Australia’s Regional Express Posts Huge Profits Thanks To Economic Recovery
Australia’s largest regional carrier Regional Express (Rex) has experienced a massive profit rebound thanks to higher passenger numbers and yields. Rex posted a pre-tax profit of A$17.8 million (US$14.2 million), for the 12 months ending 30 June, which compares to…
Domestic Air Services Take Off In Laos
An influx of international tourists into Laos and the emergence of the mining industry is fuelling demand for domestic air travel. Laos’ number two carrier, Lao Skyway, appears to be the main beneficiary thanks to the fact that the national…
Tourism To Malaysia’s Island Resorts Needs A Booster
This is a follow-up post to Leithen Francis’ recent article on the opportunities present in developing regional air routes to drive demand for Malaysia’s island resorts. I would like to offer my take on the issue from a traveller’s perspective. When one…
PNG Air Resumes International Services Using Turboprops
Papua New Guinean domestic carrier PNG Air is now resuming international air services thanks to winning a mining charter contract from Newcrest Mining. It has launched a thrice weekly service from Lihir Island in Papua New Guinea to Cairns in…
Regional Air Routes Key to Driving Demand for Malaysia’s Island Resorts
Malaysia has some fantastic island get-aways but many are hard to reach, because it involves catching multiple modes of transport that can end up being too troublesome and time-consuming for those seeking a quick and easy holiday. CNN Travel recently…
Report Highlights Importance of Maritime Patrol in Combating Piracy
The incidence of piracy in Asia has been reduced – thanks to increased maritime patrols – but authorities need to remain vigilant because the decline in pirate activity may also be due to lower oil prices. The fall in oil…
