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Aesop, the renowned skincare brand, has recently inaugurated a new outlet at Kansai International Airport (KIX). This launch, a collaborative effort with Lagardère Travel Retail, is seen as a major push to extend Aesop’s presence in the Asia Pacific’s travel…
Gemfields, the mining group, has disclosed the sale of its entire ownership in the esteemed jewellery brand Fabergé. The purchaser, U.S.-based SMG Capital, procured the brand for a sum of US$50 million – a cost that many in the industry have described as…
Travelers heading to Singapore faced an unexpected ordeal at Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, where many reported a lack of communication and support from airline representatives following their flight cancellations. Among the stranded passengers…
Vietnam Airlines has announced ticket refunds for all flights affected by the closure of Vinh International Airport in Nghe An Province, which is undergoing a six-month expansion. Vinh Airport Set for Major Upgrades Commencing July 1, Vinh International…
Thailand’s Ministry of Transport has affirmed that Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport will remain operational despite threats from traditional taxi drivers planning to stage a blockade in response to the rising popularity of ride-hailing services. Taxi Drivers…
Singapore Changi Airport handled 17.2 million passenger movements from January to March 2025 (Q1), exceeding 2024 levels for the same period by 4.3%. This is 4.8% more than what was recorded in the first quarter of 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic in Q1…
The Peninsula Boutique has reopened a revamped retail space at Hong Kong International Airport’s passenger departure area. The redesigned boutique features a minimalist aesthetic with green tones and Champagne chrome accents, aiming to offer a modern and…
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) under Thailand’s Ministry of Heath has tightened disease control measures at Suvarnabhumi International Airport regarding an outbreak of an unknown illness in Congo, its Director General Doctor Panumas Yanwetsakul has…
Singapore Changi Airport handled 67.7 million passenger movements in 2024, registering a 14.8% year-on-year increase. This was 99.1% of the passenger movements recorded in 2019, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Aircraft movements, totalled 366,000 in 2024, up…
Singapore Changi Airport handled 16.5 million passenger movements from April to June 2024, an increase of 13.4% compared to a year ago. This was 98.2% of passenger movements for the same period in 2019. Aircraft movements, including landings and take-offs,…
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic statistics for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for May 2024. During the month, HKIA handled 4.07 million passengers and 29,855 flight movements, marking year-on-year increases of 30.8% and…
Decathlon has launched its first global duty-free pop-up at Singapore’s Changi Airport, featuring a curated range of sports and travel goods. The pop-up will be open for customers to visit until September 1, located at the Terminal 3 Departure or transit…
At 10 a.m. Van Don International Airport in the northern province of Quang Ninh opened its doors for any visitors to look inside the C919 and another Comac aircraft ARJ21 in an exhibition of the company. Comac showcased its jets at Singapore last week but…
Last week, Philippine delegates pitched Clark International Airport’s viability as an attractive regional hub for global aerospace and aviation companies Airport developer Berthaphil is calling on maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) companies to consider…
Changi Airport is looking to strengthen its connectivity to more points in Southeast Asia and China in the second half of the year as the airport regained more than 80 percent of capacity in the month of June. On a quarterly basis, Changi Airport saw 14.6…
Singapore Changi Airport saw muted cargo volumes in March compared to the same period last year, as the Asia Pacific hub recorded 152,000 tonnes. For the first quarter, air freight movements at Changi totalled 417,000 tonnes, sliding 9 percent year-on-year.…
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