Travel

Asean airports, airlines face capacity test as Gulf conflict diverts passenger traffic

Changi and Suvarnabhumi absorb Europe-Asia passenger overflow, straining resources amid jet shortages

Changi Airport has now seen several European airlines add new direct flights to the city-state amid higher passenger demand.

S-E Asia tourism takes hit from Middle East crisis, but intra-regional travel could spell hope

As airlines shun the Gulf region, key airports in this area could also capture more transit traffic: analysts

Tuscany cooking tours are popular among foodies.
FOOD & DRINK

Travelling for food: Culinary tourism is on the rise

From Michelin-starred restaurants to close encounters with indigenous food producers, luxury travellers are planning their itineraries around dining experiences 

Equipment used in wineries across the world, such as tractors, run on fuel sources which have doubled in price since the Iran war broke out.

Plastic bag shortages, WFH, pricier wine: The Iran conflict is rippling through the economy

The war is disrupting key trade and supply channels, affecting soft commodities and other sectors

The decision was made in view of the “impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on airlines and passengers”, CAAS says.

Sustainable aviation fuel levy deferred to flights departing from Jan 1, 2027, as Gulf conflict drags on: CAAS

Singapore ‘remains firmly committed to aviation decarbonisation’, says director-general Han Kok Juan

The upcoming SQ202 return flight will leave Sydney shortly before midnight and reach Singapore at 5.05 am.

SIA to launch flights from new, 24-hour Western Sydney airport on Nov 23

The curfew-free hub will allow the carrier to bypass the existing Sydney airport’s curfews with overnight schedules

In a world that seems increasingly dangerous, contingency plans are more important than ever.
TRAVEL

Exit strategy: Tips from the high-stakes world of luxury travel fixers

Amid wars and uncertainty, travellers need to be prepared for the worst

Hong Kong's flag carrier, Cathay Pacific Airways, is set to double its passenger fuel surcharge from Mar 18.

Hong Kong seeks advantage in flight chaos from Iran war

The city may boost capacity on some direct flights to Europe and the US or add more transfer services

In aviation, airspace is more than infrastructure, it is a strategic asset – and, in times of crisis, a potential front line.

When airspace becomes the front line

Global aviation faces three possible recovery paths from the US-Israel-Iran conflict

Qantas plans to redirect six weekly Airbus A380 flights from Los Angeles to Singapore.

Qantas’ premium shift to Singapore: analysts weigh A380 strategy as US demand cools

Sydney to Singapore continues to justify high-capacity A380 deployment, says OAG’s regional sales director