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Soaring prices during the Iran war jeopardize travel to tourism-dependent countries in Asia

The war in Iran threatens to disrupt international travel to Asia, where the tourism industry has yet to fully recover from the the COVID‑19 pandemic

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Ten injured on Cathay Pacific flight after severe turbulence

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Cathay Pacific flight plunges mid-air in severe turbulence leaving 10 passengers injured

Passengers ‘thought the plane was going down’ when turbulence struck during breakfast service

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Hong Kong airport set for volume shift after flights rejigged amid fuel crisis

Hong Kong's airport is set for a shift in volume this summer after airlines quietly swapped jet sizes and reduced scheduled flights to manage costs amid a global fuel crisis and following a jump in economy passenger fares to Europe.

Bangkok Post

Connecting the world from London: Heathrow continues to grow as oneworld's most served global hub

LONDON, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The oneworld Alliance will expand its presence at London's Heathrow Airport to 14 member airlines when Alaska Airlines launches its new nonstop service to Seattle on Friday, 22 May 2026. This summer, oneworld airlines will offer nearly 2,800 weekly departures directly connecting London Heathrow…

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Man dies after collapsing mid-air on Hong Kong flight

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Passenger dies after collapsing on Cathay Pacific flight from Manchester

A doctor on board attended to the man but could not save him

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The best US airlines for 2026 are revealed in prestigious industry rankings

One accolade goes to a New York-headquartered carrier that’s ‘a preferred choice among passengers seeking a balance between cost and comfort’

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Israel denies ‘dragging’ US into war – as it happened

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Rate rises, helium shortages, EV sales spikes: how is the disruption in Iran’s strait of Hormuz affecting Australia?

The ‘largest supply disruption in history’ due to the US-Israeli war on Iran is affecting prices from plastic to jet fuel to fertiliser

The Guardian - AU

'A perfect storm': Airlines cut flights and increase airfares as jet fuel price spikes

Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf stopovers also means flyers are having to pay more.

Euronews

More airlines hike flight prices as Iran war continues to disrupt oil supply

Cathay Pacific, AirAsia and Thai Airways join Qantas in increasing prices, as travellers flock to airlines that don’t have Middle East stopovers

The Guardian - AU

Will the rising cost of fuel impact air fares?

Plane Talk: Fares have little to do with the actual cost of providing the service

The Independent UK

Cathay Pacific offers £20,000 Sydney-London flight amid disruption in Gulf

Hong Kong-based airline has business-class return listed at A$39,577, as travellers look for route avoiding Middle East

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Best and worst airlines for long-haul flights revealed — and two US carriers come bottom of the ranking

The index has been compiled by an analysis of ratings from Skytrax, AirlineQuality, Tripadvisor, Trustpilot and consumer advocacy group Which?

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Qatar Airways to sell its holdings in Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific for $896 million

Qatar Airways says it will sell its stake in Cathay Pacific Airways for $896 million, ending an eight-year involvement with the Hong Kong-based airline

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Major Chinese airlines protest US proposal to ban their flights over Russia

The Kremlin shuts its airspace to US airlines in 2022 in response to Western sanctions over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Thousands stranded as Super Typhoon Ragasa slams Asia, triggering more than 700 flight cancellations

Passengers have been urged to check their flight status as airports brace for storm impact and major delays.

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Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Unveils Deal To Buy 14 Boeing Jets

Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it would place an US$8.1-billion order for 14 Boeing jets, its first with the US aircraft maker for more than a decade.

The Independent UK

Three-year-old boy served wine on Cathay Pacific flight to London

The incident occurred on a flight from Hong Kong to London

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong in frame to host Nations Championship finals and Lions matches

Kai Tak Sports Park is favourite to host the event post-2028 and will welcome Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool in July

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Cathay Pacific Is The Latest Airline To Ban The Use Of Power Banks On Flights

Cathay Pacific is the latest airline to ban the use of power banks on flights after the devices were believed to have started a fire.

The Independent UK

Why Asian airlines are tightening rules on using power banks on flights

New safety regulations aim to prevent fire hazards

The Independent UK

How Heathrow’s great reshuffle could work – these are the potential passenger benefits

Exclusive: Could this be the ideal solution to one of aviation’s must enduring puzzles?

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World’s best airline named in 2025 global ranking

Passengers will find slippers and spacious economy seats on the full-service airline

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