Airlines
The Airlines section brings you the most recent developments, innovative breakthroughs, and essential information from the airline industry. New routes, new aircraft, updated flight schedules—you’ll all find it here.
ITA Airways exits SkyTeam, sets sights on Star Alliance after Lufthansa deal
ITA Airways, the Italian flag carrier, has formally exited the SkyTeam alliance and announced its intention to join the Star Alliance by early...
Global air passenger demand hit record high in 2024, says IATA
Global air passenger demand achieved unprecedented heights in 2024, marking a definitive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic with traffic levels exceeding 2019 figures...
AirAsia Philippines launches exclusive luggage collection with American Tourister
AirAsia Philippines has partnered with American Tourister to launch an exclusive luggage collection, marking the airline’s first venture into brand licensing through its...
Cebu Pacific expands Clark hub with new flights to El Nido, Coron
Cebu Pacific will launch daily flights from Clark International Airport to El Nido and Coron starting March 30, 2025. The new routes are...
Korean Air launches Airbus A350 operations
Korean Air has announced the launch of its Airbus A350-900 operations, starting with routes to Japan from January 27, 2025. The inaugural A350...
PAL restores Beijing flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will reinstate its direct flights between Manila and Beijing Capital International Airport on March 30, 2025, following a suspension that...
AirAsia Philippines launches Lunar New Year sale
Budget carrier AirAsia Philippines has launched a Lunar New Year sale, offering one-way base fares starting at PHP 122 to select destinations. The...
HAECO expands maintenance services with PAL Express, Philippine Airlines
HAECO, a globally recognized aircraft engineering solutions provider, has secured significant maintenance contracts with Philippine aviation companies, which signals a strategic expansion of...
Japan Airlines debuts world’s first aircraft with large-scale riblet coating on international flights
In a pioneering move towards sustainable aviation, Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled the world’s first aircraft featuring a large-scale application of riblet coating...
Cebu Pacific transfers Masbate, Siargao flights to Clark
Cebu Pacific will transfer select Cebgo (DG) turboprop flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 to Clark International Airport starting March...
