China Airlines To Launch Taipei – Melbourne – Christchurch Service

SkyTeam member China Airlines is to boost its network in the southern hemisphere later this year with the launch of new Taipei (Taoyuan) – Melbourne – Christchurch flights. From 25 October 2015 through 26 March 2016, the taiwanese carrier will fly the route 3 times weekly using a 2-class Airbus A330-300 aircraft.   On Tuesdays, … Continue reading

China Eastern Airlines Unveils New Cabin Products

China Eastern Airlines has unveiled its new First, Business and Economy Class cabin products, set to debut on its upcoming Boeing 777-300ER jets. The Shanghai-based carrier has ordered 20 of the popular aircraft, which will replace its aging Airbus A340-600 fleet and support long-haul expansion plans.   First Class The airline is raising the bar … Continue reading

EVA Air To Launch Kaohsiung – Tokyo (Narita) Service

New Star Alliance member EVA Air will add a new Kaohsiung – Tokyo (Narita) route to its network, taking advantage of the growing popularity of Japan as a holiday destination among Taiwanese travellers. Beginning 11 December 2013, the airline will fly the route daily with its new Airbus A321 jets seating 8 Business and 176 … Continue reading

Airlines Plan New Flights, Increased Frequencies To Yangon

Myanmar’s travel and tourism market is poised to enter a new period of growth following recent political developments in the country. Identifying near-term opportunities, airlines have rapidly announced the resumption of services and frequency increases to the country’s gateway, Yangon.   Bangkok Airways Thai boutique carrier Bangkok Airways announced the addition of a third daily flight on … Continue reading

Skyteam To Extend SkyPriority Across All Members

Global airline alliance Skyteam has announced it is to extend SkyPriority, a series of distinctively branded priority airport services offered to its Elite Plus and premium cabin customers, across its member airlines. The move is intended to align the alliance to a common and consistent service standard on the ground.   The SkyPriority services will be distinctively … Continue reading