Asia

Russian Airline That Flew to Europe and Asia Now Flies to North Korea

Russian Airline That Flew to Europe and Asia Now Flies to North Korea

Finance

Nordwind Airlines, a Russian carrier that previously serviced routes to Europe, is now flying its country’s first direct flight from Moscow to Pyongyang in decades.The new eight-hour Boeing 777 flight, which launched on Sunday, comes as Russia and North Korea have rapidly strengthened ties amid the war in Ukraine.State media…

Qantas Is Pulling the Plug on Jetstar Asia — and 500 Jobs

Qantas Is Pulling the Plug on Jetstar Asia — and 500 Jobs

Finance

Qantas is shutting down Jetstar Asia, its Singapore-based budget carrier, blaming rising operating costs and a crowded market.The budget airline will cease operations on July 31 after more than two decades.Jetstar Asia will continue flights until then on a “progressively reduced schedule,” Qantas said in a statement on Wednesday.”Despite delivering…

I’ve Traveled Across Southeast Asia for Years; 3 Cities Have Improved

I’ve Traveled Across Southeast Asia for Years; 3 Cities Have Improved

Finance

I’ve spent nearly 30 years traveling around Southeast Asia, long enough to witness just how much the region has transformed.Over the years, I’ve watched destinations rise and fall. Some began as exotic tourism gems, but now struggle with overtourism — Bali is a good example of this.Other cities, like Bangkok, remain perennial…