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Korean Air (KE) will restore daily nonstop flights between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) beginning in June, strengthening competition on one of Southeast Asia’s busiest corporate travel corridors.
The 2026 rankings show Japan continuing its airport dominance, India strengthening its position with multiple entries, and Southeast Asia producing rising stars.
In the 2026 edition, Asian airports again dominate the very top, while Europe remains highly competitive and North America manages one place in the top ten.
A major $7 billion theme park project near Seoul Incheon Airport is moving closer to reality as its developer intensifies discussions with US-based investors.
SWISS Airlines launches Airbus A350 Seoul service with new SWISS Senses premium cabin, marking Korea as its first Asian A350 destination.
A rare diplomatic disagreement has emerged between Taiwan and South Korea following changes to South Korea’s electronic arrival system, affecting how Taiwan is labeled for incoming travelers.
South Korea has rolled out its first production KF-21 fighter, highlighting rapid development and growing defense ambitions.
A new global ranking, based on factors such as venue density, safety, affordability, late-night culture, and customer ratings, highlights the cities where evenings stretch long into the early hours and the options never seem to run out.
A small cabin fire caused by an overheated power bank broke out on an Asiana Airlines (OZ) flight from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), injuring one passenger.