China Airlines to Launch Taoyuan - Wuhan Flights in January

China Airlines (CAL) is to launch direct scheduled flights linking Taoyuan and Wuhan on 26 January 2011.

Wuhan will become the 17th mainland Chinese destination served by CAL since the opening of flights across the Taiwan Strait.

Singapore Visitor Arrivals in October 2010

Singapore visitor arrivals registered 15.8 percent growth to reach 978,000 in October 2010, the highest number of arrivals recorded for the month of October. [See: Singapore Visitor Arrivals for October 2009]

Garuda Indonesia Wraps Up Financial Restructuring

Garuda Indonesia has wrapped up its financial restructuring with creditors, where the last group which are the ECA (European Export Credit Agency) and the Commercial Lenders was signed for the remainder debt of US$ 277 million.

AirAsia to Launch New Low Cost Airline in Philippines

AirAsia, through its fully owned subsidiary AA International, has entered into a partnership agreement with Antonio O. Cojuangco Jr., Michael R Romero and Marianne B. Hontiveros to establish a low cost airline in the Philippines.

Tickets for 2011 Hong Kong Sevens On Sale 22 January

Tickets for what is widely regarded as the greatest Rugby Sevens party on earth, the Cathay Pacific / Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens, will go on public sale on Saturday, 22 January 2011.

The price of a three-day adult event ticket in 2011 will be HK$1,250, with children’s tickets priced at HK$300 for youth aged 12 and under.

Etihad Airways Launches Flights to Seoul, South Korea

Etihad Airways has launched flights between Abu Dhabi and Seoul’s Incheon Airport in South Korea.

Seoul is Etihad’s 65th destination on the network in just seven years of operations. The inaugural flight, EY876, will depart Abu Dhabi at 10:45pm, arriving at Seoul’s Incheon Airport at 12:05pm on 11 December (local times).

Etihad Airways Opens Airport Lounge in Manchester

Etihad Airways has opened the doors of its latest premium lounge in Manchester Airport’s Terminal 1.

Etihad Pearl Business class guests were among the first to enjoy the Etihad premium lounge, following an opening ceremony hosted by Manchester City Football Club (MCFC) manager, Roberto Mancini; Garry Cook, MCFC Chief Executive; and Mike Summerbee, MCFC ambassador.

AirAsia launches 48-Hour Promotion

AirAsia is to launch a new promotion, that will last for just 48 hours, with all-in fares from as low as RM18.

The very special fares are available from all of its hubs in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching and Penang), Thailand (Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai) and Indonesia (Jakarta, Bali, Medan and Surabaya).