ASEAN

Seeing potential for growth in the region’s air transport sector, Tony Fernandes called for economic integration in the Association of Southeast Asia Nations.

There are just four nonstop routes operating between New Zealand and the ASEAN member states at present.

Philippine government officials will head to Singapore the week of Sept. 9 and to Paris the week of Sept. 18 to seek bidders for the Manila airport revamp.

Barriers to routes between the EU and ASEAN countries are set to be removed, opening up new opportunities for carriers based in the blocs.