Asia

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 ... <a title="Pakistan International Airlines increases flights from Faisalabad to Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/pakistan-international-airlines-increases-flights-faisalabad-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Pakistan International Airlines increases flights from Faisalabad to Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 27, 2016 · 1 min read

Philippine Airlines to operate flights between Manila and Saipan

Philippine Airlines is all set to fly to Saipan by June 15 this year.  “The service is much awaited by our countrymen working in the island-territory of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas. With Filipinos comprising close to 36% or 22,000 of the population, the planned flights will provide them a convenient link to their ... <a title="Philippine Airlines to operate flights between Manila and Saipan" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/philippine-airlines-operate-flights-manila-saipan/" aria-label="Read more about Philippine Airlines to operate flights between Manila and Saipan">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 22, 2016 · 2 min read

Hong Kong Airlines launches new direct Flight service to Kuching

Commencing on 28 May 2016, Hong Kong Airlines, an internationally-acclaimed full-service airline, will be the only carrier providing direct twice-weekly flight service between Hong Kong and Kuching, Malaysia. The new service will be operated by an all-economy class Airbus A320 aircraft, further strengthen the airline’s network in Asia. Kuching is Sarawak’s capital city, as well as ... <a title="Hong Kong Airlines launches new direct Flight service to Kuching" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/hong-kong-airlines-launches-new-direct-flight-service-kuching/" aria-label="Read more about Hong Kong Airlines launches new direct Flight service to Kuching">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 21, 2016 · 1 min read

SilkAir names new Chief Executive

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments SilkAir has today announced the appointment of Mr Foo Chai Woo as Chief Executive, taking over from Mr Leslie Thng, who will be returning to parent company Singapore Airlines (SIA). Mr Foo will assume his new position with effect from 18 May 2016. He has been SIA’s Divisional Vice ... <a title="SilkAir names new Chief Executive" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/silkair-names-new-chief-executive/" aria-label="Read more about SilkAir names new Chief Executive">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 20, 2016 · 2 min read

Hong Kong Airlines launches new direct flight service to Tokyo Narita

Commencing on 1 July 2016, Hong Kong Airlines will launch a twice daily service between Hong Kong and Narita Airport in Tokyo, Japan. Airbus A330 aircraft will be deployed on the route. Tokyo will be Hong Kong Airlines’ seventh destination in Japan, further strengthen the airline’s network in Japan and Asia, and provide Japan lovers ... <a title="Hong Kong Airlines launches new direct flight service to Tokyo Narita" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/hong-kong-airlines-launches-new-direct-flight-service-tokyo-narita/" aria-label="Read more about Hong Kong Airlines launches new direct flight service to Tokyo Narita">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 20, 2016 · 1 min read

JAL and Finnair expand codeshare cooperation

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Finnair, both members of oneworld alliance and joint business partners, have agreed to expand codeshare cooperation on AY-operated flights between Fukuoka and Helsinki starting May 7, 2016. With this new expansion of two airlines’ partnership, customers will have more choices to fly from Western Japan to Europe for business or pleasure. Fukuoka ... <a title="JAL and Finnair expand codeshare cooperation" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/jal-finnair-expand-codeshare-cooperation/" aria-label="Read more about JAL and Finnair expand codeshare cooperation">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 20, 2016 · 1 min read

Azerbaijan Airlines increases domestic flight frequency

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) announced about a new schedule of flights on domestic routes.  Direct flights on Baku-Ganja-Baku route will be increased to 4 times a week from April 25  and will be operated on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. In addition, after May 15 direct Ganja-Nakhchivan-Ganja flights will be increased to 4 times a week ... <a title="Azerbaijan Airlines increases domestic flight frequency" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/azerbaijan-airlines-increases-domestic-flight-frequency/" aria-label="Read more about Azerbaijan Airlines increases domestic flight frequency">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 20, 2016 · 1 min read

Vietjet launches two new international routes

Vietjet today announced the launch of its newest international routes connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Kuala Lumpur and Tainan City. The Kuala Lumpur route will commence operations on 1 June 2016 and will depart from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City at 9.30am (local time) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur at 12.25pm (local time). The return flight ... <a title="Vietjet launches two new international routes" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/vietjet-launches-two-new-international-routes/" aria-label="Read more about Vietjet launches two new international routes">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 12, 2016 · 2 min read

Air India launches flights to Vienna

National carrier Air India will connect Delhi to Vienna, the capital of Austria with a non-stop flight from April 6, 2016. This non-stop service will operate thrice a week on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday with a B787 aircraft. Air India with code share arrangements with Austrian Airlines will replace existing 5 weekly service to Vienna ... <a title="Air India launches flights to Vienna" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/air-india-launches-flights-vienna/" aria-label="Read more about Air India launches flights to Vienna">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 8, 2016 · 1 min read

Jetstar to begin Queenstown evening flights

Jetstar will start trans-Tasman winter evening flights in and out of Queenstown from June this year.  Subject to regulatory approval, Jetstar will operate a daily winter evening service between Melbourne and Queenstown from Friday 24 June until 31 August 2016. The daily winter season JQ 219 service will depart Melbourne at 2.05pm and arrive in ... <a title="Jetstar to begin Queenstown evening flights" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/jetstar-begin-queenstown-evening-flights/" aria-label="Read more about Jetstar to begin Queenstown evening flights">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 6, 2016 · 2 min read