Capital Airlines launches Daxing-Lisbon flight on 22 June 2026

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Capital Airlines launches scheduled flight from Daxing to Lisbon on 22 June 2026.

On 22 June 2026, according to schedules, Capital Airlines flight JD627 departs from Daxing for Lisbon at 10.55 am, touches down in Lisbon at 5.15 pm local time before leaving Lisbon for Daxing at 6.55 pm and arriving in Daxing at 2 pm under flight JD628 on 23 June 2026.

Capital Airlines flies to Lisbon with its A330 aircraft on Mondays. The airline also has weekly commercial flights from Hangzhou to Lisbon.

Chongqing Airlines launches flight to Penang on 8 April 2026

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Chongqing Airlines launches scheduled flight from Chongqing to Penang on 8 April 2026.

On 8 April 2026, Chongqing Airlines flight OQ2195 departs from Chongqing for Penang at 7.41 pm (scheduled time 7.50 pm), touches down in Penang at 12.11 am (scheduled time 12.30 am) on 9 April 2026 before leaving Penang for Chongqing at 1.37 am (scheduled time 1.30 am) and arriving in Chongqing at 5.34 am (scheduled time at 5.50 am) under flight OQ2196.

Chongqing Airlines flies to Penang with its A320neo aircraft on Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays. This is the exclusive route of the airline as no other airline operates flights to Penang from Chongqing.

HK Express launches daily flight to Wuxi on 17 July 2026

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HK Express laucnhes daily scheduled flight from Hong Kong to Wuxi on 17 July 2026.

On 17 July 2026, according to schedules, HK Express flight UO214 leaves Hong Kong for Wuxi at 4.15 pm, touches down in Wuxi at 6.45 pm before departing from Wuxi for Hong Kong under flight UO215 at 7.45 pm and landing in Hong Kong at 10.20 pm.

HK Express flies to Wuxi with its A320 aircraft.

Scoot launches flight to Pontianak on 29 June 2026

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On 9 April 2026, Scoot Tigerair Pte Ltd announces that Scoot is launching scheduled flight from Changi to Pontianak on 29 June 2026. The airline will fly thrice-weekly to Pontianak, the capital of Kalimantan, Indonesia, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at different timings as follows:-

On 29 June 2026 (Monday), according to schedules, Scoot flight TR328 takes off from Changi for Pontianak at 5.55 am, touches down in Pontianak at 6.30 am before leaving Pontianak for Changi under flight TR329 at 7.05 am and landing in Changi at 9.30 am.

On 1 July 2026 (Wednesday), according to schedules, flight TR328 departs from Changi for Pontianark at 11.55 am, lands in Pontianak at 12.30 pm before taking off from Pontianak for Changi under flight TR329 at 1.10 pm and arriving in Changi at 3.35 pm.

On 6 July 2026 (Saturday), flight TR328 leaves Changi for Pontianak instead at 11.25 am, arrives in Pontianak at 12 pm before departing from Pontianak for Changi under flight TR329 at 12.35 pm and touching down in Changi at 3 pm.

Scoot flies to Pontianak with its E190-E2 aircraft.

Scoot launches flight to Tanjung Pandan on 3 May 2026

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On 9 April 2026, Scoot Tigerair Pte Ltd announces that Scoot is launching its scheduled flight from Changi to Tanjung Pandan, the capital of Belitung, Indonesia, on 3 May 2026.

On 3 May 2026, according to schedules, Scoot flight TR284 departs from Changi for Tanjung Pandan at 5.45 am, touches down in Tanjung Pandan at 6.15 am before leaving Tanjung Pandan for Changi at 6.50 am and arriving in Changi at 9.30 am under flight TR285.

Scoot flies to Tanjung Pandan with its E190-E2 aircraft on Sundays and Wednesdays.

The new route is previously operated by Sriwijaya Air on an ad hoc charter basis.

Inflight Pictures : Korean Air A330 at night in Phuket

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Fuel surcharges of several Chinese airlines

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Recently, several airlines, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and XiamenAir, have issued announcements adjusting their domestic passenger fuel surcharge standards.

◇Air China Announcement

◇China Eastern Airlines Announcement

◇China Southern Airlines Announcement

◇Hainan Airlines Announcement

◇XiamenAir Announcement For tickets sold from 5 April 2026 (inclusive), the domestic passenger fuel surcharge standards are adjusted as follows:

For routes of 800 km (inclusive) or less, RMB 60 per passenger;

For routes over 800 km, RMB 120 per passenger.

Infants who are entitled to a 10% discount on domestic airfares are exempt from the fuel surcharge.

Children (including unaccompanied minors), disabled veterans, and disabled police officers who purchase domestic airfares at 50% of the adult fare are subject to the following fuel surcharge standards:

For routes of 800 km (inclusive) or less, RMB 30 per passenger;

For routes over 800 km, RMB 60 per passenger. The fuel surcharge will be levied from the original ticket date. For domestic tickets sold before 5 April 2026, if the date is changed to 5 April 2026 (inclusive) or later, the fuel surcharge already collected will not be refunded or supplemented.

Sum Air aims flights to Japan and China

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Sum Air, a newly established regional airline in South Korea, has recently ordered eight ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft, including four firm orders and four options, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028.

Sum Air is established in 2022 and receives its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) on 10 March 2026. The company aims to provide reliable, responsible, and affordable air transportation services to the least developed areas of South Korea, as well as short-haul routes to neighboring countries such as Japan and China.

On 30 March 2026, Sum Air officially commences operations, launching a scheduled flight between Gimpo and Sacheon using a leased ATR72-600 aircraft.

Sum Air plans to lease two more ATR aircraft in 2026 and aims to have up to 25 turboprop aircraft by the end of this decade.

To develop domestic regional air connectivity, the South Korean government revised regulations related to regional air services in 2024, increasing the maximum seating capacity allowed for small aircraft operating licenses from 50 to 80 seats. This allowed the 72-seat ATR72-600 aircraft to operate under these regulations. Sum Air is the first airline to obtain an operating license under the revised regulations.

Inflight Pictures : Starlux Airlines A350-900 takeoff from Narita

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Inflight Pictures : Starlux Airlines A350-1000 on the ground

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