Southeast Asia budget airline boom turns sour for planemakers, lessors
Southeast Asian low-cost carriers, a key growth engine for planemakers and leasing companies for a decade before the pandemic, are… Read More »
Thai Vietjet increases domestic flights
Thai Vietjet is increasing its footprint in Thailand’s domestic market with the launch of five new routes. Thai Vietjet’s domestic… Read More »
Malaysia sees domestic traffic return
Charting the resurgence of air transport in markets around the word, Routes looks at the easing of travel restrictions in… Read More »
Malaysia Airlines’ search for a strategic partner
Nearly six years after Malaysian sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional rescued and privatised Malaysia Airlines, the carrier is still posting… Read More »
Taiwan’s STARLUX marks launch with network expansion plans
Taiwanese startup STARLUX Airlines, described as a luxury boutique airline, will operate Taipei Taoyuan-Cebu service with an Airbus A321neo aircraft…. Read More »
How are major airlines competing with the super-cheap carriers?
From lower fares to better service and more choice, the rise of low-cost competition in long-haul travel is good news for passengers…. Read More »