Thai Airways has reported a net income of 10.7 billion baht ($331 million) in the first quarter, compared with 7.9 billion baht that was recorded in the same period last year, due to a recovery in its passenger and freight business. The carrier's total revenue for January to March hit 49.8 billion baht, 20.7% higher while expenses increased 15.9% to 38.5 billion baht.

Tokyo Haneda Airport will open its fourth runway and new international passenger terminal on Oct. 21 and will begin handling scheduled international flights on Oct. 31, the transport ministry says. Japan Airlines will begin flying from the conveniently located airport to San Francisco, Honolulu, Paris, Bangkok and Taipei Songshan on Oct. 31, the airline says. The move confirms that Haneda is now a serious competitor to Tokyo Narita, which until now has had a near monopoly on international traffic to the city.

Singapore and the Philippines have agreed to expand their air links, giving airlines on both sides the rights to operate more flights to meet the needs of a growing market. With the liberalization of the bilateral air deal, Singapore carriers will be able to operate up to 14 more weekly services to and from Manila, with the same privileges given to Philippine carriers. The airlines will also have greater access between Singapore and other Philippine cities, such as Cebu and Davao.