Thursday, 3 September 2026

XiamenAir launches flight to Addis Ababa on 28 November 2026

 Report, photo copyright by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA


XiamenAir is planning to launch its first long-haul flight to Africa from Xiamen in 2026. On 28 November 2026, it launches exclusive scheduled non-stop flight to Addis Ababa from Xiamen!

On 28 November 2026, according to schedules, XiamenAir flight MF807 departs from Xiamen for Addis Ababa at 5.45 pm, touches down in Addis Ababa at 12.15 am on 29 November 2026 before leaving Addis Ababa for Xiamen at 1.15 am under flight MF808 and arriving in Xiamen at 6 am on 30 November 2026.

The above schedules are effective until 28 February 2027.

XiamenAir flies to Addis Ababa on Saturdays with its 787-8 Dreamliner and embarks on the return journey to Xiamen on Sundays before landing in Xiamen on Mondays.

The non-stop service from Xiamen to Addis Ababa will allow Chinese tourists from Fujian to reach Africa at a shorter time without transits in Guangzhou, Suvarnabhumi and Changi where there are frequent XiamenAir flights.

Addis Ababa is the largest hub for all Africa-inbound flights as a result of Ethiopian Airlines' prominent intercontinental flights.

Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Trinity Airways official launch on 10 September 2026

 Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA                         Images : Trinity Airways


T'way Air, a South Korean airline, announced on 31 August 2026 that it will officially operate under the name "Trinity Airways" starting 10 September 2026.

In May 2026, T'way Air received approval from the South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to change its name to "Trinity Airways." Following this, the company completed the necessary domestic and international procedures and set 10 September 2026 as the date for the brand transition and official launch.

Starting 10 September 2026, all employees will wear new uniforms to greet passengers with a fresh new look. Simultaneously, all key passenger touchpoints, including the website, mobile app and airport check-in counters, will also be uniformly branded with the "Trinity Airways" logo. 

Passengers who have already purchased tickets for departures on or after 10 September 2026 do not need to make any changes. The airline code (TW), flight number, operating schedule, existing bookings, and ticket terms and conditions will remain unchanged.

Booking confirmations issued before the name change may still display the original name "T'way Airways," but this will not affect passengers' boarding.

With this rebranding, Trinity Airways plans to fully implement its new brand mission—"Relaxed and Reliable"—and actively advance its Selective Service Carrier (SSC) business strategy.

SSC is a business model that differs from providing a uniform service to all passengers. It focuses on tailoring services to specific routes and travel purposes to better meet passenger needs.

Based on this strategy, Trinity Airways will maintain competitive fares on short-haul routes while expanding value-added services such as dedicated check-in counters, in-flight dining, and in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems on long-haul routes to cater to passenger preferences.

In addition, Trinity Airways plans to launch lounges and a frequent flyer program in the future and is committed to creating differentiated travel experiences.

With the rebranding, Trinity Airways will continue to introduce next-generation aircraft to further enhance its service and route competitiveness.

This year, Trinity Airways will continue to introduce medium-to-large aircraft such as the Airbus A330-900neo and Boeing 737-8, a move expected to solidify its position as a leading airline with differentiated advantages in service and routes.

Trinity Airways stated that it will welcome passengers under a new name and brand starting 10 September 2026. The company will prioritize a smooth transition, ensuring existing bookings and ticket usage are unaffected and that passengers experience minimal inconvenience. Under the new brand name, Trinity Airways aims to provide passengers with a more comfortable and reliable experience and, through differentiated product and service offerings, become a new global airline.

Kuwait Airways launches flight to Phuket on 27 October 2026

 Report, photo copyright by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA


Kuwait Airways launches direct scheduled flight from Kuwait City to Phuket on 27 October 2026. Flights are operated to Phuket with its A330-900neo jet at different timings on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

On 27 October 2026 (Tuesday), according to schedules, Kuwait Airways flight KU407 departs from Kuwait City for Phuket at 3.30 am, touches down in Phuket at 2.55 pm before taking off from Phuket for Kuwait City at 4.15 pm under flight KU408 and arriving in Kuwait City at 8.35 pm local time.

On Saturdays with the first Saturday flight on 31 October 2026, flight KU407 leaves Kuwait City for Phuket at 3.25 am and touches down in Phuket at 2.50 pm.

Phuket is Kuwait Airways' second airport destination in Thailand after Suvarnabhumi.

Air Changan launches regular flight to KLIA on 11 September 2026

 Report, photo copyright by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA


Xi'an Xiangyang-based airline and subsidiary of Hainan Airlines, Air Changan, launches regular flight from Yichang to KLIA on 11 September 2026.

According to schedules, from 11 September 2026, Air Changan flight 9H8479 departs from Yichang for KLIA at 6.20 pm, touches down in KLIA at 11.30 pm before leaving KLIA for Yichang at 12.30 am on 12 September 2026 and landing in Yichang at 5.35 am under flight 9H8480.

Air Changan flies to KLIA from Yichang on Fridays and returns to Yichang on Saturdays with its B737-800 aircraft.

KLIA is Air Changan's second international airport destination after Phuket. It further plans to launch scheduled charter flight from Yichang to Manila on 15 September 2026 with flights on unfixed days of each week.

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Hunnu Air launches regular flight to Delhi on 28 September 2026

 Report, photo copyright by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA


Mongolia's largest private airline Hunnu Air launches regular scheduled flight from Chinggis Khaan Airport to Delhi on 28 September 2026.

On 28 September 2026, according to schedules, Hunnu Air flight MR301 departs from Chinggis Khaan for Delhi at 3.50 am, touches down in Delhi at 7.20 am before leaving Delhi for Chinggis Khaan under flight MR302 at 8.20 am and arriving in Chinggis Khaan at 4.20 pm local time.

Hunnu Air flies to Delhi on Mondays with its Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.

Sun Phuquoc launches Hanoi-Incheon, Ho Chi Minh City-Incheon flights on 25 August 2026

Report, photo copyright by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA

Sun Phuquoc Airways (SPA) announces that on 25 August 2026, it has simultaneously launched two direct flights from Hanoi to Incheon and from Ho Chi Minh City to Incheon, with one return flight per day on each route.



The Hanoi - Incheon flight departs from Hanoi at 4.20 pm and lands in Incheon at 10.45 pm local time; the return flight departs from Incheon at 12.15 am and lands in Hanoi at 3.10 am.


For the Ho Chi Minh City - Incheon flight, the flight departs from Ho Chi Minh City at 3.25 pm and lands in Incheon at 10.40 pm; the return flight departs from Incheon at 12.10 am and lands in Ho Chi Minh City at 3.35 am on 26 August 2026.