AirAsia is Too Big to Replace
AirAsia has 63.9 million seats on sale in 2026 and anchors the world's top low-cost hub, and OAG doubts Asia could find that capacity elsewhere at short notice.
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AirAsia has 63.9 million seats on sale in 2026 and anchors the world's top low-cost hub, and OAG doubts Asia could find that capacity elsewhere at short notice.
Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines posted some of the largest score gains in the World Economic Forum's 2026 index. None of them is near the
A widening gap opened between the two regions: the Middle East's connectivity rose 21% on the strength of Gulf carriers, while Asia-Pacific grew 10%. Early data
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As of August 2026, Singapore Airlines (SIA), Malaysia Airlines (MAG), and Thai Airways (THAI) have moved beyond post-pandemic recovery, yet occupy vastly differ
International Muslim arrivals and broader Muslim-friendly travel spending are measured differently and should not be combined, but both point the same way. Arri
Rankings compiled from WTTC's 2025 Economic Impact Report where available, retaining 2023 figures for four smaller economies pending an updated source.
Foreign arrivals projected to surge 31.2% to 27.8 million, outpacing every major destination in the region as strategic visa reforms and geopolitical stability
Tourism across Southeast Asia was finally recovering from the pandemic. Now, soaring fuel prices, flight disruptions, and growing economic uncertainty linked to
Geopolitical tension and rising costs are pushing travelers toward closer, smaller destinations. Booking and search data from mid-2026 show the shift is already