TransNusa successfully launches scheduled flight to Changi on 20 November 2023

 Report, images by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA

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On 20 November 2023, TransNusa's A320 successfully launches its scheduled flight to Changi from Cengkareng. Flight 8B151 landed in Changi at 10.19 am (scheduled time 10.40 am) and took off for Cengkareng from Changi at 1.07 pm (scheduled time 12.40 pm) and touched down in Cengkareng at 1.33 pm local time under flight 8B152.

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TransNusa does not have a sales office in Singapore. However, Singaporeans who are interested to book with TransNusa but do not know how to perform on-line booking can contact TransNusa Sales Executive Yeni Gerlince Aplonia Lani, who hails from the Bali Branch Office of the airline, for assistance. She is now stationing at the Flight Management counter for TransNusa at Row 1, Changi Airport Terminal 2. Email: yeni.lania@transnusa.co.id (see name card below).

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EgyptAir's debut flight lands in Pudong on 16 November 2023

 Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA / Image : Web Screenshot

On 16 November 2023, EgyptAir's B777-300ER completes its inaugural scheduled flight to Pudong from Cairo. On that day, EgyptAir flight MS951 departs from Cairo for Pudong at 2 am and touches down in Pudong at 6.55 pm local time before leaving Pudong for Cairo at 1.05 pm on 17 November 2023 and is expected to arrive in Cairo at 7.35 am local time under flgiht MS952.

EgyptAir flies to Pudong on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and returns to Cairo on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Zipair adjusts Changi flight schedules for winter 2023 flights, introduces Zipair Express Service

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According to Zipair Tokyo, the airline has adjusted its Changi flight schedules during the winter season of 2023.

According to schedules, since 29 October 2023, Zipair flight ZG53 has departed from Narita for Changi at 5.20 pm, arrives in Changi at 11.50 pm before leaving Changi for Narita at 1.20 am on 30 October 2023 and landing in Narita at 9.05 am under flight ZG54.

Zipair has also adjusted flight schedules on its route sectors to Incheon and Honolulu.

On the same date of 29 October 2023, Zipair introduces optional fee-based baggage service, allowing passengers to use the Priority Check-in coubter at Narita airport and to receive their baggage first at the destination airports.

Known as Zipair Express Service, passengers above 7 years old can choose to pay 3000 Yen for the priority check-in service 24 hours before scheduled time of departure. 

Children aged 6 years old and below can priority check-in for free according to the airline.

Zipair, however, states that the Zipair Express Service must be purchased on an individual basis and accompanying passengers are not eligible to use the service.

Passengers with a connecting flight on a Zipair operated flight are not required to purchase the service on the second flight. Passengers are only required to purchase the service on the first segment of the flight.

Vietnam Airlines launches A350-900 commercial flight from Hanoi to Changi on 9 November 2023

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On 9 November 2023, Vietnam Airlines launches its first A350-900 passenger commercial flight from Hanoi to Changi under flight VN661. It is estimated to arrive in Changi at 12.30 pm.

Subsequent dates when the Vietnam Airlines A350-900 can be seen in Changi are 10 November, 11 November and 13 November 2023.

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Malaysian Aviation Commission announces suspension of MYAirline air service license

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According to comprehensive foreign media reports, on 1 November 2023, local time, the Malaysian Aviation Commission announced the suspension of the air service license (ASL) of low-cost airline MYAirline. The Commission stated in a statement that this decision takes effect immediately in accordance with Section 43(1) of the Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2015.

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The Malaysian Aviation Commission requested MYAirline to submit a written statement on 13 October 2023 to explain the reasons for the airline’s sudden suspension of operations.

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The Malaysian Aviation Commission stated: "The Commission stated in a statement that it received a written statement from MYAirline on the 27th of last month. After reviewing the written statement, because the airline's statement was not consistent with the requirements, Malaysia Aviation Commission decided to suspend MYAirline’s air services license.”

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The executive chairman of the Malaysian Aviation Commission pointed out that although the commission highly considers revoking MYAirline’s air service license, this may cause the airline to stop paying refunds to affected passengers.

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MYAirline was established on 1 November 2021, and was approved to operate by the Malaysian government on 24 January 2022. On 12 October 2023, the airline suddenly suspended operations and flights, affecting an estimated 125,000 passengers.

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Air Guilin suspends flights due to ownership dispute with Hainan Airlines

 Report, images by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA

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Air Guilin has stopped selling tickets due to an ownership dispute between its two major shareholders, Hainan Airlines and Guilin State-Owned Assets Investment, and cancelled all flights.

                                             

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Several days ago, Hainan Airlines sent a letter to Air Guilin, notifying them of the termination of services and agreements. On 1 November 2023, there was no answer from the Guilin Airlines 24-hour customer service hotline. 

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The Guilin State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission said on 2 November 2023 that the local government had formed a team to sort the issue out, but no further details of a plan of any kind were available. 

 

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As the parent company of many small airlines, Hainan Airlines works in partnership with some local governments, including Guilin.

 

One of the smallest Chinese Communist operators, Air Guilin has a fleet of 10 and has not acquired any new aircraft for over 5 years. It only operated domestic flights in CCP China.

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In 2014, Guilin Airlines and Tourism Group was founded in a partnership between Hainan Airlines Group and Guilin State-Owned Assets Investment. Air Guilin took all its crew members and technical staff directly from Hainan Airlines in the early days, along with board members, senior managers and engineers. However, facing a liquidity problem, Hainan Airlines sold shares in several regional carriers, including Air Guilin, in order to continue its operations and leaving Air Guilin to survive on its own. 

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Bamboo Airways suspends many international flights including flights to Singapore

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Bamboo Airways has adjusted the operating schedule for the year-end period and Lunar New Year of 2024 to better serve passengers and market conditions. Details are as follows:

For the international network, Bamboo Airways has temporarily suspended services on:

Hanoi - London Gatwick since 18 October 2023

Hanoi - Incheon since 29 October 2023

Ho Chi Minh City - Singapore since 1 November 2023

Ho Chi Minh City - Sydney/Melbourne/Frankfurt, Hanoi - Frankfurt from 4 November 2023

Ho Chi Minh City - Suvarnabhumi from 21 November 2023

Hanoi - Suvarnabhumi/Narita/Taoyuan from 8 November 2023

For the domestic network, Bamboo Airways maintains stable operation of routes connecting major hubs, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, etc., and leisure routes connecting Con Dao, Da Lat, Hue, Quy Nhon, Cam Ranh, Dong Hoi, etc.

Bamboo Airways retains scheduled flights to Changi from Hanoi, twice a week.

The airline said, "Bamboo Airways dedicates to ensuring that passengers affected by flight disruptions are provided with support promptly. We have recently strengthened our personnel to handle support requests and provide assistance as soon as possible. This includes free flight rescheduling or full fare refunds to passengers."

Bamboo Airways maintains scheduled flights to Changi from Hanoi, twice a week.

The airline added, "Routes not subject to adjustment will continue to operate as usual, ensuring a smooth travel experience for passengers. Passengers can purchase tickets online through Bamboo Airways' website or mobile app or directly from ticket offices and sales agents of Bamboo Airways."

Bamboo Airways sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the flight schedule adjustment.