World Business News
Qantas to Cut 850 Jobs in AI-Driven Accenture Deal
Qantas will cut 850 corporate jobs under a multi-year Accenture outsourcing partnership, citing rapid AI-driven change, with work moving mostly to India.
Category: Airlines
Airlines
Malaysia Airlines Warns Customers Following Amadeus Cybersecurity Breach Exposure
Malaysia Airlines alerts passengers after third-party vendor Amadeus suffers a cybersecurity breach exposing personal data over a three-year window.
Business News
AirAsia Shares Slide to Near Four-Year Low as Anwar Rules Out Financial Support for Now
AirAsia shares hit their lowest since 2022 after Anwar said the government has not agreed to provide financial support to the airline.
Transport and logistics
Malaysia Airlines extends Airbus maintenance contract for A330ceo fleet
Malaysia Airlines has extended Airbus’ Flight Hour Services contract for its A330ceo fleet to support maintenance, reliability and operational efficiency.
Business News
AirAsia Philippines secures new investor ahead of fleet expansion
AirAsia Philippines is set to receive new investment as the airline prepares for fleet expansion and wider domestic and regional operations.
Airlines
Singapore Airlines Reclaims World’s Best Airline; AirAsia Tops Low-Cost Category Again
SINGAPORE, Sept 19, 2026, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has reclaimed the title of the world’s best airline in the latest Skytrax rankings, displacing Qatar Airways…
Airlines
MAG Faces RM7.5 Billion Cost Surge Amid Fuel Shock
MAG warns of RM7.5b cost surge from fuel prices, trims flights and raises fares as global airlines face similar pressures.
Business News
Singapore Minister Defends SIA’s Stake in Air India
Singapore Airlines (SIA) defended its stake in Air India. The transport minister said overseas growth is essential.
Business News
Emirates brings next-generation A350 experience to Kuala Lumpur
Emirates will launch Airbus A350 flights between Kuala Lumpur and Dubai from September 1, 2026.
Airlines
Scoot Expands China Network With New Guiyang Flights
Scoot adds three weekly Guiyang flights while increasing frequencies across key Asia-Pacific destinations to meet year-end travel demand.
Air Travel
Riyadh Air Brings Disney Magic to the Skies
Riyadh Air partners with Disney to launch Mickey & Friends amenity kits, enhancing family travel experiences across its growing network.
Airlines
Emirates Expands Flexibility with Unlimited Date Changes and Comprehensive Travel Cover
Emirates introduces unlimited date changes, reduced refunds, and industry-first travel cover, enhancing flexibility and assurance for global travellers.
Airlines
Riyadh Air Launches First Southeast Asia Route to Kuala Lumpur
Riyadh Air launches inaugural Riyadh–Kuala Lumpur flights, expanding into Southeast Asia with thrice-weekly service to strengthen regional connectivity.
Airlines
Malaysia Airports Records 7.9 Million Passengers in May
Malaysia Airports reported 7.9 million passenger movements in May, indicating continued recovery in air travel demand across domestic and international routes. Air Travel Demand…
Airlines
Airlines: Energy Cost Ground Airlines Optimism (Neutral)
The prolonged US-Iran conflict has turned into a drawn-out war of attrition, far exceeding the Trump administration’s original expectation of four to six weeks’…
Airlines
Capital A exits PN17 after four-year restructuring journey
Capital A exits PN17 status effective May 20 after completing restructuring plans, including disposal of its aviation business to AirAsia X.