SIA, pilots in no-pay leave deadlock
Airline asks MOM to mediate negotiations. -ST
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Faster, more secure checks at immigration
ICA unveils slew of new initiatives targeted at making immigration clearance and checks a breeze. -myp |
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Japan tightens visa rules for Mexicans
Japanese nationals in Mexico told to consider leaving the country. -AFP
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One hub to check all identities
ICA to launch new technologies soon to speed up screening at checkpoints. -myp |
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DIY airport check-in will skip a step
No queuing at airline counters with Changi's new security screening. -ST
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Hopefuls vie for 'world's best job' on Australian island
The 11 finalists will be announced on Friday. -AFP
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AirAsia plans new links to S'pore budget terminal
Frequency of flights on some existing routes will also increase. -myp
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Airline should heed feedback
It is especially when the outlook for the aviation industry looks grim that SIA should keep its ear to the ground. -myp |
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US strides toward opening door to Cuba travel
Most Americans will soon be able to travel to Cuba. -AFP
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Hard Rock to roll out more Asian hotels
It is looking to open properties in Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok, Jakarta and HK over the next few years. -AFP
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Luggage of 20 Tiger Airways' passengers left behind in S'pore
Passengers arrive in Guangzhou without check-in baggage, one flyer falls ill without her warm clothing. -AsiaOne
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SIA to adopt shorter work month, freeze wages
In principle agreements have been signed with two of the three in-house unions. -AsiaOne |
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Man flies from NY to Boston in cargo hold
Luggage handler who had fallen asleep was unharmed. -Reuters
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Chinese tourists swamp Taiwan museum
To control the noisy, excitable visitors, the world-renowned attraction has asked the Chinese to step into line. Chinese tourists are often told ahead of arrival in Taiwan to avoid spitting and shouting. -Reuters |
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Park Hotel Orchard to get makeover
It will be transformed into a five-star hotel with four storeys of retail space. -ST
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Airline passengers given best, regardless of travel class
SIA offers both the 'software' and 'hardware' to maximise the flying pleasure of customers from all travel classes. -myp
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Tour to eat
Gastronomic tours around the region to taste local cuisines have surged in the past year. -ST
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Eiffel Tower gets makeover for 120th birthday
It will continue to remain open to visitors throughout the 18-month makeover process. -AFP |
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Downturn hits Khao San Road
Backpackers no longer spending as much on this well-known strip in Bangkok. -The Nation/ANN
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Taxi fare from JB to S'pore is $2 more
Think of it as a fare revision rather than increase. -The Star/ANN |
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S'pore applicant in last 16 for "Best Job in the World"
31-year-old teacher will now fly to Hamilton Island for the final selection by Tourism Queensland. -AsiaOne
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AirAsia aims for 50 daily flights out of S'pore
New targets will make it bigger than Singapore-based low-cost carriers Tiger and Jetstar. -ST
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Better service from M'sian tour guides and immigration officers?
Reader describes the contrasting service standards during a trip across the causeway - a M'sian immigration officer going the extra mile to serve a crippled traveller. -AsiaOne
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Swiss airline to pull out of Changi
Last flight to be on April 25; carrier blames exit on big drop in traffic. -ST
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Prices to go up at Sentosa attractions
Decision to raise charges at Songs of the Sea, Sentosa Luge and Skyride, Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom, and the cable car has left a bad taste with most people. -TNP
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AirAsia to fly Langkawi-Singapore route soon
The move would boost tourism and the economy in Langkawi. -The Star/ANN
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Foreign tourists return to Tibet
11 German tourists arrive Saturday night, the first group to reach since the Himalayan region was sealed off last month. -AFP
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M'sian passports being forged despite security features
At least five cases of forgery have been detected in the first quarter of this year. -The Star/ANN
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Getting tourists to walk the Obama walk
Itinerary will feature restaurants, theaters, shops and cultural and historical sites. -AFP
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Tourist awarded $973k in damages
Badly injured then, physiotherapist now works only part-time. -ST |
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Customer who cancelled flight wants her money back
Travel agency that handled booking says they've paid her back. Court asks agency to refund foreigner, who now claims she has not received full payment. -TNP
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SIA pilots asked to take no-pay leave
Although further measures to cut costs cannot be ruled out, retrenchment will be a last resort. -ST |
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2 public toilets closed, opening hours of others shortened
Move by six-star Raffles Hotel to reduce costs leaves shopping arcade tenants dissatisfied. -AsiaOne
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Dubai launches budget airline
Airline called flydubai will take to the skies in two months despite global recession. -AFP
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Cheaper sleeps
Hotels, anxious to boost occupancy in a time of falling tourist arrivals, are slashing room rates, some by up to 70 per cent. -TNP
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It's a girl thing
Hotel offers a women-only package. -TNP |
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Indonesia crash pilot sentenced
Pilot of a deadly plane crash in Yogykarta in 2007 has been sentenced to two years in prison. -Reuters
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Cherry blossoms captivate Japan
Japanese flock under the cherry blossoms to welcome the coming of spring. -Reuters |
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Travellers advised to plan ahead when using land checkpoints
Traffic flow at Woodlands and Tuas expected to build up this Thursday evening. -AsiaOne
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S'pore, Johor to improve network of buses
Plans are afoot to put more buses on the road between Johor and Singapore. -NST
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Mobile phone check-in with SIA
Customers need only to have an internet-ready Singapore registered handset. -AsiaOne
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Asia's top earners still passionate about travel
Travel is the not-so-guilty passion of Asia's high flyers, according to a survey by Visa, with people from Hong Kong and India most likely to go on a weekend get-away. -Reuters |
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New protests threaten Thai tourism
New anti-government demonstrations threaten Thailand's fragile tourism industry. -Reuters
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Cherry blossoms captivate in Japan
Beautiful blooms a poignant reminder of the shortness of life, and a brief spectacle that must be enjoyed before its passing. -AFP, Reuters |
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Hong Kong's trams get French driver
Country's iconic tram system has plied the city's streets for over a century. -Reuters
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Cruise control
Some Singaporeans are going on luxury cruises but most prefer the shorter tours. -ST |
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the concierge
Publish your travel guidebooks for free and earn commission, play golf amongst terracotta warriors or stay for 3 nights but only pay for 2 in Beijing. -ST
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Tourists angry as strikers block Eiffel Tower
French strikers severely restrict access to the Eiffel Tower, angering tourists who hoped to see one of the world's top attractions on their Easter breaks. -Reuters |
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Video: Filipinos in bloody Lenten ritual
The Lenten season in the Philippines takes a gory turn on Maundy Thursday as Catholics flagellate themselves. -Reuters
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Summer soakings
You're going to get wet, no matter where you spend the Thai New Year. -Daily Xpress/ANN |
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Botanic Gardens a World Heritage Site?
The local park holds great historical significance, bearing witness to scientific experimentation and commercialisation of numerous tropical plants and crops found across the British Empire. -ST
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Easter in pictures
People around the world mark Easter with ritual, some with painful reenactments of Christ's crucifixion, others through solemn worship and reflection. -AsiaOne |
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Delay travel to Bangkok, advises MFA
If travel is necessary, Singaporeans should register online with MFA. -AsiaOne
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Thai tourism to lose at least Bt200 billion after political chaos
Protests concerns the safety of leaders of 15 nations, which are key markets. -The Nation, ANN
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Villa construction frenzy paving Bali paradise
The villas are part of the latest building boom on the famous Indonesian holiday island. -AFP
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Tourists staying put for Pattaya's nightlife
The cheap beer, good weather and girls are worth staying for, says one tourist. -AFP |
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MAS retains five-star ranking four years in a row
The Malaysian national carrier has been recognized for high quality products and service. -The Star/ANN
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Arab tourists spend 10 times more than others
Transport Minister believes more can be done to make Malaysia more accessible to the Middle-East. -NST
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Aussie travel agents lose suit against SIA
More than 1,000 agents banded together to sue SIA and five other major carriers for $87.3m, because they felt they should be getting a cut of the airlines' fees for fuel surcharges. -ST
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One-stop security checks at airport?
Europe, Changi keen on system that cuts need to re-screen transit travellers. -ST |
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Tourists disappointed, scared by protests in Bangkok
On the day the Thai capital should have been filled with revellers noisily celebrating Songkran, the city awoke to the crackle of gunfire. -AFP
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Tourism Ministry to draw up creative holiday packages
Ministry to enhance domestic tourism in M'sia by tailoring packages to different groups. -The Star/ANN
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Firefly to begin Senai to Penang flights soon
Firefly has collaborated with SA Travel, and will offer packages to Langkawi and Koh Samui as well. -The Star/ANN
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Couple fall from cruise ship
Wife has been recovered while rescue efforts continue search for husband. -The Star/ANN
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Thai tourism faces 200,000 job losses
Violent street battles in Bangkok are alarming potential visitors. -AFP
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No happy returns for me
Linda Collins shares on how Singapore has changed over the years- and not necessarily for the better. -ST |
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Jetstar to refund last year's cancelled BKK flights by April
25 per cent of Jetstar passengers, like Ms Lily Wee, who were affected by last year's airport closure in Bangkok are still waiting for their refunds. -AsiaOne
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More S'pore-Malaysia flights
Transport officials from Singapore and Malaysia have sealed an expanded air services deal. -AFP
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Female guides cannot share same room with male colleagues, operators told
Tour operators found guilty will have their licenses revoked immediately. -The Star/ANN
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Wife dives off ship in rescue attempt
After her husband fell overboard the Star Cruise Virgo, she risked her life to save him. His body has not yet been found. -NST |
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Crowds slowly returning to Flyer
Singaporeans and foreign visitors both confident that a repeat of last year's incident would not happen. -myp
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ANA grounds 149 flights
A total of 149 domestic flights have been cancelled, with 14 flights delayed. -AFP
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Staff at Budget Terminal food outlet were rude
Reader shudders to think of the many tourists who might be subject to the same poor service. -myp
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Sun, sea & dialysis treatment
Cruises with dialysis units make it possible for kidney patients to travel and get treated. -TNP |
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Tokyo Disneyland launches Monsters, Inc. ride
Attraction is the first new ride to open in five years at the popular Tokyo Bay area theme park. -AFP
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Berlin Wall gallery gets anniversary facelift
The East Side Gallery, covered with paintings by 118 international artists, will get a refresher. -AFP |
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Street violence gives way to soakings in Bangkok
Thailand has put aside political turmoil for days of revelery during the Songkran festival. -Reuters
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Ditch Thailand vacation, nations tell tourists
Thai tourist industry looking bleak as authorities tell their people to stay away. -China Daily/ANN
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Malaysia Airlines offers low fares
Carrier announces ticket price discounts of up to 80% in a bid to boost passenger traffic. -AFP
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Daxing to get Beijing's 2nd airport
Issue of contention finally settled after 7 years with Daxing being the chosen one. -China Daily/ANN
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Tiger offers 188k free seats
Free tickets to and from Singapore are to celebrate its 8th millionth passenger. -ST
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Silom and Khao San wet and wild still on
The Thai people have recovered from the red-shirts, and are partying as per normal for Songkran. -The Nation/ANN
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Songkran road accidents' death toll rises to 272 after five days
Some 3,375 other people were injured in the same period. -The Nation/ANN
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MAS offers value deals
The packages are available until the end of the year and catering to different groups. -The Star/ANN
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Malaysia Airlines plans airline buy-report
MAS is looking at investing its cash surplus. -Reuters
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Violent drug wars not detering tourists
Mexico tourism rises despite violent drug war and warnings from US and Canadian governments. -Reuters
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Missing snakes on plane ground Qantas flight
Twelve baby pythons were packed in a box, but when the plane arrived in Melbourne there were only eight. -AFP
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SIA passenger numbers dived in March
Passenger numbers, freight load and cargo have fallen. -AFP |
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Songkran soakings
Foreign tourists and residents make merry in Bangkok during the annual water festival Songkran. The scenes are a startling contrast to the clashes between police and protesters just days ago. -AFP, Reuters
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Travellers cancelling trips to Thailand
Most S'poreans won't risk traveling to Thailand in its troubled state. -ST
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Airport charges will be competitive
A corporatised CAAS has given rise to fears over whether or not stakeholders will thus face higher prices. -ST
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the concierge
Chan Brothers Travel to hold mid-year sale at Suntec City, Four Seasons Maldives offering a "Stay Longer" package. -ST |
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Colleague got into my bed, says tour guide
The male tour guide tried to molest her when she was almost asleep. -The Star/ANN
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Indian who fell off SuperStar Virgo still missing
Malaysian police are continuing their search for the missing Indian tourist who fell off the cruise ship near Penang on Monday morning. -tabla! |
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Japan plane engine on fire at Tokyo airport
All passengers and crew got off the plane without an emergency evacuation. -AFP
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SIA flies in endangered rhino in search of a mate
19-year-old female rhino hailing from USA arrives in Singapore on Saturday, the latest addition to the Night Safari. -AsiaOne |
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More flights between Sabah and Singapore in the making
AirAsia will likely connect two more towns in Sabah and Singapore by mid-year. -NST
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Cheap flights from S'pore to Malaysia's wildlife havens
Budget carrier AirAsia can begin operating direct flights between Singapore and Sandakan and Tawau in June. -The Star/ANN |
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More cheap S'pore-Malaysia flights
From June, carriers will get to fly to six new destinations in Malaysia. -ST
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Top 10 most interesting place names
From Why to Wee Wa, these ten places around the world bear the strangest names, with an all-too interesting story behind it. -Reuters |
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Tourists slam Sentosa's Butterfly Park: report
Many grouse about inflated ticket prices and 'forced' photo taking. Park says facilities have been upgraded and new parrot-feeding attraction has been introduced. -AsiaOne
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Vietnam air passenger found with child's corpse
The man was found carrying an infant's dead body in his luggage. -AFP
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Condo units turned hotels
Rental of such rooms may have adverse effect on other residents: URA. -ST
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Japanese expats clean up Paris streets for tourists
Despite an army of 5,000 municipal cleaners, Parisian streets are littered daily with cigarette butts, dog excrement, chewing gum and empty fast food packaging. -Reuters |
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Gunman holds hostages on plane in Jamaica
167 people released, but five crew members and two passengers still being held. -Reuters
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EU probes Oneworld, Star airline alliance pacts
There was concern that their agreements on transatlantic routes might breach EU rules. -Reuters
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Residential tourists
Rest and relax holiday cost this family $171, including breakfast for two. -ST
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SIA announces one-to-go fares
Promotion applicable for travel in May and June, and for medium, long haul destinations. -AsiaOne |
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It's much longer than we thought
The Great Wall extends 10,000 li or 5,000km - that's a popular Chinese saying, but it is not true. Researchers have found it significantly longer than previous estimates. -China Daily/ANN
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See the world on a bicycle
39-yr-old cyclist enthusiast from Osaka, Japan, decided to embark on this trip when he was just 20. -ST
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Muddy healing at the Dead Sea
A growing number of medical patients and visitors are flocking to Jordan's Dead Sea - the lowest point on earth - for its black mud. -Reuters
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Thai tourism to lose $8b
Govt has forecast 3.2 million fewer visitors to Thailand as a result of the unrest. -AFP
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Customer satisfaction levels down
SMU survey finds drop across 8 sectors, from finance to health care. -ST
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Stall's appeal against suspension rejected
Assistant who had overcharged tourists has been barred from working there for a year. -ST
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Asia tourism reels as firms cut back business travel
Region has been hard hit with hotel room rates falling for the first time in five years and airlines suffering. -Reuters
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Bird's Nest giving the Great Wall a run for its money
Tourists from all over the country flock to the iconic stadium to get their picture taken on the central green and watch nothing. -Reuters |
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Irish no-frills airline considering 'fat tax' on passengers
A third of travellers voted to penalise obese fellow passengers. -AFP
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Land Below the Wind has a smelly problem
Dirty toilets in Sabah are a big turn-off for many tourists. -The Star/ANN
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9 hotels for a staycation
Here are nine hotels The Straits Times rounded up in Tuesday's report "Residential tourists". -ST
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Residential tourists
'Staycations' are getting popular as Singaporeans book weekend stays in hotels here for relaxation. -ST
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S'pore visitor arrivals fall for 10th straight month
It dipped 13.2% in March from a year ago. -Reuters
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Making a difference beyond 'voluntourism'
Volunteer trips are just a start; think long term to effect real change. -ST |
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Taiwan boosts Chinese tourist quota
It has temporarily increased the quota of Chinese tourists allowed to visit the island. -AFP
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Virgin says defers delivery of aircraft
Delay due to a slump in demand for air travel. -AFP
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Indonesia's Garuda reaps big profit in 2008
More than ten-fold increase due to increased revenue and higher passenger numbers. -AFP
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AirAsia to fly to Taipei five times a week
Booking starts from May 3 for travel between July and January next year. -The Star/ANN
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Resorts World family fun rooms
When Resorts World at Sentosa opens next year, young visitors can crash out in their own loft beds after a day at the Universal Studios theme park. -ST
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New $1.5m interactive ride on Sentosa
First of its kind 'Desperados' rounds up gunslingers for a shoot out in the glory days of the Old West at Sentosa's Imbiah Lookout Point.
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JAL, ANA say may scrap fuel surcharges
Surcharges could be reduced to zero from July if fuel prices stay below US$60 a barrel. -AFP
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Taiwan crane crash kills Chinese tourist
One tourist from mainland China was killed and five others were injured when a construction crane fell on their bus. -AFP |
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UK pushing for more tourists
It plans to use 2012 Olympic Games to showcase Britain, lift travel experiences. -BT
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Tiger wins breach of contract case against Swissport
This after the ground handler pulled out of Changi Airport prematurely. -BT |
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A million Chinese tourists targeted
Tourism Malaysia aiming to break the one million mark of visitors from China. -The Star/ANN
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20,000 seats sold for AirAsia's new route
Promotional seats for the KL-Taipei route priced at S$42 were snapped up in 12 hours. -The Star/ANN
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Birds keep hitting US airplanes
Detailed figures from FAA show a doubling in collisions with wildlife over the last decade. -AFP
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Shoppers at Silk Street get a sweetener
The Silk Street Deals get sweeter: Up to $S4.4 million in coupons to be given out for use in purchases. -China Daily/ANN |
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Flight to Israel diverted, passenger subdued
Unruly passenger tried to break into the cockpit. However, the incident was not terrorism related. -Reuters
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Why are trains faster in Paris, Tokyo, HK?
The public transport systems in these cities seem far more impressive than Singapore's, says reader. -ST |
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Egypt balloon crash injures 13 foreign tourists
8 are French, two English, one Canadian, one Korean and one Danish. -AFP
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Joy for tour operators
Many S'poreans are being lured out of town this Labour Day because of falling prices. -ST
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Myanmar building new airport for capital
It will be able to handle 10.5 million passengers a year. -AFP
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Sentosa sardine-packed?
More attractions are being built at Sentosa, drawing crowds and crowding out space on the beachfront. -ST
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Upcoming developments
Wave house, adventure park and hydro sports centre to make debut on Sentosa's Siloso later this year. -ST
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Grey skies for Changi and SIA
First quarter results paint a gloomy outlook but amid the crisis, there is a bright spot for Changi Airport - the low-cost segment. -ST |
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Passengers to be screened
Passengers with higher than normal temperatures will be made to go through a thorough medical assessment. -ST
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Win a holiday to Sydney on S'pore Airlines' A380
S'pore Airlines together with Tourism New South Wales is sponsoring a trip for two to Sydney from May 27 to 31. Think you deserve to go? Then tell us why we should pick you! -Advertising feature |
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From room sharing to suspicious spouses
M'sian Tourist Guides Council received over 20 complaints from guides over male-female room sharing. -The Star/ANN
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88,000 free seats to mark Jetstar Asia's Penang route
Travel between July 1 to March 25 from Singapore to four local destinations. -The Star/ANN
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U.S. airlines let customers change Mexico travel plans
Airlines are allowing customers to do so without penalty following swine flu fears. -Reuters
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Qatar Airways' economy class is world class
Qatar Airways economy class was named best in the world after eight-month long survey. -SPU
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HK airport's relief package
It would cut 10 per cent off landing and parking charges until the end of the year. -AFP
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Free seats on new AirAsia routes
Singapore-Langkawi and Penang-Singapore tickets up for grabs. -The Star/ANN
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Swine flu scanners at 3 key Thai airports
Sensors now in use at Suvarnabhumi, an airport in Chiang Mai and another in Phuket. -The Nation/ANN
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Cable cars get $36m glittering makeover
Bigger and better cars await visitors next year, including one adorned with Swarovski crystals. -myp |
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Airline, travel sectors ready for swine flu threat
Too early to speculate on impact of new threat. -AFP
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Flu, recession may be more toxic mix than SARS
Flu outbreak could further weaken global airline stocks. -Reuters
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Share your notion of happiness and win 15k
Club Med is organising a Photography Contest where participants stand to win big. -Asiaone
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WHO not recommending swine flu travel restrictions
Travel restrictions or border closures not recommended. -Reuters
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Expect heavy checkpoint traffic
Public is advised to avoid using land checkpoints. -ST
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Border screenings 'don't work': WHO
Research since the SARS outbreak in 2003 in Asia had shown that border controls were of little use in tackling the spread of flu. -AFP |
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MM takes in city sights from the Flyer
It was his first visit to the world's largest observatory wheel. -ST
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New swine flu infections intensify travel fears
Many private companies are suspending travel operations as the infection spreads. -Reuters
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Airline shares fall on flu scare; cruises rebound
However travel industry remains optimistic so long as the infection does not spread widely. -Reuters
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Two children, seven adults drown in boat tragedy
Sole survivor a 14-year-old boy, cause of boat capsize still unknown. -The Star/ANN
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Teen only survivor in boat tragedy
14-year-old lost all six family members, swimming with mother's body when found 12 hours later. -NST
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MAS offers flight changes at no charge
Amidst fears of swine flu, MAS is allowing customers to make changes to LA and NY flights until end May. -The Star/ANN
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Mexico-Japan flight passengers cleared of swine flu
No cases of swine flu found when 200 people who had flown in from Mexico City were inspected. -AFP
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Thai tourism to lose $4.3b from riots
Number of foreign tourists in 2009 expected to drop by 877,474. -AFP
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M'sian tour guides chief: We do not discriminate
Tourists guides' council has a chapter in each state to deal with issues. -NST
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Female tour guides - exposed and vulnerable by lack of laws
The Malaysian Women's Tourist Guides' Association says it is finding it difficult to fight for women's rights. -NST |
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GRO or tour guide?
Disillusioned guide from M'sia says travel agents now want young women under 30 who can crack dirty jokes, drink and spend time in karaoke bars with their tour groups. -NST
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May Day joy for tour operators
The long weekend sees travel bookings jumping as compared to numbers from last year. -ST
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the concierge
Deals this week: Under $300 holidays, golf packages to Bali or Sarawak and special tour packages to Asia. -ST
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Australian islands on sale
Global financial crisis has driven down the price of tropical islands found near the Great Barrier Reef. -AFP |
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China warns of swine flu threat over long weekend
Authorities urge extra caution as millions prepare to travel outside and within China over the Labour Day holiday. -AFP
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Disney "driving a hard bargain" with HK
Two sides have been embroiled in discussions over financing for a second phase of the world's smallest Disneyland. -Reuters |
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S'pore ranked 26th in quality of living study
Singapore emerges the top-scoring Asian city, due to its growing importance as a financial center and its wide range of international and private schools. -Reuters
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All Nippon Airways posts first loss in six years
Airline posted a net loss of S$65.78 million. -AFP
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SIA pilots to have shorter work month for May
This is an interim measure to provide parties with more time for discussion. -AsiaOne
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Avoid travel to Mexico: Ministry
Ministry of Health is monitoring the situation closely and will update the public on new developments. -ST
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Brit airline glitch takes Mideast conflict to new heights
Israel was wiped off the inflight map. -AFP
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