Wednesday, 3 December 2025

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.


Tuesday, 2 December 2025

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.













Nepal Airlines launches regular flight to Guangzhou on 16 October 2025

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Nepal Airlines launches scheduled flight to Guangzhou from Kathmandu on 16 October 2025.

According to the summer schedules, Nepal Airlines flight RA417 departs from Kathmandu for Guangzhou at 10 pm on 16 October 2025, touches down in Guangzhou at 4.30 am  on 17 October 2025 before leaving Guangzhou for Kathmandu at 5.30 am and arriving in Kathmandu under flight RA418 at 7.50 am.

Initially, flights operate between Kathmandu and Guangzhou on Wednesdays.

During the winter season, flight RA417 is scheduled to depart from Kathmandu for Guangzhou at 9.50 am, touch down in Guangzhou at 4 am the next day before taking off from Guangzhou for Kathmandu at 5 am and landing in Kathmandu at 7.55 am under flight RA418.

Flights between both cities on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays are operated by A320 aircraft and land in Kathmandu on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays.

Monday, 1 December 2025

Air Algerie launches flight to KLIA on 29 March 2026

 Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA         Image : Ahmed_AH


Air Algerie, the national flag carrier of Algeria, intends to launch its first long-haul flight from Algiers to KLIA on 29 March 2026.

On 29 March 2026, according to schedules filed, Air Algerie flight AH3156 departs from Algiers for KLIA at 5.55 pm, touches down in KLIA on 30 March 2026 at 1.30 pm before taking off from KLIA for Algiers at 3.30 pm and landing in Algiers at 9.15 pm under flight AH3157.

The above flights are effective for travel to KLIA on Fridays and Sundays and flights return to Algiers on Saturdays and Mondays from KLIA.

On Wednesdays, AH3156 is scheduled to take off from Algiers for KLIA at 8.55 pm, land in KLIA at 4.30 pm before leaving KLIA for Algiers at 6.30 pm under flight AH3157 and arriving in Algiers at 2.15 am on Thursdays.

Air Algerie flies to KLIA with its inaugural A330-900neo aircraft, which it first launched service to Beijing Capital in North Asia followed by its second Chinese destination Guangzhou. KLIA is the airline's first airport destination in Southeast Asia.

The day MIAT Mongolian Airlines 787-9 first takes off for Changi

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MIAT Mongolian Airlines' 787-9 Dreamliner first takes off for its non-stop scheduled flight to Changi from Chinggis Khaan, the Mongolian international airport located in Khushigt Valley (or Khoshig Valley, Khushig Valley) and international gateway to Ulaanbaatar, on 23 December 2025. Services are on Tuesdays and Saturdays until 3 February 2026.