
AirAsia leases four planes previously operated by MyAirline - Bo Lingam
Bo Lingam said AirAsia had previously leased three of the aircraft before the COVID-19 pandemic from lessor AirCastle Ltd.
Thu Dec 14 2023

Singapore passport most powerful in the world - Henley & Partners
Henley's Dr. Christian H. Kaelin says only eight countries worldwide have less visa-free access today than they did a decade ago.
Tue Jul 18 2023

IATA urges govts to take experts' against travel restrictions advice
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to listen to experts, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), that advised against travel restrictions.
Wed Jan 04 2023

Air transport body expects airlines to return to profitability in 2023
IATA on Tuesday said that the global airline industry would return to profit next year for the first time since 2019.
Wed Dec 07 2022

IATA's Geneva gathering to chart airline industry's future
While the lifting of travel restrictions has brought relief to the aviation industry, airlines continue to see threats from inflation, the risk of recession, and foreign exchange volatility.
Mon Dec 05 2022

Why convenience is key for post-pandemic travel
From visa procedures to checking-in baggage, tomorrow's getaways will need to be seamless rather than a headache for travellers.
Sun Nov 06 2022

Air travel rebounds but still suffering from pandemic
Asia experienced the biggest rebound, where traffic more than tripled.
Sat Oct 08 2022

Buckle up for more turbulence when traveling by plane
Over the next few decades, the fasten-seatbelt sign could be lighting up more often when you travel by plane.
Sun Sep 18 2022

Air industry could fly back into black next year, IATA says
Renewed profitability "appears within reach" in 2023, the IATA said, predicting a rebound in passengers to 83 pct of pre-pandemic levels.
Tue Jun 21 2022

IATA calls for governments to rescind travel bans
Public health organisations, including the WHO, have advised against travel curbs to contain the spread of Omicron.
Thu Dec 09 2021

Six more airlines implement IATA Travel Pass
This mobile app can receive and verify a range of COVID-19 test results and digital vaccines certificates.
Wed Oct 06 2021

IATA: Air travel improves marginally in June 2021
IATA said however, the demand remained significantly below the pre-COVID-19 levels owing to international travel restrictions.
Thu Jul 29 2021

European air lobbies fear summer chaos at airports
IATA reports that people travelling at peak times now stay twice as long at airports three hours compared with 2019.
Fri Jun 04 2021

Air travel could beat pre-pandemic level by 2023: IATA
After surging past pre-pandemic numbers in 2023, the end of the decade could see annual levels of 5.6 billion air passengers.
Fri May 28 2021

Govts must step-up support for more efficient aviation operation - IATA
IATA's director-general Willie Walsh said that the aviation industry will continue to grow as people want and need to travel.
Thu May 27 2021

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025