The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the robust positive trend for air passenger markets continued in August, with revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) rising by 67.7 per cent in year-on-year (YoY) terms. The global industry conserved its momentum as the northern summer drew to a close.
Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) has strengthened its presence in Asia, with a regional headquarters in Singapore.
In Australia, the Mount Isa Airport terminal has been upgraded, with an expansion of the security screening area, more space in the departures area and improved passenger flow.
Azerbaijan Airlines has begun operating a twice-weekly service between Heydar Aliyev International Airport and Samarkand International Airport, which was redeveloped and expanded in a US$80 million project run by Air Marakanda and state partner Uzbekistan Airports JCS. The new airport serves the region’s population of 3.9 million and acts as a hub for international transit flights.
From 2023, Austrian Airlines is adding 14 economy class seats on its B777s and will increase its premium economy seat total from 24 to 40 per plane.
The Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has commented on the region's 821 per cent increase in international passengers for August, when 1.4 million passenger journeys were recorded.
Australia's Rex is to introduce 'Bid Up', letting economy passengers bid for a business class upgrade seven days before flight departure and to adjust their bid if another passenger outbids them.
Some Singapore Airlines flights from Perth, Western Australia now use facial recognition technology instead of the traditional boarding pass, eliminating passport checks at bag drop and boarding gate.
Croatia Airlines says instead of going ahead with an A320neo order, it will buy six new Airbus A220s for delivery over the next four years.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the robust positive trend for air passenger markets continued in August, with revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) rising by 67.7 per cent in year-on-year (YoY) terms. The global industry conserved its momentum as the northern summer drew to a close.
Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) has strengthened its presence in Asia, with a regional headquarters in Singapore.
In Australia, the Mount Isa Airport terminal has been upgraded, with an expansion of the security screening area, more space in the departures area and improved passenger flow.
Azerbaijan Airlines has begun operating a twice-weekly service between Heydar Aliyev International Airport and Samarkand International Airport, which was redeveloped and expanded in a US$80 million project run by Air Marakanda and state partner Uzbekistan Airports JCS. The new airport serves the region’s population of 3.9 million and acts as a hub for international transit flights.
From 2023, Austrian Airlines is adding 14 economy class seats on its B777s and will increase its premium economy seat total from 24 to 40 per plane.
The Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has commented on the region's 821 per cent increase in international passengers for August, when 1.4 million passenger journeys were recorded.
Australia's Rex is to introduce 'Bid Up', letting economy passengers bid for a business class upgrade seven days before flight departure and to adjust their bid if another passenger outbids them.
Some Singapore Airlines flights from Perth, Western Australia now use facial recognition technology instead of the traditional boarding pass, eliminating passport checks at bag drop and boarding gate.
Croatia Airlines says instead of going ahead with an A320neo order, it will buy six new Airbus A220s for delivery over the next four years.
