Air Niugini sponsors NATAS Travel Holidays 2025 at Papua New Guinea booth

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Air Niugini sponsors NATAS Travel Holidays 2025 at its Papua New Guinea booth at Singapore Expo from 15 August 2025 to 17 August 2025. The attendance aims to celebrate Air Niugini's 50th Anniversary with the public in Singapore and promote Papua New Guinea tourism and travel to the public.

Air Niugini operates B737-800 flights on Wednesdays and Sundays to Changi and B767-300ER flights to Changi on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays.

Papua New Guinea is the designated Destination Partner of NATAS Travel Holidays 2025.

Spring Airlines launches flight to KLIA on 1 December 2025

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Spring Airlines launches direct scheduled flight from Pudong to KLIA, Sepang, on 1 Decmber 2025.

On 1 December 2025, according to schedules, Spring Airlines flight 9C6523 departs from Pudong to KLIA at 11 am, lands in KLIA at 4.55 pm before leaving KLIA for Pudong at 5.55 pm and touching down in Pudong at 11.15 pm.

Spring Airlines flies daily to KLIA with its A320 aircraft.

Batik Air Malaysia launches flight from Subang to Kunming on 2 September 2025

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Batik Air Malaysia launches scheduled flight from Subang to Kunming on 2 September 2025.

On 2 September 2025, according to schedules, Batik Air Malaysia flight OD696 departs from Subang for Kunming at 10 pm, touches down in Kunming at 1.35 am on 3 September 2025 before leaving Kunming for Subang at 2.35 am and landing in Subang at 6.20 am under flight OD697.

Batik Air Malaysia flies to Kunming on Tuesdays and Saturdays with its B737-800 and returns to Subang on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Inflight Pictures : Tigerair Taiwan A320

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Inflight Pictures : China Airlines 60th Anniversary B737

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Inflight Pictures : Qantas A380

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China Airlines launches Taoyuan-Phoenix-Los Angeles flights on 3 December 2025

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China Airlines launches scheduled flight from Taoyuan to Los Angeles via Phoenix on 3 December 2025.

On 3 December 2025, according to schedules, China Airlines flight CI36 departs from Taoyuan for Phoenix at 10.55 am, touches down in Phoenix at 8 am before leaving Phoenix for Los Angeles at 11.55 am and landing in Los Angeles at 12.20 pm under flight CI35.

At 2.50 pm on 3 December 2025 local time, flight CI35 proceeds on the way back from Los Angeles to Taoyuan non-stop and arrives in Taoyuan at 9.30 pm local time.

China Airlines flies to Phoenix and Los Angeles with its Airbus A350-900 aircraft on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Spring Airlines launches flight from Kansai to Yancheng on 10 September 2025

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Spring Airlines launches scheduled flight from Kansai to Yancheng on 10 September 2025.

On 10 September 2025, according to schedules, Spring Airlines flight 9C6530 departs from Kansai for Yancheng at 3.30 pm, touches down in Yancheng at 5.35 pm before leaving Yancheng for Kansai under flight 9C6529 at 6.20 pm and arriving in Kansai at 9.50 pm local time.

Spring Airlines flies to Yancheng with its A320 aircraft on Wednesdays and Sundays.

MIAT Mongolian Airlines launches scheduled flight to Changi on 4 November 2025

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According to the airline Facebook, MIAT Mongolian Airlines launches scheduled flight from Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN) to Changi on 4 November 2025. Chinggis Khaan is the new Ulaanbaatar international airport located in Khoshig Valley, Mongolia.

On 4 November 2025, according to schedules, MIAT flight OM709 departs from Chinggis

Khaan for Changi at 10.35 am, touches down in Changi Airport Terminal 3 at 6 pm before leaving Changi for Chinggis Khaan at 7.25 pm and arriving in Chinggis Khaan at 2.55 am on 5 November 2025 under flight OM710.

MIAT Mongolian Airlines flies to Changi non-stop with its B767-300ER aircraft on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Previously, the airline operated charter flights to Changi via KLIA or Hanoi and during the last scheduled passenger flights before the pandemic transits via Beijing Capital Airport. It also had direct scheduled charter flights to Darwin via Changi during the pandemic.

See also: https://kucinta-air.blogspot.com/2025/03/miat-mongolian-airlines-plans-ubn.html

Centrum Air launches flight to Incheon on 25 July 2025

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Centrum Air launches direct scheduled flight from Tashkent to Incheon on 25 July 2025.

According to schedules, Centrum Air flight C6549 departs from Tashkent for Incheon at 12.45 am, lands in Incheon at 10.55 am on 25 July 2025 before taking off from Incheon for Tashkent at 12.15 pm and arriving in Tashkent at 3.40 pm under flight C6550.

Centrum Air flies to Incheon on Tuesdays and Fridays with its A321neo aircraft.

Belavia launches flight to Sanya on 8 October 2025

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Belarusian airline Belavia launches long-haul scheduled flight from Minsk to Sanya on 8 October 2025.

According to schedules, on 8 October 2025, Belavia flight B2753 departs from Minsk for Sanya at 4.40 am, lands in Sanya at 8 pm before leaving Sanya for Minsk at 10 pm and touching down in Minsk at 4.20 am on 9 October 2025 under flight B2754.

Belavia flies to Sanya on Wednesdays with its A330-200 aircraft acquired from the black market, which changed previously ownerships from Emirates to defunct Onur Air and shell company Magic Air based in Gambia.

Etihad Airways launches flight to Tashkent on 17 March 2026

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Etihad Airways launches direct scheduled flight from Abu Dhabi to Tashkent on 17 March 2026. It flies six times weekly under the flight pairs EY828/EY829 and EY830/EY831 with its A321LR aircraft to Tashkent.

On 17 March 2026, according to schedules, Etihad flight EY828 takes off from Abu Dhabi for Tashkent at 2.55 pm, lands in Tashkent at 6.55 pm before leaving Tashkent for Abu Dhabi at 9.20 pm and arriving in Abu Dhabi at 12.10 am under flight EY829 on 18 March 2026.

EY828 flies to Tashkent on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays while EY829 lands in Abu Dhabi from Tashkent on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

On Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, outbound flight EY830 departs from Abu Dhabi for Tashkent at 9.25 pm, touches down in Tashkent at 1.55 am on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays before taking off from Tashkent for Abu Dhabi at 3.40 am and landing in Abu Dhabi at 6.30 am under flight EY831.

Tashkent is Etihad Airways' third Central Asia destination after Baku and Almaty, both of which witness Etihad Airways' resumptions of flights on 13 March 2026 and 16 March 2026 respectively with A321LR.

Etihad Airways is also resuming scheduled flights to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia in Western Asia and Tbilisi, Georgia's capital at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, on 9 March 2026 and 13 March 2026 respectively with A321LR.

Etihad Airways launches flight to Bucharest on 16 March 2026

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Etihad Airways launches scheduled flight from Abu Dhabi to Bucharest on 16 March 2026.

According to schedules, Etihad flight EY171 departs from Abu Dhabi for Bucharest at 2 pm on 16 March 2026, touches down in Bucharest at 5.05 pm before leaving Bucharest for Abu Dhbai at 6.05 pm and arriving in Abu Dhabi at 1 am on 17 March 2026 under flight EY172.

Etihad Airways flies to Bucharest with its A321LR jet on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Bucharest is the capital of Romania, Europe. Passengers from Romania can connect to Etihad Airways' flights to Changi and other Asian airports via Abu Dhabi.

Etihad Airways launches flight to Medina on 9 November 2025

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Etihad Airways launches scheduled flight to Medina from Abu Dhabi on 9 November 2025. It flies six times a week to Medina under the flight pairs EY633/EY634 and EY631/EY632.

On 9 November 2025, according to schedules, Etihad flight EY633 departs from Abu Dhabi for Medina at 2.30 pm, touches down in Medina at 4.35 pm before leaving Medina for Abu Dhabi at 8.55 pm and arriving in Abu Dhabi at 12.10 am on 10 November 2025.

Flight EY633 arrives in Medina on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays while flight EY634 lands in Abu Dhabi from Medina on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Etihad flight EY631 takes off from Abu Dhabi for Medina at 8.55 am, arrives in Medina at 10.50 am before departing from Medina for Abu Dhabi at 3.40 pm and touching down in Abu Dhabi at 6.15 pm under flight EY632.

The above flights are operated by Etihad Airways' A321LR aircraft.

Medina is a city of profound religious significance, welcoming travelers from all over the world with its tranquil atmosphere, unique architectural style and profound Islamic traditional culture. The Prophet's Mosque attracts pilgrims from all over the world like a beacon, and the city's warm hospitality and constantly improving infrastructure also provide tourists with a comfortable and convenient experience.

Juneyao Air resumes flight from Changi to Wuxi on 30 September 2025

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Juneyao Air launches A320neo flight from Wuxi to Changi on 29 September 2025 but its outgoing A320neo flight from Changi to Wuxi actually begins on 30 September 2025.

According to Juneyao Air's schedules, its flight HO1561 departs from Wuxi for Changi on 29 September 2025 at 8.40 pm, is expected to touch down in Changi at 2.15 am on 30 September 2025 before leaving Changi for Wuxi at 3.15 am and arriving in Wuxi at 8.50 am under flight HO1562.

Juneyao Air flies to Changi from Wuxi on Fridays, Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. It takes off from Changi for Wuxi on Saturdays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The flights, subjected to deployment arrangements, are operated by A320neo/A320ceo aircraft.

Juneyao Air previously launches A320ceo flight to Changi from Wuxi on 11 January 2021 and the A320 flights between both airports continue until July 2021. Jetstar Asia took over the route from Juneyao Air on 28 December 2023 until its operations closure on 31 July 2025.

By 29 September 2025, the Chinese airline has operated scheduled flights from Pudong and Wuxi to Changi Airport Terminal 4.

Inflight Pictures : Uni Air ATR72-600

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Hong Kong Airlines launches flight to Melbourne on 12 December 2025

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Hong Kong Airlines launches direct scheduled flight from Hong Kong to Melbourne on 12 December 2025.

According to schedules, on 12 December 2025, Hong Kong Airlines flight HX13 departs from Hong Kong for Melbourne at 11.10 pm, touches down in Melbourne at 11.30 am local time before leaving Melbourne for Hong Kong on 13 December 2025 and arriving in Hong Kong at 7.20 pm under flight HX14.

Hong Kong Airlines flies to Melbourne with its A330-series aircraft on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It returns to Hong Kong from Melbourne on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Air Cambodia initiates flight to Narita via Fuzhou on 15 May 2026

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Air Cambodia plans to launch scheduled flight from Techo to Narita via Fuzhou Changle Airport on 15 May 2026. 

On 15 May 2026, according to schedules, Air Cambodia flight K65000 departs from Techo for Narita via Fuzhou at 7 am, transits in Fuzhou at 11.30 am before leaving for Narita at 12.50 pm and arriving in Narita at 5 pm.

At 6.30 pm, flight K6501 is scheduled to take off from Narita for Techo via Fuzhou, stop over in Fuzhou at 9.30 pm before departing from Fuzhou for Techo at 10.50 pm and landing in Techo at 1.25 am on 16 May 2026.

Initially, Air Cambodia has only planned two round-trips to Narita, 15 and 22 May 2026, with its A320 jet. Further flights, subject to bilateral approval, will be advised in due course.

Starlux Airlines launches flight to Phoenix on 15 January 2026

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Starlux Airlines launches non-stop scheduled flight from Taoyuan to Phoenix on 15 January 2026.

On 15 January 2026, according to schedules, Starlux flight JX26 departs from Taoyuan to Phoenix on 15 January 2026 at 8.45 pm, touches down in Phoenix at 5.40 pm before leaving Phoenix for Taoyuan at 10.45 pm and arriving in Taoyuan at 4.55 am on 17 January 2026 under flight JX25.

Starlux flies to Phoenix on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays with its Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

China United Airlines launches flight to Chinggis Khaan on 18 July 2025

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China United Airlines (CUA) launches direct scheduled flight from Ordos to Chinggis Khaan Airport in Khoshig Valley, the international gateway to Ulaanbaatar, on 18 July 2025.

According to schedules, CUA flight KN807 takes off from Ordos for Chinggis Khaan at 6.20 pm, touches down in Chinggis Khaan at 8.25 pm before leaving Chinggis Khaan for Ordos at 9.30 pm and landng in Ordos at 11.35 pm under flight KN808.

CUA flies to Khoshig Valley with its B737-800 aircraft on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays with its B737-800 aircraft. 

Hong Kong Airlines launches flight to Xianyang on 18 July 2025

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Hong Kong Airlines launches direct scheduled flight from Hong Kong to Xi'an Xianyang Airport on 18 July 2025

On 18 July 2025, according to schedules, Hong Kong Airlines flight departs from Hong Kong for Xianyang at 9.40 pm, touches down in Xianyang at 1.05 am on 19 July 2025 before leaving Xianyang for Hong Kong at 2.30 am and landing in Hong Kong at 6 am.

Hong Kong Airlines flies to Xianyang with its A320 aircraft on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and leaves Xianyang for Hong Kong on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.

Gulf Air launches flight to New York JFK on 1 October 2025

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Gulf Air launches direct scheduled flight from Bahrain to New York JFK on 1 October 2015.

On 1 October 2025, Gulf Air flight GF91 departs from Bahrain for New York JFK at 4 am, touches down in JFK at 10.55 am local time before leaving JFK for Bahrain at 3 pm and arriving in Bahrain at 10.35 am on 2 October 2025 under flight GF92.

Gulf Air flies to JFK on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. It lands in Barai on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays with its 787-9 Dreamliner.

China Eastern launches flight from Nanchang to Changi on 7 August 2025

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China Eastern launches direct scheduled flight from Nanchang to Changi on 7 August 2025.

On 7 August 2025, according to schedules on Trip.com until further notice, China Eastern flight MU881 departs from Nanchang for Changi at 8 am, touches down in Changi at 1 pm before leaving Changi for Nanchang at 2 pm and arriving in Nanchang at 7 pm under flight MU882.

China Eastern flies from Nanchang to Changi on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with its A320-series aircraft.

Skymark Airlines launches charter flight from Kobe to Taoyuan on 4 October 2025

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Japanese airline Skymark Airlines launches scheduled charter flight from Kobe to Taoyuan on 4 October 2025.

According to schedules, Skymark Airlines flight BC1193 departs from Kobe for Taoyuan at 9.25 am, lands in Taoyuan at 11.25 am before taking off from Taoyuan for Kobe at 12.55 pm and arriving in Kobe at 4.45 pm local time under flight BC1194.

Skymark Airlines runs the Kobe-Taoyuan flight from 4 to 7 October 2025 and the Taoyuan-Kobe flight from 7 to 10 October 2025 with its B737-800 jet.

Sichuan Airlines launches flights to Denpasar and Sapporo on the 26th of September and October 2025

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Sichuan Airlines has lately announced new routes to Denpasar and Sapporo from Tianfu. The inaugural flight to Denpasar from Tianfu takes place on 26 September 2025 while the first flight to Sapporo from Tianfu proceeds on 26 October 2025.

The flight frequencies to Denpasar and Sapporo are as follows:-

From 26 September 2025, flight 3U3985 takes off from Tianfu for Denpasar daily at 3.15 pm, touches down in Denpasar at 10.05 pm before leaving under flight 3U3986 to Tianfu at 11.05 pm and arriving in Tianfu at 5.50 am daily. 

Sichuan Airlines flies to Sapporo from Tianfu on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

The inaugural flight to Sapporo takes place on 26 October 2025 (Sunday) with flight 3U3987 taking off for Sapporo at 1.25 pm, landing in Sapporo at 8 pm before leaving under flight 3U3988 at 4 pm and touching down in Tianfu at 3.05 am local time. The Friday schedules follow the same as Sunday schedules.

The above flights are operated by A320-series aircraft.

Batik Air Malaysia launches flight to Palembang on 12 September 2025

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Batik Air Malaysia is delighted to announce its newest flight route, KLIA-Palembang will be launched on 12 September 2025.

According to schedules, Batik Air Malaysia flight OD362 departs from KLIA for Palembang at 8 pm on 12 September 2025, lands in Palembang at 8.30 pm local time before taking off from Palembang for KLIA at 6.30 am on 13 September 2025 and arriving in KLIA at 9.10 am under flight OD363.

Batik Air Malaysia schedules daily flights on the above sectors with its B737-800 jet.

SCAT Airlines launches flight to Minsk on 10 August 2025

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SCAT Airlines launches flight from Almaty to Belarusian capital Minsk on 10 August 2025.

According to schedules, SCAT Airlines flight DV807 departs from Almaty to Minsk at 5.30 am, touches down in Minsk at 9 am local time before leaving Minsk to Almaty at 10.50 am and arriving in Almaty at 5.05 pm under flight DV808.

SCAT Airlines flies to Minsk on Wednesdays and Sundays with its 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

Genghis Khan Airlines launches overnight base in Ulanhot on 11 July 2025 and new routes

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On 11 July 2025, the launching ceremony of  Genghis Khan Airlines Ulanhot Overnight Base was held at Ulanhot Yilelite Airport. This base is the first overnight base established by Genghis Khan Airlines, marking the official start of the operation mode of Genghis Khan Airlines' operating base + overnight base.

In 2019, Genghis Khan Airlines signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Xing'an Banner to carry out in-depth cooperation in route development, aviation + tourism and other aspects. Ulanhot became the first destination to be served by Genghis Khan Airlines. Over the past 6 years, Genghis Khan Airlines has relied on Ulanhot to open routes such as Hohhot=Ulanhot, Hohhot=Tongliao=Ulanhot, Hohhot=Ulanhot=Manzhouli, and Ulanhot=Changchun, which have improved regional transportation accessibility

Genghis Khan Airlines' on-site operation in Ulanhot is a further implementation of the strategic cooperation agreement signed by both parties. 

Starting from 12 July 2025, Genghis Khan Airlines has successively launched the Ulanhot=Hohhot, Ulanhot=Xilinhot=Ordos, and Ulanhot=Xilinhot=Wuhai routes, helping to improve the basic aviation service capabilities in the Ulanhot area, and building an air channel for cultural exchanges, commercial trade and tourism activities between Xing'an Banner and the central and western regions of the autonomous region, and contributing Genghis Khan Airlines's strength to the autonomous region's construction of an east-west horizontal transportation channel and promoting the coordinated development of the Inner Mongolia region.

China Eastern launches flight to Kumamoto on 11 July 2025

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China Eastern has announced that it has launched its new route to Kumamoto from Pudong on 11 July 2025.

On 11 July 2025, according to schedules, China Eastern flight MU253 departs from Pudong for Kumamoto at 10.50 am, touches down in Kumamoto at 2 pm before taking off from Kumamoto for Pudong at 3 pm and arriving in Pudong at 4.10 pm under flight MU254.

From 11 July 2025 to 19 August 2025, China Eastern flies to Kumamoto on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from 20 August 2025 onwards, it flies to the Japanese city on Tuesdays and Fridays only with its A320neo jet.

Royal Air Philippines launches flight from Manila to Taoyuan on 10 July 2025

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Royal Air Philippines (also Royalair Philippines and Royalair) launches direct scheduled flight from Manila to Taoyuan on 10 July 2025.

On 10 July 2025, according to schedules, Royal Air Philippines flight RW246 leaves Manila for Taoyuan at 7.20 am, touches down in Taoyuan at 9.50 am before taking off from Taoyuan for Manila at 9.30 pm and landing in Taoyuan at 12.05 am under flight RW247 on 11 July 2025.

The low-cost airline runs the flights with its A320 aircraft on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Nordwind Airlines launches flight to Pyongyang from Moscow on 27 July 2025

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According to CCTV News, the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency announced on 14 July 2025 local time that the first flight from Moscow to Pyongyang is scheduled to open on 27 July 2025, with a flight time of about 8 hours. After that, the flight will operate at a frequency of one flight per month to cultivate a stable passenger source and ensure the sustainable operation of the route.

According to Nordwind Airlines' schedules, its B777-200ER flight N46107 leaves Moscow Sheremetyevo for Pyongyang at 7 pm on 27 July 2025, touches down in Pyongyang at 9.05 am local time before taking off from Pyongyang for Moscow Sheremetyevo at 10.05 am and arriving in Moscow at 11.45 am under flight N46108.

The launch of the route re-establishes a direct air link between the two capitals, which currently lack regular commercial flights. Currently, travelers traveling between Russia and North Korea must rely on alternative and less direct modes of transportation, such as charter flights or land routes through China.

Condor launches flight from Suvarnabhumi to Sanya on 27 July 2025

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Condor, that currently operates scheduled weekly vacation flights to Suvarnabhumi from Frankfurt, is extending the route to Sanya on 27 July 2025.

On 27 July 2025, Condor current flight DE2362 departs from Suvarnabhumi for Sanya at 2.20 pm, touches down in Sanya at 5.20 pm before leaving Sanya for Suvarnabhumi under flight DE2363 at 6.50 pm and landing in Suvarnabhumi at 7.50 pm on the same day.

Flights depart for Sanya from Suvarnabhumi and return on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with Condor's A330-900 aircraft.

Economy air fare on the one-way Suvarnabhumi-Sanya route starts from US$140.99 and US$271.98 including taxes for the return trip on Condor's web-site.

Condor is the first airline to open an international route from Thailand to Sanya known famously as the "Hawaii of the East". 

HK Express launches non-stop flight to Kota Kinabalu on 27 November 2025

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On 14 July 2025, HK Express announces that it is launching daily scheduled flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on 27 November 2025.

On 27 November 2025, according to schedules, HK Express flight UO790 departs from Hong Kong for Kota Kinabalu at 9.25 pm, touches down in Kota Kinabalu at 12.30 am on 28 November 2025 before leaving Kota Kinabalu for Hong Kong at 1.30 am and landing in Hong Kong at 4.45 am under flight UO791.

HK Express flies to Kota Kinabalu, its third destination in Malaysia after Penang and Subang, with its A321 aircraft.

Jeju Air : Busan-Pudong from 25 July 2025, Incheon-Guilin from 1 October 2025

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Jeju Air said on 7 July 2025 that as the demand for tourism to China grows, the airline will add more routes to China from South Korea.

First, Jeju Air will add a new route from Busan to Pudong from 25 July 2025, with four flights per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday). The departure time from Gimhae Airport is 10.15 pm (local time below), arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport at 12.05 am and returning at 4 am, arriving at Gimhae Airport at 6.40 am.

Starting from 1 October 2025, Jeju Air will also launch a route from Incheon to Guilin, with four flights per week, on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The departure time from Incheon International Airport is 9.25 pm, arriving at Guilin Liangjiang Airport at 12.40 am, and taking off for Incheon at 1.40 am, arriving in Incheon at 6.30 am.

In addition, Jeju Air has resumed the Jeju-Xi'an route since May 2025, with two flights per week, increased the Incheon-Weihai flight to three flights per week until 25 October 2025 and opened the Incheon-Yanji route with one flight per week until 26 August 2025.

Greater Bay Airlines launches flight to Xuzhou on 1 August 2025

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Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) is pleased to announce that it is launching non-stop scheduled flight from Hong Kong to Xuzhou on 1 August 2025.

According to schedules, on 1 August 2025, GBA flight HB848 takes off from Hong Kong for Xuzhou at 7.45 am, lands in Xuzhou at 10.20 am before leaving Xuzhou for Hong Kong at 11.20 am and arriving in Hong Kong at 2.05 pm under flight HB849.

GBA flies to Xuzhou with its B737-800 aircraft on Mondays and Fridays.

Greater Bay Airlines launches flight to Quanzhou on 25 July 2025

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Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) launches scheduled flight from Hong Kong to Quanzhou on 25 July 2025. It flies daily to Quanzhou with its B737-800 aircraft.

According to schedules published on GBA's web-site, on 25 July 2025, GBA flight HB546 departs from Hong Kong for Quanzhou at 9.10 pm, touches down in Quanzhou at 10.30 pm before leaving Quanzhou for Hong Kong at 8 am and landing in Hong Kong at 9.25 am under flight HB547. 

The above flight timing of HB547 is valid on Fridays and Saturdays.

On other days, HB547 leaves Quanzhou for Hong Kong at 8.40 am and arrives in Hong Kong at 10.20 am.

Hunnu Air launches weekly charter flight to Tunxi on 7 July 2025

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Hunnu Air launches scheduled charter flight from Khoshig Valley to Huangshan Tunxi Airport on 7 July 2025.

According to schedules, Hunnu Air flight  MR897 departs from Khoshig Valley, the international gateway to Ulaanbaatar, at 4.30 pm, touches down in Tunxi at 8.10 pm before leaving Huangshan for Khosig Valley at 9.10 pm and landing in Khoshig Valley at 12.50 am on the next day under flight MR898.

Hunnu Air flies to Tunxi on Mondays with its E195 aircraft.

SCAT Airlines launches flight to Xi'an Xianyang on 2 July 2025

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SCAT Airlines launches scheduled flight from Shymkent to Xi'an Xianyang Airport on 2 July 2025.

On 2 July 2025, according to schedules, SCAT Airlines flight DV781 departs from Shymkent for Xi'an Xianyang at 5.40 pm, touches down in Xianyang at 1.10 am on 3 July 2025 before leaving Xianyang for Shymkent at 2.10 am under flight DV782 and arriving in Shymkent at 4.10 am.

SCAT flies to Xianyang with its 737 MAX 8 aircraft on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It returns to Shymkent on Thursdays and Sundays.