Some 300,000 people have already been approved to travel to the US through a new online security screening system that becomes mandatory for all visa-free visitors from January 12.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has launched an online portal which offers some of the best airfares through Singapore.

Qatar Airways is the latest global carrier to implement online checkin.

Emirates and Virgin Blue new partnership to kick off December 1

Global airline alliance oneworld is linking up with WestJet, Canada's low-fare airline, to help businesses throughout Canada make their budgets for worldwide travel stretch as far as possible.

British Airways believes it is the first airline in the world to unveil a unique social networking platform allowing its customers to share experiences about London and New York.

Norfolk Air has put Premium Economy on sale for the three months, offering a 20% discount on all flights from Sydney, Brisbane, Newcastle and Melbourne to Norfolk Island.

Cathay Pacific Airways will launch self-print boarding passes for departures from Hong Kong International Airport on Monday.

Norfolk Air says children will fly free for three months on its services to and from Brisbane, Sydney, Newcastle and Melbourne.

Political tensions between Thailand and its neighbour Cambodia have prompted Vietnam’s budget airline Jetstar Pacific to defer the launch of services to both nations' capitals.

Air Tahiti Nui, the international airline of Tahiti and Her Islands, will introduce new daylight saving schedules from Australia to Tahiti, effective October 26.

Sarawak is an important market for AirAsia and there are many plans in the pipeline to help boost its tourism activities, revenue and creation of job opportunities in the State, said AirAsia Group CEO Dato’ Sri Tony Fernandes says.

Aircraft passengers around the world can now learn more about the often misunderstood procedure used by pilots when a planned landing is aborted.

Thai Airways International is focussing on services to Buddhist heritage sites, which are popular with pilgrims.

A global survey shows that 75% of passengers would like to be able to change unsatisfactory seats, and that seats next to a window are the most popular.

Thai Airways will hold a series of 'Mega Familiarisation' trips and events for media and travel agents from around the world this month in a bid to boost flagging tourism demand.

All airlines advertising in Australia will have to include taxes and surcharges in the advertised fare under laws introduced into Parliament today.

Continental Airlines has introduced a new range of stopover packages to tropical Guam, starting from AU$55 per person twin share per-night for passengers travelling from Australia to Guam and beyond.

A chance encounter on a beach has spurned a new web-based start-up to help airlines and flyers get duty-free liquor upon landing.

Philippine Airlines will fly twice daily to Bangkok when it adds three more frequencies from October 2.

Cathay Pacific Airways has unveiled a treat for its junior passengers with the launch of a new range of Disney fun packs.

A new series of special air fares from Australia to tropical Hawaii has been launched by Hawaiian Airlines.

ProFlyers Bonus, a reward scheme designed for Japan-based corporate customers, will be extended to include ANA’s Star Alliance partner airlines Austrian, Scandinavian Airlines and Swiss from October 1.

China Airlines and its subsidiary Mandarin Airlines will launch Mid-Autumn Festival charter flights directly to Shanghai, from September 7 to 21.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (ToT) has issued a statement advising travel agents and travellers how to source up to date information on the effects of the State of Emergency declared in Bangkok on Tuesday.

Jet Airways has rescheduled the timings of its flights operating between Kochi and Kuwait effective September 1.

Low-cost Indian airline Deccan has been renamed Kingfisher Red as a separate brand from Kingfisher Airlines.

Air Tahiti Nui, the international airline of Tahiti and her islands, has launched a range of early bird specials for travel from Australia to Tahiti and onwards to Los Angeles.

JetLite, Jet Airways’ wholly-owned subsidiary, an all-economy carrier, has introduced 14-Day Apex fares on several of its domestic routes, on sale until September 30.

Virgin Blue has launched a new range of cheaper ‘GO! Fares’ in Australia.

South African Airways has launched a range of discounted economy-class airfares for flights to South Africa.

Emirates passengers travelling to Dubai during the religious month of Ramadan can enjoy two nights accommodation from as little as US$57 a night per person.

India's Jet Airways has launched a new range of special air fares from Australia to India, providing "fresh and very competitive options" for travel between the two nations.

Famed US film critic Leonard Maltin will be sharing his recommendations and reviews of top movies available on KrisWorld, Singapore Airlines’ award-winning in-flight entertainment system.

From October 28, JAL will introduce the “JAL Shell Flat Seat” in Executive class on the Sydney – Tokyo Route.

FlySmiLes, SriLankan Airlines' new loyalty program, has extended the time period for members of Skywards, the airline’s previous frequent flyer programme to transfer their points, up to August 15.

India's Jet Airways has introduced Apex-21 special advance purchase fares for passengers travelling in Economy Class on several of the airline’s domestic routes.

Emirates has launched a three-day sale for Australians wanting to visit New Zealand.

New technology will improve the reliability of Air New Zealand’s services out of Australia into Queenstown, the airline has announced.

Sydney Metropolitan Airport – Bankstown charter airline Pionair is to expand its operations.

British Airways and MasterCard have extended their MasterCard Priceless Upgrade offer.

During the months of July, August, September and October 2008, members of Skywards, the frequent flyer programme of Emirates, can earn double miles on more than 100 flights across the network.

Air New Zealand’s first non-stop flight from Auckland to Beijing takes off today.

Alitalia, the national airline of Italy on the brink of collapse, has surprised the aviation industry by announcing a route expansion.

Lying on world-famous Waikiki beach, soaking up the sun and taking in the surf is a popular getaway option for Australian travellers in a chilly winter.

China Southern Airlines has introduced two weekly non-stop flights from China’s southern gateway city, Guangzhou, to the northeastern Japanese city of Sendai.

To support the sales of Thai farm products in Europe, Thai Airways International will next month launch weekly cargo flights to Germany - with a spin-off to benefit Australia and other areas of Asia.

Jet Airways has extended its current fares special from Australia to a range of destinations in India, now enabling bookings to be made until July 31.

Air Tahiti Nui and Tahiti Travel Connection can now take travellersrs to one of Tahiti’s most exclusive hideaways, Tikehau Island.

Continental Airlines has been named 'Best Domestic Airline', 'Best Airline for Customer Service' and 'Best Airline for Flights to Mexico' in Executive Travel Magazine's 2008 Leading Edge Awards.