAsia has carried 50 million passengers in a single year for the first time in its history.
The group's portfolio of five short-haul carriers, based in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia,…
Taiwan’s V Air flies to the Philippines
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first ever flights to the Philippines.
Commencing on 27 March 2016, the new Taipei-Manila service will operate…
Eurowings opens new market for Lufthansa, and for Asia
Eurowings' new low-cost flights to Thailand have opened up an entirely new market for the Lufthansa Group, focusing on price-sensitive leisure travellers, according to Dirk Grossmann,…
AirAsia to link Bangkok with Luang Prabang
AirAsia has announced plans to launch a new direct flight connecting Bangkok with Luang Prabang.
The new service will commence on 24 March 2016, operating daily from the Thai…
AirAsia adds two routes from Thailand’s Hat Yai
AirAsia has announced plans to expand its operations from Hat Yai, the largest city in southern Thailand.
On 1 April 2016, the airline will add two new routes from Hat Yai, connecting…
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…
Tigerair Australia welcomes new aircraft for Bali flights
Tigerair Australia has unveiled the first of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft to be based at Melbourne Airport, ahead of the airline’s new direct services to Bali.
The new single-aisle…
ANA plots international growth for Vanilla Air
Japan's ANA Group has unveiled plans to expand its low-cost subsidiary, Vanilla Air, including the launch of multiple new international routes.
Revealing its new growth targets for 2020,…
SpiceJet completes turnaround with highest ever quarterly profit
SpiceJet's recovery from its financial difficulties appears to be complete, with the Indian low-cost carrier having posted its highest-ever quarterly net profit.
The Delhi-based…
Amadeus completes US$830m Navitaire acquisition
Amadeus has completed the US$830 million acquisition of Navitaire from Accenture.
The deal, which was first announced in July 2015, represents a major step in Amadeus' efforts to…
Cebu Pacific welcomes first aircraft with new livery
Cebu Pacific Air has taken delivery of the first aircraft bearing its new livery.
The brand new Airbus A320 was handed over to Cebu Pacific on 22 January in a ceremony at the Airbus…
Tigerair adds more flights to southern India
Singapore's Tigerair will add extra more flights to two destinations in southern India.
The low-cost carrier is planning to temporarily increase its flight frequency to Hyderabad to…
Scoot launches daily flights to Guangzhou
Scoot has expanded its network in China with the launch of a new service to Guangzhou.
The Singaporean low-cost carrier kicked off the new route on 16 January, in time for Chinese New…
India’s GoAir to launch four new domestic routes
GoAir, the Indian low-cost carrier, has embarked on a major expansion of its domestic operations, with four new routes and a series of additional flight frequencies.
The four new…
AirAsia links Phuket with Wuhan
Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch the first direct service between Phuket and Wuhan.
Commencing on 1 February, in time for Chinese New Year, the new route will operate daily…
AirAsia adds flights from Malaysian hubs
AirAsia is planning to launch three new international routes from Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi and Penang later this month.
The expansion will kick off on 22 January with the launch of…
Cebu Pacific adds Russian routes in major international expansion
Cebu Pacific Air will launch its first flights to Russia, as part of a major international expansion plan.
The Philippines' Civil Aeronautics Board has granted the low-cost carrier a…
German LCC starts flying to Thailand
Eurowings, Germany's low-cost leisure carrier, has launched its first flights to Thailand.
The first new direct route from Cologne-Bonn Airport to Phuket departed on Friday, while the…
HK Express plans to enter low-cost big league
HK Express is planning a significant expansion of its fleet in the coming years, as it bids to compete with Asia's major low-cost carriers.
The Hong Kong-based budget airline is…
Cheap flights drive travel, new study reveals
The availability of cheap flights is a key factor in driving travellers to destinations they may not have otherwise visited, a new report has revealed.
In its 2016 TripBarometer…
Tigerair Taiwan makes debut mainland China
Tigerair Taiwan launched its first ever flights to mainland China on Saturday.
The low-cost carrier's inaugural cross-Strait flight departed Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport on…
Star Alliance embraces low-cost carriers
Star Alliance has launched a new initiative aimed at increasing connectivity with low-cost and hybrid carriers.
Under its new Connecting Partner scheme, LCCs will be able to connect…
Spring Airlines fuels expansion with 60-jet deal
Spring Airlines has confirmed plans to purchase 60 new Airbus aircraft to fuel its expansion plans.
The Shanghai-based airline is China's largest low-cost carrier, operating an…
Jetstar adds two new Indonesian routes
Jetstar Asia is expanding its operations in Indonesia with the launch of flights to two new destinations: Palembang and Pekanbaru.
The inaugural Singapore-Palembang flight departed on…
Tigerair takes off to Lucknow
Singapore's Tigerair has expanded its footprint in India with the launch of flights to Lucknow.
The new route commenced on 3 December and will now operate three times a week…
Jetstar’s Asian airlines added to oneworld global fare
Jetstar's three Asian airlines will be added to oneworld's Global Explorer round-the-world fare.
Effective 1 December 2015, Singapore-based Jetstar Asia, Vietnam's Jetstar Pacific and…
AirAsia to welcome first A320neo in 2016
AirAsia will take delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft in 2016.
The low-cost carrier group has placed orders for 300 A320neos - the new fuel-efficient version of the popular…
Expanding AirAsia India suffers Q3 loss
AirAsia India has posted a loss of INR611.5 million (US$9.1m) for the three months ending 30 September 2015, despite rising passenger traffic and revenues.
The low-cost carrier has…
Jetstar connects Singapore with Danang
Jetstar has launched a new route connecting Singapore with Danang.
Flights will now operate three times a week (Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays) using a 180-seat Airbus A320 aircraft.…
AirAsia launches four routes from Pattaya
AirAsia has commenced flights on four new routes from U-Tapao Airport, the gateway to Pattaya and Thailand's eastern seaboard.
On 27 November, the low-cost carrier launched new…
Tigerair Taiwan pens GDS deal with Travelport
Tigerair Taiwan, the Taipei-based low-cost carrier, has signed a new GDS deal with Travelport.
The multi-year agreement will allow the airline's fares to be distributed to the travel…
Spring Airlines Japan goes international
Spring Airlines Japan, the Sino-Japanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first international flights.
Commencing in February 2016, the airline will launch flights…
Spring Airlines launches Japanese hotel brand
Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines has entered the Japanese hotel sector.
The Shanghai-based company unveiled its new Spring Sunny Hotel brand on 28 October, as part of a joint…
AirAsia adds more domestic flights from Pattaya
AirAsia has continued to expand its operations from Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport with the announcement of new domestic routes to Chiang Mai and Hat Yai.
The low-cost carrier recently…
Tigerair losses continue to narrow
Tigerair's financial position continued to improve in the quarter ending 30 September 2015, although it still suffered a net loss.
The low-cost carrier achieved a 12% year-on-year…
Jetstar Japan targets Taiwan
Jetstar Japan will make a major move into Taiwan in the coming months, with the launch of three new routes to Taipei.
The low-cost carrier will launch flights to Taiwan's capital from…
SpiceJet plans network expansion with six new aircraft
SpiceJet will add six more aircraft to its fleet in the coming weeks, as it gears up for a major expansion of its network.
For the winter 2015-16 season, the Indian low-cost carrier…
Jetstar connects to the Cook Islands
Jetstar will start flying to the Cook Islands for the first time next year.
The low-cost carrier has announced plans to launch a new year-round service between Auckland and Rarotonga…
VietJet Air touches down in Myanmar
VietJet Air has launched its first ever flights to Myanmar.
The Vietnamese low-cost carrier touched down at Yangon International Airport for the first time this week, marking the…
Thai AirAsia X embarks on Chinese expansion strategy
AirAsia has launched a new service connecting two of Asia's largest and most popular cities - Bangkok and Shanghai.
Thai AirAsia X, the group's Bangkok-based long-haul airline, commenced…
Jetstar launches first route between China and Australia
Jetstar has commenced its first direct flight between mainland China and Australia.
The low-cost carrier's inaugural Wuhan-Gold Coast service landed at Coolangatta Airport in…
Spring Airlines to link Guangzhou with Japan
Shanghai-based Spring Airlines is planning to launch new services connecting Guangzhou with Japan.
The low-cost carrier has applied for permission to operate daily flights from…
AirAsia connects Pattaya with China
Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch two new routes connecting Pattaya with mainland China, as it makes the resort town its fifth operating base in Thailand.
The low-cost carrier…
Qatar Airways “only interested in IndiGo”
Qatar Airways has said that it is not considering investing in Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet, but is talking to IndiGo.
The Doha-based carrier issued the statement this week in…
Tigerair takes off with Q1 profit
Tigerair's resurgence is continuing, with the low-cost carrier posting an operating profit for the first quarter of the 2015-16 financial year.
The SG$600,000 (US$439,000) profit…
New Chinese LCC to launch in October
Another new Chinese airline will take to the skies this October.
Jiangxi Airlines, which is 60% owned by Xiamen Airlines, will operate as a low-cost carrier from its base in Nanchang,…
Scoot expands Asian network with two new routes
Scoot, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier, has added two new Asian cities to its route map: Osaka and Kaohsiung.
The airline started flying to Osaka on 8 July, when flight TZ298…
Amadeus targets LCCs with deal for Accenture’s Navitaire
Amadeus has agreed to acquire Navitaire, the Accenture subsidiary that provides technology and business solutions to the airline industry.
The US$830 million deal will give Amadeus…
SpiceJet adds new ancillary services
SpiceJet has launched a series of new ancillary services for its passengers.
The Indian low-cost carrier will now enable passengers to pay extra for special assistance at airports,…
AirAsia signs up for Travelport GDS display tool
AirAsia has become the first Asian low-cost carrier to sign up for Travelport's Rich Content and Branding solution, which improves how airline products are displayed on the GDS screen.…
VietJet Air launches fares with extra perks
VietJet Air, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has launched a new fare type offering a series of extra travel perks.
Passengers booking the new 'SkyBoss' fares will be offered priority…
Guangzhou’s new LCC spreads wings
9 Air, the new low-cost carrier based at Guangzhou's Baiyun International Airport, will continue to expand its domestic network this month, with the launch of a new south-north route.…
Spring Airlines adds more Chinese connections to Bangkok
Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines will launch a series of new services to Bangkok next month.
The airline currently connects the Thai capital with its home base of Shanghai,…
Asian air travellers sacrifice comforts for cheap fares
Many travellers in the Asia Pacific region are happy to forego in-flight comforts, such as movies and meals, for the sake of a cheap fare, a major new study has found.
According to the…
China United Air starts low-cost transition
China United Airlines, the Beijing-based subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, will start operating under a low-cost model this month.
The airline has already scrapped its first and…
VietJet launches new Thai airline
Vietnamese low-cost carrier, VietJet Air, has officially launched its new Thai subsidiary, ThaiVietJet.
The official launch ceremony took place in Bangkok on 20 December 2014. Initially…
New budget airline takes off in Taiwan
Taiwan's newest low-cost carrier, V Air, launched its maiden flight today, connecting Taipei with Bangkok.
The new airline, which is a subsidiary of Taiwan’s third largest carrier,…
Jet Airways scraps no-frills flights
Jet Airways has started upgrading the services aboard its domestic flights, in a move that will mark the end of its no-frills 'Konnect' operations.
From this week onwards, all Jet's…
AirAsia India commits to travel trade with Amadeus deal
AirAsia India has signed a new agreement with Amadeus that will allow travel agents to book its fares via the GDS.
The new Chennai-based low-cost carrier will now provide…
Taiwan’s first LCCs prepare to launch
Taiwan is on the verge of a budget air travel revolution, as the country's first ever low-cost carriers prepare to take off.
The country's first budget airline, Tigerair Taiwan,…
London remains LCC capital
London has maintained its position as the world’s top low-cost carrier (LCC) city, based on the number of seats available.
The England capital has nearly 15 million seats available on…
Study reveals low cost carrier charges
Research published by Airport Parking & Hotels has revealed the charges levied by low cost carriers, the results of which are now available on the company’s website.
The study…
BA adds new fare to compete with LCCs
British Airways has become the latest airline to announced new “hand baggage only” fares on selected routes as traditional European airlines battle it out with low-cost carriers.
BA’s new…
