Passenger Aviation
Comarch Loyalty Transforms Azerbaijan Airlines' Loyalty Program into a Fintech Ecosystem
AZAL Miles Now Operates as a Digital Wallet, Rewarding Passengers for Both Travel and Everyday Spending KRAKÓW, Poland, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Comarch Loyalty, a global leader in AI-driven loyalty, today announced it has overhauled AZAL Miles, the frequent flyer program for Azerbaijan Air...
Volant Aerotech Secures Firm Order from Sichuan Airlines Low Altitude for VE25-100 Passenger eVTOLs
ZIGONG, China, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Volant Aerotech Co., Ltd. ("Volant") and Sichuan Airlines Group Low-Altitude Economy Co., Ltd. ("Sichuan Airlines Low Altitude") signed a purchase agreement for VE25-100 high-grade passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircra...
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to introduce new chef-curated menus and premium wine program for international Suites guests
* New menus by Chefs Brady Ishiwata Williams and Dell Valdez showcase destination-inspired cuisine with regional influences * Updated premium wine selections are thoughtfully paired to complement each menu * Hawai'i Chef Keaka Lee to design select Hawaiian Airlines domestic First Class flig...
Qatar Airways Group Signs Inaugural Japanese Financing Agreement with Partners HSBC and JP Lease
The airline's debut financing in Japan, structured as a Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option, covers three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft DOHA, Qatar, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar Airways Group has marked a major milestone in aircraft financing with the signing of its inaugural Jap...
Citi partners with Air 7 Asia to provide private jet charter access for Citigold Private Client customers
SINGAPORE, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Citibank Singapore is partnering with
Air 7 Asia, a Singapore-based private aviation company, to provide Citigold
Private Client customers with access to private jet charter services and
preferred travel benefits.
EternityX: Chinese Outbound Departures Rise 9.3% During Golden Week 2026 as Longer, Multi-Stop Trips Reshape Travel Trends
Multi-destination bookings jump 84% as travellers embrace experience-led journeys and AI-powered planning, creating new growth opportunities for brands. HONG KONG, SINGAPORE and SHANGHAI, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China's outbound travellers made 4.44 million mainland departures during Golde...
oneworld Relaunches Meetings & Events Sales Tool as New Research Reveals the Future of Global Gatherings
New oneworld × Globetrender report identifies seven trends transforming international events through 2030 LAS VEGAS, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- oneworld® has relaunched its dedicated Meetings & Events product, designed to make international event travel easier to organise.oneworld Meetings & ...
oneworld Unlocks Enhanced Multi-carrier Digital Check-in Experience Across its Global Network
Technology will enable passport scan and wallet boarding pass via customer's preferred digital channels LISBON, Portugal, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- oneworld ® is taking the next step toward simplifying the online travel experience across its global network for customers travelling on multi-c...
SICC approved scheme of arrangement to allow Jetstar Asia customers to recover unused tickets, bookings, vouchers
SINGAPORE, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) has approved a scheme of arrangement for Jetstar Asia Airways Pte Ltd, enabling nearly 194,000 consumer creditors to recover claims arising from unused tickets, bookings, and vouchers. The grounds of deci...
KLM Celebrates Dutch Craftsmanship with House No. 107 in Zeeland
HONG KONG and TAIPEI, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, KLM is celebrating its 107th anniversary with the unveiling of a new Delft Blue miniature house: Wijnhoeve De Kleine Schorre in Dreischor, Zeeland. For 107 years, KLM has connected the Netherlands with the world while showcasing internatio...
Say 'Fly to My Happy Philippines' with Cebu Pacific's 10.10 Seat Sale
HONG KONG, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the
Philippines' leading carrier, is inviting travelers from Hong Kong to plan
their next island escape with its 10.10 Super Seat Fest, offering some of the
airline's lowest fares to the Philippines for travel in 2027.
Southeast Asia's China travel map is widening, Traveloka platform data shows
Bookings to 15 "new first-tier" cities grew more than twice as fast as bookings to Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou SINGAPORE, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southeast Asian travelers are exploring a wider range of destinations across China, according to new Traveloka platform data. Trav...
Tigerair Taiwan Expands Its Network With New Connected Travel Platform, Powered by Dohop
With Scoot as its first airline partner, tigerhop expands Dohop's footprint in
Asia and adds new network capacity and destinations for Taiwan's leading
low-cost carrier.
REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dohop
Priority Pass to accelerate travel innovation, backed by the Collinson Group's £500 million growth programme
* The Collinson Group recently announced £350m in new financing, which will accelerate the £500 million growth strategy;reflective of both strong confidence in the Group's performance and its commitment to driving innovation and leadership in airport experiences. * A core focus will be accel...
Acron Aviation Extends Thales Singapore Authorized Repair Center to Cover ACSS's Surveillance Products
New in-region capability expands aftermarket support for Asia-Pacific operators and MROs ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Acron Aviation today announced a five-year extension of its Authorized Repair Center (ARC) agreement with Thales Singapore, which supports its ACSS survei...
Priority Pass to accelerate travel innovation, backed by the Collinson Group's £500 million growth programme
* The Collinson Group recently announced £350m in new financing, which will accelerate the £500 million growth strategy; reflective of both strong confidence in the Group's performance and its commitment to driving innovation and leadership in airport experiences. * A core focus will be accel...
Priority Pass to accelerate travel innovation, backed by the Collinson Group's £500 million growth programme
* The Collinson Group recently announced £350m in new financing, which will accelerate the £500 million growth strategy; reflective of both strong confidence in the Group's performance and its commitment to driving innovation and leadership in airport experiences. * A core focus will be accel...
AirportLabs Brings the Platform Behind Dubai, Heathrow and Chicago O'Hare to Asia
LONDON, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AirportLabs, whose airport operations
platform
China Eastern Airlines Launches International App 2.0 with Enhanced Digital Travel Services
SHANGHAI, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China Eastern Airlines (CEAir) recently launched version 2.0 of its international app, now available on the App Store and Google Play, offering global travelers a smoother and more convenient digital travel experience through comprehensive upgrades to its ...
Golden Week 2026 Fuels Extended Breaks and New Travel Routes: Trip.com Group Reveals Rising Destinations and Regional Trends
* Outbound departures peak before official Golden Week holidays, as Chinese travellers seek respite with nature escapes and cultural exploration * Seoul ranks as the top overseas holiday destination globally, with 91% YoY increase in flight bookings made SINGAPORE, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ ...
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