Travel Strategic Night Operations: Kalimarau Airport Extends Hours to Combat Kalimantan Forest Fires August 26, 2026 Siti Muinah BERAU, East Kalimantan – In a critical effort to intensify the mitigation of forest and land fires (karhutla) currently plaguing the Kalimantan region, the Indonesian government has moved to enhance…
Politics Hazardous Haze Disrupts Aviation: Two Flights Diverted as Visibility Plummets at Sultan Thaha Airport August 25, 2026 Dwi Wanna JAMBI – The recurring environmental crisis of forest and land fires (karhutla) has once again paralyzed regional connectivity in Jambi. On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the thick, acrid haze emanating…
Travel International Drug Trafficking Crackdown: Malaysian National Arrested at Chennai International Airport in High-Stakes Hydroponic Cannabis Bust August 17, 2026 Muslim CHENNAI, India – The tentacles of international drug trafficking syndicates continue to stretch across borders, with the latest incident occurring at the bustling Chennai International Airport. In a sophisticated operation…
Business and Finance The Return of the Jets: Husein Sastranegara Airport Set to Resume Narrow-Body Operations in August 2026 August 9, 2026 Nana JAKARTA – In a significant move for Indonesia’s domestic aviation landscape, Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) in Bandung is officially set to welcome back narrow-body jet operations starting August 14,…
Travel Security Breach and Racial Slur Allegations Rock Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport August 6, 2026 Asro BANGKOK – A routine international departure at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport descended into chaos and controversy last week, as a security incident involving a high-profile Chinese celebrity escalated into a diplomatic…
Business and Finance New Era for Jakarta’s Airport Rail: PT KCI to Implement Assigned Seating for Soekarno-Hatta Commuterline July 17, 2026 Lina Irawan JAKARTA – In a significant move to modernize and streamline the passenger experience for one of Indonesia’s most vital transit links, PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia (KCI) has officially announced a…
