AirAsia launches flight to Lucknow on 13 September 2024

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AirAsia is adding new route on 13 September 2024, when its A320 launches flight from KLIA to Lucknow, India.

On 13 September 2024, according to schedules, AirAsia flight AK15 departs from KLIA for Lucknow at 7.10 pm, touches down in Lucknow at 9.25 pm local time before taking off from Lucknow to KLIA at 10 pm and arriving in KLIA at 5.25 am on 14 September 2024 under flight AK16.

AirAsia flies to Lucknow on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and lands in KLIA from Lucknow on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

AirAsia launches flights from KLIA and Kota Kinabalu to Ningbo in August 2024

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AirAsia launches non-stop scheduled flights from KLIA and Kota Kinabalu to Ningbo on 1 August and 2 August 2024

On 1 August 2024, AirAsia flight AK180 departs from KLIA for Ningbo at 8 am, touches down in Ningbo at 1.45 pm before leaving from Ningbo for KLIA at 2.45 pm and arriving in KLIA at 8 pm under flight AK181. Flights are operated by A320ceo aircraft.

On 2 August 2024, flight AK1518 leaves Kota Kinabalu for Ningbo at 9.25 am, lands in Ningbo at 1.45 pm before departing from Ningbo for Kota Kinabalu at 2.45 pm and arriving in Kota Kinabalu at 6.55 pm under flight AK1519. Flights are operated by A320neo aircraft.

Operation days for the above routes are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Before 1 August 2024, AirAsia operates inaugural charter flights to Ningbo from KLIA and Kota Kinabalu on 18 July and 19 July 2024.

Greater Bay Airlines flies to Haikou five times a week from 12 July 2024

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On 17 June 2024, Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) announces that it is launching direct scheduled flight to Haikou from Hong Kong from 12 July 2024 with its B737-800 aircraft.

On 12 July 2024, GBA flight HB541 departs from Hong Kong for Haikou at 7.25 am, touches down in Haikou at 8.45 am before leaving Haikou for Hong Kong at 9.55 am and arriving in Hong Kong at 11.25 am under flight HB542.

The above timings are effective for travel on Thursdays, Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays.

On Sundays, flight HB541 leaves Hong Kong for Haikou at 6.50 am, touches down in Haikou at 8.10 am before taking off from Haikou for Hong Kong at 9.20 am and landing in Hong Kong at 10.50 am under flight HB542.

Haikou is the first scheduled Chinese destination of GBA.

SalamAir launches flight to Chennai on 11 July 2024

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SalamAir launches direct scheduled flight from Muscat to Chennai on 11 July 2024.

On 11 July 2024, SalamAir flight  OV747 departs from Muscat for Chennai at 11 pm, touches down in Chennai at 4.15 am before leaving Chennai for Muscat at 5 am and landing in Muscat at 7.25 am under flight OV748.

SalamAir flies to Chennai with A320neo aircraft on Thursdays and Saturdays and lands in Muscat on Fridays and Sundays.

Ruili Airlines launches flight from Wuhan to Hong Kong via Xining on 5 July 2024

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Ruili Airlines, that recently laucnhed scheduled flight to Hong Kong from Nanning, is adding new route to its Hong Kong route network. From 5 July 2024, the airline officially launches new route to Hong Kong from Wuhan via Xining.

On 5 July 2024, according to schedules, Ruili Airlines flight DR5017 departs from Wuhan for Hong Kong via Xining at 6.50 am, stops over in Xining to pick-up Hong Kong-bound passengers at 9.55 am before leaving Xining for Hong Kong at 10.55 am and touching down in Hong Kong at 2.25 pm.

The return journey from Hong Kong takes off under flight DR5018 for Xining at 3.25 pm, transits in Xining at 6.55 pm before departing from Xining for Wuhan at 8 pm and arriving in Wuhan at 11.10 pm.

Ruili Airlines flies to Hong Kong from Xining and returns on Mondays with its B737 aircraft.

China Southern launches seasonal flight from Kashi to Hong Kong on 1 July 2024

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China Southern launches direct seasonal scheduled flight from Kashi to Hong Kong on 1 July 2024.

On 1 July 2024, China Southern flight CZ8107 departs from Kashi to Hong Kong at 7.55 am, touches down in Hong Kong at 1.50 pm before leaving Hong Kong for Kashi at 3.05 pm and arriving in Kashi at 9.55 pm under flight CZ8108.

Chian Southern flies between Kashi and Hong Kong with its 737 MAX 8 aircraft on Mondays to 14 October 2024. The airline meanwhile runs all-year-round scheduled flights between Urumqi and Hong Kong every week.

Loong Air and Ruili Airlines launch flights to Jeju in June 2024

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Loong Air and Ruili Airlines launch flights to Jeju in June 2024

Chinese private airlines Loong Air and Ruili Airlines have announced new scheduled flights to Jeju in June 2024. Ruili Airlines starts operating scheduled flight from Wuxi to Jeju on 19 June 2024 while Loong Air plans to inaugurate scheduled flight from Ningbo to Jeju on 29 June 2024.

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Ruili Airlines launches flight to Jeju from Wuxi on 19 June 2024

According to schedules, Ruili Airlines flight DR5047 departs from Wuxi for Jeju at 6.05 pm, touches down in Jeju at 8.45 pm before leaving Jeju for Wuxi at 9.45 pm and arriving in Wuxi at 10.35 pm under flight DR5048. Operation days are on Wednesdays and Sundays by Ruili Airlines' B737-300 aircraft.

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Loong Air launches flight from Ningbo to Jeju on 29 June 2024

On 29 June 2024, according to schedules, Loong Air flight GJ8905 departs from Ningbo for Jeju at 6.55 pm, lands in Jeju at 9.35 pm before leaving Jeju for Ningbo at 10.35 pm and touching down in Ningbo at 10.55 pm local time under flight GJ8906. Operation days are on Tuesdays and Saturdays by Loong Air's A320 aircraft.

The above flight timings of Loong Air are effective for travel to 31 August 2024.

Lao Airlines suspends flights to Phnom Penh from 15 June 2024

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Due to low demand for direct flights between Phnom Penh and Vientiane and Lao Airlines' expensive fares, Lao Airlines has suspended flights on the sector from 15 June 2024.

This decision comes shortly after the airline resumed direct flights nearly three months ago, on 19 March 2024.

According to a tourism expert, the cancellation of these direct flights can be attributed to the low demand for travel between Cambodia and Laos.

Prior to this, direct flights on the Vientiane-Phnom Penh route were operational from the 1980s until the mid-2000s. However, market conditions led to the temporary suspension of these flights.

GX Airlines launches flight from Haikou to Hanoi on 15 June 2024

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GX Airlines launches direct scheduled flight from Haikou to Hanoi on 15 June 2024.

On 15 June 2024, GX Airlines flight GX8981 departs from Haikou to Hanoi at 11.20 pm, touches down in Hanoi at 1 am before leaving Hanoi for Haikou at 2.05 am and arriving in Haikou at 3.40 am under flight GX8982.

GX Airlines flies to Hanoi with its A320 aircraft on Tuesdays and Saturdays. By end of 2024, the airline has a fleet of 15 Airbus A320 and six A320neo jets.

Inflight Pictures : West Air A320

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West Air increases flight frequency between Hefei and Suvarnabhumi from 3 September 2024

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West Air has finally launched its inaugural scheduled flight to Suvarnabhumi from Hefei on 14 June 2024 with its Airbus A320 aircraft and from 3 September 2024, it flies five times a week from Hefei to Suvarnabhumi.

According to FlightRadar24, West Air flight PN6579 departs from Hefei for Suvarnabhumi on 14 June 2024 at 1.29 pm and touches down in Suvarnabhumi at 4.33 pm. Both timings are ahead of scheduled time 1.35 pm and 4.45 pm respectively.

Flight PN6580 leaves Suvarnabhumi for Hefei at 5.47 pm (two minutes late) and arrives in Hefei at estimated time 10.46 pm (expected scheduled time 10.40 pm).

West Air flies to Suvarnabhumi from Hefei on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. From 3 September 2024, the airline adds flights to the new route on Tuesdays and Saturdays at the same timings.

S7 Airlines launches Irkutsk=Phuket flights on 28 October 2024

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S7 Airlines, the airline of Siberia, launches direct flights between Irkutsk and Phuket on 28 October 2024 with its B737-800 aircraft.

On 28 October 2024, according to schedules, S7 Airlines flight S76303 departs from Irkutsk for Phuket at 2.25 pm, touches down in Phuket at 8.40 pm before leaving Phuket for Irkutsk at 9.40 pm and arriving in Irkutsk at 5.40 am on 29 October 2024 under flight S76304.

S7 Airlines flies to Phuket on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays and lands in Irkutsk on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. It increases flight frequency to five flights a week from 15 December 2024 with additional days on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Jetstar Airways launches Brisbane=Suvarnabhumi flights on 13 December 2024

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Jetstar Airways launches Brisbane=Suvarnabhumi flights on 13 December 2024 with its 787-8 Dreamliner.

According to schedules, on 13 December 2024, Jetstar flight JQ65 departs from Brisbane for Suvarnabhumi at 2.20 pm, touches down in Suvarnabhumi at 7.30 pm before leaving Suvarnabhumi for Brisbane at 9.25 pm and landing in Brisbane at 8.25 am on 14 December 2024 under flight JQ66.

Jetstar Airways flies to Suvarnabhumi from Brisbane on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. It lands in Brisbane on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

West Air's debut flight to Suvarnabhumi is on 11 June 2024, from Zhengzhou

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West Air's first scheduled flight to Suvarnabhumi hails from Zhengzhou on 11 June 2024.

According to FlightRadar24, West Air flight PN6581 departs from Zhengzhou for Suvarnabhumi at 3.42 pm on 11 June 2024, touches down in Suvarnabhumi at 6.24 pm before leaving Suvarnabhumi for Zhengzhou at 8.11 pm and arriving in Zhengzhou at 1.02 am on 12 June 2024.

According to schedules, the intended arrival time of PN6581 in Suvarnabhumi is 6.55 pm while the intended departure time from Zhengzhou is at 3.40 pm. Flight PN6582 departs for Zhengzhou at 8 pm and lands in Zhengzhou at 1.10 am.

West Air flies to Suvarnabhumi from Zhengzhou on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The airline's intended inaugural flight from Hefei to Suvarnabhumi (flight PN6579) on 10 June 2024 as well as that on 12 June 2024 were cancelled. West Air's inaugural flight from Hefei to Suvarnabhumi is therefore expected to take off on 14 June 2024. Days of flight operations are Fridays, Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays.

Inflight Pictures : Mahan Air A340-600 lands

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Inflight Pictures : Vietnam Airlines A359 soars

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Inflight Pictures : Aero Mongolia's first A319

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Cathay Pacific launches flight to Riyadh on 28 October 2024

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Cathay Pacific launches direct scheduled flight from Hong Kong to Riyadh on 28 October 2024 with its Airbus A350XWB aircraft.

According to schedules, on 28 October 2024, Cathay Pacific flight CX647 takes off from Hong Kong for Riyadh at 3.05 pm, touches down in Riyadh at 8.15 pm before leaving Riyadh for Hong Kong at 10.15 pm and arriving in Hong Kong at 11.10 am on 29 October 2024 under flight CX648.

Cathay Pacific A350XWB flies to Riyadh on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It lands in Hong Kong from Riyadh on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Cathay Pacific CEO Paul Lam mentioned that the group's passenger flights have now recovered to 80% of the pre-epidemic level, covering about 80 destinations around the world. It is expected to reach 200% in the first quarter of next year and cover about 90 destinations around the world.

OKAir launches flights to Phuket and Don Mueang on 25 June and 26 June 2024

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OKAir, short for Okay Airways, launches scheduled flights from Tianjin to Phuket and Don Mueang via Changsha on 25 June and 26 June 2024.

On 25 June 2024, OKAir flight BK2983 departs from Tianjin for Phuket via Changsha at 8 am, stops over in Changsha at 10.30 am before leaving Changsha for Phuket at 11.50 am and arriving in Phuket at 3 pm.

At 4 pm, OKAir flight BK2984 takes off from Phuket for Tianjin via Changsha, transits in Changsha at 9.10 pm before departing from Changsha for Tianjin at 10.30 pm and landing in Tianjin at 12.55 am on 26 June 2024.

The above timings are effective for travel on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. OKAir utilizes B737-800 on the new route.

On the remaining days of the week starting 26 June 2024 (Wednesday), OKAir's B737-900 takes off from Tianjin for Don Mueang via Changsha under flight BK2981 at 8 am, stops over in Changsha at 10.30 am before leaving Changsha for Don Mueang at 11.50 am and touching down in Don Mueang at 2.10 pm.

The return flight to Changsha, OKAir flight BK2982, departs from Don Mueang at 3.10 pm, transits in Changsha at 7.25 pm before taking off from Changsha for Tianjin at 8.55 pm and arriving in Tianjin at 11.20 pm.

The B737-900 flights to Changsha and Tianjin are effective for travel on Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays.

OKAir previously operated scheduled flights from Xi'an Xianyang to Suvarnabhumi before the covid pandemic broke out in 2020.

GX Airlines launches daily flight to Phuket from 1 July 2024

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GX Airlines, the airline of Nanning, launches daily scheduled flight from Nanning to Phuket from 1 July 2024 with its Airbus A320 aircraft.

On 1 July 2024, GX Airlines flgiht  GX8921 departs from Nanning for Phuket at 5 pm, touches down in Phuket at 7.15 pm before leaving Phuket for Nanning at 8.15 pm and arriving in Nanning at 12.35 am on 2 July 2024 under flight GX8922.

The aboven timings are effective for travel on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays beginning 2 July 2024, flight GX8921 leaves Nanning for Phuket at 4.25 pm, lands in Phuket at 6.40 pm before flight GX8922 takes off from Phuket for Nanning at 7.40 pm and touching down in Nanning at 12.10 am on the next days.

Korean Air launches flight to Macau on 1 July 2024

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Korean Air launches its first ever route in four years of the pandemic, with its B737-800 operating its maiden flight to Macau from Incheon on 1 July 2024.

On 1 July 2024, Korean Air flight  KE169 departs from Incheon for Macau at 9.15 pm, touches down in Macau at 11.55 pm before leaving Macau for Incheon at 1.10 am and landing in Incheon at 6 am on 2 July 2024 under flight KE170.

Korean Air flies daily to Macau.

From 15 July 2024, its A321neo operates flights on the route. Currently, the A321neo of Korean Air is utilized on daily flights to Narita.

Firefly launches flight to Haikou on 17 June 2024

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Firefly launches direct scheduled flight from KLIA to Haikou with its B737-800 aircraft on 17 June 2024.

On 17 June 2024, Firefly flight FY3970 takes off from KLIA for Haikou at 8.25 am, lands in Haikou at 11.55 am before leaving Haikou for KLIA at 12.55 pm and arriving in KLIA at 4.55 pm under flgiht FY3971.

Firefly flies to Haikou on Mondays and Fridays. Haikou is the airline's first Chinese destination.

XiamenAir launches flight from Chongqing to Phnom Penh on 21 June 2024

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XiamenAir launches scheduled flight from Chongqing to Phnom Penh on 21 June 2024.

On 21 June 2024, XiamenAir flight MF8669 departs from Chongqing for Phnom Penh at 9.05 am, touches down in Changi at 11.20 am before leaving Phnom Penh for Chongqing at 12.20 pm and arriving in Chongqing at 4.50npm under flight MF8670.

XiamenAir operates flights between Chongqing and Phnom Penh on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with its B737-800 aircraft.

XiamenAir launches flight from Quanzhou to Suvarnabhumi on 15 June 2024

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XiamenAir launches scheduled flight from Quanzhou to Suvarnabhumi on 15 June 2024.

On 15 June 2024, XiamenAir flight MF8693 departs from Quanzhou for Suvarnabhumi at 9.40 am, touches down in Suvarnabhumi at 12 pm before leaving Suvarnabhumi  for Quanzhou at 1 pm and landing in Quanzhou at 5.20 pm under flight MF8694.

XiamenAir operates flights between Quanzhou and Suvarnabhumi on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with its B737-800 aircraft.

XiamenAir launches flight from Quanzhou to Changi on 24 June 2024

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XiamenAir launches scheduled flight from Quanzhou to Changi on 24 June 2024.

On 24 June 2024, XiamenAir flight MF8663 departs from Quanzhou for Changi at 8.30 am, touches down in Changi at 12.45 pm before leaving Changi for Quanzhou at 1.45 pm and touching down in Quanzhou at 6.20 pm under flight MF8664.

XiamenAir operates flights between Quanzhou and Changi on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with its B737-800 aircraft.

China Southern resumes 737 MAX 8 flight to Changi

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China Southern has resumed 737 MAX 8 flight to Changi from Guangzhou on 1 June 2024.

The first resumption flight CZ351 landed in Changi at 11.34 pm