airline industry

  • Airasia Trims China Flights As Demand Wanes

    AirAsia is contemplating cutting back on flights between Thailand and China by at least 15% as a response to the downturn in the Chinese market. Simultaneously, the airline urges the Thai authorities to maximize tax refund benefits for visitors in an effort to swiftly boost consumer expenditure. Tassapon Bijleveld, executive chairman of Asia Aviation,…

  • Gov’T Revitalizes National Airline Initiative With New Task Force Launch

    A News Desk Story Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Minister for Transport, stated that the nation’s efforts to reinstate a national carrier are crucial to achieving its goal of being recognized as the doorway to Africa. At the launch of a 10-person National Airline Task Force held at the GCAA headquarters in Accra, the minister…

  • Vietnam Airlines Redirects Europe Flights As Pakistan Closes Airspace (International Edition)

    Vietnam Airlines has redirected multiple flights heading to Europe following Pakistan’s sudden closure of its airspace, deeming this step necessary to guarantee passenger and crew safety. The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority stated that the temporary shutdown would commence at 2:55 a.m. on May 7 (in Vietnamese time). As a result, Vietnam Airlines redirected multiple…

  • Ethiopian Airlines Boosts Lagos Flights To 14 Per Week Starting July

    LAGOS — Ethiopian Airlines has announced its intention to boost its daily flights to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos from one to two. According to a declaration made by the media advisor for an airline based in Nigeria, the updated timetable will come into effect starting July 1, 2025. Mrs. Firiehiwot Mekonnen,…

  • Ethiopian Airlines Boosts Lagos Flights To 14 Per Week Starting July

    LAGOS — Ethiopian Airlines has announced its intention to boost its daily flights to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos from one to two. According to a declaration made by the media advisor for an airline based in Nigeria, the updated timetable will come into effect starting July 1, 2025. Mrs. Firiehiwot Mekonnen,…