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Thursday 28 July 2022
Wednesday 27 July 2022
China Express launches direct flight to Vientiane on 27 July 2022
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China Express has announced its intention to launch non-stop scheduled flight from Chongqing to Vientiane on 27 July 2022 with its A320 jet.
On 27 July 2022, China Express flight G52805 departs from Chongqing for Vientiane at 8.45 am, touches down in Vientiane at 10.20 am before leaving Vientiane for Chongqing at 11.20 am and arriving in Chongqing at 2.40 pm under flight G52806.
China Express flies to Vientiane on Wednesdays.
China Airlines officially participates in The Pokémon Company's "Flying Pikachu Project"
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China Airlines officially participates in The Pokémon Company's "Flying Pikachu Project". The Pokémon Company director Fukunaga Jin and China Airlines general manager Gao Xinghuang jointly announced on 27 July 2022 the launch of China Airlines "Pikachu-livery aircraft CI" with the theme of Pokémon. It is the first Pokémon-livery aircraft in Taiwan. It accompanies passengers to return to the sky after the epidemic and travel around the world freely.
China Airlines' latest airliner, A321neo, takes the lead in the livery painting process. It is expected to complete the painting and spray painting and leave the factory this fall. The aircraft will meet fans who love Pokémon in the air.
China Airlines management hope to use the "Pikachu-livery aircraft CI" to promote the recovery of tourism after the epidemic, and encourage the public to return to it and look forward to travel, happy travel.
The fuselage of the "Pikachu Painter CI" was designed exclusively for China Airlines by The Pokémon Company. The background colour of the fuselage matches the corporate identity colour of China Airlines and the red plum blossom of the aircraft tail. Pink orange, pink and pink purple are used to stack, and the gradients create a dawn. The coming starry sky. 11 Pokémon jumped on the fuselage, Flying Pikachu flew into the sky together with Shemi, Green Cotton Bird and Pokkis, as well as Dream Eater, Fat Ding, Kabi Beast, Dumb Beast, Bear Baby, etc. The popular Pokémon will also accompany passengers on a wonderful flight journey.
Tuesday 26 July 2022
Drukair restores flight to Changi via Guwahati on 3 September 2022
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According to Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines' web-site, Drukair's Airbus A319 restores scheduled flight to Changi from Paro via Guwahati on 3 September 2022 and the last direct flight from Paro to Changi falls on 20 August 2022 while the last non-stop flight from Changi to Paro takes place on 21 August 2022.
On 3 September 2022, Drukair flight KB540 departs from Paro for Changi via Guwahati at 8.05 am, transits in Guwahati at 8.30 am before leaving Guwahati for Changi at 9.10 am and touching down in Changi at 4.10 pm.
The outbound flight for Paro from Changi leaves the airport on 4 September 2022 at 12.30 pm, transits in Guwahati at 2.30 pm before taking off from Guwahati for Paro at 3.20 pm and arriving in Paro at 4.45 pm under flight KB541.
Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines flies to Changi on Saturdays and leaves for Paro on Sundays via Guwahati from 3 September 2022.
From 5 April 2023, the airline restores its Wednesday flight from Paro to Changi via Guwahati.
Refs: https://drukair.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/cms/Flight%20%20Schedule/2022/Flight%20Schedule%20-%20R7.Aug%20-%202022.pdf, https://drukair.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/cms/Flight%20%20Schedule/2022/Flight%20Schedule%20-%20R7.-Sept%202022.pdf
Sunday 24 July 2022
The physical presence of NATAS Travel Holidays and ITB Asia 2022 in Singapore
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News on travel fairs/travel marts
News (1)
NATAS Travel Holidays returns on 12 to 14 August 2022
Image of Bhutan Airlines (Tashi Air) an airline booth of NATAS Travel Holidays 2018. Airline Exhibitors at NATAS Travel Holidays 2022 are not indicated : Researcher's Picture
NATAS Travel Holidays, organized by the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS), returns on 12 to 14 August 2022. It is held at Hall 5 of Singapore Expo. This is the first major travel fair to open during the covid pandemic in Singapore
6 National Tourism Organizations (NTOs) that include Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), Korean Tourism Organization (KTO), Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB), Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation (under "Visit Maldives) are exhibiting in the NATAS Travel Holidays 2022. New NTOs may be added.
As usual, these NTOs will distribute tourism and travel maps as well as any brochures distributed by their countries' airlines. For example, at TTB, brochures of China Airlines, EVA Air will be distributed. Starlux Airlines may also distribute brochures at NATAS Travel Holidays.
At KTO, brochures of Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, T'way Air and Air Premia may be distributed.
TAT distributes brochures of Bangkok Airways and travel guides.
At least 21 travel agencies are exhibiting and marketing their group tour packages at NATAS Travel Holidays 2022 including Changi Recommends, CTC Travel, Hong Thai Travel and Nam Ho Travel.
Public visitors must put on masks for entry to the travel fair.
Airline exhibitors such as Air Mauritius and Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines are not indicated as of 25 July 2022.
For updates and more details on access to NATAS Travel Holidays 2022, visit www.natastravelfair.travel.
News (2)
ITB Asia 2022 opens on 19 October 2022
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The physical version of ITB Asia 2022 opens on 19 October 2022 and ends on 21 October 2022 to business entities. It is held at Sands Expo Convention Centre Halls D - F.
As of 25 July 2022, Finnair is the only Airline Exhibitor.
The country destination to be featured in 2022 at ITB Asia is Saudi Arabia and Saudi Tourism Authority will exhibit its tourism products and services.
Major NTOs and tourism pavilions will market their countries and cities at ITB Asia 2022 including Seoul Tourism Organization, Visit Iceland, Malta Tourism Authority, USA Pavilion, Vanuatu Tourism and Singapore Tourism Board. The list of NTOs will be updated.
ITB Asia, an offshoot of ITB Berlin, held annually in Singapore excluding 2021 which was held online, aims at stimulating outbound and inbound tourism growth in the world. It is not opened to the public.
Thursday 21 July 2022
9air launches flights to Zhongwei and Urumqi on 21 July 2022
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9air has launched scheduled flights on two new routes on 21 July 2022, namely Guangzhou - Zhongwei and Zhongwei - Urumqi.
On 21 July 2022, 9air flight AQ1571 departs from Guangzhou for Zhongwei at 6.15 am, touches down in Zhongwei at 9.25 am before leaving Zhongwei for Guangzhou at 5.40 pm and landing in Guangzhou at 4.55 pm under flight AQ1572.
On 21 July 2022, the same B737-800 jet changes its flight code to AQ1371 for departure from Zhongwei for Urumqi at 10.10 am and arrives in Urumqi at 12.55 pm. Soon, flight AQ1372 takes off from Urumqi for Zhongwei and touches down in Zhongwei at 4.55 pm.
9air flies to Zhongwei and Urumqi on Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays. It also flies non-stop from Guangzhou to Urumqi.
Wednesday 20 July 2022
EL AL to reduce flight durations to Mumbai and Bangkok, introduce new destinations
Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA
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EL AL Israel Airlines has revealed on its Facebook on 19 July 2022 that in light of the airspace opening of Saudi Arabia, its passengers can reach Mumbai within 5 hours 15 minutes from the current 7 hours 45 minutes and to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi within 8 hours 30 minutes from the current 11 hours. All flights depart from Tel Aviv, the largest commercial city of Israel.
EL AL plans to grow and reach new, exciting destinations including to Australia. It suggests possibilities of launching scheduled flights to Sydney via Singapore Changi or Suvarnabhumi. Its recent new destinations include Dubai and Bahrain, all flying through Saudi airspace.
Tuesday 19 July 2022
Starlux flight JX0731 performs A330neo ceremonial flight to Changi on 21 July 2022
Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA
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According to Starlux Airlines official web-site, Starlux flight JX0731 is performing the A330neo ceremonial flight from Taoyuan to Changi on 21 July 2022. It will be the first and only A330neo special flight day of Starlux Airlines to Singapore instead of 28 July 2022 as previously scheduled.
According to revised schedule, flight JX0731 departs from Taoyuan for Changi at 8.50 am and touches down in Changi at 1.20 pm on 21 July 2022 before it leaves Changi for Taoyuan at 3.05 pm and arrives in Taoyuan at 8.05 pm under flight JX0732.
Then on 28 July 2022, flight JX0731 lands as usual in Changi at 1.45 pm (depart from Taoyuan at 9.05 am).
Ref: https://kucinta-air.blogspot.com/2022/06/starlux-increases-flights-to-changi.html
Saturday 16 July 2022
Scoot launches non-stop flights to Narita and Kansai on 1 August and 1 September 2022
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Scoot, operated by Scoot Tigerair Pte Ltd, launches direct scheduled flights from Singapore Changi to Narita and Kansai from 1 August 2022 and 1 September 2022. The Changi - Narita route is in addition to the existing Changi - Taoyuan - Narita route.
On 1 August 2022, Scoot Tigerair flight TR808 departs from Changi for Narita at 1.10 am, touches down in Narita at 8.55 am on 2 August 2022 before leaving Narita for Changi at 10 am and arriving in Changi Airport at 4.30 pm under flight TR809.
TR808/TR809 is operated by Scoot's Dreamliner 787-9 aircraft.
On 1 September 2022, flight TR818 leaves Changi for Kansai at 6.25 am, arrives in Kansai at 2.10 pm on the same day before taking off from Kansai for Changi at 3.15 pm and touching down in Changi at 9.10 pm under flight TR819 on .
TR818/TR819 is operated by Scoot's Dreamliner 787-8 aircraft.
Scoot flies to Narita and Kansai daily.
Wednesday 13 July 2022
Capital Airlines launches Hangzhou - Lisbon flight on 26 August 2022
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Capital Airlines, the Beijing Capital-based subsidiary of Hainan Airlines, launches weekly non-stop scheduled flight from Hangzhou to Lisbon on 26 August 2022 with its Airbus A330 aircraft.
On 26 August 2022, Capital Airlines flight JD435 departs from Hangzhou for Lisbon at 11.30 pm, touches down in Lisbon at 7.10 am on 27 August 2022 before leaving Lisbon for Hangzhou at 12.50 pm and arriving in Hangzhou on 28 August 2022 at 9.10 am under flight JD436.
Capital Airlines flies to Lisbon on Fridays and lands in Hangzhou on Sundays.
The Hangzhou - Lisbon route is Capital Airlines' third route to Portugal. In July 2017, the airline commenced non-stop scheduled flight from Beijing Capital to Lisbon and in 2019, it launched the Beijing Capital-Xi'an Xianyang- Lisbon routes until these routes were suspended due to the pandemic.
Bamboo Airways launches flight to Gatwick on 29 October 2022
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Bamboo Airways' Dreamliner 787-9 launches non-stop scheduled flight from Hanoi to London Gatwick on 29 October 2022.
On 29 October 2022, Bamboo Airways flight QH93 departs from Hanoi for Gatwick at 11.55 pm, touches down in Gatwick at 6.55 am on 30 October 2022 before leaving Gatwick for Hanoi at 11.10 am on 30 October 2022 and arriving in Hanoi at 6.20 am on 31 October 2022 under flight QH92.
Bamboo Airways flies to Gatwick on Saturdays.
Tuesday 12 July 2022
Juneyao Air launches Nanjing - Hong Kong flight on 14 August 2022
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Juneyao Air launches new scheduled flight from Nanjing to Hong Kong with its Dreamliner 787-9 on 14 August 2022.
On 14 August 2022, Juneyao Air flight HO1305 departs from Nanjing for Hong Kong at 1 pm, arrives in Hong Kong at 3.30 pm before leaving Hong Kong for Nanjing at 5 pm and landing in Nanjing at 7.30 pm under flight HO1306.
Juneyao Air flies to Hong Kong from Nanjing on Sundays.
Monday 11 July 2022
Tibet Airlines' inaugural flight to Jinan on 18 July 2022
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Tibet Airlines is launching its first scheduled non-stop flight from Lhasa to Jinan on 18 July 2022.
On 18 July 2022, Tibet Airlines flight TV9863 leaves Lhasa for Jinan at 9.30 am, touches down in Jinan at 3.50 pm before leaving Jinan for Lhasa at 4.40 pm and arriving in Lhasa at 11.55 pm under flight TV9864.
Bangkok Airways resumes flight to Male on 13 July 2022
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Bangkok Airways resumes scheduled flight to Male from Suvarnabhumi on 13 July 2022.
On 13 July 2022, Bangkok Airways flight PG711 departs from Suvarnabhumi for Male at 9.20 am, touches down in Male at 11.45 am before leaving Male for Suvarnabhumi at 12.45 pm and arriving in Suvarnabhumi at 7.30 pm under flight PG712.
Bangkok Airways flies to Male on Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays with A319/A320 aircraft.
Wednesday 6 July 2022
ITA Airways launches flight to Male on 17 December 2022
Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA
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On 17 December 2022, the outbound flight of ITA Airways departs from Rome for Male at 10.10 pm, touches down in Male at 11.20 am on 18 December 2022 before leaving Male for Rome at 1.25 pm on the same day and arriving in Rome at 7.45 pm.
Flight timings are effective until 26 March 2023 with its A350 operating on the route to Male on 17, 21, 22 and 25 December 2022. From 28 December 2022, flights will be operated by A330 aircraft until 25 March 2023 (https://www.ita-airways.com/it_it/offerte/tutte-le-offerte/maldive.html).
Male, the capital of the Maldives, is ITA Airways' first destination in Asia.
EVA Air launches flights to Milan and Munich on 25 October 2022 and 2 November 2022
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EVA Air has recently announced its direct flight schedules from Taoyuan to Milan and Munich. The airline's inaugural scheduled flight to Milan takes place on 25 October 2022 while its first non-stop scheduled flight to Munich takes off on 2 November 2022. The flights are operated by EVA Air's B777-300ER jets.
EVA Air flies twice-weekly to Milan while it flies four times a week at different timings to Munich.
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On 25 October 2022, EVA Air flight BR95 departs from Taoyuan for Milan at 9.50 pm, touches down in Milan at 6.15 am on 26 October 2022 before leaving Milan for Taoyuan at 11 am and arriving in Taoyuan at 6.15 am on 27 October 2022 under flight BR96.
EVA Air flies to Milan on Tuesdays and Saturdays and arrives in Taoyuan from Milan on Wednesdays and Sundays.
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On 2 November 2022, EVA Air flight BR71 leaves Taoyuan for Munich at 11.40 pm, arrives in Munich at 7.55 am on 3 November 2022 before taking off for Taoyuan at 12.30 am on 3 November and touching down in Taoyuan at 7.30 am on 4 November 2022 under flight BR72.
BR71 flies to Munich at the above timings on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays while BR72 lands in Taoyuan from Munich on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays,
On Mondays (first Monday flight on 7 November 2022), BR71 departs from Taoyuan for Munich at 11.10 pm, touches down in Munich at 7.25 am on Tuesdays at 7.25 am before leaving Munich for Taoyuan at 11.40 am and arriving in Taoyuan at 6.40 am on Wednesdays under flight BR72.
Before 25 October 2022, EVA Air flies non-stop to Paris and Vienna and to London Heathrow and Amsterdam via Suvarnabhumi.
Fiji Airways launches direct flight from Nadi to Vancouver on 25 November 2022
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On 5 July 2022, Fiji Airways announces in its press release that it is launching direct scheduled flight to Vancouver from Nadi on 25 November 2022.
On 25 November 2022, Fiji Airways flight FJ880 departs from Nadi for Vancouver at 10.15 pm, touches down in Vancouver at local time 1.20 pm before leaving Vancouver for Nadi at 9.40 pm on the same day and arriving in Nadi two days later at 5.30 am under flight FJ881.
Fiji Airways operates non-stop flight to Vancouver with its Airbus A330-200 jet on Fridays and Mondays. It leaves Vancouver on the same days and touches down in Nadi on Sundays and Wednesdays.
The airline reveals that Canada has a Diaspora population of 80,000 Fijians who yearn to visit Fiji non-stop after two years of the pandemic. Before the pandemic and currently, Fijians have to fly to Nadi via Los Angeles or San Francisco but the exorbitant cost of indirect flights has deterred them from doing so.
Fiji Airways added opening a new travel market like Canada will boost Fijian tourism, "Returning to the skies doesn’t just mean resuming existing routes. If we are to strengthen ourselves and grow as a business, we must invest in new markets and solidify our networks. Vancouver was the ideal choice for us."
Besides launching the new route to Vancouver, Fiji Airways has resumed flights to Singapore early this year, Adelaide on 4 July 2022 and Port Vila.
The airline also states on 9 August 2022, Fiji Airways will lead a trade delegation on a promotional flight to Vancouver to engage with travel industry experts and partners in Canada.
Nigerian airline Air Peace plans to open Guangzhou and Mumbai routes
Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA / Image credit : Port Harcourt Telegraph
Nigerian airline Air Peace will start direct flights to Guangzhou, China and Mumbai, India to expand its route network on the Asian continent. It will be the first African airline to launch flight to Guangzhou in 2022.
Air Peace said in a statement on Tuesday (5 July 2022) that the weekly flight from Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub, to Guangzhou, is scheduled to start on 13 July 2022 and will be scheduled on a commercial basis later this month. Sometimes it operates twice-weekly flights to Mumbai.
Flights to Guangzhou and Mumbai will be operated using B777-200ER/B777-300 jets.
"Air Peace is unwavering in its commitment to reducing the burden of air travel for Africans, and we will continue to grow our route network and strategically modernize our fleet," airline spokeswoman Stanley Olisa said in a statement.
After just seven years of development, Air Peace has a network of 20 domestic routes, seven regional routes and four international routes, including Dubai, Johannesburg, Douala and Niamey, launched in 2019, 2020, 2021 and March 2022 respectively.
In addition to its expansion in Asia, Air Peace is moving forward with the launch of its Israeli operations. Olisa also mentioned that the airline is working on two other African destinations - Malabo in Equatorial Guinea and Kinshasa in Congo.
Air Peace operates the largest modern hybrid fleet in West and Central Africa of more than 30 aircraft, including five brand new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft, 1 B777-200ER and 2 B777-300 jets.
Monday 4 July 2022
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