Asia
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AirAsia orders 150 ultra high capacity Airbus A220s
AirAsia places a massive 150 Airbus A220-300 order. These aircraft are coming with a sardine can configuration featuring 160 seats, which translates to very little leg room for passengers, probably around 28 to 29 inches of seat pitch. Having so many seats on this aircraft designed for up to 150 seats means that Airbus will…
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Biman Bangladesh orders 14 Wide and Narrow Body Boeing aircraft
Biman Bangladesh orders 14 Boeing aircraft to modernize its fleet and states very specifically what it’s going to be using the aircraft for. The order includes: – 8 Boeing 787-10s, which is the first time that the airline is ordering this aircraft type – 2 Boeing 787-9 – 4 Boeing 737 MAX 8 The 787-10…
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Malaysia Airlines launches its new Mumbai-themed special livery
Malaysia Airlines presents its new special livery this time dedicated to the Mumbai Indians cricket team, applied to an Airbus A330-300. A PR stunt, looking to attract attention in the Mumbai area, which remains a very important destination for the Malaysian-based airline.
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Cathay Pacific’s most stylish lounge reopens – The Wing First Class Lounge at HKIA
Following the reopening of the Pier at Hong Kong International Airport, Cathay Pacific unveils its newly renovated The Wing. The new lounge will welcome First Class and Emerald One World status holders. It features newly renovated dining areas with a la carte catering, along with five cabanas with private full-size bathtubs and day beds. A…
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Korean Air announces non-consolidated Q1 2026 financial results
Korean Air announces its non-consolidated financial results for Q1 of 2026. The airline achieves a 14% growth in total revenue and an impressive 47% growth in operating profit. The revenue increase was driven by strong demand during the Lunar New Year; however, the airline is preparing to cope with uncertainty and volatile fuel prices due…
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British Airways BA33: Strategic Return to Melbourne via KUL Fifth Freedom
Forget the nostalgic fluff about BA’s return to Melbourne. Flight BA33 via Kuala Lumpur is a strategic masterstroke in yield management and Oneworld connectivity. Discover the true 787-9 fleet economics behind the route and the ultimate Avios arbitrage strategy for the new KUL-MEL fifth-freedom sector.
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SriLankan Airlines Increases Melbourne Flights (A Backdoor for Qantas Points)
Everyone complains that finding Qantas Classic Reward seats to Europe is impossible. That’s because you’re looking at the wrong airlines. SriLankan Airlines is quietly increasing its Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB) service from 7x to 10x weekly starting August 2026. Why does this matter? Because SriLankan is a Oneworld partner, meaning you can book them…
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Cathay and Uber Taxi Partner to Turn Rides into Rewards
Building up frequent flyer miles is an art. You’ve got to stay up to date with all the most recent product updates and chose what helps you boost your accrual. This might be an interesting one for any Cathay Pacific frequent flyer based in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong based airline has partnered with Uber…
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How to Book Korean Low-Cost Airlines as a Westerner: Air Busan & T’Way Air
Low Cost Carriers (LCCs I’ll be referring to them like this in the post) have become very prominent in the aviation industry worldwide. For decades they have been the backbone of short range travel for many passengers. Recently they have also expanded into long haul operations with mixed results. LCCs in Asia though are on…
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Hong Kong Airlines Launches Melbourne Flights: 3 Times Weekly Service Starting December 2025
Routes between Australia and Hong Kong are among the most profitable in the world. Hong Kong is both a connection point for travelers and a massively important trade hub for international companies. Therefore flights to the SAR and Australia are plentiful. Soon to become a travel option is Hong Kong Airlines with its new HX13…