KARACHI, July 16 — The United Kingdom has lifted a five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, allowing them to apply to resume UK flights just as Islamabad steps up efforts to privatise its national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).

PARIS, July 5 — A deal between AirAsia and Airbus for the purchase of A321XLR aircraft will strengthen the airline’s operational capabilities for short- and medium-haul routes, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — AirAsia has signed an agreement to buy US$12.25 billion (RM51.72 billion) worth of long-range Airbus 321XLR aircraft, with deliveries confirmed by 2028, said Capital A Bhd chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

SEPANG, June 24 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed several Malaysian flights to the Middle East have been cancelled following airstrikes on a United States military base in Qatar today.

ISTANBUL, June 24 — Several Arab nations temporarily closed their airspace late yesterday as a precautionary measure amid heightened tensions in the region following an Iranian missile strike on a United States (US) military base in Qatar earlier, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Festive season airfares have remained lower and controlled this year, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

PERTH, March 26 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is set to finalise the airline carriers — local or international carriers — taking over available slots at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB), also known as the Subang airport, soon, following AirAsia’s move to consolidate its operations to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

PERTH, March 25 — Asia-Pacific air travel has rebounded beyond pre-pandemic levels, driven by strong demand, global economic growth, and rising passenger volumes, said the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.

LONDON, March 23 — London’s Heathrow Airport resumed full operations today and ordered a probe into how it dealt with a power outage that shut Europe’s busiest air hub for almost a day as airlines warned of further delays and cancellations.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has strengthened its international connectivity with the introduction of new airline routes last month.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) will study the suggestion that the government provide subsidised air tickets to Sabah to allow Sabah voters in the peninsula to return and vote in the state election.

SEOUL/PARIS, Feb 28 — Next month marks three years since a China Eastern jet plunged into a hillside killing 132 people, with relatives still waiting to learn what caused China’s deadliest air disaster in three decades.

SEPANG, Feb 26 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) will continue its RM499 ceiling fare subsidy for one-way flight tickets from Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan, for the upcoming Aidilfitri celebration.

BEIJING/NEW DELHI, Jan 28 — India and China have agreed to resume direct air services after nearly five years, India’s foreign ministry said on Monday, signalling a thaw in relations between the neighbours after a deadly 2020 military clash on their disputed Himalayan border.

SEPANG, Dec 3 — The government has extended the RM499 subsidy cap on airfare during festive seasons from three days to four, from Christmas this year.

SEPANG, Oct 22 — With the introduction of new cutting-edge ground support technology, Combo Units by AirAsia is expected to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by an estimated 20,000 tonnes per year, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

SEPANG, Oct 22 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has been asked to implement several upgrades at all national entry points in preparation for Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship next year, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reminded all governments about the importance of protecting civil aviation, including airport and air navigation infrastructure, during times of conflict.

KOTA BHARU, Oct 2 — Batik Air has announced the launch of a new direct route from Subang SkyPark to Kota Bharu, offering faster and more comfortable travel with the introduction of Boeing 737 aircraft.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — AirAsia is expanding its domestic connectivity across Malaysia with the addition of 2,000 weekly flights and 150,000 seats across 40 key routes by the end of the year.