Orient Aviation Daily Digest May 15, 2024
By Ryan Chase
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Foreign exchange movements push AirAsia Thailand parent into loss
Asia Aviation Public Company Limited (AAPC), parent of Thai AirAsia (TAA), has reported a net loss of 409.1 million baht (US$11 million) for the three months to March 31 compared with a net profit of 359.4 million baht in the same months in 2023. Read More »
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Qantas Airways suspends Sydney-Shanghai, boosting network to Southeast Asia
Qantas Airways is withdrawing from Shanghai, its sole destination in China, due to low demand and will upgrade capacity to Singapore, Manila and India. Read More »
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Akasa Air to fly nonstop India to Jeddah from mid-year
Akasa Air is adding Saudi Arabia to its international network with Jeddah flights to take off in July. Read More »
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Batik Air Malaysia launches no check in baggage economy fare
Batik Air Malaysia has expanded its new fare structure to more international routes. Read More »
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China Airlines reports US$96 million quarterly profit
Taiwan-headquartered China Airlines (CAL) has reported net profit of T$3.1 billion (US$96 million) for the three months to March 31, up 137.3% from a net profit of T$1.3 billion in the same months in 2023. Read More »
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Hong Kong raises airport passenger security charge
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is lifting the passenger security charge (PSC) at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) from HK$55 (US$7) per passenger currently to HK$75 from January 1, 2025. Read More »
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