Orient Aviation Daily Digest October 16, 2026
By Tomasz Sniedziewski
News
China’s “Big Three” carriers maintain passenger and traffic growth in September
China’s three largest state-owned airlines posted year-on-year passenger and traffic growth in September, especially in international (Air China) and regional (China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines) segments. Read More »
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Thai Airways orders probe into baggage delay crisis following Bangkok airport flooding
Thai Airways International (THAI) has ordered a fact-finding investigation into its recent baggage and ground-service crisis to be completed within 30 days, The Nation reported. Read More »
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STARLUX Airlines reports 69% year-on-year sales growth in September
Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines said strong demand for passenger travel and cargo shipments of tech devices during the current artificial intelligence (AI) boom drove consolidated sales to NT$4.98 billion (US$155.31 million) in September, up 69% from a year earlier. Read More »
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Tigerair Taiwan books 37% September passenger revenue growth
The China Airlines (CAL) Group LCC Tigerair Taiwan flew 3 million passengers in September, up 13.9% from the same month last year. Read More »
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China Airlines opens option to earn loyalty points for actions reducing carbon footprint
Taiwan-headquartered China Airlines (CAL) announced that starting October 15, 2026, its Eco Travel Membership Program will add a new points reward mechanism, allowing members to earn Eco Travel Points by completing the Eco Travel carbon credit program. Read More »
People
Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways, has been conferred an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management by Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University in recognition of his distinguished professional achievements, expertise and significant contributions to the development of Thailand’s aviation, tourism and hospitality industries.
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from 7-Eleven Thailand, Emirates, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia X, and UPS. Read More »