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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024