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8 Aug

Airline News in Brief 09 August 2026

Emirates and South African Airways expand codeshare: Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, enabling access to nine cities and establishing the start of […]

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AirAsia and Pegasus launch codeshare linking Asia and Europe

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AirAsia MOVE adds four new direct airline partners in Q2 2026

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AirAsia drops Sydney: Kuala Lumpur–Sydney route suspended as costs rise and demand softens

AirAsia Group says it will suspend its Sydney–Kuala Lumpur service operated by long-haul unit AirAsia X (D7), citing a mix of higher cost pressures, softer demand, and the need to realign the group’s network and fleet. The change was announced Aug. 20, 2026, as part of a broader “network recalibration” effort. Why AirAsia says it’s doing this: cost pressure + […]

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Asia leads the way: LCC on-time performance in July 2026

July's Global LCC highlights: Philippines AirAsia tops the global LCC table in July with 94.4% of flights arriving on time - and not a single cancellation recorded. Japan's Peach Aviation is the only other carrier to clear the 90% mark, at 91.2%. Seven of the top ten LCCs by on-time performance are based in Asia, including Citilink, Jeju, IndiGo, Solaseed and Jetstar. The most punctual European LCC is SunExpress with 80.4% of flights on time, which is 14 percentage points behind the most punctual LCC globally. Among major European LCCs, Norwegian, easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air all sit between 64% and 80%. Four of the Top 20 achieved OTP of over 80% in July, but none of the Top 20 LCCs achieved OTP of over 90% Here are some key highlights for the top 20 largest LCCs , which account for 82% of LCC arrivals: The Latin American-based Azul Airlines is most punctual in July 2026 with 86.2% of flights arriving on time. Southwest Airlines (the largest LCC) operated 68.4% of flights on time, placing the airline 13th in the 'largest' group for OTP performance. The LCC with highest cancellat ion rates amongst this group is JetBlue, with 8.3% of flights cancelled in July. The US-based LCC also operated the lowest OTP within the Top 20, with 59.2% of flights arriving on time.

OAG BlogOAG Blog•OAG20 Aug

AirAsia MOVE and Korea Tourism Organization partner to drive travel beyond Seoul

AirAsia MOVE (MOVE) and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) have entered a strategic partnership to encourage international travellers to experience more of South Korea by extending their journeys beyond Seoul, promoting the country’s vibrant domestic tourism network through destination-led campaigns, curated travel experiences and exclusive offers. The partnership is built on the shared commitment of MOVE and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) to encourage travellers to explore more of South Korea beyond its main gateway cities. By connecting international visitors with South Korea’s diverse domestic destinations, the collaboration aims to make regional experiences more accessible while showcasing the country’s unique landscapes, cultures and local communities.

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