Other options available for airline passengers
Refunds or replacements to be provided to Phuket and Krabi-bound passengers. -The Star
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Emirates expands 777 fleet
It took delivery of two long-range Boeings. -AFP
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Foreigners rush to fill entry cards
Going into M'sia? The rules have changed again: Immigration cards are now a must. -The Star
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Islamic tourism is the 'new frontier'
Malaysia should take the lead in the growing market for Islamic tourism, said Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister. -NST
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SIA tops list of most trusted airlines
The study examined the consumer trust of 40 airlines in Asia, Europe and America. Apart from safety and security, customer satisfaction and loyalty were given as factors which affected the travellers' trust in an airline. -myp
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Super early-bird holidaymakers
Bookings for popular seasons such as Chinese New Year and the March school holidays are streaming in, and there are already bookings for as far ahead as June. -myp |
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Early birds swoop in on holiday bargains
Bookings come with good prices and freebies tosweeten deal. -myp
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Malacca cops dance their way into tourists' hearts
70 police personnel from Malacca took part in a first-ever dance at Banda Hilir aimed at strengthening ties between the police and tourists. -The Star
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Travel fair draws crowds, with long queues forming before opening
As early as 7 am, the first man was already in the queue - 5 hours before the Natas travel fair opened to the public at noon on Friday. -ST
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US agents can seize travellers' laptops: report
US federal agents have been given powers to seize travellers' laptops & electronic devices at the border & hold then for unspecified periods. -Reuters
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Qantas says it's checking 747 oxygen cylinders after incident
Air safety investigators have focused on an oxygen bottle as the cause of an explosion on board a flight from London to Melbourne last Friday. -AFP
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Old Shanghai in Bangkok
After failing to get approval to shoot in China, The Weinstein Co has recreated the East-meets-West world of 1940s Shanghai on a movie set in the northern outskirts of Bangkok. -ST |
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Pyongyang to expel S. Koreans from resort
The move comes after a South Korean tourist was fatally shot last month when she strayed into a military zone near the Mount Kumgang resort, angering Seoul and prompting a suspension of tours to the resort. -AFP
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Buy 1 F1 ticket, get box for 8
Organiser explains it is not practical to cater to minority of small orders. -myp |
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Natas reports record sales
Some agents will hold post-Natas fairs to woo those who may have missed out on the event. -myp
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NATAS Holidays 2008
It's travel season again - time to search for your perfect getaway. -TNP |
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SIA's A380 begins Olympics flights
Special flights to Beijing to meet higher demand ahead of the Olympic Games. -AFP
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Medical tourists coming to Malaysia in thousands
Health tourism is on the uptrend and Malaysia is well-placed to reap the benefits. -NST
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Qantas jet forced to turn back after hydraulic leak
Manila-bound flight with 200 passengers on board landed at Sydney Airport about 1.30pm (Singapore time). -AFP
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Greek man beheads girlfriend on Santorini island
He had carried her head round the popular tourist island before being arrested. -Reuters
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Faulty landing gear forces United flight back to Beijing
Flight bound for San Francisco was forced to make a U-turn one hour after takeoff. -AFP
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Helicopters save climbers after K2 disaster
3 S Koreans, 2 Nepalis, 2 Pakistanis, a Serbian, an Irishman, a Norwegian and a Frenchman died in the disastrous avalanche. -AFP |
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Rescuers scour western Canada for plane crash survivor
Survivor had sent a text message to authorities. -AFP
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Aussie body checks Qantas' safety
The investigation came as flight attendants asked top company officials for assurances that its planes were safe. -AFP
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Qantas service indifferent, insincere
Reader recounts his bad experience with service staff onboard Qantas flight, as well as the inefficient feedback service on the Qantas website. -ST
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Australian regulator announces special investigation into Qantas
Flight attendants are also demanding assurances that its planes are safe. -AFP |
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2 S'porean mountaineers unharmed by K2 avalanche
They were a day late in arriving at base camp and needed time to acclimatise. -ST
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K2: Climbing's game of Russian roulette
In the world of big mountain climbing, there are two types of ultimate challenge, Everest and K2. -AFP
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Global passenger growth hits 5-year low
Iata warns of worsening times ahead. -ST
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No evidence of links between Qantas emergencies: air authority
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority said its two-week review of the carrier's operations would examine in depth a range of issues such as maintenance, safety systems and the way in which Qantas had handled the recent incidents. -AFP
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Welcome to Hotel Iraq
Golf courses. Air-con. Beauty parlours. Are US camps in Iraq getting too luxurious? -TNP
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Sichuan tours shockwaves
Two travel agencies' discounted trips to the earthquake-affected area have got people wondering if the move capitalises on the misery of those affected by the disaster. -ST |
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S'porean K2 climbers safe
Duo assisting rescue but have yet to decide on summit attempt. -myp
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Special offer on flights to HK
Get tickets at only RM 88; the offer is available online with a booking period from today until Aug 8. -The Star
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MAS serving hot meals in boxes
MAS managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Idris Jala said the hot meal boxes, which were launched last month, had improved aircraft turnaround time by five minutes. -The Star
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K2 survivor recounts fatal mistakes, numbed panic
The biggest mistake we made was that we tried to make agreements, said leader of team. -Reuters |
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US airline adds surcharge for pillows, blankets
A $9.60 charge will apply on flights longer than two hours. -AFP
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SIA celebrates its 1,000th A380 flight
SIA's A380 has clocked 8,500 flying hours and carried almost 400,000 customers during its almost-ten months of commercial service. -AsiaOne |
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AirAsia X denies passenger weigh-in
An Australian executive with the airline had been quoted as telling a travel industry magazine that an initiative to charge larger passengers 'could help Aussies lose weight'. -AFP
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Tiger Airways to open 2nd Aussie base in Adelaide
More direct flights from Adelaide to new destinations are expected to boost business at the South Australian airport. -ST
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New direct flight to Timor Leste
There will be two return flights a week, which will increase to three in November. -TNP
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Disaster dims Singapore team's chances of climbing summit
'We cannot be foolhardy to think three small teams can conquer K2,' said a team member. -ST, AsiaOne |
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Travel agents not game for Beijing trips
Sin Chew Daily reported Malaysian tourists preferred to travel after the international event to avoid the Olympics crowd. -The Star
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Preserving Malaccan heritage
Soon to come: Free tourist-guide and endangered-craft trade courses for locals to preserve Malacca's living heritage. -The Star
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Kuching city day festivity
The city marked the launch of the month-long Kuching Festival with a street parade and a colourful show at Padang Merdeka. -The Star
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K2 survivor hobbles back
The Italian climber walked down to K2 base camp after heavy mists ruled out an airlift for the last survivor of the worst disaster on the world's second highest mountain. -Reuters
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SIA to launch 2nd daily service between S'pore and New Delhi in Sept
To introduce the new second daily flight, SIA is offering a special Economy Class online fare priced at $798 from S'pore. -AsiaOne
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A novel outlet for air-travel grumbles
When Jonathan Miles wrote Dear American Airlines, a novel modelled on a complaint letter, he never imagined his promotional tour would resemble a series of support-group meetings for disgruntled travellers. -Reuters
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American Airlines jet makes emergency landing in LA
A pilot reported smoke in the aircraft. -AFP
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Secret bunker open to public
Nearly 19 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the nuclear shelter for former East German leaders will be opened for three months. -Reuters |
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Fuel bills push Japanese airlines to cut routes
All Nippon Airways Japan's second-largest airline, said it may cut services and its bigger rival Japan Airlines Corp was reported to be following suit, due to soaring costs for aviation fuel. -Reuters
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Canadian couple in Peranakan wedding
A Canadian couple who came to Malaysia for the recently-held World Dragon Boat Championship ended up getting married yesterday in traditional Peranakan pomp and style. -NST |
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Private life of ex-SIA poster girl revealed in suit
Her nephew, who had sued her lover even after inheriting most of her assets, is rapped by judge as 'too greedy'. -AsiaOne
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Meet Singapore's tourist ambassadors
'Uniquely Singapore Friends' hail from countries such as Uruguay, Britain and Japan. -myp |
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MAS has flexi-time plan to cut cost
Its employees would be given a choice between taking voluntary leave or going part-time. -Reuters
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New chairman for Hotels Licensing Board
Ms Hoo Sheau Peng has taken over the chairmanship of HLB from Mr A Balasubramaniam Reddy. -AsiaOne
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Flying BA: Like father, like children
Reader Steve Armstrong recounts his unsatisfactory experience flying his children on the British Airways from Singapore to Belfast. -ST
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M'sia, China to lead regional travel growth: survey
Outbound trips from Singapore, South Korea and Thailand are also expected to see double-digit growth. -AFP
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Final K2 survivor airlifted from mountain: officials
A Pakistani helicopter airlifted an Italian climber from K2, five days after he survived an ice avalanche. -AFP
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PRs can use automated clearance soon
Speedier electronic immigration clearance channels will save time in checkpoint queues. -ST |
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Unique heritage sites
After a four-year wait, two historical cities facing the Straits of Malacca have made it to the list of World Heritage Sites of Unesco. -NST
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Travel with TRAXXfm
Some people might say music and tourism are a heady mix, but to those in the industry, it is a perfect blend of two different worlds. -NST |
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Idyllic wedding venue
Charming Weddings @ Sutera Harbour, Malaysia is a premier wedding gallery that provides the expertise and facilities for couples who want to be married in style. -NST
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Admission: FREE
Baha'i Holy Places added to World Heritage List ? first time modern religious sites have been included. -TNP |
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Independent air safety body needed
Last week, the European Commission upheld a ban on Indonesian airlines, saying the government had not implemented an efficient oversight programme. -TNP
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Chengdu 'safe as a steel pot'
In its recorded history of over 2,000 years, Chengdu and the surrounding seismic zone have never had an quake higher than magnitude 8. -China Daily |
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Business as usual in Chengdu
One month after the quake, cinemas, museums, libraries, concert halls, restaurants and bars in Chengdu had reopened and were back to normal. -China Daily
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MAS staff can take up second job
Some 10,000 out of MAS' 19,000 workforce stand to benefit from the voluntary leave and part-time work programmes. -The Star
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A fresh look
With a smaller budget and new organisers, the Bangkok International Film Festival will do more with less. -Daily Xpress
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Acrobats to help lure tourists
The Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe, renowned for its unique balancing acts, will be the state's latest tourism attraction next month in a bid to attract longer staying visitors. -The Star |
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Activities galore in Malacca
A total of 15 programmes have been lined up for the month-long festivities in conjunction with the declaration of historic Malacca city as a Unesco World Heritage Site. -The Star
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Open-air museum reopens after two years
It was once a must-stop destination for tourists. -NST |
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S'pore's Tiger Airways turns in first profit
Total earnings in the year ended March 31 came to $37.8 million, compared to a $14.3 million loss in the 12 months before that. -AsiaOne
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Put on hold for 6 hours by hotel
Grand Hyatt Singapore has come under media speculation in Australia for allegedly keeping an Aussie businessman on hold for six hours. But we question if this could be a marketing ploy on the businessman's part. -AsiaOne |
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Penang Airport needs urgent renovations
Chief Minister urged Transport Ministry to speed up renovation works at Penang International Airport -NST
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Disneyland to close three McDonalds restaurants
Disneyland Resort in California to close down three "quick service" restaurants as part of the "planned refurbishment" -Reuters
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Haze disrupts air traffic in Indonesian province
Number of forest fires on Indonesian Borneo has soared over the past 3 days due to land clearing. -AFP
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Beijing sees busiest flight day ever on eve of Games
In total, 1,400 planes took off and landed at the newly expanded airport. -AFP
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Tiger Airways offers 9-cent one-way ticket from S'pore to KL
A day after the low-cost carrier announced its first set of profits in three years, Tiger is offering 30,000 seats to 11 of its destinations out of Singapore. -ST
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Games threat forces Air China flight back to Japan
Email said the plane would be brought down on the Olympics site in Beijing. -Reuters
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IRs on track to open in 2009, 2010
Marina Bay Sands, Resorts World say construction's smooth and hiring to start -ST
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Rivals snap up Changi Airport staff
About 120 join airports in China, India, Middle East each year; CAAS head says: 'It's warfare' . -ST
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Out: Shopping tours. In: Healing holidays
More young Japanese women forgo retail havens for exotic places and tourism officials are worried. -ST
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S'pore may top growth in H2 outbound travel
Thai Airways is top choice while SIA and Cathay come second. -BT |
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Inconvenienced passenger gets an apology from airline
"Safety and security are of utmost importance to British Airways," says Regional General Manager, South East Asia, British Airways. -ST
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SIA inflight supervisor saved the day
As the flight seats were too small for a bulky Caucasian, he inadvertently took up another passenger's seat. Finding herself uncomfortable, she reported the matter to SIA staff, and was promptly upgraded to First Class. That's service with a smile - and heart. -myp |
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Flying with Feng Shui
The Flyer is spinning in a new direction after geomancers pointed out that it was 'taking fortune away from Singapore' -ST
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No bribes please, this is S'pore
That's the CPIB's message to foreigners, as non-citizens form a rising proportion of cases taken to court. -ST |
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Travel business wanes on pricey oil, global slowdown
"The airline sector is in trouble". -ST
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More travellers taking agents, airlines to court
Travel agents said the number of complaints could also have gone up because more people are taking to the skies. -ST |
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Wheel spin-offs
Ferris-wheel fever sweeps China, but critics stay firmly grounded. -ST
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Firefly takes delivery of new ATR72-500 aircraft
The airline is hoping that the aircraft, which arrived here yesterday after a four-day flight from Toulouse in France, will boost its efficiency. -The Star
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Ozzy, monkeys and mist: tourists at loss in Britain
Misinformed tourists ask the most bizzare questions at tourist spots. -AFP
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She could have died if not for helmet
SMU student on 2,000km cycling trip in Alaska blown off bike by strong wind. She flew off her bicycle and crashed to the ground, breaking her helmet, but suffered only from a fractured cheekbone and a mild concussion. -TNP |
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This is Batam?
With powdery sand, baby blue sea and a toddler lost in play, Meluar Beach is a little piece of paradise. -ST
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Chinese man kills American tourist, then kills himself
Father-in-law of the US Olympic men's volleyball coach stabbed to death in Beijing.
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Tourism hit as Beijingers stay home
Many cancel travel plans to work as volunteers or stay home to watch the Olympics. -China Daily, ANN
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Competition starts with big bang
Fireworks showdown in Putrajaya between host country Malaysia, China, Canada and Spain. -NST |
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Nephew who eyed aunt's cash: I'm not greedy
Aunt always put family first, so why should lover get her savings, he says after court case. -ST, AsiaOne
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'Scanners' at KLIA to foil smugglers
The machines, each costing RM4 million, would be installed in stages at other airports and strategic locations in the country. -NST
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Paid to pee in toilets
Only in India, where people ease themselves in public places can a scheme that pays one to pee in a toilet work, observes Peggy Loh. -NST.
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Air steward held over toddler's death
The girl was in a coma for a week before succumbing to head injuries at the Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia on Monday. -NST |
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Australia's Qantas grounds six Boeing 737s
Qantas plays safe to ensure 100 per cent safety before operating the aircraft. -AFP
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New long-term pass for foreigners living in S'pore
The card seeks to replace the Visit Pass endorsement in the passports of all long-term stayers. -AsiaOne
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They make airport home
From T1 to T2, the couple who live out of their luggage have been spotted again, this time at the Starbucks outlet at Changi Airport's Terminal 2. -TNP
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"Not a deliberate set-up": businessman
Part two of the "put on hold for 6 hours" saga - Kym Illman gives his side of the story. -AsiaOne |
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Japanese city turns art hub
Towada is trying out a novel solution - turning the downtown section of the declining city into a modern art hub. -AFP
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AirAsia Indonesia launches inaugural flight to Singapore
Changi Airport's new airline will now operate 12 weekly flights between Singapore and Indonesia. -AsiaOne |
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Best Travel Deals
Some of the best things around the World. -ST
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Airline food on board Singapore-KL buses
Operators aim to head off looming competition from budget carriers by improving service. At least one express bus service here will be engaging airline caterer Singapore Airport Terminal Services to supply its meals. -AsiaOne |
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All aboard for the "Great Wall Express"
Good outlook for Beijing with the launching of the sleek new train service. -BT
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US airlines sue over airport slot auctions
They maintain that federal regulators cannot sell rights to operate flights. -BT |
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Panel falls off Qantas jet
Routine checks found the engine access panel was missing after it arrived at Changi Airport. -AFP
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Parkroyal Hotel gives out freebies to S'pore taxi drivers
They served tea and gave away free mooncakes to the taxi drivers. -AsiaOne |
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Brussels airport strike continues
The airport said it may take over a week before stranded luggage is returned to its owner. -BT
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London named top literary destination
London beats Paris and New York as World's top destination for tourists looking for a taste of literature. -Reuters |
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Airlines outlook gloomy despite falling oil prices
Little hope that carriers will scale back downsizing plans, repeal fees. -Reuters
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Budget air: Extra charges get ridiculous
Reader says that this particularly apparent among low-cost carriers: "Perhaps they would like to charge for use of oxygen masks and safety belts? After all, it can be argued it's a privilege to be alive." -ST
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Hotter Deals During Olympics
With the Chinese capital in the limelight, tourists are presented with a wonderful array of cultural activities to participate in besides the Olympics. -NST
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See the World - in Beijing
Thanks to these special exhibits, this summer visitors can "globetrot" from Brazil to Russia, the United States to Japan, and beyond - all in downtown Beijing.
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SIA wins best airline award
It also clinches Skytrax's best business class award. -BT
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White cards make a comeback
Long queues as several visitors unaware of rule change, 7 months after forms were scrapped. |
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When prejudice makes you just another drug mule
How awful it was to be from a country where you are viewed with suspicion based merely on your citizenship, the writer thought. -NST
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Panel discussion defines Islamic tourism
Is it confined to beautiful mosques, ornate Islamic architecture, gender segregation in the use of facilities and halal food? -NST
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Move to promote Islamic tourism
Coordinating body or secretariat to be formed to seriously look into the strategies and marketing of Islamic tourism. -NST
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Japanese carriers boost fares due to high fuel costs
JAL ticket prices on routes to Africa, Asia and Middle East may go up by 5% from Oct 1. -AFP
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Malaysian artistes upset over raid at hotel pub
Said one artiste, "On the one hand, we have the Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry encouraging more local talents to perform in five-star hotels, and here we have people raiding the place." -The Star
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KL cabbies responsible for upholding city's image
"I believe that KL taxi drivers are the frontliners who reflect the image of the city and its people to tourists," Hakim said. -The Star |
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Expo website showcases best of Malaysia
The website is a window for visitors to discover the many wonders of Malaysia and to appreciate the role of wetlands in a country where water is the living essence. -NST
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Award-winning spa Blair's choice
On his his maiden visit to Penang, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair stayed at the Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa in Batu Ferringi. -NST |
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Handicraft a money spinner
Sarawak handicraft can bring RM50 million to the State's coffers if properly promoted. -NST
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Going to Malaysia? Beware of mozzies
Chikungunya patients here were hit by a strain of the virus circulating in Malaysia. -ST
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SilkAir: Strong regional demand
Despite high fuel prices and other challenges, outlook is still optimistic. -ST
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Grim outlook for airlines
'Perfect storm' of soaring fuel costs and slipping demand could cost global airlines S$8.6b this year, says IATA. -AFP
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At least 45 dead in Madrid jet crash
Tourist plane carrying more than 160 people skidded off runway and broke up in flames. -AFP
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153 killed in Madrid airline crash
It careened off a Madrid airport runway and broke up in flames on Wednesday. -AFP
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Fly to Melbourne from $42
There will be four flights a week to Melbourne Airport from Kuala Lumpur. -The Star
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Madrid air crash survivor tells of 'scattered bodies'
Spanish jetliner which crashed shortly after takeoff killed 153 people. -AFP
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Fernandes: AirAsia to fly to London in March
AirAsia X has purchased 25 Airbus A330-300 aircraft and is expecting delivery of the first two in October and December this year. -The Star
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Come, explore 'lncredible India'
All you can find: from cool retreats, to heritage sites to health tourism. -China Daily |
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Bangkok's not just about shopping
Presenting: "Art+Faith+Politics+Love" and "Transforming Public Spaces". -Daily Xpress
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S'pore Airlines flights to HK cancelled
This due to extreme weather conditions in Hong Kong caused by Typhoon Nuri. -AsiaOne
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More flights to Saudi Arabia soon
Singapore and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed to expand air services between and beyond both countries. -AsiaOne
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New Chief Executive For STB
EDB-veteran Ms Aw Kah Peng will take over from Jan 1 next year. -AsiaOne |
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25 hurt in train crash
Portuguese train popular with tourists derails, killing one person. -AFP
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Ladakh, the 'Little Tibet'
In this mystical land, don't be fooled by what you see. -TNP |
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Nine of the world's largest
At the San Alfonso Del Mar swimming pool which stretches 1km, arranging to meet your friends there may not be such a bright idea. Check out the rest of the 'world's largest' - from malls to casinos. -Reuters
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Olympics: London tourism body attacked over murderer portrait in promo
London kicked off its preparations for the 2012 Olympics amid controversy Sunday as its tourism body came under fire for featuring a painting of a murderer in a promotional film. -AFP
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Tibet desperately seeking tourists
The authorities are giving travel agents $20 for every traveller brought in. -ST
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"Malling" consumes shoppers in the Philippines
The Southeast Asian country has three of the world's 10 largest shopping centers, two of them in the capital, Manila. -Reuters |
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Developing the railway sector
This will diversify development away from coastal areas. Rail connection is also a hopeful sign of stability. -ST
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Life around the tracks
For the children, the street is their classroom. For the adults, they make a living dredging construction sand from the river bed, living and working off a boat. -ST |
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Rail Life: My armrest, his footrest
As I stand on the platform, slightly giddy after spending more than 75 hours on these regional trains, it occurs to me: Hey, the rides may not be smooth, but the company more than makes up for it. -ST
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How they did it
In all, our journalists spent 75 hours on the train and more than 35 hours on the road, traversing a total of 5,000km. -ST |
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The dream has wheels
The Asean dream of connecting Singapore to Kunming by rail moved closer to reality when Cambodia began rehabilitating its rail lines this year. -ST
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Crash pilot waited 14 hours for help
Terengganu air mishap: His shouts for help were in vain as the nearest village was some 4km away. |
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STB names new chief executive
Aw Kah Peng will take over the reins from Lim Neo Chian, who will step down on Dec 31 and continue in his role as deputy chairman of STB. -BT
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'Apocalyptic' avalanche kills eight climbers at Europe's highest peak
A block of glacier ice broke free and sparked a giant avalanche. -AFP
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New e-Visa for visitors to S'pore
Besides facilitating visa applications, ICA's initiative will help govt save up to $800,000 annually and boost security. -AsiaOne
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Airlines unlikely to cut fuel surcharges soon
For some airlines, the implementation of higher fuel surcharges came so late in the game that current surcharges aren't nearly enough to offset incurred costs from higher jet fuel prices. -BT
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AirAsia giving away a million free seats
This promotion is valid for flights from its seven hubs: Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Johor, Bangkok, Jakarta and Bali. -The Star
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Booze back at Egypt's Grand Hyatt after ban
Threats to downgrade Grand Hyatt's rating to two stars. -AFP
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26 hospitalised after Ryanair flight makes emergency landing
Loss of cabin pressure forced the landing. -AFP
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Tourism target may fall short
Visitor arrivals to Singapore dipped for the second month in a row. -ST
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Keep local flavour in mall names
Tekka Mall is changing its name to The Verge. After just five years, why has it all gone posh and uppity, considering its smack bang in the heart of Little India? -TNP
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Forgotten shrine revisited
Explore the mystery of World War II shrine hidden in MacRitchie Reservoir. -ST |
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Hari Raya festivities get off to bright start
The Kampong Glam light-up, themed as Hari Raya @ The City, will last until Oct 5. -ST
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He climbed Mt Kinabalu 50 times in 60 days
Taking life "one step at a time" is an alien concept to a man who prefers to take 51 flights of stairs at a time. -NST
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Malaysian kid to scale Eiffel Tower
He carved his name in the Malaysia Book of Records in June when he became the youngest climber to go up the KL Tower. Now he's gunning to set another record by climbing the Eiffel Tower five times. -The Star
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$500m makeover for T1
In 2011, passengers will enjoy more shops, bigger waiting areas and modern features. -ST |
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Flying is a headache, literally, for many travellers
Study says a variety factors could contribute to headaches, including stress, poor air quality, engine noise and changes in barometric pressure. -Reuters
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HK Disneyland sees jump in visitor numbers
But troubled theme park is still well short of govt targets, says report. -AFP |
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Butterflies take flight at T3 garden
Changi Airport launches new 330-square metre nature retreat for departing, transit passengers. -AsiaOne
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Mammoth coastal resort complex slated for Taiwan
"It's bigger than Disneyland, a lot bigger. It's a huge, huge place" -Reuters
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China to boost tourism jobs
Its tourism industry is expected to employ 100 million people by 2015, said state media. -AFP
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Charting the right path for Changi
Will Changi still be in the race 10 or 15 years from now? Much depends on what happens over the next few months. -ST |
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Tourism targets may not be met
Another dip in arrivals last month as global economic slowdown and high fuel prices keep visitors away. -ST
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Exploding oxygen bottle behind Qantas mid-air blast
The explosion punched through the cabin floor, driving the malfunctioning cylinder into the cabin before it fell back through the floor and out of the aircraft. -AFP |
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500 CCTV cameras to make Malaysia safer
Project will cost $31m, Johor to receive the most number of units. -NST
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Service workers strike at Los Angeles airport
Consumers are paying for higher ticket prices and additional surcharges due to rising fuel charges. -Reuters
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In the race to create memorable experiences
STB to provide special courses and guidebooks to boost service levels for the upcoming Formula One? race. -AsiaOne
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Get dizzy at 492 metres high
Dizziness strikes within the first steps onto the world's highest public walkway more than 100 storeys up. China's tallest building, the 492-metre Shanghai World Financial Centre, opens to the public tomorrow. -AFP |
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More DIY check-in kiosks at Changi
At least six other airlines keen on joining SIA and Northwest in providing self-service option. -ST
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Luxury Terminal cuts fees
JetQuay also tying up with industry players to drum up business. -ST |
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Spanair mulled transferring passengers before crash: govt
Jetliner crashed moments after take-off, killing 154 of the 172 people on board. -AFP
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20 Malaysians stranded at Phuket airport
They went to check in early for their AirAsia flight to Kuala Lumpur. -The Star
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Tourists stranded in Phuket
Thailand's second-busiest airport was closed on Friday afternoon after 5,000 protesters set up a blockade and marched down the tarmac. -AFP
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New delay for Emirates A380
Delivery of aircraft held up by problems with laying out the cabin. -AFP
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S Koreans urged to avoid travelling to Thailand
Hundreds of nationals have been stranded on the holiday isle of Phuket since Thailand's second-busiest airport was closed. -AFP
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Silkair cancels Phuket flights
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Australia warns of high risk of terror attacks on US flights
It urged citizens to be vigilant while in the country. -AFP
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Phuket airport reopens
Up to 15,000 passengers have been stranded at the airport. -AFP, Reuters
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Thousands of UK tourists trapped by Thai protests
Having spent their holiday cash, many tourists were wondering how they would get home. -The Nation, ANN
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Qantas flight from S'pore diverted
The captain was alerted to a vibration in one of the engines. -AFP
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