A PROPOSED third runway for Suvarnabhumi International Airport has cleared the final hurdle, with the Cabinet yesterday approving the Bt21.8 billion project. The construction, to be overseen by the Airports of Thailand (AOT), is scheduled to be completed in 2021. Deputy government spokesman Weerachon Sukhondhapatipak said work is scheduled to begin this year. A plan…
The waterfall in the centre of Jewel Changi Airport sits amid a landscaped forest valley. Rachey Tay/Business Insider Singapore’s Changi Airport isn’t famous for no reason. Having held the world number one title for six years running in the Skytrax awards, it’s clear that it’s earned its title — and it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere…
The fastest growing major passenger route in Asia-Pacific is between South Korea’s capital city, Seoul, and the coastal city of Da Nang in Vietnam, according to Routesonline. The information is revealed in a new study published to coincide with Routes Asia 2019, which is taking place in Cebu, in the Philippines. Routesonline claims that a 71% rise in…
Grab is launching a new suite of benefits redeemable at South-east Asia’s airports for Grab Platinum and Gold members, eager to tap the growing market of intra-regional travellers. This follows the mobile ride-hailing and technology provider signing up more than 150 partners in major airports across South-east Asia including Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. …
The airport will take another 10 years to fully complete. Credit: Istanbul Airport Turkey has opened what officials say will one day be the largest airport in the world. Istanbul Airport, which is still under construction, saw its first domestic flight land on Saturday afternoon followed by its premiere international arrival a few hours later.…
Goodbye, X-Ray. Hello, CT scanning Image Credit: British Airways You may not have to take your laptop out of your luggage anymore when you’re going through security at the airport. A new CT scanner is going to roll out to TSA security lines in the US this summer, reports Bloomberg Government. The days of needing specialized travel…
Question as to whether duty-free shops come under PPP Act after PM raised monopoly concerns King Power’s duty-free shop at Suvarnabhumi airport. The Thai Retailers Association is prepared to protest AoT’s terms of reference for duty-free shops. A working panel has been set up by the government to consider whether the bidding process for the…
Changi Airport bags Skytrax best airport title for 7th straight year Changi Airport has bagged the best airport title 10 times in the 20-year history of the World Airport Awards.PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO SINGAPORE – Changi Airport has been named the world’s best airport for the seventh straight year. In the global survey by London-based research firm Skytrax…
Jewel Changi Airport: Here’s How You Can Get A Sneak Peek Before It Opens Register for your (free) preview tickets now – they’re going fast! Photos: Jewel Changi Airport Devt. It was way back in 2013 when we first learned that an enormous new lifestyle hub known as Jewel Changi Airport will be constructed in front of…
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Group Bhd is seeking more than RM400 million in counter-claims against Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) in response to a suit filed by the airport operator last month over outstanding airport taxes. In a statement today, AirAsia Group said the counter-claims are for losses and damages experienced by AirAsia and its long-haul…
