Budget airline EasyJet asks passengers to disembark as plane exceeds weight limit
British budget carrier EasyJet drew attention after asking passengers to disembark a flight that exceeded weight restrictions under prevailing conditions.
World’s best airport welcomes 17.6 million air passengers in first quarter despite Middle East crisis
Singapore’s Changi Airport, voted the world’s best this year by Skytrax, handled 17.6 million passengers in the first three months of 2026, a 2.3% rise year-on-year despite disruptions caused by the Middle East crisis.
Baggage system failure triggers hours-long delays at Southeast Asia’s largest airport
A breakdown in the baggage handling system at Terminal 1 of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the largest in Southeast Asia, has prompted Malaysian authorities to launch an investigation, after passengers faced prolonged delays.
Da Nang resumes air services from Russia and CIS countries amid tourism boom
Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang has officially resumed air services from Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) from April 2026, signaling broader global connectivity.
No coriander, please: how one Korean traveler shattered the language barrier in Vietnam
A South Korean traveler had a solution to the frustration of traveling without knowing the language: he printed it on his shirt.
242 die after seven days of Songkran in Thailand
A total of 242 people lost their lives in road accidents over the seven-day Songkran holiday, which ended on Thursday, marking a 9.7% decline from the past three years’ average.
How China’s high-speed rail, the world’s longest, is transforming tourism
China’s high-speed rail network, the world’s largest, has cut cross-country journeys from dozens of hours to just a few, greatly benefiting tourism.
American family explores Hanoi life through alleyways and wet markets
American tourist Eric Legault and his family experienced Hanoi’s daily life by cycling through narrow alleyways, visiting traditional wet markets, and sharing meals with local residents.
Asia’s largest economy witnesses rise in foreign tourists on friendly visa policies
Foreign arrivals to China rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026, driven by the country’s expanding visa-free policies and broader efforts to facilitate cross-border travel, the National Immigration Administration said.
Vietnam implements pre-entry declaration for foreign arrivals at Tan Son Nhat airport
Vietnam’s Department of Immigration has implemented pre-entry information declarations for international arrivals at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to reduce immigration processing time.
