Malaysian Airlines (MAS) has confirmed that its new business plan will involve a revision of its long-haul network.
Some routes will be dropped and many of its long-haul planes (especially its A380s and B777-200ERs) will be leased or put up for sale.
But there continues to be much speculation about what will actually happen and, so far, MAS will not confirm or deny any developments.
继续阅读Malaysia Airlines to consolidate long-haul network
Cebu Pacific Air recently flew its 100 millionth passenger, Yelen Bontuyan, from Cebu to Manila, marking a major milestone in its 18-year airline history. As CEB’s 100 millionth guest, Yelen received P100,000 as well as 100 tickets to any domestic or international destination, during a special inflight announcement that took the place of the airline’s trademark Fun Games.The airline celebrated the milestone with the rest of the passengers on her flight, with each being given free round trip tickets to the domestic destination of their choice.
继续阅读CEB fetes 100 millionth passenger
A Chinese conglomerate has helped fund two new weekly Queensland air services to Asia, with Qantas budget subsidiary Jetstar set to link the Gold Coast with the central Chinese city of Wuhan.
The route, which would begin services on September 29 subject to regulatory approval, would be serviced by a 335-seat Boeing 787 Dreamliner and be funded, in part, by a partnership with the Dalian Wanda Group.
The route would be driven by inbound travel, with Dalian Wanda Group selling integrated flight and holiday packages to the Gold Coast.
Jetstar Australia and New Zealand chief executive David Hall said China was an important tourism market for Australia.
继续阅读Gold Coast to Wuhan route to fly thanks to Chinese business deal with Dalian Wanda Group
Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. said it expects to complete a bigger airport in Caticlan, Malay, Aklan next year to accommodate the growing number of tourists in the resort island of Boracay.
SMC said the extension of the runway of Godofredo P. Ramos Airport, also known as the Boracay airport, from 950 meters to 1,800 meters was expected to be completed in 2016, which would enable the airport to accommodate larger aircraft such as Airbus 320.
继续阅读SMC: Bigger Boracay airport ready in 2016
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Bhd is not ruling out the possibility of another joint venture (JV) within the Asean region.
“New JV’s are not out of the question,” said group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, when asked about expansion plans in Asean.
Asean comprises Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
继续阅读AirAsia not ruling out another JV in Asean
