The Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade group representing over 600 airports across 44 countries and territories, today released its Travel Retail Study in the Post-Pandemic Era, revealing a fundamental shift in airport retail dynamics. The study points out that younger travelers are now driving spend, while passenger behaviour, rather than sheer traffic volumes, has become the defining factor of airport travel retail performance.
Perth Airport has welcomed the announcement that TransNusa will increase its frequency from 17 to 21 flights per week between Perth and Bali, from July.
Kansai Airports is pleased to announce that Thai VietJet (VZ) will commence direct flight operations on the Kansai-Bangkok route on 3 February 2026.
Parata Air (IATA code: WE) has been operating charter flights on the Narita and Seoul (Incheon) route since November 17, 2025. It will begin operating regular flights on the same route starting from January 19, 2026.
Christchurch, New Zealand – South Island travellers will soon be able to swap winter woollies for tropical sunshine, with Solomon Airlines launching a new direct service from Christchurch to Port Vila (Vanuatu) from 1 July 2026.
To cater for an anticipated increase in travel demand over the coming LNY holiday, six airlines at Changi Airport will be offering over 600 supplementary flights to as many as 15 Chinese cities. This is more than double the supplementary flights mounted during the same period in 2025.
Japan Airlines will launch a direct flight between Narita and Delhi (India) starting from January 17,2026. This Delhi route will bring the total number ofJ AL routes between Narita to India to two, in addition to the Bengaluru route, which celebrated its fifth anniversary in 2025.
Kansai Airports is pleased to announce that Parata Air (WE) will commence operations on the Kansai- Incheon route on 19 January 2026.
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) concluded calendar year 2025 with a strong performance across passenger and cargo traffic, driven by rising demand, expanding international connectivity, and sustained infrastructure investments. The year reinforced BLR Airport’s role as a critical aviation and logistics gateway, driving economic growth and enhancing connectivity in the region.
As India’s domestic agri trade continues to strengthen, Bengaluru has emerged as a key consolidation and distribution hub for time-sensitive perishables.
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