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AirAsia Cambodia begins international service with Phnom Penh-Kuala Lumpur route

AirAsia Cambodia inaugurated its first international flight on Thursday, connecting Phnom Penh to Kuala Lumpur just three months after launching domestic operations. Flight...

Aviation Safety

Tacloban Airport bomb joke causes flight delay, passenger in custody

A Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight from Tacloban to Manila was delayed for over an hour on Friday evening after an elderly passenger joked...

Airlines

Cathay Pacific fully repays Hong Kong Government’s HK$19.5 billion investment

Cathay Pacific has fully repaid the HK$19.5 billion investment made by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in 2020, marking a...

Airlines

Korean Air to discontinue instant noodle service in economy class

Korean Air, South Korea’s flag carrier, has announced it will stop serving instant noodles to economy class passengers on flights starting August 15,...

Airlines

Cebu Pacific to open Manila-Chiang Mai route in October

Budget carrier Cebu Pacific announced plans to launch direct flights between Manila and Chiang Mai, expanding its international network to northern Thailand. The...

Airlines

PAL clarifies reports on fleet expansion plans

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has issued a clarification regarding recent reports about its potential fleet expansion, stating that no concrete plans have been finalized...

Planemaker

Boeing names Kelly Ortberg as new president and CEO

Boeing has appointed Kelly Ortberg as its new president and chief executive officer, effective August 8, 2024. The aerospace company’s board of directors...

Airlines

AirAsia Philippines adds Nagoya as third Japanese destination

AirAsia Philippines is expanding its presence in Japan with the launch of a new route to Nagoya, marking the airline’s third destination in...

Airlines

Cebu Pacific lends a hand to local schools for new academic year

As the new academic year commences, Cebu Pacific has launched a series of initiatives to support local schools across the Philippines. These efforts,...

Airlines

AirAsia Philippines takes flight with JT’s Manukan Grille, offering in-flight Bacolod Chicken Inasal

AirAsia Philippines is partnering with JT’s Manukan Grille to offer passengers the chance to enjoy Bacolod Chicken Inasal at 30,000 feet. The partnership,...

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