Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Hainan, Qantas

Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Hainan, Qantas

Japan Airlines is the most family-friendly airline, according to a new ranking. Tang Ming Tung | Stone | Getty Images Airlines from Asia dominated a new family-friendly airlines list compiled by travel website The Family Vacation Guide.  Eight of the top 11 airlines are based in Asia. Thirty-four airlines were reviewed. The ranking was based … Read more

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce to Step Down Early After Series of Scandals at Airline

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce to Step Down Early After Series of Scandals at Airline

Alan Joyce is stepping down early as head of Qantas Airways Ltd., an ignominious exit for one of aviation’s highest-profile leaders after claims the airline sold tickets for thousands of flights it had already canceled. Joyce, who was due to hand over to Chief Financial Officer Vanessa Hudson in November, will leave Sept. 6, Qantas … Read more

China lifts ban on group travel boosting Asia’s tourism, hotel stocks

China lifts ban on group travel boosting Asia’s tourism, hotel stocks

Shares of Asian tour agencies, hotels and airlines all rose on Thursday after China announced it will allow group tours to 12 more locations across Asia. Travel agency Lotte Tour Development saw its shares spike more than 25%, while shares of luxury hotel operator Hotel Shilla surged 14%. This will be the first time in … Read more