Airports

Flydubai has unveiled its new Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB).

Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific celebrated World Children’s Day by conducting an airport familiarisation tour at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)’s Terminal 3.

The South Korean government held a press briefing at 9:30am, BKK time, today, 30th December, announcing the pending investigation into the safety practices of low-cost carrier Jeju Air following the deadly crash yesterday, 29th December, at Muan International Airport.

South Korean authorities have confirmed that all 175 passengers and four crew members aboard Jeju Air 7C2216 perished aboard the ill-fated flight.

The year 2024 saw Digi Yatra, a Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) based ecosystem utilising face biometric technology for contactless and seamless passenger processing at airports, changing the travel game.

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the opening of its newest amenity: a Sensory Room specifically designed for Neurodiverse travellers and their families.

IndiGoReach, IndiGo’s CSR initiative, has partnered with the Airports Authority of India and AAS Foundation, Indore, to launch the Zero Waste Airport Project.

Air France formally launched a new thrice-weekly direct service between Manila and Paris last 8th December.

Korean Air completed its acquisition of a major stake in Asiana Airlines on Thursday, 12th December, four years since it was first announced.

Iceland is the latest addition to LOT Polish Airlines’ rapidly expanding route network, as the airline begins flying to the Nordic destination on 12th April 2025.

UAE flag-carrier Etihad Airways received its second Design Airline of the Year title, as well as the Design Airline of the Year – Middle East at the 2024 DesignAir Awards.

Air transport tech firm SITA recently announced a strategic collaboration with Romania’s Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport through a Letter of Intent (LOI). 

The Auckland International Airport announced the appointment of a new director to the Queenstown Airport board effective 1 January 2025.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports several governments have blocked up to $1.7 billion in airline funds from repatriation as of the end of October 2024. 

LOT Polish Airlines announced its plan to add the Greek city of Thessaloniki to its global route network next year.

New era of growth includes new 435,000-sq.ft. concourse, new United ClubSM, state-of-the-art customer amenities, and a new flight attendant training center.

Air Canada announced the addition of a new direct route between the Vancouver International Airport and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport

The expanded collaboration builds on their initial agreement to improve border management, now focusing on baggage management and operational efficiency in airports.

Hong Kong’s Plaza Premium Group announced the opening of its flagship Canadian airport lounge at the Vancouver International Airport.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global passenger demand, showing how load factor for the month was at 83.9 percent.