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  • Canberra Airport announces new retail partners

    Canberra Airport announces new retail partners

    Canberra Airport is overhauling its terminal retail offering, with construction set to begin on more than 1000sqm of new shops in the coming months.

    On Friday, the airport announced Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE) has been awarded the food and beverage component of the new terminal retail, and Australian Way Pty Ltd (AWPL) has been awarded the news, books and gifting component.

    “We are excited about these new partnerships as we work through the last piece in our terminal puzzle,” Richard Snow, head of property at Canberra Airport, said in a statement.

    “We have worked for years, focusing on making the travel experience for Canberrans and our visitors as seamless and efficient as possible. Now we are proud to be able to add in more restaurants and café options as well as retail that helps visitors remember their trip with local produce and gifts.”

    ARE, which also manages food and drink offerings in Sydney Airport, Melbourne Airport, Brisbane Airport, Gold Coast Airport and Gatwick Airport in the UK, will create a new cafe, City Hill Coffee, featuring locally-roasted Ona coffee, an Asian noodle and sushi offering called Noodles XO and a health food offer on the Western Concourse.

    Several existing food and drink options on the Southern Concourse, will be replaced by Capital Brewing Co Bar, through a partnership with the local brewery of the same name. ARE will also add a mixed news, books, travel essentials and cafe space on the ground floor in the arrivals baggage hall.

    “Canberra has a fantastic local food scene, and we are very pleased to be partnering with many local producers to bring this to the airport,” John Chapman, CEO of ARE said in a statement.

    “The new terminal will become a fantastic showcase of the region’s produce.”

    AWPL, which operates stores in numerous domestic and international terminals around Australia and New Zealand, will initially bring a news, books and travel essentials offering called News@CBR to the airport.

    Following this, it will open a second store called Merchant Canberra, which will showcase iconic gifts from the city, surrounding region and Australia.

    “It is our absolute focus to connect with the local community, deliver a retail offering that brings commercial growth to Canberra Airport, and also significantly enhances the customer experience,” AWPL managing director Costa Kouros said in a statement.

    Construction of the new retail offerings is expected to begin in the coming months, with stage one to be finished by the end of this year. The second and final stage is expected to be complete by Easter 2020.

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  • Flight Centre grows in Corporate Travel

    Flight Centre grows in Corporate Travel

    Australian travel retailer Flight Centre Travel Group has furthered its position in the European market, taking full ownership of corporate travel business 3Mundi, which operates in France and Switzerland.

    Flight Centre acquired 25 percent of the business in June 2017, though has worked with 3Mundi since 2015 through its FCM Travel Solutions corporate travel management network as a licensee.

    With the acquisition, Flight Centre’s corporate travel network now extends to the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark.

    “France is an important business travel hub globally, and is now the world’s sixth largest corporate travel market, making it a significant future growth opportunity for our company,” Flight Centre managing director Graham Turner said.

    “We have worked closely with the 3Mundi team since 2015 and believe that this extension of our relationship will unlock further benefits – both for 3Mundi’s local customers and for FCM customers in general – and help us capitalize on this opportunity.”

    According to Turner, the deal will broaden 3Mundi’s reach, and give the business full access to Flight Centre’s corporate travel systems, products and customer offerings, while strengthening Flight Centre’s overall corporate network.

    3Mundi managing director Solenn Le Brazidec will continue to oversee the business’s day-to-day operations and has been appointed Flight Centre’s travel solutions’ general manager for France and Switzerland.

    “The incredible opportunity to wear the FCM brand for four years already has allowed us to grow and triple our turnover,” Le Brazidec said.

    “By now becoming a subsidiary of Flight Centre, we have a stronger global offering for our customers, a greater technological integration and more opportunities for growth.”

    3Mundi is not the first corporate travel business Flight Centre has invested in this year – having previously acquired a 25 percent stake in The Upside Travel Company, and becoming its largest individual shareholder.

    According to Flight Centre, during the six months to December 31, 2018, its corporate travel business generated about 37 percent of global total transactional value – about $4.2 billion.

    In late April, Flight Centre lowered its profit guidance for the 12 months to June 30, 2019, from between $390 million and $420 million to between $335 million and $360 million.

  • Hong Kong airport Retail revamp Finalised

    Hong Kong airport Retail revamp Finalised

    A major Hong Kong airport revamp is planned spanning passenger facilities and retail spaces.

    Architectural firm Lead8 has been appointed lead designer for the planned Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Terminal 1 renovation.

    Working with Airport Authority Hong Kong, Lead8 will spearhead a collaboration of international consultants to deliver a “transformative upgrade” to the passenger halls of the 21-year-old aviation hub.

    The Boarding Gate Transformation project is expected to be completed in 2021. Lead8’s design scope includes a total overhaul and upgrade of the 49 boarding gates and adjacent areas of the Level 6 departure concourses.

    The renovation work will include upgraded technologies at all boarding gates, along with new and refreshed beam seating across all departure waiting areas. Retail and service cabins will be upgraded with more convenience for passenger access, all aimed at delivering “a more fluid experience for travelers”.

    “The refreshed look of the terminal will bring an inviting ambiance that combines new technological features to convey convenience and comfort to the terminal’s local and international travelers when transiting to and from Hong Kong,” said Lead8’s co-founder & executive director Chris Lohan.

    Contemporary seating designs with upgraded charging facilities will provide passengers with convenient and comfortable waiting experiences. The retail and service cabin facilities will also be upgraded to offer a rejuvenating environment for waiting passengers.

    Lead8 have also curated a number of entirely new experiential zones that will provide places of entertainment, relaxation, on-the-go work and general down-time spaces for passengers awaiting flights.

    “The combined enhancements of the transformed facilities at Hong Kong International Airport’s signature Terminal 1 building will further solidify our city’s status as a key international and regional aviation hub,” added Lohan.

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  • Thai AirAsia X begins new service to Brisbane

    Thai AirAsia X begins new service to Brisbane

    Thai AirAsia X has started its newest service from Bangkok to Brisbane, with the first arrival touching down at 11:46 am local time on Wednesday. This marks the first AirAsia service to Brisbane Airport. The aircraft received a water salute on arrival, courtesy of the airport’s fire and emergency service.

    The route is operated by Thai AirAsia X under flight number XJ310 (Bangkok to Brisbane) and XJ311 (Brisbane to Bangkok); duration of the flight is approximately nine hours and 20 minutes. Before this connection, the only non-stop service between Brisbane and Bangkok was operated by Thai Airways using the Boeing 777-200. The Malaysian AirAsia X serves Gold Coast Airport, which is located 90 kilometres (56 miles) south of Brisbane.

    We are delighted to have a new home in Queensland, adding Brisbane to our Queensland ports after we commenced operating flights from the Gold Coast in 2007. This direct service between Bangkok and Brisbane strengthens our connections into Australia and adds to our extensive network of more than 140 destinations worldwide.Nadda Buranasiri, AirAsia X CEO
    Asia is a key market for Queensland’s tourism industry and this new service will bring more than 235,000 inbound seats to Brisbane over the next three years, providing a $156 million boost to the state’s economy and supporting 660 jobs.Kate Jones, Minister for Tourism Industry Development

    Thai AirAsia X is a sister airline of AirAsia’s long haul carrier AirAsia X. The Thai airline is based at Bangkok Don Mueang Airport. Together with AirAsia X and Indonesia AirAsia X, it operates a fleet of 36 Airbus A330-300 with up to 100 of the new generation A330-900neo on order. Thai AirAsia X will soon receive its first A330neo and become the Asian launch-customer of the aircraft type. The airplane, which is already due for delivery, was on display at Paris Air Show 2019.

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  • AirAsia to move domestic flights to Kertajati airport starting June 30

    AirAsia to move domestic flights to Kertajati airport starting June 30

    Low-cost carrier AirAsia is to move its domestic flight operations from Husein Sastranegara International Airport in Bandung to Kertajati International Airport in Majalengka starting June 30.

    Majalengka is a 2.5- to 3-hour drive from Bandung, West Java.

    Meanwhile, AirAsia continues to offer international flights at Husein Sastranegara airport.

    Following this decision, flights to and from Bali are to land or depart at Kertajati airport. Hence, passengers who made Bali-Bandung bookings from June 30 onwards are advised to check their emails for new flight itineraries and to reprint their revised boarding passes.

    For those who are uncomfortable with having to change their travel plans, AirAsia announced in a statement that it is offering passengers a one-time chance until June 30 to change their flight date 30 calendar days in advance of the original scheduled flight date. There would be no additional cost but changing flights is subject to seat availability.

    The carrier is also accepting requests for full refunds for the value of passengers’ bookings at support.airasia.com.

    Information regarding Kertajati airport’s location and transportation options is available at bijb.co.id/akses-bandara.

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  • AirAsia announces five new domestic routes to Lombok, Labuan Bajo, Kertajati

    AirAsia announces five new domestic routes to Lombok, Labuan Bajo, Kertajati

    Low-cost carrier AirAsia launched five new domestic routes on Monday as it stated its “commitment to continue to support tourism and the economy by providing affordable flights”.

    Among the new services that will be operational on Aug. 1 are Jakarta-Lombok (11 times a week), Bali-Lombok (seven times a week), Yogyakarta’s Kulon Progo-Lombok (three times a week), Bali-Labuan Bajo (seven times a week) and Surabaya-West Java’s Kertajati (three times a week).

    Special promos are available for bookings made through airasia.com or the airline’s mobile app until June 30 for trips between Aug. 1 to Oct. 26, including for the Jakarta-Lombok (starting from Rp 635,000 [US$44.88]); Bali-Lombok (Rp 243,000) and Surabaya-Kertajati (Rp 626,000) routes. A free 15-kilogram baggage allowance is available for all the carrier’s domestic flights.

    “Since AirAsia’s newest hub in Lombok was inaugurated in early May and with the addition of our 25th Airbus A320 fleet, we are now ready to connect more and more of the country’s best destinations to support tourism and the local economy,” said AirAsia Indonesia managing director Dendy Kurniawan in a statement.

    AirAsia’s current domestic routes are Jakarta-Bali, Jakarta-Yogyakarta, Jakarta-Surabaya, Bali-Yogyakarta, Bali-Surabaya, Bali-Surakarta, Yogyakarta-Medan and Bandung-Bali.

  • Lagardère Travel Retail partners with AirAsia’s OurShop to develop e-marketplace in APAC

    Lagardère Travel Retail partners with AirAsia’s OurShop to develop e-marketplace in APAC

    Lagardère Travel Retail and AirAsia’s e-marketplace OurShop have created a new partnership in Australia to allow travelers to pre-order and collect duty free items from arrival and departure points.

    As reported, OurShop, launched in July last year, is AirAsia’s online marketplace offering a wide selection of products from duty-free, high street and local retailers from across the world. The initiative was introduced to the industry via an exclusive interview by The Moodie Davitt Report with AirAsia CEO & Co-Founder Tony Fernandes.

    Introduced at the recently opened Aelia Duty Free at Avalon Airport in Victoria, the partners said the move allows “greater flexibility and freedom for travelers, alongside the ability to shop for international and local brands all year round”.

    “This is a new and exciting partnership developed with AirAsia, and we’re delighted to bring this to the Pacific region,” said Lagardère Travel Retail Pacific Region CEO Przemek Lesniak. “We believe it highlights endless benefits for our customers who choose to travel with AirAsia as it opens up a new world of accurate marketing, products and convenience within the travel retail sector.”

    Customers who purchase products on ourshop.com will also earn AirAsia BIG Points, which can be used to redeem free flights on AirAsia, creating a cycle of value.

    Lagardère Travel Retail Partnership Director for Pacific Josh Thompson said the collaboration represents “a win-win” for AirAsia, Avalon Airport and Lagardère Travel Retail, and most importantly their customers. “Customer satisfaction is a key driver for our business and as part of that, this exciting online shopping experience ensures our customers can access convenience shopping, while increasing their own benefits from AirAsia,” he said.

    OurShop Head of Acquisition Hassan Choudhury said: “What used to be a 20-minute shopping experience as travellers rush to their boarding gates is now 365 days of shopping indulgence at the tip of their fingers. I want to thank Lagardère Travel Retail and Aelia Duty Free for partnering with us to deliver this unique online shopping experience and we look forward to sharing incredible success together.”

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  • AirAsia X looking to expand into Europe

    AirAsia X looking to expand into Europe

    AirAsia X is looking into expanding its market and does not discount the possibility of re-entering the European market.

    Chairman Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz said, before the company makes any decision, it needs to consider various factors including the operational costs and the projected revenue

    “We must also look at the total picture whether it can meet the challenges such the changes in oil prices, the various taxes in Europe airports and so on.

    “For example, the planes that were flying to London and Paris previously was not the right plane. The cost factor was the one that literally killed us from the market. Moving forward, we have to be realistic in making our decisions for

    the long term,” she told reporters after the unveiling of its new A330neo aircraft at the 53rd International Paris Air Show here.

    Rafidah said with the new planes which use more efficient engines, it would give added flexibility to the company to strategise and give better returns to its shareholders.

    On when the aircraft would be in operation, she said it would be decided by the board of directors based on the proposal by the management.

    Meanwhile, AirAsia X group chief executive officer, Nadda Buranasiri said the delivery of the A330neo aircraft would be in phases.

    “We expect that Airbus would probably be able to provide us six aircraft a year,” he said.

    The world’s leading low-cost carrier ordered a total of 100 A330-900 aircraft for RM122 billion from European planemaker Airbus, of which 66 aircraft are firmed orders and two on lease.

    Buranasiri said it would take the first aircraft next month while the second aircraft would be delivered in August, to be based in its Thailand hub, Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok.

    “We have not decided where the new fleet would fly to as we are still studying each market to understand the demand and how we could leverage it.

    “We are working it out to ensure that it will be profitable to us, while at the same time, make our shareholders and passengers happy.

    “We are not making excessive profits but it needs to have enough volumes,” he added.

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  • AirAsia crowned world’s best Airline again

    AirAsia crowned world’s best Airline again

    AirAsia has been named the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2019 for the 11th consecutive year.

    The airline won the title based on a survey of over 21.6 million passengers of 100 nationalities and over 300 airlines between September last year and May.

    AirAsia also won Asia’s Best Low-Cost Airline award and the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline Premium Cabin award for its premium flatbed on widebody long-haul AirAsia X aircraft.

    The prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards are considered the global benchmark of airline excellence.

    AirAsia Group Berhad executive chairman Datuk Kamarudin Meranun and AirAsia X Berhad chairman Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz were among those who accepted the awards at the Paris International Air Show yesterday.

    Kamarudin said it was an honour for the airline to be recognised for its commitment to provide “affordable travel and guest-obsessed service”.

    “The fact that these awards are based on direct feedback is a gratifying and wonderful recognition for the Allstars who put so much effort and commitment into service excellence for our guests,” he said, referring to AirAsia employees.

    Rafidah also expressed her appreciation for the airline’s employees for AirAsia’s win in the World’s Best Low-Cost Carrier Premium Cabin category.

    “(This year’s) win represents nine years of being the world’s best in this category, and is dedicated to our Allstars who have been steadfast in upholding our corporate culture, mission and vision,” she said.

    She added that AirAsia X will introduce the new Airbus A330neo, an aircraft which will bring even greater inflight comfort to passengers.

    “Combined with our renowned inflight service as a long-haul low-cost carrier, AirAsia X will strive to continue to offer excellent value for money to our guests to 30 destinations in 10 markets across the AirAsia Group long-haul network,” she said.

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  • One million promotional tickets priced from MYR0 are up for grabs!

    One million promotional tickets priced from MYR0 are up for grabs!

    Pack your bags and get ready for an exciting summer as Vietjet is offering travellers an easy and affordable way to explore Vietnam and other parts of the region through its latest summer promotional campaign ‘Fly for Love – Show your summer version’.

    From 19 – 21 June 2019, 1,000,000 super-saving tickets from as low as MYR0 (*) will be up for grabs during the golden hours of 1pm to 3pm (Malaysian time). The offer is applicable for travels between 20 August 2019 to 31 December 2019 (**).

    The promotional tickets are applicable for all domestic routes in Vietnam and international routes from Vietnam to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia); Bali (Indonesia); Seoul, Busan, Daegu (South Korea); Kaohsiung, Taipei, Taichung, Tainan (Taiwan); Hong Kong; Singapore; Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai (Thailand); Yangon (Myanmar); Siem Reap (Cambodia), as well as all domestic and international routes in and from Thailand.

    Those looking to travel from Vietnam to Japan will be in for a special treat as the promotional fares will be up for grabs at all hours of the day during the promotion period. This is the perfect chance to grab your promotional tickets for a getaway trip in Vietnam and beyond with Vietjet’s expanding network around Asia.

    The promotional tickets are available for purchase via all sales channels including the airline’s website. Vietjet’s summer campaign is specially designed for people who are passionate about travel experiences and wish to step out of their comfort zone and start living the dream! This campaign is also a wonderful opportunity for people to leave their worries at the door, express themselves in a fun way and immerse in the jubilant festival atmosphere this summer.

    That’s not all! Those unafraid to showcase their fun side will also be rewarded with exclusive gifts as Vietjet passengers dressed up in their favourite cosplay costume while travelling on a Vietjet flight from 1 June 2019 to 31 July 2019 will also receive a special gift.

    Since operating its first flight in 2011, Vietjet has been a pioneering airline, winning the hearts of millions of travellers thanks to its exciting promotions, in-flight entertainment, especially during the festive seasons. With high-quality services, diverse ticket classes, Vietjet offers its passengers flying experiences on new aircraft with comfy seats and delicious hot meals served by a lovely, dedicated and friendly cabin crew, and many more enticing add-on services

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  • Asian expansion contributes to loss for Mulberry

    Asian expansion contributes to loss for Mulberry

    Expansion into Asia has weighed on British luxury bag label Mulberry’s bottom line, but the company is confident the foray will bear fruit.

    Mulberry reported a pre-tax loss of £5 million in the year to March 30, a sharp contrast to a £6.9 million pre-tax profit the previous year.

    The other major contributor to the loss was the collapse of British department store House of Fraser which cost it £2.1 million and worsening the impact of a “challenging” UK domestic market. Sales fell 2 per cent to £166.3 million.

    During the year, Mulberry opened new business subsidiaries in Japan and South Korea along with new stores in New York and Dubai as it focuses on international markets for sustained future growth. Revenue from overseas rose 7 per cent for the year, compensating in part for a 6 per cent drop in domestic sales. Online sales rose 27 per cent

    “The group has delivered results in line with expectations and is making good progress in advancing its international strategy and direct to customer model whilst managing a challenging UK market,” said CEO Thierry Andretta.

    “Looking ahead, we anticipate that international and digital sales will continue to grow whilst UK retail trading conditions are expected to remain uncertain. The group plans to invest further in its new Asian entities during this development phase, enhance its global digital platform and optimise the UK network,” he said.

    Sales in the 11 weeks to June 15 were up 13 per cent.

    Chloe Collins, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, said Mulberry needs to seek new and inspiring ways to attract new customers via increased social media and marketing campaigns.’

    She said Mulberry’s expansion of its lifestyle-product offer – it launched its first eyewear range last year – and its plans to increase the depth in its range of trainers are a wise move to capitalise on the trend for athleisure and competing with the likes of Isabel Marant and Golden Goose.

    “However, it must be careful that this does not distract design focus from its core handbags offer, where developments and upgrades are still necessary to maintain shopper appeal.”

    She said teaming up with fast-growing technology platform Farfetch for a new digital concession in April, will help Mulberry increase its reach and bolster sales, both in the UK and internationally.

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  • Helloworld expands New Zealand Activities

    Helloworld expands New Zealand Activities

    Travel retailer Helloworld Travel has announced a number of new businesses have joined, or will join, its New Zealand retail network, broadening operations in the region.

    Agencies Gilpin Travel, Barlow Travel, and Atlas Corporation have joined the network with a combined total transaction value of $130 million.

    Additionally, the NZ Travel Brokers – which command a $125 million total transaction value – along with other “significant agencies” have committed to join from June 2019.

    “The New Zealand acquisitions and network expansion has given our NZ business the size and resulting economies of scale to assist the Group to achieve our targeted EBITDA to revenue of 25 per cent in FY20,” Helloworld Travel chief executive Andrew Burnes said.

    “The team in New Zealand has done an outstanding job of building a strong value proposition which in turn has attracted these new agencies to our networks.”

    The total annualised TTV added to the business is approximately $300 million, bringing the networks total size to 580 agency members in New Zealand – including 280 travel brokers.

    The travel business is continuing discussions with several other former members of First Travel Group.

    Helloworld also acquired sports travel retailer the Williment Travel Group recently, further broadening its offering.

    “The Williment team and their breadth of product and experience across a wide range of sporting codes and in event management adds a new dimension to our New Zealand business, and will allow us to open up the amazing offerings Williment has to the market via our Helloworld network members,” Burnes said.

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  • AirAsia Philippines delivers world-class flying at low fares

    AirAsia Philippines delivers world-class flying at low fares

    Challenging the common impression that customers get what they pay for in patronizing low-cost carriers (LCC), AirAsia Philippines redefines the flying experience with an uncompromising commitment to world-class safety standards and passion in delivering top-notch service without the hefty price tag.

    AirAsia Philippines is part of the AirAsia Group, which includes AirAsia Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, India and Japan. AirAsia Philippines operates a fleet of 23 aircraft out of four hubs servicing seven domestic destinations and 18 international destinations, in line with the group’s vision to be the “wings” that enable people to reach their dream destinations.

    “Having established ourselves as an LCC when we introduced all-in fares, we now want to be known for having the best service,” says Captain Dexter Comendador, AirAsia Philippines CEO.

    AirAsia Philippines commenced operations locally in 2012 with two new planes. With the acquisition of local airline Zest Airways the following year, AirAsia Philippines’ fleet became 13. Backed by its parent company, which boasts a total fleet of 252 aircraft and more than 140 destinations in 25 markets, AirAsia Philippines is set to raise the benchmark in the aviation industry, particularly the LCC segment.

    The company constantly pursues initiatives to provide customers a hassle-free experience. For example, AirAsia Philippines relinquished the use of jet bridges and instead uses steps for boarding and disembarking passengers. By doing this, the airline has been able to keep turnaround time to 25 minutes – one of the quickest in Asia. Foregoing the use of expensive jet bridges also allows AirAsia Philippines to pass on cost savings to customers, resulting in more economical fares.

    Tapping technology to offer a seamless customer experience, AirAsia has overhauled its website and mobile app and even launched a chatbot named AVA (AirAsia Virtual Allstar). Powered by artificial intelligence, the chatbot is well-versed in English, Thai, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Korean and Chinese, and responds to queries instantly. As part of the AirAsia network, AirAsia Philippines has allowed customers to use AVA to manage their flight needs since March this year.

    AirAsia Philippines also takes a proactive role in creating hubs in the Philippines, connecting them to the whole AirAsia network. The airline now has hubs in Manila, Cebu and Kalibo. Outside Manila, AirAsia Philippines is launching new flights, and will soon fly directly to Macau, Kunming, Chengdu, Hangzhou and Taipei from its Kalibo hub.

    As it seeks to relocate its headquarters to Clark, Pampanga, AirAsia Philippines hopes to develop the former airbase as its next hub. It also aims to establish hubs in popular tourist destinations such as Bohol and Palawan.

    “Our vision is to be the No 1 LCC in the Philippines. We also want to be the employer of choice for aviation industry professionals,” Comendador says.

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  • AirAsia Offers Cheap Perth to Lombok Flights

    AirAsia Offers Cheap Perth to Lombok Flights

    AirAsia has launched a four-times-a-week service between Perth and Lombok, with the inaugural flight touching down on Sunday night.

    With fares starting at just $99 one way, the flights are set to be popular with Aussie tourists keen to sample the destination known as “the new Bali”.

    Dendy Kurniawan, AirAsia Indonesia CEO, said the flights would introduce healthy competition for the region and an additional option to much-loved Bali.

    “Blissful beaches, top surfing and dive sites, and picturesque mountains are now easily accessible for Australians and I encourage those looking to book their next holiday to consider Lombok,” he said.

    Perth Airport CEO Kevin Brown said the new service consolidated AirAsia’s position in the Perth market by adding more than 74,000 seats annually.

    “AirAsia has been in the vanguard of a low-cost carrier revolution that has delivered more affordable and accessible travel options for many Western Australians,” Mr Brown said.

    “Western Australians have a great propensity for travel and Indonesia represents Perth Airport’s largest outbound market as it offers an easily accessible and attractive destination for travellers.

    “This new service also provides an opportunity to grow the Indonesian inbound tourism market for Perth and Western Australia.”

    Indonesia represents WA’s eighth largest visitor market. Last year 31,000 Indonesian visitors arrived, injecting more than $56 million into the WA economy.

    AirAsia operates 25 flights per week between Perth, Australia and Indonesia, which includes Bali, and Lombok.

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  • Nok Air launched direct flights to Hiroshima, Japan

    Nok Air launched direct flights to Hiroshima, Japan

    The first phase is charter flights which have begun on 1st and 5th May 2019. This route is one of the many of the Nok Air’s turnaround plan by looking for the potential routes. Now, Nok Air is available and intend to create an impressive experience for the passengers.

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