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Thai AirAsia Plans IPO In May

The Thai unit of Malaysia-based budget carrier AirAsia plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) of its shares in the Thai market in May, its financial adviser said on Wednesday. “It should be an active year for in...


Garuda Orders 11 Airbus A330-300s

Indonesia’s flag carrier Garuda signed a deal for 11 Airbus A330-300 passenger jets during a visit by British Prime Minister David Cameron. The purchase of the A330s, worth about USD$2.5 billion and powered by Rolls-Royce...



Korean Air Jet Diverted In Canada After Risk

Korean Air Boeing 777. A Korean Air passenger jet made an emergency touchdown at a Canadian armed forces airbase after a risk cellphone name used to be obtained in the USA late on Tuesday, the airline mentioned. Korean Air flig...


Alaska Airlines Begins Flying from Oakland and San Jose, Calif., to Honolulu

Alaska Airlines today inaugurates nonstop daily service between the Bay Area and Hawaii, adding Honolulu to the list of island destinations the carrier serves from Oakland and San Jose, Calif. The carrier already serves Kauai, ...



Transavia Airlines Joins EuropebyAir

Transavia Airlines has joined the EuropebyAir roster of airline partners. Based in The Netherlands, Transavia Airlines offers low cost flights from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Eindhoven to exciting European destinations from just...


Southwest Airlines Rallies Support for Proposed New International Service at William P. Hobby Airport

Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today unveiled a new tool in its effort to offer a voice to Houstonians and international travelers alike who are looking for a low fare alternative to destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, and c...