Qatar Airways replaces A380 with Boeing 777 on Perth route from June 25, 2025, enhancing connectivity via Qsuite and a new Virgin Australia codeshare to Doha.
Skytrans expands its fleet with a second Airbus A319 and new turboprop aircraft, enhancing ACMI services and regional connectivity for Australian and Asia-Pacific airlines.
Emirates strengthens global connectivity with a third daily flight to Barcelona, enhancing access to top destinations like the Maldives, Bali, and Singapore.
IATA criticizes the European Parliament’s proposal for additional cabin baggage, predicting increased operational chaos, higher costs, and inefficiencies in the airline industry.
Virtuoso hosts its first Connects event in Bali with Hyatt, uniting luxury travel advisors and partners to drive experiential tourism across Asia’s emerging markets.
U.S. issues global travel warning due to rising Middle East tensions; warns of airspace closures, protests, and Level 4 Lebanon advisory amid U.S.–Iran strike.
Greece to implement a cruise passenger tax from July 1, 2025. Fees vary by season and destination, aiming to ease overtourism and boost local infrastructure.
Naniwa Issui in Matsue, Japan, wins the Blue Badge Access Award 2024/25 for accessibility excellence—marking a first for Japan and Southeast Asia.
United Airlines faces a federal lawsuit after Asian American passengers were wrongfully removed, raising concerns over racial profiling and in-flight protocols.
Advantage Travel Partnership debuts Cruise Collection 2025, a comprehensive B2B/B2C guide helping UK travel agents and customers explore top cruise experiences.
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers partners with Canon Middle East to offset 5,610 kg of CO2 annually through global climate projects, driving hospitality sustainability.
Malaysia takes the lead in ASEAN’s AI safety drive, fostering regional collaboration, governance, and innovation for responsible AI development across Southeast Asia.
