![Kuala Lumpur-Singapore Changi route is world's busiest in air travel - OAG report Kuala Lumpur-Singapore Changi route is world's busiest in air travel - OAG report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-06/81560750480_SEPANG.jpg)
Kuala Lumpur-Singapore Changi route is world's busiest in air travel - OAG report
The Asia Pacific region has the busiest routes in the world, claiming seven of the top 10 international routes and nine in domestic travels.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![US government shutdown could add misery to air travel US government shutdown could add misery to air travel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51637457350_TBAIRPORTjpg.jpg)
US government shutdown could add misery to air travel
A partial govt shutdown could disrupt air travel and the govt would need to furlough 1,000 air traffic controllers in training.
Thu Sep 28 2023
![Air travel rebounds but still suffering from pandemic Air travel rebounds but still suffering from pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665133646_AIRPORT.jpg)
Air travel rebounds but still suffering from pandemic
Asia experienced the biggest rebound, where traffic more than tripled.
Sat Oct 08 2022
![Malaysia to post 30-45 pct recovery in air passenger traffic from pre-pandemic levels Malaysia to post 30-45 pct recovery in air passenger traffic from pre-pandemic levels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41648460233_TBWEEKASIONG.jpg)
Malaysia to post 30-45 pct recovery in air passenger traffic from pre-pandemic levels
Wee recommends that health protocols imposed for air travel to be consistent, simpler, and more predictable.
Tue May 17 2022
![Cancer diagnosis a year before infection not linked to worse outcomes; air travel carries COVID risks Cancer diagnosis a year before infection not linked to worse outcomes; air travel carries COVID risks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41652151024_AtlantaAirport.jpg)
Cancer diagnosis a year before infection not linked to worse outcomes; air travel carries COVID risks
Here's a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Tue May 10 2022
![Capital A to be profitable next year, says CEO Capital A to be profitable next year, says CEO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648456396_TonyFernandes.jpg)
Capital A to be profitable next year, says CEO
Fernandes said the high crude oil price is not an issue at the moment as demand for air travel is robust.
Fri Apr 08 2022
![IATA calls for governments to rescind travel bans IATA calls for governments to rescind travel bans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61590510492_iata.jpg)
IATA calls for governments to rescind travel bans
Public health organisations, including the WHO, have advised against travel curbs to contain the spread of Omicron.
Thu Dec 09 2021
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Land VTL to open simultaneously with air travel VTL on Nov 29
The Johor Menteri Besar today confirmed that the VTL via the Causeway and Second Link will be opened simultaneously with the VTL between Changi Airport and KLIA on Nov 29.
Thu Nov 18 2021
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Johor wants land travel VTL to open simultaneously with air travel VTL on Nov 29
Johor wants the cross-border VTLs via the Johor Causeway and Second Link to be opened simultaneously with the VTL for quarantine-free air travel between Changi Airport and KLIA on Nov 29.
Thu Nov 11 2021
![VTL capable of reviving badly affected air travel industry - Wee VTL capable of reviving badly affected air travel industry - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81592460964_TBSISTEMKLIA.jpg)
VTL capable of reviving badly affected air travel industry - Wee
The establishment of a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) between Changi Airport and KLIA starting Nov 29 is capable of reviving the local air travel industry.
Mon Nov 08 2021
![Malaysia, Singapore to start quarantine-free air travel from Nov 29 Malaysia, Singapore to start quarantine-free air travel from Nov 29](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81633518734_KLIACOVID.jpg)
Malaysia, Singapore to start quarantine-free air travel from Nov 29
Fully vaccinated travellers will be able to take flights between Malaysia and Singapore without quarantine from Nov 29.
Mon Nov 08 2021
![US expects delays Monday when COVID-19 travel restriction lifts, official says US expects delays Monday when COVID-19 travel restriction lifts, official says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81636171538_traveler.jpg)
US expects delays Monday when COVID-19 travel restriction lifts, official says
The United States on Monday is lifting travel restrictions for fully vaccinated air travellers from 33 countries.
Sat Nov 06 2021
![MAHB hopes Budget 2022 includes incentives, relief support to help restore air connectivity MAHB hopes Budget 2022 includes incentives, relief support to help restore air connectivity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41625583497_MAHB.jpg)
MAHB hopes Budget 2022 includes incentives, relief support to help restore air connectivity
MAHB said it has been gearing up for recovery amidst the gradual air travel resumption both domestically and globally.
Sun Oct 17 2021
![100 pct flight load to Langkawi signals strong rebound for domestic air travel - AirAsia 100 pct flight load to Langkawi signals strong rebound for domestic air travel - AirAsia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-12/81544762718_riadasmat.jpg)
100 pct flight load to Langkawi signals strong rebound for domestic air travel - AirAsia
AirAsia's inaugural service from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi this morning under the travel bubble recorded a 100 per cent flight load, signifying a strong rebound for domestic air travel.
Thu Sep 16 2021
![IATA: Air travel improves marginally in June 2021 IATA: Air travel improves marginally in June 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61627534252_IATA.jpg)
IATA: Air travel improves marginally in June 2021
IATA said however, the demand remained significantly below the pre-COVID-19 levels owing to international travel restrictions.
Thu Jul 29 2021