Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
FRANKFURT/BANGKOK/TOKYO – After the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014, many airlines—excluding Chinese carriers—abandoned the shorter northern routes over Russia and Ukraine. Flights between Western Europe and Asia were rerouted southward, adding three or more hours to … Continue reading Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
China and EU Signal Thaw as Xi Urges Closer Ties
BEIJING — Marking 50 years of diplomatic relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the European Union to deepen mutual openness and resolve differences “properly,” signaling a renewed push to strengthen ties with Europe as global trade frictions escalate. His … Continue reading China and EU Signal Thaw as Xi Urges Closer Ties
ANA Airlines is taking off from Vienna again
VIENNA/TOKYO – All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, connects Vienna again with Tokyo-Haneda. The route is operated three times a week year-round with a state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 (Dreamliner). ANA suspended the Vienna-Tokyo route in March 2020 due to the … Continue reading ANA Airlines is taking off from Vienna again
AIRCALIN opens new route between Bangkok and Paris
BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed Aircalin’s inaugural Noumea–Bangkok–Paris service, a pivotal milestone in positioning Thailand as a key transit point between the Asia-Pacific and Europe. By selecting Bangkok as a strategic stopover, Aircalin offers travelers seamless … Continue reading AIRCALIN opens new route between Bangkok and Paris
China Extends Visa-Free Entry Until December 2025
BEIJING – In a move aimed at bolstering international ties and tourism, China has announced the extension of its visa-free entry policy for citizens of 12 countries, including France, until the end of 2025. Initially introduced in December 2023, the … Continue reading China Extends Visa-Free Entry Until December 2025