Singapore Airlines Retires Boeing 747s
Singapore Airlines has officially retired its Boeing 747 fleet, following the final commemorative flights by the iconic aircraft between Singapore and Hong Kong today. Flight SQ 748 landed at Singapore Changi International Airport at 1900 hrs, ending a 38-year relationship between the airline and the ‘Queen of the Skies’. Onboard the flight were company executives, media, invited guests and … Read more
New World Hospitality Opens Pentahotel Beijing, To Expand Brand
New World Hospitality has opened the latest outpost of its select-service Pentahotels brand in Beijing. The Hong Kong-based hotel operator also revealed plans to grow the brand’s presence around the world, with significant expansion in Asia. Pentahotel Beijing Located in the Chinese capital’s increasingly trendy Dongcheng district, the 309-room Pentahotel Beijing builds on the chain’s re-imagined … Read more
Japanese Low Cost Carrier Peach Takes To The Skies
Peach Aviation, Japan’s first low cost carrier, took to the skies today offering the proven formula of low-priced tickets and optional extras for a fee. Its inaugural flight, MM 101, departed Osaka (Kansai) at 0717 hrs for Sapporo (New Chitose), where it arrived at 0909 hrs and heralded a new era in the country’s air travel industry. … Read more
South African Airways Launch Beijing Flights
South African Airways has launched flight operations between Johannesburg and Beijing. The Star Alliance member’s inaugural flight touched down in China on Tuesday evening, following a 15-hour journey with company executives, invited guests and passengers onboard. Departing O. R. Tambo International Airport at 0020 hrs every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, flight SA 288 lands at Beijing Capital … Read more
Bangkok Airways To Launch New Kuala Lumpur Connection, Increase Hong Kong Frequency
Travellers heading to the Thai resort island of Koh Samui will soon be able to enjoy greater options for flights. Bangkok Airways will be introducing a new daily Koh Samui – Kuala Lumpur service and increasing flight frequency on its popular Koh Samui – Hong Kong route. Daily Koh Samui – Kuala Lumpur Beginning … Read more
