Thailand’s national flag carrier and biggest airline Thai Airways will reduce flight frequencies to Asian and European destinations for May 2026, citing high fuel costs and a slowdown in tourism demand.
British budget carrier EasyJet drew attention after asking passengers to disembark a flight that exceeded weight restrictions under prevailing conditions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.