Air Serbia launches flight from Belgrade to Pudong on 11 January 2025

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Air Serbia, formerly JAT Yugoslav Airlines and JAT Airways, launches long-haul scheduled flight from Belgrade to Pudong on 11 January 2025.

According to schedules, Air Serbia flight JU986 departs from Belgrade for Pudong at 12.45 am on 11 January 2025, touches down in Pudong at 7 pm before leaving Pudong for Belgrade at 10.25 pm local time and landing in Belgrade at 4.45 am under flight JU987.

Air Serbia flies to Pudong from Belgrade on Tuesdays and Saturdays with its A330-200 aircraft. It returns to Belgrade on Wednesdays and Sundays. These flights are subject to bilateral approval.

Pudong is Air Serbia's second Chinese destination after Guangzhou in 2025. The airline has stopped flying to Tianjin after 6 November 2024. Its final service to Tianjin falls on 5 November 2024. It continues regular service to Guangzhou, to which the inaugural flight JU988 takes off from Belgrade on 30 September 2024.

Riyadh Air orders 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft

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Riyadh Air, a new international high-end airline, announced on 31 October 2024 at the 8th Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference that it has signed an agreement to purchase 60 Airbus A321neo single-aisle aircraft. This is the company’s latest step towards its first flight in 2025. . The agreement was officially signed in Riyadh by Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas and Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Christian Scherer.

The Airbus A321neo aircraft is known in the industry for its efficiency and sustainability, and combined with the wide-body aircraft orders announced in 2023, it will ensure that Riyadh Air's fleet can meet the needs of the rapidly expanding network. In an unprecedented scale among aviation startups, Riyadh Air has ordered a total of 132 aircraft to meet its growth targets.

His Excellency Yasir Al-Rumayyan, President of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chairman of Riyadh Airways, said: “We are delighted that Riyadh Air has reached another important milestone and secured its second large fleet order, this time. Signed with Airbus. This order marks our ambition to build a comprehensive international network and establish Riyadh as a strategic hub for global aviation before our first flight next year.”

Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, said: “This order will not only help the economic development of the aviation industry, but also ensure that Riyadh Air operates the most sustainable fleet in the industry and promote Saudi Arabia’s goal of net zero emissions. This order further demonstrates the "positive economic impact of Saudi Arabia’s emerging airlines both globally and locally, supporting the rapidly growing local aviation ecosystem to achieve international passenger traffic growth."

Christian Scherer, CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, said: “We are honoured to welcome Riyadh Air to the Airbus customer family and be part of its exciting journey. The latest generation A321neo aircraft will bring excellence to Riyadh Air’s operations. efficiency and provide passengers with an excellent flying experience. We look forward to working with Riyadh Air to jointly promote the brilliant growth of Saudi Arabia’s aviation industry.”

Aspiring to become a leading global airline, Riyadh Air will equip its fleet with state-of-the-art digital capabilities to deliver a best-in-class innovative passenger experience, including thoughtfully designed cabin interiors and next-generation entertainment and connectivity systems.

The establishment of Riyadh Air is in line with PIF’s strategy to help diversify the economy by supporting local high-potential industries. The airline will facilitate global travelers by taking them to the Kingdom’s cultural and natural attractions and further cement Riyadh’s position as a global business hub. At the same time, Riyadh Air will also serve as a catalyst for Saudi Arabia’s national transportation and logistics strategy and national tourism strategy, expanding air transportation options, improving cargo capacity, and promoting the growth of international passenger flows.

Two China Express jets launch flights between Tianfu and Qiqihar via Shijiazhuang on 29 October 2024

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On 29 October 2024, two China Express A320 jets launch flights between Tianfu and Qiqihar with a stopover in Shijiazhuang.

According to schedules, China Express flight G54839 departs from Tianfu for Qiqihar via Shijiazhuang at 7.55 am, transits in Shijiazhuang at 10.10 am before leaving Shijiazhuang for Qiqihar at 11 am and arriving in Qiqihar at 1.20 pm.

At 11 am local time, another China Express flight G54840 takes off from Qiqihar for Tianfu, transits in Shijiazhuang at 1.20 pm before departing from Shijiazhuang for Tianfu at 2.10 pm and arriving in Tianfu at 4.45 pm.

China Express flies to Shijiazhuang and Qiqihar from Tianfu on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

The airline has a fleet of 11 A320ceo jets, 16 A320neo aircraft, 36 Bombardier CRJ900 and 8 Comac ARJ21 planes.

Hebei Airlines launches flight to Hong Kong from Shijiazhuang on 21 December 2024

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Hebei Airlines launches scheduled flight from Shijiazhuang to Hong Kong on 21 December 2024.

According to schedules, Hebei Airlines flight NS3527 departs from Shijiazhuang for Hong Kong on 21 December 2024 at 7.55 am, touches down in Hong Kong at 11.30 am before leaving Hong Kong for Shijiazhuang at 12.30 pm and landing in Shijiazhuang at 3.45 pm under flight NS3528.

Hebei Airlines flies to Hong Kong on Tuesdays and Saturdays with its B737-800 aircraft.

Loong Air launches flight to Hong Kong from Changchun via Yantai on 17 December 2024

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Hangzhou airline Loong Air launches flight from Changchun to Hong Kong via Yantai on 17 December 2024.

On 17 December 2024, according to schedules, Loong Air flight GJ8085 takes off from Changchun for Hong Kong via Yantai at 7.50 am, stops over in Yantai at 9.40 am before departing from Yantai for Hong Kong at 11.10 am and arriving in Hong Kong at 3 pm.

At 4 pm, flight GJ8086 departs from Hong Kong for Changchun via Yantai at 4 pm, transits in Yantai at 7.15 pm before taking off from Yantai for Changchun at 8.45 pm and landing in Changchun at 10.35 pm.

Loong Air flies to Hong Kong via Yantai from Changchun on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays with its A320 aircraft.

Loong Air launches flights from Linyi to Hong Kong and Narita on 16 December 2024

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Loong Air launches scheduled flights from Linyi to Hong Kong and Narita on 16 December 2024.

The Linyi to Hong Kong route is an extension of the existing Changchun to Linyi route. According to schedules, Loong Air flight GJ8139 departs from Changchun for Hong Kong via Linyi at 7.50 am, transits in Linyi at 10.20 am before leaving Linyi for Hong Kong at 11.50 am and landing in Hong Kong at 3 pm.

At 4 pm of 16 December 2024, flight GJ8140 takes off from Hong Kong for Linyi at 4 pm, stops over in Linyi at 6.30 pm before departing from Linyi for Changchun at 8 pm and arriving in Changchun at 10.20 pm.

On 16 December 2024, another Loong Air flight GJ8287 leaves Linyi for Narita at 9.55 am, lands in Narita at 2.15 pm before departing from Narita for Linyi at 3.15 pm and touching down in Linyi at 6.25 pm under flight GJ8288.

 

The above flights are operated by Loong Air's A320ceo/A320neo aircraft on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Garuda Indonesia launches flights from Halim to Kualanamu, Surabaya and Padang on 1 November 2024

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Garuda Indonesia launches new routes from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, the city airport of Jakarta, on 1 November 2024 to relieve traffic congestion in Cengkareng! These new routes bound for Kualanamu, Surabaya and Padang.

On 1 November 2024, Garuda's first flight of the day, GA180, departs from Halim afor Kualanamu at 6.15 am, touches down in Kualanamu at 8.40 am before leaving Kualanamu for Halim at 9.40 am and touching down in Halim at 12.10 pm under flight GA181.

Garuda's second flight of the day, GA330, takes off from Halim for Surabaya at 1.10 pm, lands in Surabaya at 2.40 pm before departing from Surabaya for Halim at 3.30 pm and arriving in Halim at 5 pm under flight GA331.

Garuda's third flight of the day, GA166, leaves Halim for Padang at 5.45 pm, arrives in Padang at 7.35 pm before taking off from Padang for Halim at 8.20 pm and landing in Halim at 10.10 pm under flight GA165.

The above flights are operated daily by Garuda Indonesia's B737-800 aircraft.

China Express launches flight from Tianjin to Khabarovsk via Jiamusi on 29 October 2024

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China Express has ended regular scheduled flights to Don Mueang from Chongqing and launched weekly scheduled flight to Khabarovsk from Tianjin via Jiamusi on 29 October 2024.

According to schedules, from 29 October 2024, China Express flight G54805 departs from Tianjin for Khabarovsk via Jiamusi at 6.40 am, stops over in Jiamusi at 9.10 am before leaving Jiamusi for Khabarovsk at 10.20 am and touching down in Khabarovsk at 1.25 pm.

At 2.55 pm, China Express flight G54806 takes off from Khabarovsk for Tianjin via Jiamusi, transits in Jiamusi at 2.05 pm local time before departing from Jiamusi for Tianjin at 3.20 pm and arriving in Tianjin at 6 pm.

China Express flies to Jiamusi and Khabarovsk with its A320 aircraft on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Air Serbia opens first Chinese representative office and call centre in Guangzhou

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After Air Serbia successfully launched direct flights from Belgrade to Guangzhou on 30 September 2024, the Guangzhou representative office of Air Serbia was officially opened. This is the first representative office opened by Air Serbia in China. At the same time, in order to meet the growing demand for air ticket bookings and provide passengers with more convenient payment methods and services, Air Serbia's China call center was also officially opened in Guangzhou.

Jiri Marek, CEO of Air Serbia Mr. Marek, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Guangzhou Airlines, said, "Since its launch, the Guangzhou route has achieved outstanding results, with high flight load factors and frequent business and leisure passengers. Serbia has become a popular tourist destination for Chinese tourists. Air Serbia plans to launch direct flights from Shanghai to Belgrade in early 2025 to meet the growing travel demand in East China. We look forward to continuing to receive strong support from the Civil Aviation Administration of China and relevant departments such as China Culture and Tourism to jointly implement the agreement signed by the two governments in May on connectivity between China and the Belt and Road countries. Air Serbia is full of confidence in the resilience of the Chinese economy and the government's continued efforts to promote economic recovery. We believe that with the rebound of China's economy, China's civil aviation industry will usher in more prosperous development. We believe that through the joint efforts of both sides, Air Serbia will achieve more brilliant achievements in the Chinese market. "

Air Serbia's Guangzhou representative office is located on the fifth floor of Guangdong International Building, Huanshi East Road, Guangzhou. The China call centre telephone number is 4008-520-115. Passengers can easily query flight information, obtain airport navigation instructions, handle baggage check-in procedures, enjoy special passenger services, and make complaints and suggestions by phone 24 hours a day (7*24 hours), thereby ensuring that a more uninterrupted and high-quality service experience is provided to the majority of passengers.

Air China Inner Mongolia launches flight to Tbilisi on 29 December 2024

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Air China Inner Mongolia, that operates scheduled flights from Hohhot to Beijing Capital as the Inner Mongolia susbsidiary of Air China, is launching its debut international flight from Urumqi to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, on 29 December 2024.

According to schedules, on 29 December 2024, Air China Inner Mongolia flight CA781 departs from Urumqi for Tbilisi at 9.20 pm, touches down in Tbilisi at 10.40 pm before leaving Tbilisi for Urumqi at 11.50 pm and arriving in Urumqi at 8.30 am on 30 December 2024 under flight CA782.

Air China Inner Mongolia flies to Tbilisi on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with its B737-800 aircraft.

Aero K launches thrice-weekly flight to Ibaraki on 3 December 2024

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Aero K launches thrice-weekly scheduled flight from Cheongju to Ibaraki on 3 December 2024.

On 3 December 2024, Aero K flight RF384 takes off from Cheongju for Ibaraki at 2 pm, touches down in Ibaraki at 4.05 pm before leaving Ibaraki for Cheongju at 5 pm and arriving in Cheongju at 8.05 pm under flight RF383.

Aero K flies to Ibaraki on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with its A320 aircraft.

Ibaraki is the third international gateway to Tokyo after Haneda and Narita.

Aero K launches daily flight to Sapporo New Chitose on 28 November 2024

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According to Aero K's web-site, the youngest South Korean airline launches flight from Cheongju to Sapporo New Chitose on 28 November 2024.

On 28 November 2024, Aero K flight RF352 departs from Cheongju for Sapporo New Chitose at 7.50 am, touches down in Sapporo New Chitose at 10.30 am before leaving Sapporo for Cheongju at 11.30 am and arriving in Cheongju at 7.45 pm under flight RF351.

Aero K flies to Sapporo with its A320 aircraft.

Tibet Airlines launches flight to Hong Kong from Yuncheng on 12 November 2024

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Tibet Airlines launches its first scheduled flight to Hong Kong on 12 November 2024.

On 12 November 2024, Tibet Airlines flight TV6073 departs from Yuncheng for Hong Kong at  1.10 pm, touches down in Hong Kong at 4.25 pm before leaving Hong Kong for Yuncheng at 6.15 pm and landing in Yuncheng at 9 pm under flight TV6074.

Tibet Airlines flies from Yuncheng to Hong Kong on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with its A319 aircraft.

Lucky Air schedules afternoon flight from Tianfu to Suvarnabhumi from 27 October 2024

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As the summer season draws to the end on 26 October 2024, Lucky Air has adjusted its Tianfu flight schedules to Suvarnabhumi. From 27 October 2024, its Tianfu evening flight to Suvarnabhumi will be adjusted to afternoon arrival in Suvarnabhumi.

Lucky Air has scheduled afternoon flights to Suvarnabhumi from Tianfu on 27 October 2024, 28 October 2024, 30 October 2024 and 20 November 2024. From 1 December 2024, it reverts to four weekly flights every week on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The flight continues to land in Suvarnabhumi mid-day.

According to schedules, Lucky Air flight 8L811 departs from Tianfu for Suvarnabhumi at 9.35 am, touches down in Suvarnabhumi at 12 pm before taking off from Suvarnabhumi for Tianfu at 1 pm and arriving in Tianfu at 5 pm under flight 8L812.

However, the above flights are subject to change due to weather condition and air traffic control consideration. For instance, the 27 October flight to Suvarnabhumi has just been cancelled on the same day at 9.04 am, according to VariFlight.

Tianfu is the international airport of Chengdu, Sichuan Province.

Czech Airlines' flights operate under code QS from 27 October 2024 after merger

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Czech Airlines (ČSA) will change its business model from October 27, 2024, at the beginning of the winter flight schedule.

As part of the holding arrangement, ČSA will become the managing company with a majority stake in Smartwings. The flight operations of the entire group will be provided by Smartwings and its subsidiaries in Slovakia, Poland and Hungary. The reason for the change in ČSA's business model is to make the group's operation more efficient using the synergistic effects of Czech Airlines and Smartwings with the aim of increasing productivity while maintaining the ČSA and Smartwings brands.

Nothing changes for CSA clients. The ČSA brand and flights to all current destinations remain unchanged. Clients can continue to buy tickets on the ČSA and Smartwings websites, as well as through all existing distribution channels.

With regard to the size of the currently operated fleet, commercial air transportation within the holding will be provided by Smartwings (47 aircraft) for the entire group. Two Airbus A320 aircraft will continue to fly in the colors of ČSA, as well as four new Airbus A220-300 machines, the first two of which are to be delivered at the end of this year and the other two in the first half of 2025.

As part of increasing efficiency, both companies will operate all flights under one code (QS) from October 27, 2024, which does not affect the services provided and passengers.

"There is a need to constantly optimize the costs of operating companies within the group, simplify processes and diversify risks. These are steps that will have a positive impact on the group's operations. At the same time, we will offer our clients a consistent, clear and understandable offer of products and services on all flights," says the chairman of the board of Smartwings, Jiří Jurán.

Czech Airlines 100th Anniversary

Colorful Guizhou Airlines operates its last flight from Hanoi on 26 October 2024

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Colorful Guizhou Airlines, the Guiyang-headquartered airline that launches its first international scheduled flight to Hanoi on 31 August 2024, is operating its last commercial flight from Hanoi to Guiyang on 26 October 2024 (Saturday).

According to schedules, Colorful Guizhou Airlines' A320neo flight GY701 departs from Guiyang for Hanoi at 8.15 am, touches down in Hanoi at 8.55 am before leaving Hanoi for Guiyang at 10.25 am and landing in Guiyang at 1.20 pm under flight GY702.

According to VariFlight, on the actual day of 26 October 2024, flight GY701 takes off from Guiyang at 8.15 am and arrives in Hanoi at 8.34 am while flight GY702 leaves Hanoi for Guiyang at 10.35 am and touches down in Guiyang at 12.40 pm.  These timings are subject to air traffic control considerations.

Formed in 2015, Colorful Guizhou Airlines mainly operates domestic flights from Guizhou cities. Hanoi is the airline's first international destination.

Before 27 October 2024, Colorful Guizhou Airlines flies to Hanoi with its Airbus A320neo on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays except on 12 October 2024 due to typhoon.

Lucky Air operates its last morning flight to Suvarnabhumi on 25 October 2024

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Lucky Air, the Kunming-based low-cost carrier subsidiary of Hainan Airlines, is operating its final morning flight to Suvarnabhumi on 25 October 2024.

The airline's B737-800 has been operating scheduled morning flights to Suvarnabhumi from Kunming since 2 October 2024 as its second weekly frequency on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

According to schedules, Lucky Air flight 8L867 departs from Kunming for Suvarnabhumi at 10.05 am, touches down in Suvarnabhumi at 11.35 am before leaving Suvarnabhumi for Kunming at 8L868 at 1.30 pm and arriving in Kunming at 4.50 pm.

After the daytime flights between Kunming and Suvarnabhumi, Lucky Air continues to operate its evening flight between both airports with flight 8L802 landing in Suvarnabhumi at 8.35 pm daily.

Lucky Air also has scheduled evening flights from Tianfu to Suvarnabhumi since 1 September 2024 on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with flight 8L811 arriving in Suvarnabhumi at 7.10 pm.

Norse launches flight to Los Angeles from Rome on 16 June 2025

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Norse, short for Norse Atlantic Airways, launches long-haul scheduled flight from Rome to Los Angeles on 16 June 2025. It plans to fly to Los Angeles on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at different timings.

According to schedules, on 16 June 2025, Norse flight N0411 departs from Rome for Los Angeles at 6.15 am, touches down in Los Angeles at 9.55 am before leaving Los Angeles for Rome at 12.30 pm and arriving in Rome at 9.10 am on 17 June 2025 under flight N0412.

The above timings are effective for travel on Mondays only from Rome, returning to Rome on Tuesdays.

On Wednesdays, flight N0411 is scheduled to take off from Rome for Los Angeles at 11.10 am, arrives in Los Angeles at 2.50 pm before departing from Los Angeles for Rome at 5.30 pm and landing in Rome at 2.10 pm on Thursdays under flight N0412.

On Fridays, flight N0411 leaves Rome for Los Angeles at 4.10 pm, lands in Los Angeles at 7.50 pm before taking off from Los Angeles for Rome at 10 pm and touching down in Rome at 6.40 pm under flight N0412 on Saturdays.

The above flights are operated by Norse 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and the timings are subject to change under air traffic control considerations.

Hainan Airlines launches flight from Tianfu to Vienna on 1 December 2024

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Hainan Airlines continues to widen its international route network. On 1 December 2024, it launches scheduled flight from Chengdu Tianfu to Vienna.

On 1 December 2024, Hainan Airlines flight HU781 leaves Tianfu for Vienna at 2.45 am, touches down in Vienna at 6.05 am before departing from Vienna for Tianfu at 12.30 pm local time and arriving in Tianfu on 2 December 2024 at 5.10 am under flight HU782.

Hainan Airlines flies to Vienna from Tianfu with its Airbus A330-300 aircraft on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. It arrives in Tianfu on Wednesdays, Fridays and Mondays.

Hainan Airlines launches flight to Dubai from Haikou on 15 November 2024

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Hainan Airlines launches twice-weekly scheduled flight from Haikou to Dubai from 15 November 2024.

On 15 November 2024, according to schedules, Hainan Airlines flight HU735 departs from Haikou for Dubai at 6.15 am, touches down in Dubai at 10.55 am before leaving Dubai for Haikou at 1 pm and landing in Haikou at 12.10 am under flight HU736 on 16 November 2024.

Hainan Airlines flies to Dubai from Haikou on Tuesdays and Fridays before landing in Haikou on Wednesdays and Saturdays with its Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

Donghai Airlines launches flight to Vientiane on 1 November 2024

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Donghai Airlines, Shenzhen's private airline, launches scheduled flight from Shenzhen to Vientiane on 1 November 2024 with its B737-800 aircraft.

On 1 November 2024, Donghai Airlines flight DZ6365 departs from Shenzhen for Vientiane at 6 pm, touches down in Vientiane at 7.30 pm before leaving Vientiane for Shenzhen at 8.30 pm and landing in Shenzhen at 12.05 am on 2 November 2024 under flight DZ6366.

Donghai Airlines flies to Vientiane on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Vientiane is Donghai Airlines' fourth international destination post-pandemic after Jeju, Narita and Cam Ranh this year.

Donghai Airlines launches flight to Cam Ranh from Shenzhen on 29 October 2024

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Donghai Airlines, Shenzhen's private airline, launches scheduled flight from Shenzhen to Cam Ranh on 29 October 2024 with its B737-800 aircraft.

On 29 October 2024, Donghai Airlines flight DZ6363 departs from Shenzhen for Cam Ranh at 6.45 pm, touches down in Cam Ranh at 8 pm before leaving Cam Ranh for Shenzhen at 9 pm and arriving in Shenzhen at 1.05 am under flight DZ6364.

Donghai Airlines flies to Cam Ranh on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

HK Express launches flight to Shizuoka on 17 December 2024

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HK Express launches scheduled flight between Hong Kong and Shizuoka, the gateway airport to Mt Fuji, on 17 December 2024.

According to schedules, on 17 December 2024, HK Express flight UO894 departs from Hong Kong for Shizuoka at 9.15 am, touches down in Shizuoka at 1.45 pm before leaving Shizuoka for Hong Kong at 2.45 pm under flight UO865 and arriving in Hong Kong at 6.40 pm.

HK Express flies to Shizuoka from Hong Kong on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Shizuoka is the airline's eleventh Japanese destination.

Inflight Pictures : Thai Vietjet Air A320 above Lat Krabang

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Inflight Pictures : China Eastern A330-300

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Name change from Cambodia Angkor Air to Air Cambodia, flight additions approved

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News (1)

Cambodia Angkor Air is approved to change its official name to Air Cambodia, livery change will take time

In order to further play the role of the national flag carrier as an engine for the economic and tourism development of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Cambodian government has recently approved the change of the English name of Cambodia Angkor Air from Cambodia Angkor Air to Air Cambodia, and the official web-site address of Air Cambodia will be announced soon. The livery change, however, will take time to proceed.

News (2)

Air Cambodia announces flight additions and optimizing schedules to China

Meanwhile, in order to welcome the upcoming peak of Chinese tourism to Cambodia, meet the diverse needs of people working and business travelers in Cambodia, serve the Cambodia-China Cultural Exchange Year, and accelerate the promotion of the Henan-Cambodia-ASEAN Air Silk Road, Air Cambodia has officially announced the addition of flights and optimized schedules to China.

News (3)

Air Cambodia schedules new return flight to Guangzhou from 13 November 2024

From 13 November 2024, one evening flight from Phnom Penh to Guangzhou will be added every day to facilitate frequent travel demand. The additional flight schedule to Guangzhou is as follows:

Air Cambodia flight K6610 departs from Phnom Penh for Guangzhou at 12.10 am, touches down in Gaungzhou at 4 am before leaving Guangzhou for Phnom Penh at 5 am and arriving in Phnom Penh at 6.50 pm under flight K6611.

Air Cambodia currently flies to Guangzhou daily with flight K6668 departing from Phnom Penh for Guangzhou at 8.25 am, reaching Guangzhou at 12.15 pm before taking off from Guangzhou for Phnom Penh at 1.25 pm and arriving in Phnom Penh at 3.15 pm under flight K6669.

News (4)

Air Cambodia flies to Zhengzhou thrice weekly

 

Starting from 27 October 2024, Air Cambodia's star route Phnom Penh to Zhengzhou will be adjusted to one flight each on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Flight K6894 leaves Phnom Penh for Zhengzhou at 12.55 am, arrives in Zhengzhou at 6.05 am before taking off from Zhengzhou for Phnom Penh at 7.05 am and landing in Phnom Penh at 10.20 am under flight K6895, which is more convenient and time-saving for passengers.

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Twice-weekly flights to Nanning at different timings

At the same time, the flight from Phnom Penh to Nanning will be adjusted to one flight each on Thursdays and Sundays, and the flight will be adjusted to depart from Phnom Penh in the afternoon. On Thursdays, flight K6896 departs from Phnom Penh for Nanning at 2.50 pm, touches down in Nanning at 5.55 pm before taking off from Nanning for Phnom Penh at 6.55 pm and arriving in Phnom Penh at 8.10 pm under flight K6897.

On Sundays, K6896 leaves Phnom Penh for Nanning at 5.55 pm, lands in Nanning at 9.05 pm before departing from Nanning for Phnom Penh at 9.55 pm and arriving in Phnom Penh at 10.55 pm under flight K6897.

News (6)

Air Cambodia flies thrice-weekly to Hong Kong

The flight from Phnom Penh to Hong Kong will be adjusted to one flight each on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and the schedule will be adjusted to depart from Phnom Penh in the afternoon and return in the evening. The return flight schedules on these days are as follows:-

Flight K6680 takes off from Phnom Penh for Hong Kong at 4.55 pm, lands in Hong Kong at 8.25 pm before leaving Hong Kong for Phnom Penh at 9.25 pm and touching down in Phnom Penh at 10.55 pm under flight K6681.

The take-off and landing times above are all local time and may subject to change under air traffic control requirements.

See also Chinese media report: https://www.minhangshi.com/m/h5/detail/12818298

T'way Air schedules second daily flight between Incheon and Changi from 1 December 2024

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T'way Air, that currently operates daily scheduled flight from Incheon to Changi, is introducing second daily scheduled flight on the route with effect from 1 December 2024, according to AeroRoutes.

According to schedules filed, the second daily flight from 1 December 2024 is as follows:-

T'way Air flight TW173 departs from Incheon for Changi at 3.30 pm, touches down in Changi Terminal 3 at 9.25 pm on 21 November 2024 before leaving Changi for Incheon at 11 pm and landing in Incheon at 6.35 am under flight TW174 on 22 November 2024.

The planned schedules are more favourable for travel to Incheon as the current T'way Air outbound flight from Changi for Incheon takes off very late at 2.15 am.

The existing daily flight schedule of T'way Air, TW171 (Incheon-Changi), 6.50 pm - 12.45 am / TW172 (Changi-Incheon), 2.15 am - 9.50 am, will continue after the second daily flight debuts.

The above flights are operated by A330-300 aircraft.

ITA Airways flies thrice weekly to Suvarnabhumi from 30 March 2025

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ITA Airways, currently scheduling flights four times a week to Suvarnabhumi from Rome with effect from 16 November 2024 to 27 March 2025, will fly thrice weekly to Suvarnabhumi from 30 March 2025.

According to schedules, the summer schedules of ITA Airways to Suvarnabhumi are as follows:-

Flight AZ758 leaves Rome for Suvarnabhumi at 3.15 pm, touches down in Suvarnabhumi at 7.05 am before taking off from Suvarnabhumi for Rome at 12.15 pm and landing in Rome at 7.30 pm under flight AZ759.

ITA Airways flies to Suvarnabhumi with its A330-900neo on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer season and departs from Suvarnabhumi for Rome on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

During the winter season, flight AZ758 operates services on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same timings.

Suvarnabhumi is ITA Airways' second airport destination in Asia. The Italian national flag carrier's first Asian airport destination is Haneda, Tokyo, to which it operates daily scheduled flights with its A350-900 aircraft.

Depending on travel demand, ITA Airways' future airport destinations in Asia include Changi and Incheon.

SalamAir launches flight to Yerevan on 28 December 2024

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

SalamAir, Oman's low-cost airline, launches flight to Yerevan on 28 December 2024.

On 28 December 2024, according to schedules, SalamAir flight OV811 departs from Muscat for Yerevan at 9 am, touches down in Yerevan at 12.40 pm before leaving Yerevan for Muscat at 1.25 pm and landing in Muscat at 4.45 pm under flight OV812.

SalamAir's A320neo operates the above flights.