Airports

Japan to fully digitalise airport customs declaration by 2030

Japan wants to improve convenience for inbound travellers as it aims to raise their number to 60 million a year in 2030.

International departure fee goes up to $44 at 6 Thai airports from June 20

The six airports covered by the new rate are Suvarnabhumi (above), Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai, Phuket and Hat Yai.

Ukraine brings the war to Moscow as huge blasts shake refinery

Smoke rises from an oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone attack in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Moscow, Russia, June 18, 2026, in this picture obtained from social media. SOCIAL MEDIA/via REUTERS

Smartphone catches fire on flight leaving Tokyo’s Haneda airport; no injuries

The smartphone caught fire on a British Airways flight on June 18.

Washington airport will halt operations for most of July 4

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, located in Virginia close to downtown Washington, D.C., will also close for several hours on July 3 for rehearsals.

Changi Airport uses less water, electricity despite handling record passenger numbers

Changi Airport is home to the nation’s largest single-site rooftop solar panel system, with a capacity of almost 40 megawatt-peak.

Forum: More attention needed on increasing cost of air travel

Fire breaks out at New Zealand’s Wellington airport, disrupting flights

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said crews were attending the fire alongside the airport’s own fire brigade.

Chicago airports cancel flights with tornado alert in place

As at 4.30pm New York time (4.30am Singapore time on June 12), 925 flights were cancelled around the US.

Sydney’s new international airport to welcome first passengers in October

The single-runway Western Sydney International Airport will be able to handle up to 10 million passengers a year when it opens in 2026.

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