TOKYO, Aug 16 — Japan grounded hundreds of flights and advised nearly 10,000 households to evacuate in some areas near Tokyo on Friday, as a strong typhoon caused power blackouts in the middle of a major summer holiday week.

ANKARA, Aug 3 — Airlines from the United States, Europe and Asia have suspended flights to Israel and Lebanon, citing security concerns following recent developments in the Middle East.

SEPANG, July 9 — The number of weekly flights from China to Kuala Lumpur, which is currently 438, is expected to rise this year, Tourism Malaysia director-general P.

HULU SELANGOR, May 1 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) is closely monitoring the latest volcanic developments at Mount Ruang, Indonesia which was reported to have erupted three times yesterday, spewing lava with ash spreading as far as Malaysia.

PARIS/LONDON, April 25 — Delays and flight cancellations were set to impact swathes of Europe on Thursday, after authorities failed to reach a deal with some French air traffic control workers to avert a strike.

KOTA KINABALU, April 18 — Malaysia Airlines cancelled 19 flights between the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and destinations in Sabah and Sarawak today following the volcanic eruption at Mount Ruang, Indonesia.

LANGKAWI, Feb 28 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has welcomed five new international airlines flying to Malaysia in January and February 2024, offering travellers more connectivity options and strengthening the position of the country’s airports as a hub within the region.

LANGKAWI, Feb 27 — The request to extend the three-day period maximum fare limit for one-way economy class flights from the Peninsula to Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan, in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri will incur significant costs, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

SIBU, Nov 14 — AirAsia Malaysia chief executive officer Riad Asmat has yet to respond to the Sarawak Transport Ministry’s call to reconsider the company’s plan to suspend Singapore - Miri and Singapore - Sibu flights, effective Feb 21 next year.

MOSCOW, Sept 1 — Cathay Pacific Airways, the flag air carrier of Hong Kong, has cancelled all flights at Hong Kong International Airport scheduled for Friday and Saturday as Super Typhoon Saola approaches the city.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Malaysia’s air passenger traffic recovery is expected to gather pace in the second half (H2) of 2023 to reach 85 per cent of the pre-pandemic levels for the full year, said MIDF Research.

SEPANG, March 7 — Low-cost airline, AirAsia, is offering 62 additional flights with fixed fares to seven destinations in Sabah and Sarawak from April 19 until April 30 in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.

SUBANG, Feb 6 — The proposed Subang Airport Regeneration Plan (SARP) prepared by Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB) has been approved by the Cabinet on February 2 after careful consideration, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

SEPANG, Jan 20 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) wants airlines to focus on their operations to avoid flight delays, said its Minister Anthony Loke.

MANILA, Jan 2 — The Philippines' main gateway remained on reduced operations on Monday after a New Year power outage that jolted its air traffic control, with authorities scrambling to resume full service after more than 300 flights were disrupted.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 — Malaysia’s brand new low-cost carrier, MYAirline Sdn Bhd is set to operate its first three flight routes in December, kicking off with flights from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) to Langkawi, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu, offering fares starting from as low as RM48.

KUANTAN, Sept 19 — The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) announced that air assets of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) will commence operational training and tactical flying, by flying low from Wednesday (September 21) to September 26, involving the Kuantan Air Base and Pahang air space.

SEOUL, Aug 5 — Some airlines have cancelled flights to Taipei and rerouted others using nearby airspace that has been closed to civilian traffic during Chinese military exercises sparked by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

PUTRAJAYA, May 9 — The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) will conduct an investigation on the issue of delays and rescheduling of domestic flights involving AirAsia.

BANGKOK, March 15 — AirAsia Thailand will resume international flights to seven countries on 18 routes starting next month.