Turkish Airlines launches flight to Tianfu on 11 November 2026

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Turkish Airlines launches scheduled flight from Istanbul to Chengdu Tianfu Airport on 11 November 2026.

On 11 November 2026, according to schedules, Turkish Airlines flight TK226 departs from Istanbul for Tianfu at 2.05 am, touches down in Tianfu at 3.40 pm before leaving Tianfu for Istanbul on 12 November 2026 at 12.45 am and arriving in Istanbul under flight TK227 at 5.55 am.

Turkish Airlines flies to Tianfu with its 787-9 Dreamliner on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays before returning to Istanbul on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays.

Zipair launches flight to KLIA on 20 October 2026

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Japanese low-cost long-haul airline Zipair launches daily scheduled flight from Narita to KLIA on 20 October 2026.

On 20 October 2026, according to schedules, Zipair flight ZG61 departs from Narita for KLIA at 4.50 pm, touches down in KLIA at 11.40 pm before leaving KLIA for Narita at 1.10 am on 21 October 2026 and arriving in Narita at 9 am under flight ZG62.

Zipair flies to KLIA with its 787-8 Dreamliner. KLIA is the airline's fourth airport destination in Southeast Asia after Suvarnabhumi, Changi and Manila.

Tickets are now on sale on Zipair's web-site. For passengers joining the inaugural flight to KLIA, the earliest date they can book on the outbound trip to Narita is 22 October 2026.

Inflight Pictures : Flight VN1825 to Phu Quoc

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FlyArystan launches flight to Chongqing from Almaty on 23 September 2026

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FlyArystan, Kazakhstan's leading low-cost airline, has officially announced the launch of a direct international route between Almaty and Chongqing. This will be FlyArystan's fifth direct route to China.  FlyArystan currently operates international routes from Almaty to Yining and Xi'an Xianyang, and from Astana and Aktau to Urumqi.

The newly launched Almaty-Chongqing direct route officially commences operations on 23 September 2026, with two flights per week using Airbus A320 aircraft. Flights will operate from Almaty to Chongqing every Wednesday and Saturday, and from Chongqing to Almaty every Thursday and Sunday, providing passengers between the two cities with a regular and stable air travel option.

According to schedules, from 23 September 2026, FlyArystan flight FS7869 departs from Almaty for Chongqing at 8.55 pm, touches down in Chongqing at 4.55 am before leaving Chongqing for Almaty under flight FS7870 at 5.55 am and arriving in Almaty at 8.25 am on 24 September 2026.

Johan Eidhagen, President and CEO of FlyArystan, stated:

“The launch of the Almaty-Chongqing route is a significant step for FlyArystan in expanding its international route network, leveraging the increasingly close economic, trade, and cultural exchanges between China and Kazakhstan. Our selection of destinations always considers market demand, fleet capacity, and long-term development potential. Chongqing's comprehensive advantages perfectly align with our route development standards. As a major central city in western China, Chongqing previously had no direct flights to Kazakhstan. Thanks to the close cooperation between the civil aviation authorities of both countries, this new cross-border route has been successfully launched, making FlyArystan the first Kazakhstani airline to operate the direct Almaty-Chongqing route.”

The new route offers a one-way flight time of approximately 5 hours, significantly reducing travel time between Kazakhstan and Chongqing and effectively improving the efficiency of travel for people, trade, and cultural exchanges between the two cities.

Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan, and its name in Kazakh means "the place that produces apples." It is also the country's economic and cultural center and transportation hub. Almaty has a rich historical heritage, blends the cultural characteristics of multiple ethnic groups, and possesses magnificent natural scenery.

Currently, tickets for the new Almaty-Chongqing route are on sale. Passengers can purchase tickets through FlyArystan's official website (www.flyarystan.com), official mobile app, and major authorized ticketing channels. For ticketing inquiries in China, please call the China call center: 4008-890-164. 

Himalaya Airlines launches charter flight to Suvarnabhumi on 1 December 2026

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Himalaya Airlines launches charter flight from Kathmandu to Suvarnabhumi on 1 December 2026. In total, three charter flights will be conducted on 1 December 2026, 5 December 2026 and 12 December 2026.

On 1 December 2026, Himalaya flight H9886 departs from Kathmandu for Suvarnabhumi at 10.20 am, touches down in Suvarnabhumi at 3 pm before leaving Suvarnabhumi for Kathmandu at 4 pm and arriving in Kathmandu at 6.05 pm under flight H9887.

Himalaya Airlines flies to Suvarnabhumi with its A320ceo aircraft.

Centrum Air launches flight to Karachi on 3 September 2026

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Uzbek private airline Centrum Air launches scheduled flight from Tashkent to Karachi on 3 September 2026.

On 3 September 2026, according to schedules, Centrum Air flight C6565 departs from Tashkent for Karachi at 12.50 am, lands in Karachi at 4.20 am local time before taking off from Karachi to Tashkent under flight C6566 at 5.20 am on 4 September 2026 and landing in Tashkent at 8.20 am.

The above schedules are effective for travel on Thursdays. On weekends, flight C6565 is scheduled to leave Tashkent for Karachi at 11.20 pm, arrive in Karachi on Sundays at 2.35 am before departing from Karachi for Tashkent at 5.20 am and arriving in Tashkent at 8.20 am local time.

Centrum Air flies to Karachi with its A320-series aircraft.

China Southern increases flights to Dhaka

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In the first half of this year, China Southern Airlines operated 725 flights on the Guangzhou and Beijing Daxing-Dhaka routes, carrying 142,000 passengers, with market demand continuing to rise. To better meet passenger travel demand, China Southern has been gradually increasing the frequency of flights between Guangzhou and Beijing Daxing and Dhaka since mid-July, further expanding its international route network.

Starting 17 July 2026, the Guangzhou-Dhaka route will have two round-trip flights daily on Fridays. The schedule is as follows: Flights CZ5015/CZ5016 depart Guangzhou at 9:35 (all times are local time) and arrive in Dhaka at 11.50 am; the return flight departs Dhaka at 1.15 PM and arrives in Guangzhou at 7.05 pm. Flights CZ391/CZ392 depart Guangzhou at 8 pm and arrive in Dhaka at 22:00; the return flight departs Dhaka at 11.25 pm and arrives in Guangzhou at 5.20 am the following day.

Starting 20 July 2026, the Beijing Daxing-Dhaka route will operate three round-trip flights per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The outbound flight, CZ8009, departs Beijing Daxing at 5.25 pm and arrives in Dhaka at 8.15 pm; the return flight, CZ8010, departs Dhaka at 9.45 pm and arrives at Beijing Daxing at 05:00 the following day.

Juneyao Air takes delivery of its latest aesthetic jet

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Juneyao Air recently welcomed its 104th aircraft (registration number B-32RS), which departed from Hamburg-Finkenweg Airport in Germany on 15 July 2026, stopped over in Astana, and successfully arrived in Shanghai. The arrival of this brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft marks a new milestone in Juneyao Air's fleet size. The aircraft features a two-class layout with 8 business class seats and 199 economy class seats, totaling 207 seats. Of particular note is the new "Airspace" cabin configuration, a significant upgrade for Juneyao Air's cabin design for this aircraft type. While continuing the "Dream Journey Blossoms" aesthetic theme, it responds to passengers' real needs for in-flight comfort with a more functional design and a more refined, scenario-based experience.

Upon boarding, a new welcome lighting panel immediately catches the eye. Soft, warm pink light spreads out the moment the cabin door opens, like the first greeting from above the clouds. This design continues Juneyao Air's signature "Auspicious Light and Shadow" aesthetic. Seven customized lighting scenes can be switched according to the flight stage and cabin atmosphere, from a warm welcome upon boarding to a gentle tranquility during cruising, and a quiet transition before sleep. Light becomes an emotional thread throughout the entire flight, allowing passengers to find their own relaxation at every stage.

Image : New welcome lighting panel overhead

The large-capacity upright overhead bins on both sides of the cabin are another ingenious design feature of this upgrade. The bins can easily accommodate four 22-inch carry-on suitcases vertically, and the interconnected structure between the two sets of bins can also accommodate extra-long luggage. Even when the flight is full, every passenger's luggage will find a place to go.

From "Dream Journey in Full Bloom" to "Flying Space," Juneyao Air is reconstructing the air travel experience with "thoughtfulness and innovation," pushing cabin design from "aesthetics" to "functionality." The addition of this new Airbus A321neo aircraft brings Juneyao Air's fleet size to 104 aircraft, including 94 Airbus A320 family aircraft and 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

Inflight Pictures : Vietravel Airlines A321 yellow livery

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Inflight Pictures : Fly Vietjet Air to Phuquoc

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