TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Here are the highlights: Indonesia AirAsia to Open 2 New International Routes Ahead of Year-End Holiday, 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Indonesia vs China 1-2, the First Loss for Garuda Team, and Airlines Suspend Flights as Middle East Tensions Rise.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Indonesia AirAsia to Open 2 New International Routes Ahead of Year-End Holiday
TEMPO.CO, Hong Kong – Low-cost carrier Indonesia AirAsia planned to launch two to three new international routes by the end of 2024, building upon the success of its recently established Jakarta-Hong Kong and Bali-Hong Kong routes, which have received positive feedback and high passenger traffic.
“Two of the new routes are planned for China and India,” announced Eddy Krismeidi, Head of Indonesia Affairs and Policy at Indonesia AirAsia, during the Indonesia AirAsia Meets Hong Kong event in Hong Kong on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
2. 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Indonesia vs China 1-2, the First Loss for Garuda Team
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian national football team marked its first defeat in the third round of the Asian Zone 2026 World Cup qualifiers against China on Tuesday, October 15. The Garuda team lost 2-1 in today’s match at the Qingdao Youth Football Stadium.
Behram Abduweli opened the scoring in the 21st minute. At halftime, Zhang Yuning doubled the lead. The score remained 2-0 until the end of the match.
3. Airlines Suspend Flights as Middle East Tensions Rise
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space.
Below are some of the airlines that have adjusted services to and from the region:
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