Airports

HK set for Hongqiao service

The Chinese and Hong Kong authorities have agreed to allow services to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, with Cathay Pacififc already indicating its interest in adding service. Full article

Cathay Announces Haneda Service

Cathay Pacific is to start a double daily service from Hong Kong to Tokyo Haneda, while cutting one of its six daily Tokyo Narita flights. Full article

First flight for Dubai World Central

Dubai’s new World Central Al-Maktoum International Airport has had its first operational flight ahead of an official opening at the end of June.Full article

Changi sees ASEAN and low-cost surge

Singapore Changi Airport saw passenger volumes up 12.6% to 3.3 million in April, driven by South-East Asian and low-cost growth. Full article

Bangladesh Passenger Boost

SITA’s AirportConnect check-in platform has been deployed at at Chittagong Shah Amanat International and Sylhet Osmany International airports, bringing them on a par with Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport where the SITA system has been running successfully since 2002. Full article

India Requires Investment

India will require US$20 billion of investment in airport infrastructure over the next ten years, says a new report. Full article

Sharjah deploys Arabic language CUSS kiosks

The UAE’s Sharjah International Airport has deployed the world’s first Common Use Self-Service (CUSS) kiosks with an Arabic interface. Full article