Delta Air lines to launch nonstop Asia flights from Detroit

Delta Air Lines Inc. plans to start nonstop flights this week from Detroit to Seoul Incheon International Airport and Hong Kong. The routes, together with expanded flights to Shanghai, are part of Delta’s effort to build its hub in Detroit into a gateway to Asia. Delta said Tuesday that it offers nonstop service from Detroit [...]

Asia awaits: Hotels from $45, Flight + Hotel from $1055

Asia’s a land of contrasts, where ancient temples abut modern shopping centers and languid rivers slice through bustling towns. And then there’s the food. Spicy, delicious—and reason enough to visit. Save on hotels in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and more. Save up to 30% on 2 nights or up to 40% on 3+ nights. Book by [...]

Old Malaysia family recipes find unlikely new home

Before you glimpse the roast duck on skewers, before you hear the clanging Chinese woks, the first hint that you’re approaching a melting pot of generations-old family recipes is the sizzling smell of charcoal-fried noodles. The place is Malaysia’s newest food court, whose modern sleekness in a bustling mall belies the rich history of its [...]

Universal Studios resort in South Korea to open in 2014

Developers of a Universal Studios theme park and resort in South Korea said Tuesday the project is slated to open in early 2014 after being delayed by the global financial crisis. Plans for Universal Studios Korea Resort, billed as the largest such Universal project in Asia, were originally announced in May 2007 amid hopes it [...]

Japan Airlines bankruptcy filing expected Tuesday

Japan Airlines is expected to file for bankruptcy protection Tuesday, ending months-long speculation about its fate and launching a massive overhaul to shed the fat and inefficiency that hobbled Asia’s biggest airline. With debts of 1.5 trillion yen ($16.5 billion) as of November, the carrier will go down in Japanese corporate history as one of [...]

‘Amazing Race’ heads for las Vegas finale

It takes one hour to fly from Los Angeles, California, to Las Vegas, Nevada, but why take the easy route when you can squeeze in stops in Asia, the Middle East and Europe along the way? The contestants in this season’s “The Amazing Race” had an itinerary any globe-trotter would envy, except perhaps the couple [...]

Holidays abroad popular again despite downturn

Going on holiday is back on the cards again despite the recession, with a global survey showing one in five people plan to travel overseas, even if it’s largely within their region. The survey by credit card firm MasterCard asked over 10,600 people in the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific about their travel [...]