Orient Aviation Daily Digest June 24, 2026
By Ryan Chase
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Cathay Pacific passenger numbers jump by nearly a fifth in May
Cathay Pacific reported flying 2.7 million passengers in May, up 18.5% from 2.3 million flown in the same month last year. Read More »
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Korean Air and Delta widen “seamless baggage transfer” program to two more cities
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air (KAL) have added Los Angeles and Seattle-Tacoma airports to their seamless baggage transfer program, which allows passengers travelling from Seoul Incheon to the U.S. to check their bag through to their final destination. Read More »
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Vietjet boosts capacity on key domestic routes
Vietjet has increased domestic capacity by up to 30% through frequency increases to destinations such as Da Nang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc from its Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City hubs during this busy summer travel period. Read More »
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Akasa Air reports improved financial and operational metrics for fiscal 2026
India-based Akasa Air said it achieved revenue growth of 37% and grew operating margins during the 12 months to March 31 2026, compared with the prior year as cost discipline and efficient fleet utilisation helped buoy the bottom line amid currency volatility and cost pressures. Read More »
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Asiana Airlines departure date from Star Alliance confirmed for December 16
Asiana Airlines will end its 23-year membership of the Star Alliance on December 16. Read More »
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Virgin Australia takes off from Canberra to Bali
Virgin Australia (VA) has commenced nonstop flights from Canberra to Bali in Indonesia. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from AerCap Holdings, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways International. Read More »