Saturday 30 September 2023

Sky Angkor Airlines reschedules inaugural flight to Changi to 31 October 2023

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According to Changi Airport's Changi app, Sky Angkor Airlines' scheduled inaugural flight to Changi from Phnom Penh has been postponed to 31 October 2023.

On 31 October 2023, the outbound flight of Sky Angkor Airlines, ZA668, is expected to arrive in Changi Terminal 2 at 10.30 am from Phnom Penh while the return journey to Phnom Penh from Changi takes off under ZA669 at 11.30 am.

The flight timings above are subject to change without prior notice.

Coincidentally, Sky Angkor Airlines' time slot at Changi Airport on 31 October 2023 was previously reserved for Cambodia Angkor Air. The Cambodian national flag carrier has suspended its inaugural flight to Changi until further notice.

Sky Angkor Airlines flies to Changi on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with its A320 aircraft.

Saturday 23 September 2023

Vietnam Airlines moves flight operations back to Changi T3 on 26 September 2023

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On 23 September 2023, Vietnam Airlines announces that it is moving its flight operations back from Changi Airport Terminal 4 to Terminal 3 on 26 September 2023 whereas Pacific Airlines, its low-cost subsidiary, continues to operate scheduled flights to Terminal 4.

Till then, Vietnam Airlines flies from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Changi Terminal 3 and operates flights on code-sharing basis with Pacific Airlines at Terminal 4.

Friday 22 September 2023

China Eastern adds second daily flight to Fukuoka from 22 September 2023

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China Eastern has added second daily flight to Fukuoka from Pudong since 22 September 2023.

According to schedules, China Eastern flight MU5087 departs from Pudong for Fukuoka at 2.05 pm, touches down in Fukuoka at 5.15 pm before leaving Fukuoka for Pudong at 6.15 pm under flight MU5088 and arriving in Pudong at 8.05 pm.

According to FlightRadar24, MU5087 arrives in Fukuoka at 4.44 pm and MU5088 lands in Pudong at 6.39 pm on 22 September 2023.

The earlier flight takes off from Pudong to Fukuoka at 9.50 am and leaves Fukuoka for Pudong at 1.55 pm.

China Eastern flies to Fukuoka with A320/A320neo aircraft.

The outbound flights of China Eastern from Fukuoka are connected to China Eastern's flight to Changi from Pudong, meaning passengers arriving in Singapore from Fukuoka do not need to leave the Customs and Immigration counters in Pudong to re-check-in for the Pudong-Changi flight MU543 departing at 11.50 pm.

One-way ticket from Fukuoka to Changi via Pudong starts from S$275. Tickets can be purchased from China Eastern or travel portals such as Agoda and Trip.com.

Thursday 21 September 2023

Urumqi Air launches flights to Thailand and Vietnam during winter 2023

Reports, images by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA

News (1)

Urumqi Air plans flight launches to Thailand and Vietnam

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It has been the hope of Changi Airport that Urumqi Air will resume passenger flights between Urumqi and Changi (via Wuhan). However, according to AeroRoutes, the Xinjiang airline subsidiary of HNA plans to launch scheduled passenger flights to Thailand and Vietnam from Urumqi during winter of 2023 via Lanzhou and Luoyang.

Urumqi Air's first flight to Suvarnabhumi via Luoyang falls on 30 October 2023, its first flight to Utapao takes place on 1 November 2023 while it carries out its first flight to Cam Ranh, Vietnam, on 29 October 2023. Its flights to Utapao and Cam Ranh stop over in Lanzhou for Lanzhou-bound passengers to alight.

News (2)

Urumqi Air launches flight to Cam Ranh via Lanzhou on 29 October 2023
                                    
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On 29 October 2023, Urumqi Air flight UQ2067 departs from Urumqi for Cam Ranh via Lanzhou at 7 am, transits in Lanzhou at 9.50 am before leaving Lanzhou for Cam Ranh at 11.20 am and touching down in Cam Ranh at 2.50 pm.

On 29 October 2023, the outbound flight, UQ2068, departs from Cam Ranh for Urumqi via Lanzhou at 3.50 pm, transits in Lanzhou at 9.35 pm before taking off from Lanzhou for Urumqi at 11.05 pm and arriving in Urumqi at 1.55 am on 30 October 2023.

Urumqi Air flies to Lanzhou and Urumqi on Sundays.

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Urumqi Air launches flight to Suvarnabhumi via Luoyang on 30 October 2023

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On 30 October 2023, Urumqi Air flight UQ2061 departs from Urumqi for Suvarnabhumi via Luoyang at 11.55 am, transits in Luoyang at 4 pm before leaving Luoyang for Suvarnabhumi at 8.15 pm and arriving in Suvarnabhumi  at 11.35 pm.

On 31 October 2023, flight, UQ2062, takes off from Suvarnabhumi for Urumqi via Luoyang at 12.45 am, transits in Luoyang at 6 am before taking off from Luoyang for Urumqi at 7.30 am and landing in Urumqi at 11.50 am.

Urumqi Air flies to Luoyang and Suvarnabhumi on  Mondays and Fridays and takes off from Suvarnabhumi for Luoyang and Urumqi on Tuesdays and Saturdays

News (4)

Urumqi Air launches flight to Utapao via Lanzhou on 1 November 2023
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On Wednesdays, effective 1 November 2023, Urumqi Air flight UQ2065 departs from Urumqi for Utapao via Lanzhou at 7 am, transits in Lanzhou at 9.50 am before leaving Lanzhou for Utapao at 11.20 am and arriving in Utapao at 2.35 pm.

On 1 November 2023, flight UQ2066 takes off from Utapao for Urumqi via Lanzhou at 4.25 pm, stops over in Lanzhou at 9.35 pm before leaving Lanzhou for Urumqi at 11.05 pm and touching down in Urumqi at 1.55 am on 2 November 2023.

Urumqi Air flies to Utapao via Lanzhou on Wednesdays and lands in Urumqi on Thursdays.

OKAir launches regular flight to Narita via Changzhou on 16 October 2023

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OKAir launches regular scheduled flight from Changsha to Narita via Changzhou on 16 October 2023 with its B737-800 jet. The route to Narita is the extension of the airline's existing Changsha-Changzhou route.

On 16 October 2023, OKAir flight BK3003 leaves Changsha for Narita via Changzhou at 9.40 am, transits in Changzhou at 11.15 am before departing from Changzhou for Narita at 12.45 pm and arriving in Narita at 5 pm local time.

The outbound flight from Narita to Changzhou and Changsha, flight BK3004, takes off at 6 pm on 16 October 2023, stops over in Changzhou at 8.30 pm before leaving Changzhou for Changsha at 10 pm and landing in Changsha at 11.40 pm.

OKAir flies to Narita from Changsha via Changzhou on Wednesdays, Fridays and Mondays.

Bamboo Airways launches charter flight from Cam Ranh to Taoyuan on 20 September 2023

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Bamboo Airways has launched direct scheduled charter flight to Taoyuan from Cam Ranh on 20 September 2023 with its Airbus A321 aircraft.

According to schedules, Bamboo Airways flies three times a week from Cam Ranh to Taoyuan, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays until 27 October 2023.

The flight schedules are as follows:-
Flight QH9540 departs from Cam Ranh for Taoyuan at 2.30 am, touches down in Taoyuan at 6.40 am before leaving Taoyuan for Cam Ranh at 8.10 am and arriving in Cam Ranh at 10.40 am under flight QH9541.

Bamboo Airways operates scheduled regular flights to Taoyuan from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Wednesday 20 September 2023

Cebu Pacific Air launches flight to Danang on 7 December 2023

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Cebu Pacific Air launches non-stop flight from Manila to Danang on 7 December 2023 with its Airbus A320neo aircraft.

According to schedules, Cebu Pacific Air flight 5J5756 leaves Manila for Danang at 7.50 pm, lands in Danang at 9.30 pm before taking off from Danang for Manila at 10.30 pm and arriving in Manila at 2.25 am on 8 December 2023 under flight 5J5757.

Cebu Pacific Air flies to Danang on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Thai Lion Air launches flight to Macau on 13 October 2023

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Thai Lion Air launches direct scheduled flight from Don Mueang for Macau on 13 October 2023 with its B737-900ER aircraft.

On 13 October 2023, Thai Lion Air flight SL370 departs from Don Mueang for Macau at 5.25 pm, touches down in Macau at 9.05 pm before leaving Macau for Don Mueang at 10.05 pm and landing in Don Mueang at 11.50 pm under flight SL371.

Thai Lion Air flies to Macau on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.


SCAT Airlines resumes flight to Sanya from Astana on 16 October 2023

 Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA  / Image : CARNOC



SCAT Airlines of Kazakhstan resumes non-stop flight from Astana to Sanya on a scheduled charter basis on 16 October 2023. It flies twice a week at different timings to Sanya.

On 16 October 2023 (evey Monday), SCAT Airlines flight DV475 departs from Astana for Sanya at 11 pm and touches down in Sanya at 6.30 am on 17 October 2023.

On 21 October 2023 (every Saturday), flight DV475 takes off from Astana for Sanya at 6.30 pm and arrives in Sanya at 4 am on 22 October 2023.

SCAT Airlines flies to Sanya with its 737-9MAX aircraft. The airline is the first in Central Asia to operate the 737 MAX aircraft. Sanya is SCAT Airlines' second Chinese destination after Xi'an Xianyang.

On 16 September 2023, the airline 737-9MAX flight DV473 has recommenced charter flight to Sanya from Almaty with the flight taking off for Sanya at 12.25 am and arriving in Sanya at 8.55 am on 17 September 2023 before departing from Sanya for Almaty at 10.50 am and landing in Almaty at 7.15 pm local time under flight DV474.

SCAT Airlines flies to Sanya from Almaty on Saturdays.

SalamAir launches scheduled flights to Munich and Hyderabad from Muscat

 Reports, images by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA

News (1)

SalamAir launches flight to Munich on 30 September 2023

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Oman's low-cost airline, SalamAir, launches direct scheduled flight from Muscat to Munich, Germany, on 30 September 2023.

On 30 September 2023, SalamAir flight OV995 departs from Muscat for Munich at 2.45 pm, touches down in Munich at 7.35 pm before leaving Munich for Muscat at 8.20 pm and arriving in Muscat at 4.50 am on 1 October 2023 under flight OV996.

SalamAir's A321neo flies to Munich on Wednesdays and Saturdays and lands in Muscat on Thursdays and Sundays.

News (2)

SalamAir launches flight to Hyderabad on 1 October 2023

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On 1 October 2023, SalamAir launches direct scheduled flight from Muscat to Hyderabd with its A320neo aircraft. On that day, SalamAir flight OV705 takes off from Muscat for Hyderabad at 10.20 pm, touches down in Hyderbad at 3.05 am on 2 October 2023 before embarking on the outbound journey towards Muscat at 3.55 am and landing in Muscat at 5.50 am under flight OV706.

SalamAir flies to Hyderbad on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It returns to Muscat on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.


Tuesday 19 September 2023

Cambodia Angkor Air and Sky Angkor Airlines have removed their Singapore direct flight schedules

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Barely three weeks to two months after announcing plans to launch scheduled flights to Changi from Phnom Penh, both Cambodia Angkor Air and Sky Angkor Airlines have removed their Phnom Penh-Singapore direct flight schedules from their web-sites.

Cambodia Angkor Air removes its Changi direct flight schedules on 19 September 2023 while Sky Angkor Airlines withdraws its Changi flight schedules last week after announcing scheduled flights to Pudong will begin on 29 September 2023.

Cambodia Angkor Air is selling its Singapore flight tickets via stopover and transfer to the Vietnam Airlines A321 flight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Sky Angkor Airlines says it is postponing its Changi flight launch on 26 September 2023 until further notice.


Vistara launches flight to Hong Kong on 29 October 2023

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Vistara launches direct scheduled flight from Delhi to Hong Kong on 29 October 2023 with its Airbus A321neo aircraft.

On 29 October 2023, Vistara flight UK101 departs from Delhi to Hong Kong at 9.05 pm, touches down in Hong Kong at 5.55 am before leaving Hong Kong for Delhi at 8.55 am and landing in Delhi at 1.10 pm under flight UK102.

Vistara flies daily to Hong Kong.

Monday 18 September 2023

The first three scheduled flights of Siem Reap Angkor Airport on 16 October 2023

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Cambodia Angkor Air has announced that from 16 October 2023, all domestic and international flights landing in Siem Reap will arrive in the newly-opened Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI). On that day, flights from Phnom Penh, Sihanouk and Danang will arrive in Angkor.

The first domestic flight from Phnom Penh to Angkor departs at 10.05 am, touches down in Angkor at 10.55 am under Cambodia Angkor Air flight K6105 while the second domestic flight to Angkor from Sihanouk leaves the latter airport at 1.10 pm and touches down in Angkor at 2.20 pm under flight K6130.

The first international flight to land in Angkor originates from Danang. On 16 October 2023, flight K6840 takes off from Danang for Angkor at 3 pm and arrives in Angkor at 4.50 pm.

The above flights are operated by Cambodia Angkor Air's ATR72 turboprop aircraft.

Cambodia Angkor Air is the only Cambodian airline that operates domestic and international flights from Phnom Penh.

The other airline tenants of SAI are Bangkok Airways and Vietnam Airlines.

AirAsia, Singapore Airlines and Jetstar Asia Airways continue to operate flights to the existing Siem Reap Airport until further notice.

Note:  Sayacinta-Airpost is addressing the new airport Siem Reap Angkor International Airport as Angkor after the famous UNESCO heritage site Angkor Wat.

Sunday 17 September 2023

Inflight Pictures : Visiting Sky Angkor Airlines in Siem Reap

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Thursday 14 September 2023

Sky Angkor Airlines launches flight to Pudong on 29 September 2023

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Sky Angkor Airlines launches scheduled flight to Pudong from Phnom Penh on 29 September 2023 with its A320 aircraft.

On 29 September 2023, Sky Angkor Airlines flight ZA768 departs from Phnom Penh to Pudong at 5.15 pm, touches down in Pudong at 10.20 pm before leaving Pudong for Phnom Penh at 11.45 pm and arriving in Phnom Penh at 2.50 am on 30 September 2023 under flight ZA769.

According to Sky Angkor Airlines, the above flights are effective for travel as well on 4, 11, 16, 20, 23 and 27 October 2023.

Due to the introduction of Pudong flights, Sky Angkor Airlines has removed the intended flights to Changi until further notice.


Cambodia Angkor Air reschedules its inaugural flight to Changi on 31 October 2023

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Cambodia Angkor Air has rescheduled its inaugural scheduled flight to Changi from Phnom Penh on 31 October 2023. Previously, its flight K6750 planned to depart from Phnom Penh to Changi at 1 pm. Now, the airline has rescheduled it to the morning as follows:-

Flight K6750 departs from Phnom Penh to Changi on 31 October 2023 at 7.20 am, touches down in Changi at 10.20 am before leaving Changi for Phnom Penh at 11.30 am and arriving in Phnom Penh at 12.30 pm under flight K6751.

The above flight timings are effective for travel on Tuesdays.

Cambodia Angkor Air flies to Changi on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

On Thursdays and Saturdays, flight K6750 leaves Phnom Penh for Changi at 7.30 am instead and arrives in Changi at 10.30 am. The timing of the outbound flight to Phnom Penh, K6751, on Thursdays and Saturdays remains unchanged.

The Economy Class fare on the Phnom Penh-Changi route starts from S$144 while the Economy Class fare on the Changi-Phnom Penh route starts from S$217.50. Tickets can be purchased on Cambodia Angkor Air's official web-site www.cambodiaangkorair.com or at the airline's GSA office in Singapore, Deks Air.

Previous report: https://kucinta-air.blogspot.com/2023/07/cambodia-angkor-air-launches-flight-to.html

Wednesday 13 September 2023

Singapore Airlines resumes flight to Brussels on 5 April 2024

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On 12 September 2023, Singapore Airlines announces that it is resuming direct scheduled flight from Changi to Brussels, the capital of Belgium, after 20 years, on 5 April 2024, that is a day after Air Canada resumes flight to Vancouver from Changi.

On 5 April 2024, Singapore Airlines flight SQ304 departs from Changi for Brussels at 11.55 pm, touches down in Brussels at 7.20 am local time on 6 April 2024 before leaving Brussels for Changi at 12.10 pm and arriving in Changi at 6.55 am on 7 April 2024 under flight SQ303. 

The above flight timings are valid unti 26 October 2024 and from 27 October 2024 to 29 March 2025, SQ304 is estimated to arrive in Brussels at 7.20 am.

Singapore Airlines flies to Brussels with its A350-900XWB aircraft on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It leaves Brussels for Changi on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Tuesday 12 September 2023

9air unveils new livery, new logo and new service plan on 13 September 2023

 Reports by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA / Images : 9air


News (1)

9air unveils new livery and brand upgrade plan today

On 13 September 2023, Guangzhou-based 9air unveils its new aircraft painting and brand upgrade plan and launches its new brand value concept. 9air plans to deeply explore the South China market, create a travel plan for young people, rely on aviation as a carrier to launch a travel ecology for young consumer groups, and encourage young people to travel lightly and enjoy the fun of flying.

News (2)

9air encourages travellers to "dress lightly and simply"

"I am very happy to see that 9air has a new beginning. We hope to establish emotional resonance with young consumers through the new image and fly happily together." Ms. Zhang Wei, Vice President of 9air, said: "We encourage young people to dress lightly and simply. Traveling and exploring the wonders of the world through flying coincides with the social consensus of low-carbon and environmental protection. We will further improve our service products and encourage young people to plan their own itineraries. We provide menu-based services for everyone to get what they need and abandon waste." .

News (3)

9air starts to upgrade its livery image in April 2023


9air's new brand upgrade plan starts in April 2023. It is a decision made through research on the current situation and development trends of the civil aviation market. This is the first brand refresh of 9air since its ninth anniversary. Itinvited a well-known domestic design team to "principle" the design, and the design manager fully considered the airline's brand and operational demands to create the design. The newly designed logo is more concrete in the font shape of 9, with smoother and rounder lines and a more balanced feel. At the VI application level, southern Guangdong cultural elements are used to extend, and elements such as lion dances, food, and arcade flower windows are used to create southern Guangdong cultural memories. At the same time, 9air also announced its new aircraft painting. The painting design highlights the low-cost, youthful product proposition. The design style continues the existing polka-dot painting style and takes into account the overall retention. White and visual breathing are unified in the use of colours to enhance brand recognition. 

News (4)

9air's new livery aircraft to be unveiled in December 2023


The new livery aircraft is expected to be painted in December 2023. 9air takes "Easy and simple travel, flowers bloom in Guangdong" as its brand promise, advocating "the more relaxed and more comfortable you are" to achieve the brand goal of "leading the trend of low-cost aviation".

Since its establishment, 9air has always adhered to the low-cost operation concept to create the most cost-effective air fares to benefit the public’s air travel. In order to benefit passengers to the greatest extent, Jiuyuan Airlines insists on launching a "Must Promotion Every Nine" campaign on the 9air official account every month, and some air tickets are even as low as 9 RMB. 

News (5)

Optimizing ticket and cabin service products based on "low price, not cheap" product guidance

At this launch event, in addition to announcing a new brand livery image, 9air will also cooperate to optimize ticket and cabin service products, using "low price, not cheap" as product guidance, in travel packages, one-price all-inclusive tickets and flexible fare products. Let consumers get what they need, and insist on cultivating passengers' rational travel decisions.

News (6)

9air aims to promote Guangdong culture and cuisine to travellers

In terms of cabin service products, 9air will comprehensively promote Cantonese boarding greetings and cabin broadcasts. The company also plans to start with Cantonese cuisine to create a local specialty catering consumption experience. Passengers can make reservations in advance on the official website and 9air app or but during the flight.

News (7)

9air aims to enrich inflight shopping experience

9air will also enrich the inflight shopping experience, provide more personalized high-quality merchandise and aviation peripheral products, and optimize the sales process. 9air has launched Alipay offline payment function, and travellers can purchase aviation peripheral products by paying in the air.

News (8)

9air's new crew uniform to be unveiled in 2024

After the refresh, 9air plans to carry out extensive cross-industry cooperation and will link up with aviation and travel-related industries to create a comprehensive aviation consumption scenario and jointly provide passengers with a better flight experience. In addition to the brand and aircraft livery upgrades announced on 13 September 2023, 9air will openly solicit new uniform design proposals from the public. It hopes that flight attendants will break away from the constraints of traditional uniforms, fully consider the appearance and comfort of clothing, free stretch, and combine lightweight and environmental protection ideas. The new uniforms are expected to be launched before the first quarter of 2024.

News (9)

9air aims to establish emotional links with passengers

In the future, the upgraded 9air brand will pay more attention to establishing emotional links with passengers. Through cooperation with well-known brands in the development of innovative products, it will promote cross-border cooperation and joint promotion, enrich passengers' travel experience, and create a relaxed, friendly, energetic and youthful atmosphere.

XiamenAir launches flights to Doha from Daxing and Xiamen in October 2023

 Reports, images by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA

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News (1)

XiamenAir launches direct flight from Daxing to Doha on 20 October 2023

XiamenAir launches direct scheduled flight from Daxing to Doha on 20 October 2023. On this day, XiamenAir flight MF845 departs from Daxing for Doha at 6.05 pm, arrives in Doha at 11.30 pm local time before leaving Doha for Daxing at 2 am on 21 October 2023 and arriving in Daxing at 3.05 pm under flight MF846.

XiamenAir flies to Doha from Daxing with its 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft daily.

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News (2)

XiamenAir inaugurates non-stop flight to Doha from Xiamen on 31 October 2023

XiamenAir launches direct scheduled flight from Xiamen to Doha on 31 October 2023. On this day, XiamenAir flight MF831 departs from Daxing for Doha at 12.05 am, arrives in Doha at 5 am local time before leaving Doha for Xiamen at 7.30 pm local time on 31 October 2023 and arriving in Xiamen at 7.55 am under flight MF832 on 1 November 2023.

XiamenAir flies to Doha from Xiamen with its 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on Tuesdays and Fridays.




Air Premia launches regular scheduled flight to Dhaka on 3 October 2023

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Air Premia launches regular scheduled flight to Dhaka from Incheon with its 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on 3 October 2023.

On 3 October 2023, Air Premia flight YP5671 departs from Incheon for Dhaka at 5 pm, touches down in Dhaka at 8.10 pm before leaving Dhaka for Incheon at 11.10 pm and landing in Incheon at 7.40 am on 5 October 2023.

Air Premia flies to Dhaka on Tuesdays.

Tuesday 5 September 2023

Loong Air launches flight to Almaty on 7 September 2023

 Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA / Image : Zhejiang Loong Airlines


Loong Air, Zhejiang's airline, launches scheduled flight from Hangzhou to Almaty, the largest commercial city of Kazakhstan, on 7 September 2023.

On 7 September 2023, Loong Air flight GJ8217 departs from Hangzhou for Almaty at 9.40 am, touches down in Almaty at 2.20 pm before leaving Almaty for Hangzhou at 3.20 pm and landing in Hangzhou at 11.10 pm under flight GJ8218.

Loong Air flies to Almaty on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with A320/A320neo aircraft.

Almaty is the second Central Asia destination of Loong Air after Tashkent. Loong Air also flies to Suvarnabhumi from Hangzhou.

Starlux Airlines launches flight to Centrair on 1 December 2023

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Starlux Airlines continues its international flight expansion to Japan on 1 December 2023 when it commences its inaugural scheduled flight to Nagoya Chubu Centrair Airport from Taoyuan.

According to schedules, Starlux flight JX838 departs from Taoyuan for Chubu Centrair at 2.40 pm, touches down in Centrair at 6.15 pm before leaving Centrair for Taoyuan at 7.15 pm and arriving in Taoyuan at 9.50 pm under flight JX839.

Starlux Airlines flies to Centrair daily with its Airbus A321neo aircraft.

Centrair is the short form for Central Japan International Airport, another name for Chubu Centrair Airport located south of Nagoya. It is located on an artificial island in Ise Bay, Tokoname City, south of Nagoya.

The only airport hotel of this airport is named Centrair Hotel, which is of a walking distance of 130 metres from the Access Plaza of the airport and of 200 metres from the arrival lobbies. It is connected to the main city of Nagoya by train, taxi and bus.

Starlux Airlines launches flight to San Francisco on 16 December 2023

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Starlux Airlines launches its long-haul non-stop scheduled flight from Taoyuan to San Francisco on 16 December 2023 with its Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft.

On 16 December 2023, Starlux flight JX012 departs from Taoyuan for San Francisco at 11.30 pm, touches down in San Francisco at 6.15 pm before leaving San Francisco for Taoyuan at 11.40 pm and arriving in Taoyuan on 18 December 2023 at 5.30 am under flight JX013.

Starlux Airlines flies to San Francisco on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It lands in Taoyuan on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays.

Saturday 2 September 2023

THAI launches A320 flight to Changi on 1 February 2024 following merger with Thai Smile

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Thai Smile Airways currently operates a fleet of 20 Airbus A320 aircraft on behalf of Thai Airways International (THAI). By the end of 2023, this fleet will have been transferred to THAI as both airlines are being merged to lower operation costs. After the merger is complete, THAI launches A320 flight to Changi from Suvarnabhumi on 1 February 2024. There will be twice-daily A320 flights of THAI to Changi.

On 1 February 2024, THAI flight TG407 departs from Suvarnbahumi for Changi at 1.50 pm, touches down in Changi at 5.10 pm before leaving Changi for Suvarnabhumi at 6.15 pm under flight TG408 and arriving in Suvarnabhumi at 7.35 pm.

Then at 6.15 pm, THAI flight TG401 leaves Suvarnabhumi for Changi at 7.40 pm, arrives in Changi at 11 pm before taking off from Changi for Suvarnabhumi at 8.15 am and landing in Suvarnabhumi at 9.35 am under flight TG402.

By 1 February 2024, THAI operates five daily flights to Changi from Suvarnabhumi with a fleet of A320, A359 and 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.

Before 1 February 2024, THAI flies to Changi on code-sharing basis with Thai Smile Airways using THAI's A359 and 787-8 Dreamliner jets.

Friday 1 September 2023

Vietnam Airlines launches flight to Perth on 7 December 2023

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Vietnam Airlines launches non-stop scheduled flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Perth on 7 December 2023.

On 7 December 2023, Vietnam Airlines flight VN791 departs from Ho Chi Minh City to Perth at 3.50 pm, touches down in Perth at 11.05 pm before leaving Perth for Ho Chi Minh City at 12.05 am on 8 December 2023 and landing in Ho Chi Minh City at 6.10 am under flight VN790.

Vietnam Airlines flies to Perth on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays with its 787-9 Dreamliner. It returns to Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Starlux Airlines launches non-stop flight to Kumamoto on 1 September 2023

 Report, image by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA
                                     
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Starlux Airlines launches scheduled flight from Taoyuan to Kumamoto on 1 September 2023.

On 1 September 2023, Starlux Airlines flight JX846 departs from Taoyuan for Kumamoto at 7.45 am, touches down in Kumamoto at 11 am before leaving Kumamoto for Taoyuan at 12 pm and arriving in Taoyuan at 1.40 pm under flight JX847.

The above flights are operated by Starlux's A321neo aircraft.