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“I’m optimistic about the future prospects,” says Steven van Wijk of Air France-KLM.
Mainland China

Why Air France-KLM remains bullish on China-Europe travel market despite hurdles

Chinese travellers drive leisure and business bookings as airline eyes long-term growth despite Russian airspace restrictions.

China property

China Jinmao sells 5-star Ritz-Carlton hotel in Sanya for US$322 million

Mainland China

China-led Asia-Pacific lifts global aviation outlook as profits set to soar

China travel

491,000 Japan-bound air tickets cancelled as China warns people to avoid travel

Lost ticket revenue could be in the billions of yuan, analyst says, as carriers brace for short-term capacity shifts if diplomatic tensions fail to ease.

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An aviation analyst said Shanghai-Tokyo and Shanghai-Osaka flights have been most affected in recent days by cancellations stemming from a diplomatic dispute between China and Japan. Photo: Xinhua
An aviation analyst said Shanghai-Tokyo and Shanghai-Osaka flights have been most affected in recent days by cancellations stemming from a diplomatic dispute between China and Japan. Photo: Xinhua
Fashion

How to pack light and avoid lost or delayed baggage this summer

Post-pandemic staff shortages and a busier-than-expected summer season are causing chaos at airports. We asked experts for some tips to help you pack light and fit everything for your holiday in a carry-on bag.

China travel

‘I felt cheated’: China fliers balk at tenfold surge in fuel surcharge

As oil prices head skyward, some fuel surcharges on flights in China are now nearly as much as the base fare of the flight itself, and thrifty travellers are seeking alternative transport to save money.

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Singapore

Singapore aims to be Asia’s busiest airport as Hong Kong delays easing travel curbs

Singapore was among the first in Asia to ease travel restrictions by establishing vaccinated travel lanes, while travel in Hong Kong has slowed to a trickle.

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Travellers queue for self check-in before departure at Changi International Airport in Singapore on April 1, 2022. Singapore has reopened its land and air borders to travellers fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 coronavirus. Photo: AFP
Travellers queue for self check-in before departure at Changi International Airport in Singapore on April 1, 2022. Singapore has reopened its land and air borders to travellers fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 coronavirus. Photo: AFP
Travel Safety

8 secret safety features you didn’t know existed on an aeroplane

What do Nasa, William Shatner and night flights have in common? They all play a part in avoiding air travel mishaps

Coronavirus pandemic

How to stay healthy on flights amid the coronavirus epidemic

As Covid-19 continues to spread, here are 12 expert tips from medical professionals to help you avoid catching an infectious disease

Travel Advice for Millennials

10 tips to avoid getting sick when travelling on a flight

Aeroplanes are famously dirty, but there are tricks to avoid the germs
Travel Destinations

The 9 hottest international destinations of the last decade: Australia, Peru and beyond

Whether they were inspired by Game of Thrones to visit Dubrovnik, or following Barack Obama to Vietnam for the perfect noodles, travellers made these countries the places to be over the last 10 years.

Did you have a favourite travel destination in the past decade?
Did you have a favourite travel destination in the past decade?
Travel Advice for Millennials

How to avoid losing expiring airline miles – no flying necessary

Keep those valuable frequent flier points, but don’t become a miles millionaire

Combine your travel with tree planting and help tackle the climate crisis

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Travel Destinations

The best bookstores in London for every interest and budget

The British capital is the centre of the English-speaking literary world, and its selection of unique places to buy books is befitting a city of such a status

If you’re looking for old-world charm to go with your book shopping, Daunt Books is the place. Photo: Carly Adlington/Daunt Books
Travel Advice for Millennials

The best way to deal with laundry emergencies when you travel

Read this before you leave home and your dirty clothes should be less of a problem while on holiday.

Don't let laundry issues derail your holiday!
Don't let laundry issues derail your holiday!
Travel Destinations

The best arts and crafts classes for travellers

Do more with your next overseas holiday, and learn a new DIY skill from traditional artisans.

Travel Destinations

Dubrovnik has so much more to offer than Game of Thrones fandom thrills

Sure, it was the location for the capital of Westeros, but the fascinating capital of Croatia has far more going on once you’ve had your fandom thrills.

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Halloween

Behaviour matters when it comes to dark tourism

The main gate of the German Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim, Poland. Photo: EPA-EFE
The main gate of the German Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim, Poland. Photo: EPA-EFE
Travel Advice for Millennials

6 things flight attendants want to tell you but can’t

These airline staff share some secrets that will make their lives easier, which in turn means a smoother journey for you

Want to travel to Europe? Autumn is the best time to visit

Quite apart from better weather and fewer tourists, you’re likely to get a better deal on airfares

Travel news and advice

7 tips for solo travel inspired by a trip to Tokyo

Solo travel can be an empowering experience.
Travel news and advice

7 tips and tricks to help you stay safe and travel smart the next time you go abroad

Going on holiday overseas can be an enriching and super fun experience, but you still need to put your safety first.

7 tips and tricks to help you stay safe and travel smart the next time you go abroad
Travel news and advice

11 travel hacks to keep you organised and stress-free on vacation

Make your holiday a breeze with these tips and tricks so you can focus on exploring new places and making unforgettable memories.

Travel Advice for Millennials

How to avoid jet lag – or at least make it a less debilitating part of your travel

Travel news and advice

Your travel plans may have to change: 6 tourist destinations, from beaches to Everest, closing

Mass tourism has damaged some of the world’s most popular sites, forcing them to close to travellers temporarily

Komodo is a place, sure. It’s also the name of a dragon. Photo: EPA-EFE
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