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Key Asia-Europe route resumed after 5 months as Pakistan opens airspace

Bloomberg A key airline route between Europe and Asia re-opened on Tuesday, almost five months after Pakistan shut its airspace in the wake of military escalations with India. Pakistan closed its entire airspace in February after the Indian Air Force said it struck what it described as a terror camp — an allegation Pakistan denies — inside the boundaries of ...

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Philippine Air owner set to be interim chief

Bloomberg Billionaire Lucio Tan will be the interim president of his Philippine Airlines Inc after the retirement of its long-time head. Tan will serve as president immediately, according to his daughter Vivienne Tan, in an emailed reply to Bloomberg News’ request for confirmation that the tycoon who’s been the airline’s chairman will serve on a concurrent capacity. Vivienne, executive vice ...

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PT Garuda Indonesia tells travellers no photos, video

Bloomberg Airlines have for years been embarrassed by photographs and videos taken by disgruntled passengers with smartphones and posted on social media. Indonesia’s national carrier is fighting back. PT Garuda Indonesia issued a directive asking passengers not to take snaps or record footage inside the cabin. Days earlier, a business-class customer’s video blog had shown Garuda flight crew handing out ...

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