Asia

Korean Air announce positive fourth quarter results but air cargo down

Korean Air announced today its results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31st December  2011.

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The Oriental Residence Bangkok opens

Opening its doors on 23 January 2012, the Oriental Residence Bangkok has set new standards for luxury residences offering contemporary interiors, bespoke amenities and exceptional, personalised services.

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Korean Air add direct flights between Gatwick Airport and Seoul

Korean Air has confirmed that commencing on the 29th April 2012 it will add to its daily service between London’s Heathrow Airport and Seoul, South Korea. These flights will depart London Gatwick, which will initially be three times a week, from the newly renovated North Terminal.

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BOC Aviation take delivery of 50th Next-Generation 737 Boeing

Boeing and BOC Aviation today celebrated the delivery of the leasing company’s 50th Next-Generation 737, a 737-800. Read more

Korean Air wins Best Asian Airline for fifth year running

For the fifth consecutive year, Korean Air has been rated as the best airline in Asia by readers of Business Traveler magazine.  Read more

Gatwick Airport to be new AirAsia X base for Kuala Lumpur - London route

AirAsia X, the Malaysian based long haul, low fare affiliate of AirAsia has announced that beginning on the 24th October, 2011, AirAsia X will commence flights from Gatwick Airport to Kuala Lumpur Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT).

The new base for the airline is set to further increase passenger traffic from London to South East Asia with six flights weekly from Gatwick Airport by mid December. Read more

Asia’s only African safari resort opens in Taiwan

We are not sure why but Asia’s only African safari resort has opened in Hsinchu County to offer visitors a unique African experience in north west Taiwan.

The Leofoo Resort Guanshi boasts African-themed rooms and the opportunity for guests to get up close and personal with a variety of wild animals. Read more