Qanot Sharq launches flight to Utapao on 28 December 2025

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Qanot Sharq launches direct scheduled flight from Tashkent to Utapao on 28 December 2025.

On 28 December 2025, according to schedules, Qanot Sharq flight HH2221 departs from Tashkent for Utapao at 3 am, touches down in Utapao at 11 am before leaving Utapao for Tashkent at 12.30 pm under flight HH2222 and landing in Tashkent at 5.20 pm.

Qanot Sharq flies to Utapao with its A321neo jet on Sundays.

 

Qanot Sharq launches flight to London Gatwick on 11 December 2025

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Uzbek private airline Qanot Sharq launches scheduled flight from Tashkent to London Gatwick on 11 December 2025.

On 11 December 2025, according to schedules, Qanot Sharq flight HH443 departs from Tashkent for London Gatwick at 12.40 pm, touches down in Gatwick at 3.35 pm before leaving Gatwick for Tashkent at 5.10 pm and arriving in Tashkent at 5.10 am under flight HH444.

Qanot Sharq flies to Gatwick with its A330 aircraft on Mondays and Thursdays. 

Alliance Airlines launches charter flight to Seletar from Darwin on 8 December 2025

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Alliance Airlines launches charter flight from Darwin to Seletar on 8 December 2025.

According to FlightRadar24, Alliance Airlines flight SXI2549 departs from Darwin for Seletar at 3.55 pm and touches down in Seletar at 6.54 pm.

Alliance Airlines flies to Seletar with its Embraer E190AR.

Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines launches regular Gelephu-Kolkata flight from 12 December 2025

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Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines has launched its ceremonial flight from Gelephu to Kolkata on 8 December 2025 with the outbound flight leaving Gelephu at 9.50 am and landing in Kolkata at 10.37 am. From 12 December 2025, it operates twice-weekly scheduled flights from Gelephu to Kolkata.

On 12 December 2025, according to schedules, Drukair flight KB210 departs from Gelephu for Kolkata at 12.10 pm, touches down in Kolkata at 1.10 pm before leaving Kolkata for Gelephu at 1.50 pm and arriving in Gelephu at 3.20 pm under flight KB211.

Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines flies to Kolkata from Gelephu on Mondays and Fridays with its ATR42-600 aircraft. On Wednesdays, KB210 operate flights on the Paro-Kolkata sector.

Inflight Pictures : Scoot E190-E2 (8 December 2025 - 16 December 2025)

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Philippine Airlines launches flight to Koror on 29 March 2026

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Philippine Airlines launches scheduled flight from Manila to Koror on 29 March 2026.

On 29 March 2026, according to schedules, Philippine Airlines flight PR513 departs from Manila for Koror at 11.15 pm, touches down in Koror at 2 am on 30 March 2026 before leaving Koror for Manila at 3.10 am and arriving in Manila at 4.55 am local time under flight PR514.

Philippine Airlines flies to Koror on Wednesdays and Sundays with its A321 aircraft and returns to Manila from Koror on Thursdays and Mondays.

Philippine Airlines is the first national airline from Southeast Asia to establish the scheduled flight link with Koror, the capital and administrative city of Palau.

Previously, there were chartered flights from Phnom Penh to Koror by Cambodia Airways and the now-defunct Lanmei Airlines, and from Changi to Koror by the defunct private carrier Alii Palau Airlines, operated by Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines' A319.

Inflight Pictures : VASCO ATR72-500 flying in the sky

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Juneyao Air launches flight to Tawau on 15 January 2026

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Juneyao Air launches scheduled flight from Pudong to Tawau on 15 January 2026.

On 15 January 2026, Juneyao Air flight HO1361 departs from Pudong for Tawau at 2.50 pm, touches down in Tawau at 8 pm before taking off from Tawau for Pudong under flight HO1362 at 9 pm and arriving in Pudong at 2 am on 16 January 2026.

Juneyao Air flies to Tawau with its A320neo aircraft on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Tawau is the main gateway to Semporna, approximately an hour's drive from Tawau Airport. Semporna is renowned for its crystal-clear blue waters, rich marine life, and captivating island scenery, earning it the title of "Underwater Paradise" for diving enthusiasts worldwide. With the opening of direct flights, travelers can easily escape the winter chill and enjoy Semporna's sunshine, waves, and warmth.

Juneyao Air continuously monitors the Southeast Asian market and passenger travel needs, constantly optimizing its regional route network. Previously, Juneyao Air launched direct flights from Pudong to Penang and KLIA, carrying nearly 160,000 passengers. The opening of the Tawau route will effectively synergize with existing Malaysian routes, further enhancing Juneyao Air's network coverage and service capabilities in Southeast Asia, and providing a more convenient air corridor for tourism, business, and cultural exchanges between China and Malaysia.

Hainan Airlines launches flight to Hanoi on 21 December 2025

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Hainan Airlines launches scheduled flight to Hanoi from Haikou on 21 December 2025.

On 21 December 2025, according to schedules, Hainan Airlines flight HU783 departs from Haikou for Hanoi at 9.25 pm, touches down in Hanoi at 10.10 pm before leaving Hanoi for Haikou at 11.15 pm and arriving in Haikou at 1.45 am on 22 December 2025 under flight HU784.

Hainan Airlines flies to Hanoi on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays with its B737-800 aircraft and lands in Haikou on Wednesdays, Fridays and Mondays.

Inflight Pictures : Etihad Airways 787-9 in Phuket

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Chongqing Airlines launches flight to Ho Chi Minh City on 3 February 2026

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Chongqing Airlines launches flight to Ho Chi Minh City from Chongqing on 3 February 2026.

On 3 February 2026, according to schedules, Chongqing Airlines flight OQ2395 departs from Chongqing for Ho Chi Minh City at 9.15 pm, touches down in Ho Chi Minh City at 11.40 pm before taking off from Ho Chi Minh City for Chongqing at 12.40 am on 4 February 2026 and landing in Chongqing at 5.10 am under flight OQ2396.

The schedules above are valid until 3 March 2026.

Chongqing Airlines flies to Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with its A320neo aircraft and returns to Chongqing on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

ITA Airways launches flight to Houston on 1 May 2026

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ITA Airways launches scheduled flight from Rome to Houston on 1 May 2026.

On 1 May 2026, ITA Airways flight AZ636 departs from Rome for Houston at 10.20 am, touches down in Houston at 3.40 pm before leaving Houston for Rome at 6.10 pm and arriving in Rome at 11.50 am on 2 May 2026.

ITA Airways flies to Houston three times weekly including Tuesdays and Thursdays with its A330-900neo aircraft.

Hainan Airlines launches flight to Ho Chi Minh City on 15 December 2025

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Hainan Airlines launches scheduled flight from Haikou to Ho Chi Minh City on 15 December 2025.

On 15 December 2025, according to schedules, Hainan Airlines flight HU767 takes off from Haikou for Ho Chi Minh City at 6.50 am, lands in Ho Chi Minh City at 7.55 am before leaving Ho Chi Minh City at 8.55 am under flight HU768 for Haikou and touching down in Haikou at 11.55 am.

Hainan Airlines flies to Ho Chi Minh City on Mondays and Fridays with its B737-800 aircraft.

China Southern launches flight to Madrid on 2 December 2025

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China Southern launches non-stop scheduled flight from Guangzhou to Madrid on 2 December 2025.

On 2 December 2025, China Southern flight CZ377 departs from Guangzhou for Madrid at 10.50 am, touches down in Madrid at 6.30 pm before leaving Madrid for Guangzhou at 8.30 pm under flight CZ378 and landing in Guangzhou at 4.40 pm on 3 December 2025.

The travel duration ranges from 13 to 14 hours.

China Southern flies to Madrid on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with its 787-8 Dreamliner.

Inflight Pictures : Air Cambodia A321 in Ho Chi Minh City

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China Southern launches Urumqi-Riyadh flight on 3 June 2026

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China Southern launches scheduled flight from Urumqi to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 3 June 2026.

On 3 June 2026, according to schedules, China Southern flight CZ8807 departs from Urumqi for Riyadh at 8.30 pm, touches down in Riyadh at 10.30 pm before leaving Riyadh for Urumqi at 12.30 am on 4 June 2026 at 12.30 am and arriving in Urumqi at 11.30 am under flight CZ8808.

China Southern flies to Riyadh from Urumqi with its 737 MAX 8 aircraft on Wednesdays and Sundays and returns to Urumqi on Thursdays and Mondays.

Air Premia plans to add Washington Dulles to its network on 24 April 2026

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Air Premia is planning to add Washington Dulles Airport to its route network from 24 April 2026.

On 24 April 2026, according to schedules, Air Premia flight YP135 departs from Inchoen for Dulles at 10.05 am, lands in Dulles at 10.50 am before taking off from Dulles for Incheon at 1.20 pm under flight YP136 and touching down in Incheon at 5.45 pm on 25 April 2026.

Air Premia flies to Washington Dulles four times a week including on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays with its 787-9 jet. Flights are subject to bilateral approval.

Spring Airlines launches flight to Chinggis Khaan on 3 March 2026

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Spring Airlines launches scheduled flight from Pudong to Chinggis Khaan, Mongolia, on 3 March 2026.

On 3 March 2026, according to schedules, Spring Airlines flight 9C1057 takes off from Pudong for Chinggis Khaan at 8 am, touches down in Chinggis Khaan at 12 pm before leaving Chinggis Khaan for Pudong at 1 pm and arriving in Pudong at 4.45 pm under flgiht 9C1058.

Spring Airlines flies to Chinggis Khaan on Tuesdays and Fridays with A320 aircraft. It is the second airline to operate on the new route after MIAT Mongolian Airlines.

Greater Bay Airlines launches flight to Tawau on 20 January 2026

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Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) launches scheduled flight from Hong Kong to Tawau, Sabah, on 20 January 2026.

On 20 January 2026, according to schedules, GBA flight HB2539 departs from Hong Kong for Tawau at 4.45 pm, touches down in Tawau at 8 pm before taking off from Tawau for Hong Kong at 9 pm and arriving in Hong Kong at 12.20 am on 21 January 2026 under flight HB2540.

GBA flies to Tawau with its B737-800 aircraft on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Air China launches Tianfu-Almaty flight on 30 December 2025

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Air China launches scheduled flight from Tianfu for Almaty on 30 December 2025.

On 30 December 2025, Air China flight CA455 is scheduled to depart from Tianfu for Almaty at 6.30 pm, lands in Almaty at 8 pm before leaving Almaty for Tianfu at 9.30 pm and arriving in Tianfu at 4.30 am under flight CA456 on 31 December 2025.

Air China flies to Almaty with its A320neo aircraft on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Citilink launches flight from Kualanamu for Danang on 26 December 2025

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Citilink, the low-cost subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia, launches weekly scheduled flight from Kualanamu to Danang on 26 December 2025.

On 26 December 2025, according to schedules, Citilink flight QG8732 departs from Kualanamu for Danang at 11.10 pm, touches down in Danang at 2.15 am on 27 December 2025 before taking off from Danang for Kualanamu at 3.15 am and arriving in Kualanamu at 6.20 am under flight QG8733.

Citilink flies to Danang on Fridays with its A320-series aircraft and returns to Kualanamu on Saturdays.

Citilink launches flight to Hanoi on 24 December 2025

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Citilink, the low-cost subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia, launches weekly scheduled flight from Cengkareng to Hanoi on 24 December 2025.

On 24 December 2025, according to schedules, Citilink flight QG8846 departs from Cengkareng for Hanoi at 7.35 pm, touches down in Hanoi at 12.30 am on 25 December 2025 before taking off from Hanoi for Cengkareng at 1.30 am and arriving in Cengkareng at 6.10 am under flight QG8847.

Citilink flies to Hanoi on Wednesdays with its A320-series aircraft and returns to Cenngkareng on Thursdays.

Sichuan Airlines launches flight to KLIA from Chongqing on 18 December 2025

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Sichuan Airlines launches scheduled flight from Chongqing to KLIA on 18 December 2025.

According to schedules, on 18 December 2025, Sichuan Airlines flight 3U3773 leaves Chongqing for KLIA at 6.45 pm, touches down in KLIA at 11.45 pm before taking off from KLIA for Chognqing at 12.45 am on 19 December 2025 and arriving in Chongqing at 5.05 am local time under flight 3U3774. 

Sichuan Airlines flies to KLIA with its A320 aircraft on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and leaves KLIA for Chongqing on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.