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Saturday, 31 January 2026
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Air Astana launches seasonal flights to Larnaca from Astana and Almaty in June 2026
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Air Astana launches seasonal scheduled A321neo flights to Larnaca, the capital of Cyprus, from Astana and Almaty in June 2026. The flights from Astana to Larnaca last until 5 September 2026 while the flights from Almaty to Larnaca continue until 6 September 2026.
On 2 June 2026, Air Astana flight KC8001 departs from Astana for Larnaca at 11.20 am, touches down in Larnaca at 3 pm before leaving Larnaca for Astana at 4 pm and landing in Astana at 11.05 pm under flight KC8002.
The above flights are effective for travel on Tuesdays.
On Saturdays, flight KC8001 leaves Astana for Larnaca at 8.20 am, touches down in Larnaca at 12 pm before taking off from Larnaca for Astana at 1 pm and arriving in Astana at 8.05 pm under flight KC8002.
On 4 June 2026, Air Astana flight KC8003 takes off from Almaty for Larnaca at 6.25 am, lands in Larnaca at 10.30 am before leaving Larnaca under flight KC8004 for Almaty at 11.30 am and arriving in Almaty at 7 pm under flight KC8004.
The above flights are effective for travel on Thursdays.
On Sundays, light KC8003 leaves Almaty for Larnaca at 7.30 am, touches down in Larnaca at 11.55 am before taking off from Larnaca for Almaty at 1 pm and arriving in Astana at 8.50 pm under flight KC8004.
THAI launches flight to Amsterdam on 1 July 2026
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Thai Airways International (THAI) launches daily scheduled flight from Suvarnabhumi to Amsterdam on 1 July 2026.
On 1 July 2026, according to schedules, THAI flight TG936 departs from Suvarnabhumi for Amsterdam at 4.30 am, touches down in Amsterdam at 11.15 am local time before leaving Amsterdam for Suvarnabhumi at 2 pm and arriving in Suvarnabhumi at 6.20 am under flight TG937 on 2 July 2026.
THAI flies daily non-stop to Amsterdam with its A350-900 jet.
SAS launches flight to Phuket on 9 December 2026
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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) launches scheduled flight from Copenhagen to Phuket on 9 December 2026.
On 9 December 2026, according to schedules, SAS flight SK977 leaves Copenhagen for Phuket at 1.40 pm, touches down in Phuket at 6.50 am before taking off from Phuket for Copenhagen at 8.45 am and arriving in Copenhagen at 3.25 pm under flight SK978.
SAS flies to Phuket initially twice a week on Wednesdays and Fridays and bounds for Copenhagen on Thursdays and Saturdays with its A350-900 jet.
From 1 January 2027, SAS is adding Monday flight to Phuket with flight SK977 departing from Copenhagen for Phuket at 11.45 pm, landing in Phuket at 4.55 pm on 2 January 2027 before leaving Phuket for Copenhagen at 10.50 pm under flgiht SK978 and touching down in Copenhagen on 3 January 2027 at 5.30 am local time.
SAS continues to fly to Suvarnabhumi daily from Copenhagen.
SAS launches flight to Krabi on 8 December 2026
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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) launches long-haul flight from Copenhagen to Krabi on 8 December 2026.
On 8 December 2026, SAS flight SK979 departs from Copenhagen for Krabi at 11.45 pm, touches down in Krabi at 4.55 pm on 9 December 2026 before leaving Krabi for Copenhagen at 10.50 pm and arriving in Copenhagen on 10 December 2026 at 5.30 am under flight SK980.
SAS flies to Krabi with its A350-900 aircraft on Tuesdays and Saturdays and returns to Copenhagen on Wednesdays and Sundays.
China Eastern launches two new routes on 21 June 2026 and 20 April 2026
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China Eastern is launching two new international routes in June and April 2026.
On 20 June 2026, China Eastern launches seasonal flight to Adelaide from Pudong with flight MU781 departing for Adelaide at 7.40 pm, touching down in Adelaide at 7.30 am local time before leaving Adelaide for Pudong at 9.30 am on 21 June 2026 and landing in Puding at 6.30 pm under flight MU782.
China Eastern flies to Adelaide form Pudong on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays before returning to Pudong on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays with its A350-900 aircraft.
Early on 20 April 2026, China Eastern launches thrice-weekly scheduled flight from Xi'an Xianyang to Vienna with flight MU5063 leaving Xianyang for Vienna at 1.30 am, arriving in Vienna at 6.10 am before taking off from Vienna for Xianyang at 1.30 pm and arriving under flight MU5064 in Xianyang at 5.50 am on 21 April 2026.
China Eastern flies to Vienna from Xianyang on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays with its A330-200 jet.
Starlux Airlines to receive 14 new aircraft in 2026, develops Taichung as its second base
Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA Image of Starlux's third and fourth A350-1000 : Starlux Airlines
Starlux Airlines Chief Strategy Officer Liu Yun-fu stated that Starlux will take delivery of 14 aircraft in 2026. The increased capacity must be utilized by opening new destinations or otherwise, the airline risks storing idle aircraft. In addition to increasing flights to existing destinations, a fourth aircraft is planned to be deployed at Taichung Airport in late March for the summer schedule, along with additional routes.
On 28 January 2026, after the launch of Starlux's brand project "STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA Art Project," Liu Yun-fu indicated that due to the higher number of flights and flight schedules at Taoyuan Airport, the airline is developing Taichung Airport as its second operating base.
Liu Yun-fu analyzed that compared to departing from Taichung late at night to Taoyuan Airport for an early morning flight, departing from Taichung Airport offers a significant time cost advantage, and its convenience justifies the higher ticket price compared to the High Speed Rail.
Strategically, Taichung Airport has a vast passenger base, reaching south to Chiayi and north to Miaoli, while also covering central Taiwan counties such as Nantou and Changhua. Furthermore, Taichung itself has a large population, representing a huge potential customer base. Kaohsiung's passenger base extends primarily south and east, and the Kaohsiung Airport market is mature and highly competitive, with China Airlines and numerous low-cost carriers already operating there, making major routes nearly saturated.
Furthermore, Liu Yun-fu stated that the high-tech industrial clusters of the Central Taiwan Science Park and TSMC have brought stable business and tourism demand to Taichung. Even for travellers from Hsinchu, Taichung Airport is a convenient option. Taking all factors into consideration, Taichung Airport has become Starlux Airlines' second operating base, providing a solid foundation for its route network deployment.
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Starlux Airlines to launch flights to Busan and Europe in the second half of 2026
Reporter, photo copyright by : Wang Yi-hong / Image : Starlux Airlines held a grand launch event yesterday in Omotesando, a fashion landmark in Tokyo, officially unveiling its brand project, "STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA Art Project."
Starlux Airlines Chief Strategy Officer Liu Yun-fu stated that with the recovery of passenger load factors on North American routes, continued popularity on Northeast Asian routes, and stable Southeast Asian routes, coupled with the launch of European routes in the second half of this year, Starlux Airlines' operations this year are certain to grow compared to last year.
Liu Yunfu stated on 27 January 2026 after the STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA Art Project, a brand initiative by Starlux Airlines, that the North American route performed poorly last year due to U.S. President Trump's retaliatory tariffs and immigration regulations. This year, with the impact of tariffs and immigration factors fading, passenger traffic on the North American route is expected to recover. The load factor in the first quarter has already rebounded to over 70%, and the goal is to stabilize it at 75%-80%. However, returning to the previous peak of 83%-85% will be extremely difficult. Nevertheless, since the launch of the Phoenix route in January, the load factor has been around 75-80%, a respectable performance. Overall, the North American route is expected to see significant growth compared to last year.
Liu Yunfu added that the Northeast Asian market benefits from exchange rate advantages, with the Japanese market remaining strong and the South Korean market also performing well. He anticipates that a route to Busan, South Korea, may be launched as early as the second half of the year.
Liu Yunfu analyzed that the Southeast Asian market is performing steadily overall. Currently, the availability of seats, flight frequency, and passenger volume at various destinations remain stable, unaffected by serious political factors (such as the political stability in Thailand). Vietnam has a large number of business travellers, while Manila mainly serves transit passengers. Demand for popular tourist destinations such as Danang, Phu Quoc, Hanoi and Denpasar remains stable, making it difficult to lower ticket prices.
Regarding new European destinations, Liu Yunfu said that two new destinations will be announced immediately after the Lunar New Year. Market analysts believe Prague and Milan are the most likely candidates.
Myanmar Airways International launches flight to Changsha on 6 February 2026
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Myanmar Airways International launches scheduled flight from Yangon to Changsha on 6 February 2026.
On 6 February 2026, Myanmar Airways International flight 8M720 takes off from Yangon for Changsha at 4.50 pm, touches down in Changsha at 9.35 pm before leaving Changsha for Yangon at 10.35 pm under flight 8M721 and arriving in Yangon at 12.45 am on 7 February 2026.
The airline flies to Changsha on Tuesdays and Saturdays and lands in Yangon on Wednesdays and Sundays with its A319 aircraft.
Changsha is Myanmar Airways International's second destination in China after Guangzhou.
Maldivian launches flight from Suvarnabhumi to Xi'an Xianyang on 1 February 2026
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Maldivian is operating seasonal flight from Suvarnabhumi to Xi'an Xianyang with effect from 1 February 2026.
According to schedules, Maldivian flight Q2388 departs from Male for Suvarnabhumi on 31 January 2026, lands in Suvarnabhumi on 1 February 2026 at 2.15 am before taking off from Suvarnabhumi for Xianyang at 3.15 am and arriving in Xianyang at 7.55 am on the same day.
The outbound flight from Xianyang leaves the Chinese airport for Suvarnabhumi at 12.20 am on 1 February 2026, touches down in Suvarnabhumi at 3.30 am before leaving Suvarnabhumi for Male at 4.30 am and landing in Male at 6.55 am under flight Q2389.
Maldivian flies to Suvarnabhumi on Saturdays, takes off for Xianyang from Suvarnabhumi on Sundays and returns to Male on Mondays with its A320 aircraft. The airline also flies to Shenzhen from Suvarnabhumi.
Sky Angkor Airlines launches flight from Techo to Suvarnabhumi on 1 February 2026
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Sky Angkor Airlines, that previously operated daily flights from Phnom Penh to Suvarnabhumi before cancelling the flights due to the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict, is launching scheduled flight from Techo to Suvarnabhumi on 1 February 2026.
On 1 February 2026, according to schedules, Sky Angkor Airlines flight ZA674 departs from Techo for Suvarnabhumi at 12 pm, touches down in Suvarnabhumi at 1.10 pm before leaving Suvarnabhumi for Techo at 2.10 pm under flight ZA675 and arriving in Techo at 3.30 pm.
Sky Angkor Airlines flies six times a week to Suvarnabhumi with its A320 aircraft.
The airline also flies to Pudong, Changsha, Quanzhou and Incheon.
Aero Dili launches flight to Fuzhou on 24 January 2026
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Aero Dili, the national flag carrier of Timor-Leste, launches scheduled flight from Dili to Fuzhou on 24 January 2026.
According to schedules, Aero Dili flight 8G891 departs from Dili for Fuzhou at 6 pm, touches down in Fuzhou at 10.50 pm before leaving Fuzhou for Dili at 11.55 pm on 24 January 2026 and arriving in Dili at 6.45 am on 25 January 2026 under flight 8G892.
Aero Dili flies to Fuzhou on Saturdays and returns to Dili on Sundays with its A319 jet.
Friday, 23 January 2026
Inflight Picture : Arkia Israeli Airlines A330 operated by Hifly Malta
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Cambodia Airways launches flights to Nanjing and Vientiane on 29 January 2026
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After the successful launch of scheduled flight from Sihanouk to Tianfuon 21 January 2026, Cambodia Airways has announced the launches of its scheduled flights from Techo to Nanjing and Vientiane with effect from 29 January 2026.
According to Cambodia Airways' web-site, Cambodia Airways flight KR909 departs from Techo for Nanjing at 7.40 am on 29 January 2026 (Thursday), touches down in Nanjing at 12.50 pm before leaving Nanjing for Techo at 1.50 pm and arriving in Techo at 5.15 pm under flight KR910.
The above timings are effective for travel on Thursdays and Saturdays.
On Mondays, flight KR909 leaves Techo for Nanjing at 3.30 pm, arrives in Nanjing at 8.50 pm before taking off from Nanjing for Techo at 9.50 pm and arriving in Techo at 1.10 am on Tuesdays under flight KR910.
The above flights are operated by Cambodia Airways' A320 jet.
Cambodia Airways flight KR765 takes off from Techo for Vientiane at 2.10 pm on 29 January 2026, lands in Vientiane at 3.55 pm before departing from Vientiane for Techo at 4.55 pm and arriving in Techo at 6.50 pm under flight KR766.
Cambodia Airways flies to Vientiane on Thursdays and Sundays with its A319 aircraft.
Air Canada launches flight to Sapporo on 17 December 2026
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Air Canada launches flight from Vancouver to Sapporo on 17 December 2026.
On 17 December 2026, according to schedules, Air Canada flight AC55 departs from Vancouver for Sapporo at 1.25 pm, touches down in Sapporo at 3.35 pm before leaving Sapporo for Vancouver under flight AC56 at 7.55 pm and landing in Vancouver at 11.10 am on 18 December 2026.
Air Canada flies to Sapporo on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays with its 787-8 Dreamliner and lands in Vancouver on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Batik Air Malaysia launches flight to Xining on 18 April 2026
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Batik Air Malaysia launches scheduled flight from KLIA to Xining on 18 April 2026.
On 18 April 2026, according to schedules, Batik Air Malaysia flight OD686 departs from KLIA for Xining at 4 pm, touches down in Xining at 9.30 pm before leaving Xining for KLIA at 11.30 pm under flight OD887 and arriving in KLIA at 5.15 am on 19 April 2026.
Batik Air Malaysia flies to Xining on Saturdays with its A330-300 aircraft.
Qanot Sharq launches flight to Frankfurt on 31 March 2026
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Uzbek airline Qanot Sharq launches scheduled flight from Tashkent to Frankfurt on 31 March 2026.
On 31 March 2026, according to schedules, Qanot Sharq flight HH491 departs from Tashkent for Frankfurt at 9.50 am, touches down in Frankfurt at 12.50 pm before taking off from Frankfurt for Tashkent at 2.50 pm under flight HH492 and arriving in Tashkent at 2.10 am on 1 April 2026.
Qanot Sharq flies to Frankfurt on Tuesdays and Fridays with its A321/A321neo aircraft.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches international flight from Phu Quoc on 29 March 2026
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Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches non-stop scheduled flight from Phu Quoc (or Phuquoc) to Taoyuan on 29 March 2026.
On 29 March 2026, according to schedules, Sun PhuQuoc flight 9G510 departs from Phu Quoc for Taoyuan at 11.30 am, touches down in Taoyuan at 4.10 pm before leaving Taoyuan for Phu Quoc at 5.35 pm and arriving in Phu Quoc at 8.25 pm under flight 9G511.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways flies to Taoyuan on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and weekends with its A321/A321neo aircraft with a flying duration of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Taoyuan is Sun PhuQuoc Airways' first foreign airport destination. The airline plans to launch flight to Kaohsiung in the third quarter of 2026. Other prospective airport destinations on Sun PhuQuoc Airways' radar include Changi, Suvarnabhumi, Busan, Incheon and Hong Kong.
Thursday, 22 January 2026
THAI launches its first A321neo flight to Changi on 22 January 2026
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Thai Airways International (THAI, in short) has launched its first A321neo commercial flight to Changi from Suvarnabhumi on 22 January 2026.
On 22 January 2026, THAI flight TG413 departs from Suvarnabhumi for Changi at 11.33 am (scheduled time 11.30 am) , touches down in Changi at 3.20 pm (scheduled time 2.50 pm) before leaving Changi for Suvarnabhumi at 4.38 pm (scheduled time 3.55 pm) and arriving in Suvarnabhumi at 6.05 pm (scheduled time 5.15 pm) under flight TG414.
THAI flies to Changi daily. Only the flight pair TG413/TG414 is operated by the new A321neo.
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
WestJet launches flight to Sao Paulo on 8 November 2026
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Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet launches scheduled flight from Calgary for Sao Paulo on 8 November 2026.
On 8 November 2026, according to schedules, WestJet flight WS54 departs from Calgary for Sao Paulo st 10.45 pm, lands in Sao Paulo at 3.35 pm before leaving Sao Paulo for Calgary at 7.40 pm and arriving in Calgary at 5.15 am on 9 November 2026 under flight WS55.
WestJet flies to Sao Paulo with its 787-9 Dreamliner on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays and lands in Calgary on Wednesdays, Fridays and Mondays.
Vietjet Air launches flight to Shizuoka on 28 April 2026
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Vietjet Air laucnhes thrice-weekly scheduled flight from Hanoi to Shizuoka on 28 April 2026.
On 28 April 2026, Vietjet Air flight VJ1980 departs from Hanoi for Shizuoka at 2.40 am, lands in Shizuoka at 9.30 am local time before leaving Shizuoka for Hanoi under flight VJ1981 at 10.30 am and arriving in Hanoi at 2 pm local time.
Vietjet Air flies to Shizuoka on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays with its A320 jet.
Air India Express launches three daily flights to Doha and Dubai on 29 March 2026
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Air India Express launches three daily scheduled flights from Bengaluru to Doha as well as from Hyderabad to Dubai on 29 March 2026.
On 29 March 2026, Air India Express flight IX999 departs from Bengaluru for Doha at 8.35 pm, touches down in Doha at 10.25 pm before taking off from Doha for Bengaluru at 11.25 pm and landing in Bengaluru at 6.15 am on 30 March 2026 under flight IX998.
On the same day of 29 March 2026, flight IX920 leaves Bengaluru for Dubai at 8.10 pm, lands in Dubai at 10.40 pm before departing from Dubai for Bengaluru at 11.40 pm and arriving in Bengaluru at 5.25 am on 30 March 2026 under flight IX921.
Early on 29 March 2026, the first inaugural flight IX951 takes off from Hyderabad for Dubai at 6.50 pm, lands in Dubai at 9.30 pm before departing under flight IX952 from Dubai for Hyderbad at 11.10 pm and touching down in Hyderabad at 4.50 am under flight IX952 on 30 March 2026.
The above flights are operated by Air India Express' 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
AirAsia launches flight to Batam on 13 March 2026
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AirAsia launches daily scheduled flight from KLIA to Batam on 13 March 2026.
On 13 March 2026, according to schedules, AirAsia flight AK471 departs from KLIA for Batam at 8.05 am, touches down in Batam at 8.11 am before taking off from Batam for KLIA at 8.45 am and arriving in KLIA at 10.55 am under flight AK472.
AirAsia flies to Batam with its A320/A320neo aircraft.
Batik Air Malaysia launches flight to Guangzhou on 10 March 2026
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Batik Air Malaysia launches scheduled flight from KLIA to Guangzhou on 10 March 2026.
On 10 March 2026, according to schedules, Batik Air Malaysia flight OD662 departs from KLIA for Guangzhou at 10.20 pm, touches down in Guangzhou at 2.20 am on 11 March 2026 before leaving Guangzhou for KLIA at 3.20 am and arriving in KLIA at 7.20 am under flight OD663.
Batik Air Malaysia flies to Guangzhou on Tuesdays and Saturdays with its B737-800 aircraft before returning to KLIA on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Air Cambodia has signed agreements to purchase 20 B737-8 and 20 C909 planes
Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA Image : Air Cambodia
According to the Khmer Times, Air Cambodia issued a press release on 15 January 2026 announcing that it has signed agreements with Boeing to purchase 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8 (B737-8) aircraft and with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) to purchase 20 C909 aircraft. This news was announced at the unveiling ceremony of Air Cambodia's new logo and new aircraft livery at Techo International Airport in Cambodia.
The new logo of Air Cambodia is inspired by the national bird of Cambodia, the Tror Yorng (meaning Giant Ibis in English). In Cambodian traditional culture, the Tror Yorng is regarded as a symbol of protection, strength and sacred auspiciousness. The new logo features a bird's beak tilted upwards at a 45-degree angle, cleverly integrating the bird's 18 feathers with aircraft engine blades, symbolizing soaring ambitions and powerful performance.
The ibis' body, however, is not seen.
In terms of visual design, the new livery uses royal blue as the main colour, complemented by gold, white and red, expressing Air Cambodia's unwavering pursuit of faith in the skies and professional authority, while striving to interpret the noble Khmer culture, a tranquil flight experience and warm in-flight service.
Inflight Pictures : Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) A359
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