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Alton Aviation Consultancy reports record growth in 2024
Alton Aviation Consultancy reports another year of record growth in 2024 and looks forward to meeting the rising demand for high-quality aviation consulting services for this year.
AirAsia MOVE teams up with Antom
Southeast Asian travel booking app and online travel platform AirAsia MOVE (MOVE) formally signed an agreement with Ant International’s Antom on Tuesday, 7th January.
Travelsoft launches Travelsoft Services
Travelsoft launches Travelsoft Services, a white-label multi-consolidator for all customers of the group's platforms.
Travelex unveils new Qatar store as Middle East expansion accelerates
Foreign Exchange company Travelex has unveiled a new retail location at Hamad International Airport – reflecting the brand’s ongoing expansion across the State of Qatar.
Paytm to make travel to Singapore and Thailand more affordable
One97 Communications Limited (OCL), parent company of Indian payments and financial services distribution firm Paytm, announced a series of exciting travel discounts for those planning to explore two of Southeast Asia’s most popular destinations: Singapore and Thailand.
AirAsia and Tune Protect bring Comprehensive Travel Plus to Vietnam
AirAsia partnered with Tune Protect to introduce the Comprehensive Travel Plus package for Vietnamese travellers.
Laos and China to introduce QR code system connecting their payment networks
Laos' Lao National Payment Network Company Limited (LAPNet) and China’s UnionPay International (UPI) formally signed an agreement to introduce a QR code-based system connecting the two countries’ payment networks.
New developmental blueprint could exponentially boost tourism growth in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) seeks to increase the additional value generated by tourism to US$15.46 billion by 2029.
ANA Holdings takes full ownership of Peach Aviation
All Nippon Airways’ parent firm ANA Holdings recently acquired the remaining seven percent stake in Osaka-based low-cost carrier Peach Aviation from First Eastern Aviation Holdings in Hong Kong.
AirAsia parent Capital A submits regularisation plan to Bursa Malaysia
Capital A Berhad submitted its Proposed Regularisation Plan to Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on 23rd December.
UPDATE: Jeju Air to face extensive investigation, share prices drop in wake of crash
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.
Japan Airlines invests in Heirloom Carbon Technologies
Japan Airlines Co, Ltd (JAL) announced its investment in California-based decarbonisation developer Heirloom Carbon Technologies, Inc.
IATA: Airline profitability to grow in 2025 despite supply chain issues
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its financial outlook for the global airline industry in 2025, which shows a slight strengthening of profitability amid ongoing cost and supply chain challenges.
JCB Cards may now be used to pay UK ETA application fees
Japan’s JCB International Co Ltd announced that JCB Cards may now be accepted for paying the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) application fee for JCB Cardmembers travelling to the United Kingdom (UK).
Mexico holds off implementation of new cruise tax
The Mexican government announced that changes to its Federal Law of Rights tax aimed at cruise passengers has been put off until June 2025.
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