FlyArystan launches Astana=Yining flights on 28 October 2026

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FlyArystan, Kazakhstan's leading low-cost airline, is further expanding its international route network in China by announcing plans to launch a direct flight between Astana and Yining on 28 October 2026.

The route will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Astana-Yining flight FS7989 is scheduled to depart at 7.55 am local time and arrive in Yining at 1.20 pm; the Yining-Astana flight FS7990 is scheduled to depart at 3.20 pm local time and arrive in Astana at 2.50 pm. 

This new Astana-Yining route will be FlyArystan's second route to Yining. In May 2025, FlyArystan became the first Kazakhstani airline to launch a direct flight between Almaty and Yining. In its first year of operation, passenger demand remained stable, and the frequency of flights has been increased to four times a week in 2026.

The launch of the Astana-Yining route marks the continued expansion of FlyArystan's international route network in China. In 2026, it resumed the Astana-Urumqi route, launched new routes Aktau-Urumqi and Almaty-Xianyang, and it is launching the new Almaty-Chongqing route on 23 September 2026.

Currently, tickets for all flights 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 centre at 4008-890-164.

Eastar Jet launches flight to Xiamen from Busan on 29 October 2026

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Eastar Jet launches scheduled flight to Xiamen from Busan on 29 October 2026.

On 29 October 2026, according to schedules, Eastar Jet flight ZE975 takes off from Busan for Xiamen at 11 am, touches down in Xiamen at 12.50 pm before departing from Xiamen for Busan at 1.50 pm and landing in Busan at 5.20 pm under flight ZE976.

Eastar Jet flies to Xiamen on Thursdays and Sundays with its B737-800 jet.

Air Busan launches flight to Tianfu on 3 September 2026

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Air Busan launches scheduled flight from Busan to Tianfu on 3 September 2026.

On 3 September 2026, according to schedules, Air Busan flight BX3835 departs from Busan for Tianfu at 9.10 pm, touches down in Chengdu Tianfu at 12.15 am before leaving Tianfu for Busan on 4 September 2026 at 2.05 am and arriving in Busan at 7 am under flight BX3836.

Air Busan flies to Tianfu on Thursdays and Sundays before returning to Busan on Fridays and Mondays with its A321-family aircraft.

Inflight Pictures : Skyjet Airlines in Manila

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Skyjet Airlines is now part of Cebu Pacific.

Inflight Pictures : Cathay Pacific A350-900 to Hong Kong

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SkyUp Airlines adds new routes in 2027

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SkyUp Airlines of Moldova is launching new scheduled flights in 2027. The new routes and inaugural flight dates are as follows:

- Chisinau=Milan Bergamo on 28 May 2027

- Chisinau=Nuremberg on 28 May 2027

- Chisinau=Pula on 13 June 2027

- Chisinau=Split on 5 June 2027

SkyUp's B737-800/-700 services on the routes above.

Shenzhen Airlines deploys A350 XWB on its London Heathrow route from 15 August 2026

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In the summer/autumn 2026 flight season, Shenzhen Airlines is achieving a major breakthrough in its international route network by increasing the frequency of flights on the Shenzhen-London Heathrow and Shenzhen-Melbourne intercontinental routes, thus creating a more efficient and comfortable air network for global travellers.

Starting 15 August 2026, Shenzhen Airlines' new aircraft—the Airbus A350 wide-body aircraft—officially joins the Shenzhen-London Heathrow route fleet. With its exceptional quietness, spacious layout, and advanced systems, it sets a new benchmark for comfortable flight experiences. Initially, flights departing from Shenzhen will be operated by the A350 every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Subsequently, starting 22 September 2026, the frequency of this route will be increased from five flights per week to one flight per day, making it the only intercontinental route from Shenzhen to offer daily direct flights, greatly enhancing the travel flexibility for business and family visit travelers. 

Following the increased frequency of flights, all flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays are planned to be operated by A350 aircraft (Note: Shenzhen Airlines may adjust the aircraft type based on actual circumstances; please refer to the actual flight schedules).

Shenzhen Airlines has two A350 XWB jets. One of these jets is running its last Hangzhou flight on 15 August 2026 while the other A350 XWB continues to operate on the route to Shanghai Hongqiao until 21 September 2026.

Regarding Oceania, the Shenzhen-Melbourne route will increase to five flights per week starting 25 October 2026, covering Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, thus providing more travel options for residents of the Greater Bay Area traveling to Australia for tourism, study and business.

SCAT Airlines flies four times weekly to Suvarnabhumi from 30 December 2026

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SCAT Airlines is increasing its flight frequency to Suvarnabhumi from Shymkent from 30 December 2026 to 3 February 2027.

The new schedules are as follows:-

On Wednesdays, SCAT Airlines flight DV833 departs from Shymkent for Suvarnabhumi at 7.25 am, touches down in Suvarnabhumi at 3.25 pm before leaving Suvarnabhumi for Shymkent at 8.25 pm under flight DV834 and touching down in Shymkent at 1.25 am on Thursdays.

On Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays, flight DV833 takes off from Shymkent for Suvarnabhumi at 9.35 pm, arrives in Suvarnabhumi at 5.50 am before departing from Suvarnabhumi for Shymkent on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 8.25 pm and landing in Shymkent at 1.25 am under flight DV834.

SCAT Airlines flies to Suvarnabhumi with its 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

Himalaya Airlines launches flight to Hangzhou on 9 September 2026

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Himalaya Airlines, the Sino-Nepali subsidiary of Xizang Airlines (formerly Tibet Airlines), launches scheduled flight from Kathmandu to Hangzhou on 9 September 2026.

On 9 September 2026, according to schedules, Himalaya Airlines flight H9225 departs from Kathmandu for Hangzhou at 5.15 pm, touches down in Hangzhou at 1.05 am on 10 September 2026 before leaving Hangzhou for Kathmandu at 2.05 am and arriving in Kathmandu at 7.30 am under flight H9226.

Himalaya Airlines flies to Hangzhou with its A320 jet on Wednesdays and Sundays before returning to Kathmandu on Thursdays and Mondays.

Nok Air resumes flight to Hyderabad on 14 October 2026

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Nok Air resumes international flight on 14 October 2026 when it recommences service from Don Mueang to Hyderabad.

According to schedules, on 14 October 2026, Nok Air flight DD958 departs from Don Mueang for Hyderabad at 9.45 pm, touches down in Hyderabad at 11.45 pm local time before leaving Hyderabad for Don Mueang at 12.45 am on 15 October 2026 and landing in Don Mueang at 5.55 am on 15 October 2026 under flight DD959.

Nok Air flies to Hyderbad on Thursdays and Saturdays with its B737-800 aircraft and returns to Don Mueang on Fridays and Sundays. By 25 October 2026, it plans to increase the frequency to four flights a week.