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Jet Airways increases capacity on Mumbai-Singapore route by placing A330

Jet Airways will upgrade its daily flights between Mumbai and Singapore by deploying its state-of-the-art Airbus A330-200 aircraft, effective June 1, 2016. The upgrade to a wide body aircraft will result in a 50 per cent increase in capacity compared to the Boeing 737 currently operating on this route. The A330-200 offers customised two-cabin seating … Read more

Japan Airlines and Alaska Airlines launch partnership

Japan Airlines and Alaska Airlines have announced plans to enter into a codeshare agreement and a frequent flyer partnership, which will provide customers with an enhanced network and more mileage earning opportunities between Japan and the U.S. Pacific Northwest. With Alaska Airlines’ extensive operations across California, Oregon, Idaho and Washington, JAL customers will have more … Read more

EVA Air to launch new service to Chicago

EVA Air will launch nonstop flights from Chicago to Taipei on November 3, 2016. Initially, the airline will operate four flights a week, using one of its Boeing 777-300ERs configured for 333 passengers in Royal Laurel business, Elite premium economy and Economy Classes. EVA is also giving passengers more itinerary flexibility by adjusting schedules to offer … Read more

Cebu Pacific boosts direct service to Doha

Cebu Pacific will add a frequency between Manila, Philippines and Doha, Qatar beginning July 9, 2016. Cebu Pacific is the only Philippine carrier flying non-stop between these two cities. Cebu Pacific’s additional flight between Manila and Doha will operate every Saturday, increasing its services to three times a week. The new flight will depart Manila … Read more

Xiamen Airlines orders 10 Next-Generation Boeing 737s

Boeing Xiamen Airlines, China’s only all-Boeing carrier, have finalized an order for 10 Next-Generation 737-800s. The order, valued at $960 million at list prices, will be posted on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website once all contingencies are cleared. “The 737-800 is the best-selling version of the highly successful Next-Generation 737 family,” said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president, Northeast Asia Sales, Boeing Commercial … Read more

SilkAir to launch flights to Vientiane and Luang Prabang

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will launch services to two new destinations, Vientiane and Luang Prabang in Laos later this year. With the commencement of these new flights, SilkAir, together with its parent airline, Singapore Airlines will effectively fly to all countries within Southeast Asia.* From 31 … Read more

Pakistan International Airlines increases flights from Faisalabad to Saudi Arabia

Pakistan International Airlines announced an increase in flights between Faisalabad and Jeddah and Medina. The Pakistani flag carrier will now be operating three flights per week from Faisalabad to Jeddah and Medina Munawwara. This will facilitate the passengers living in Faisalabad and adjoining areas as well as the Pakistani community based in Saudi Arabia. Pakistan International … Read more

Qazaq Air announces new service between Almaty and Semey

The airline continues expanding its route network and plans to open a new direct flight Almaty-Semey starting from 6th May 2016. The new route will connect one of the largest cities of eastern Kazakhstani region with south capital of the country and will be operated with Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft twice a week, on Wednesdays and Fridays. Almaty to … Read more

AirAsia X increases flight frequencies to eight destinations

AirAsia X today announced additional flight frequencies to eight destinations in its route network, providing guests with more flight options to Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Osaka, Sapporo, Beijing, Shanghai and Taipei. Arik Kumar De, Head of Commercial for AirAsia X Berhad said: “As the pioneer for low cost long-haul travel, we are pleased to offer our guests greater … Read more