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New Vietnam Airline bets tourism boom can offset crowded skies
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/10/2025
» HANOI — Startup Vietnamese carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways plans to acquire a total of 100 Airbus SE and Boeing Co jets within five years as it seeks to break into the country’s fast expanding tourism market and crack the nation’s congested skies.
The world’s biggest passenger planes keep breaking down
Bloomberg, Published on 29/07/2025
» The world’s largest commercial passenger jet, the Airbus A380, enjoyed an unexpected resurgence hauling full loads of passengers when global travel rebounded after the pandemic. But keeping the ageing superjumbo safely airborne is becoming an increasingly expensive headache for airlines.
Singapore’s Scoot to start some routes lost by Jetstar Asia exit
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/06/2025
» SINGAPORE — Singapore Airlines Limited and its budget carrier Scoot will launch new routes and increase existing flight frequencies beginning in August, a spokesperson said, filling gaps left by the exit of Qantas Airways Ltd's Jetstar Asia.
Krabi frets over closure of Jetstar Asia
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/06/2025
» Tourism operators in Krabi are worried about the closure of Singapore-based Jetstar Asia, as Singaporean tourists were among the top five source markets for the southern Thai province.
Qantas to close Jetstar Asia, freeing up capital for new fleet
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/06/2025
» Qantas Airways Ltd. said low-cost subsidiary JetStar Asia will close next month, freeing up as much as A$500 million ($327 million) in capital to fund the group’s fleet renewal program.
Singapore Air unveils first-class seats on ultra-long flights
Bloomberg, Published on 04/11/2024
» Singapore Airlines is introducing first class on its ultra-long haul flights for the first time as part of a sweeping S$1.1 billion ($835 million) upgrade to its cabin products.
Vietnam Airlines becomes world’s best-performing airline stock
Bloomberg, Published on 11/07/2024
» A surprise return to profit has propelled Vietnam Airlines to become the world’s best performing airline stock this year, shrugging off the risk of bankruptcy as the company’s post-pandemic recovery finally picks up momentum.
Singapore Airlines, Scoot restart flights over Iran airspace
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/07/2024
» SINGAPORE - Singapore Airlines and its low-cost unit Scoot have resumed flying over Iran after a two-month suspension triggered by the Middle Eastern nation's attacks on Israel, according to Channel News Asia.
Airfares can only keep rising due to supply chain problems: ING
Bloomberg, Published on 17/05/2024
» Passengers will see little respite from soaring air fares as carriers face a shortage of planes, labour and spare parts that will prevent them meeting booming travel demand.
Flyers say personal data exposed on Qantas app
News Agencies, Published on 01/05/2024
» The Australian carrier Qantas apologised on Wednesday after a “technology issue” with its mobile app exposed users’ travel details including their names, flights and points.