AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAirline Disruptions: Air India and Air India Express have extended suspensions to Riyadh and Dammam through Nov. 30, with Jeddah flights paused through Nov. 21 amid regional tensions. A global Microsoft outage also disrupted airline services across Asia-Pacific, prompting passenger advisories and cancellations. India Visa Changes: India plans to streamline entry rules, cutting its main visa categories from 13 to nine and introducing visitor permits that cover tourism, short business visits, medical care and wellness programs. Manila Summit Travel: Ahead of the Nov. 16–18 ASEAN Summit, traffic controls and rerouting are planned, while 372 extra bus permits aim to serve holiday travelers. Tourism Growth: Russian arrivals to Vietnam rose 2.6-fold to 1.13 million in the first nine months of 2026, helped by more direct flights and connections via China. Cruise Market: Older travelers are a growing force in China, where cruise passengers average about 59 and adult children often pay for parents’ trips. Fleet Outlook: Boeing projects Southeast Asian airlines will need nearly 5,000 new aircraft by 2045.
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