Airlines - budget

Vietjet to launch direct flights between Singapore and Nha Trang in Vietnam

Vietjet will operate a route between Singapore and Nha Trang four times a week beginning Dec 11.

Scoot extends cancellation of flights between Singapore and Jeddah until June 20

The affected flight numbers are TR796, which departs Singapore for Jeddah, and TR797, which departs Jeddah for Singapore.

Mexico restricting travellers from Central African countries over Ebola fears

Mexican airline Aeromexico announced restrictions on flights for passengers arriving from African countries affected by Ebola, effective on May 29, 2026.

AirAsia to start new airline, stays defiant on fuel hedging

The new airline will be announced in the next month or two, AirAsia X co-founder Tony Fernandes said on May 6.

Spirit Airlines says most customers refunded, staff returned to home bases after sudden shutdown

A Spirit Airlines aircraft sitting at Miami International Airport in Florida on May 2, 2026.

Airlines scramble to help stranded Spirit passengers after budget carrier collapses

A passenger makes her way near an empty bag drop and customer service counters for Spirit airlines at Logan Airport in Boston.

Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry’s first Iran war casualty

Spirit helped keep fares lower in markets where it competed against major carriers.

Scoot extends cancellation of flights between Singapore and Jeddah amid Middle East conflict

Scoot said flights TR796 (Singapore to Jeddah) and TR797 (Jeddah to Singapore) will be cancelled until May 31.

Field Notes from Chongqing

Is ‘Gucci bag lady’ entitled? Here’s why the outburst by AirAsia passenger struck a nerve online

A Chinese passenger created a ruckus on an AirAsia flight after cabin crew members spoke to her in English, not Mandarin.

AirAsia posts videos of staff speaking Mandarin after clip of passenger scolding cabin crew draws attention

The caption of the video read: "Any working adults keen to learn Mandarin online? We’re thinking of learning too."

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