Asian aviation continues its network reshuffle

The 23 August aviation cycle highlighted several important regional developments, including Korean Air’s planned non-stop Seoul–Melbourne service and further network adjustments among Asian carriers.

The larger trend is unmistakable: airlines are rebuilding networks around high-value city pairs, connecting hubs and emerging leisure markets, rather than simply restoring old routes.

B2B impact: For Indian outbound operators, this means increasingly competitive one-stop and two-stop combinations into Australia, Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia.