SIA Group delivers strong first half operating profit, while new profit falls due to share of losses from associate
Second Quarter FY2025/26 – Profit and Loss the Group’s operating profit for the second quarter rose by USD 73 million (+22.5%) year-on-year to USD 398 million. This was supported by the Group’s record second quarter revenue of USD 4,885 million, a growth of USD 106 million (+2.2%)
Emirates orders 65 additional Boeing 777X aircraft, worth USD 38 billion at Dubai Airshow 2025
This takes the airline’s total orderbook with Boeing to 315 widebody aircraft, comprising 270 Boeing 777Xs, 10 Boeing 777 freighters, and 35 Boeing 787s; and its orderbook with GE Aerospace for GE9X engines to a total of 540 units including the 130 additional units.
Thrillophilia report shows 7 in 10 trips are planned by women in India
Women opt for 28% more premium upgrades, yet end up spending only 6% more than men, highlighting how they stretch their travel budgets with sharper choices.
Star Air raises INR150 Crore in Series B Round to fuel fleet expansion and growth
The newly raised capital will be deployed to expand the airline’s fleet and route network, strengthen NSOP (Non-Scheduled Operator Permit) operations, and enhance its MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) capabilities.
Norwegian Cruise line opens for sale the first ships of 2027/2028 season with voyages across Asia Pacific
Norwegian Jade® returns to Asia from October 2027 through April 2028 with a series of nine- to 14-day roundtrip and open-jaw itineraries from Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan; Incheon, South Korea; Hong Kong and Singapore – a region that continues to experience significant traveller interest.
Jamaica’s Minister Bartlett targets full tourism restart by December 15 this year
Bartlett activated Recovery Task Force and Tourism Resilience Coordination Committee. Minister noted that both task forces will coordinate closely with the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre to integrate lessons from previous recovery efforts, including Jamaica’s record-breaking post-COVID-19 recovery.
Sri Lankan Airport and Ground Services rolls out self-check-in service for Customer Airlines
Currently, 15% of Sri Lankan’s passengers flying out of BIA use the kiosks, helping ease congestion at the departure terminal.
Air Algérie takes delivery of its first Airbus A330neo
The A330neo features airspace cabin, which offers passengers a unique experience, high level of comfort, ambiance, and design. This includes more individual space, enlarged overhead bins, a new lighting system and access to the latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems.
Kerala Travel Mart Society cautions tourists of online hotel-booking frauds
There have been cases of fraudsters trying to mislead and extort guests, who have already done room reservation, through phone calls or text messages, particularly in major destinations like Kochi and Kumarakom.
Kochi among top 10 global destinations for 2026: Booking.com
Kochi has emerged as one of the top trending destinations for 2026, joining global hotspots like Mui Ne (Vietnam), Bilbao (Spain), Barranquilla (Colombia), Philadelphia (USA), Guangzhou (China), Sal (Cape Verde), Manaus (Brazil), Munster (Germany) and Port Douglas (Australia).
