- Stop Complaining, China Tells Airline Passengers[Dec. 22, 2006]
The food's bad, the airport coffee costs too much, the in-flight service is terrible, the flight's delayed and your suitcase got destroyed in transit -- well, it's your fault for having unrealistic expectations.
- Woman Puts Grandson in Airport X-ray[Dec. 21, 2006]
A woman mistakenly put her one-month-old grandson through an X-ray machine at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said.
- World's Only Dedicated Premium Class Terminal Opened at Doha International Airport[Dec. 18, 2006]
Qatar Airways recently opened the world's only dedicated first and business class terminal at Doha International Airport. The new Premium Terminal opened a week before the start of the 15th Asian Games taking place in Doha. Qatar Airways is the official airline of the event.
- Airport Authority Hong Kong to Proceed with An Open Tender for New Cargo Terminal[Dec. 19, 2006]
- HKIA Sees Robust Growth in Passenger and Cargo Traffic in November[Dec. 17, 2006]
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continues to record robust growth in passenger and cargo throughput in November, with passenger traffic reaching 3.67 million, a 9% increase from the same period last year.
- China Airlines Celebrates 47th Anniversary[Dec. 04, 2006]
On December 4, China Airlines reached its 47th anniversary, and unveiled its new uniforms to help celebrate the occasion. More than 1,300 guests and CAL employees attended the event. The stylish new uniforms combine fashion and tradition, and highlight CAL's corporate spirit and image.
- Airport Authority Hong Kong Appoints New CEO[Dec. 14, 2006]
On December 14, the Board of Airport Authority Hong Kong announced the appointment of Stanley Hui Hon-chung as Chief Executive Officer. The appointment, which was unanimously endorsed by the Board and approved by the Chief Executive of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is effective 1 February 2007. Mr Hui succeeds Dr David J Pang, who has been CEO since January 2001.
- Cathay Pacific Welcomes Appointment of Stanley Hui as New Airport Authority Hong Kong CEO[Dec. 14, 2006]
On December 14, Cathay Pacific Airways welcomed the appointment of Stanley Hui Hon-chung as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Airport Authority Hong Kong, with effect from 1 February 2007.
- Dragonair Celebrates Relaunch of Phuket Services[Dec. 15, 2006]
On December 15, Dragonair relaunched flights to Phuket, Thailand, operating a daily service to the holiday island for the first time.
- Airports to Boost Liquid-detecting[Dec. 15, 2006]
Scanners capable of detecting liquid explosives will be installed in all of China's 147 airports before the 2008 Olympic Games, a top official said.