Australia
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Qantas returns to Beijing to tap into growing Australia – China travel market
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China is Australia’s most valuable market, with Chinese visitors spending more than $7.7 billion annually. Spend has increased by more than 400...
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Thinking big for 2017 as Routes Asia heads to Japan
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Routes Asia will be held in Japan for the first time in its 15-year history when it takes place in Okinawa next year.
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Chengdu adds nine more long-haul routes in World Routes signing
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A mix of existing and new airline partners officially signed-up to serve the fast-expanding Chinese gateway during a behind closed doors meeting on...
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Virgin Australia looks for Perth promise for long-haul
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The new Virgin Australia service between Perth and Abu Dhabi will also open additional connection options for passengers travelling to and from the...
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In the Spotlight: Chengdu's largest O&D markets
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As we approach this year's World Routes forum, we take a closer look at the main O&D markets from Chengdu, including a number of international...
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Scoot expands its low-cost long-haul model into Europe
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Scoot said the commencement of the service to Europe is part of the Singapore Airlines Group’s strategic move to “stimulate passenger traffic...
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Asia Pacific budget carriers show joined-up approach
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The grouping brings together many of the smaller low-cost operators across the Asia Pacific region and the partnership will allow them to better...
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Jetstar to link Adelaide to the Sunshine Coast
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The link will be operated using a 180-seat Airbus A320 and is being launched to meet growing demand for holidays to the region. It marks the...
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Brisbane seeks to boost connectivity by hosting Routes Asia in 2018
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Brisbane, the third most populous city in Australia, and the gateway to the state of Queensland, has been announced as the host of Routes Asia...
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VIDEO: Highlights from Routes Asia - Day Two
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Last night’s Networking Evening at this year’s Routes Asia forum certainly supported the Department of Tourism's marketing message that "it is more...
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Tigerair Australia takes a giant leap forward
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Now a fully owned subsidiary of Virgin Australia, Tigerair Australia has recently undergone a major transformation – even ‘changing its stripes’ –...
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Air New Zealand to resume seasonal Osaka service
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The resumption of the non-stop seasonal service between Auckland and Osaka by Air New Zealand between November 2016 and March 2017 will contribute...
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Qatar Airways delivers improved connectivity to Sydney
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The new service will provide 245,000 additional seats per year and is expected to generate an estimated 3,000 jobs in New South Wales and...
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Brisbane revealed as host city for Routes Asia 2018
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On the eve of this year’s Routes Asia air service development forum it was revealed in Australia that the 2018 event will take place in Brisbane....
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QANTAS Increases Jakarta Service June – Oct 2016
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QANTAS in Northern summer season plans to increase service to Indonesia, as it plans to add 5th weekly rotation on Sydney – Jakarta route....
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Singapore Airlines provides first direct long-haul international links from Australia and New Zealand capital cities
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Dubbed the ‘Capital Express’ route, Singapore Airlines will introduce a four times weekly schedule on Singapore – Canberra – Wellington, subject to...
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Attention Routes Asia Attendees! Which new route do you want to learn more about in Manila?
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Have you wondered what enticed an airline to a certain destination? What the data says about demand on the city pair and connecting markets? What...
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AirAsia X to return to New Zealand
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AirAsia X is planning to add Auckland, the largest and most populous urban area in New Zealand, as a tag on its existing daily Kuala Lumpur – Gold...
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Virgin Australia increases Newcastle presence
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The airline will introduce an additional two weekly flights, growing its offering to 21 return services per week. However, notably the two services...
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Chengdu set to secure additional direct Australian link
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According to information released by aviation regulator, Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), China’s national carrier, Air China has...