Shenzhen Airlines Resumes Shenzhen–Jakarta Route After Seven-Year Hiatus

Shenzhen Airlines resumed its Shenzhen–Jakarta route on October 19, ending a service gap of approximately seven years and five months following the route’s suspension in May 2019. The resumption re-establishes a direct air link between Shenzhen, China, and Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. In the early hours of October 20 local time, Shenzhen Airlines flight […]

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Alaska Airlines Group plans to launch direct flights from Seattle to Osaka and Tahiti in 2027

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are expanding their international networks with new year-round nonstop flights connecting Seattle with Osaka, Japan, and Papeete, Tahiti, starting in 2027. The new routes will strengthen Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s position as a growing international hub. Both services are available for booking, subject to government approval, and will provide travelers with

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Southeast Asia Updates Travel Visa Rules: Vietnam’s Group Visa Exemption for Khanh Hoa Takes Effect as Cambodia’s Pilot Nears Its End

Southeast Asia’s travel visa policies have recently undergone several changes. Vietnam’s trial group visa exemption for Chinese citizens traveling to Khanh Hoa Province, home to Nha Trang, took effect on October 12 and will remain in place through December 31, 2027. Meanwhile, Cambodia’s temporary visa exemption pilot for Chinese citizens is scheduled to end on

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Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of four A350-1000 aircraft, becoming the only airline in Southeast Asia to operate this aircraft type

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its fourth Airbus A350-1000, further advancing the carrier’s fleet modernization strategy. The aircraft, registered RP-C3513, arrived in Manila on September 2, 2026, following a delivery flight from Airbus’ production facility in Toulouse, France. It is the fourth of nine A350-1000s the airline ordered in 2023 and reinforces PAL’s

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Air Canada Broadens Europe, China Networks

Air Canada will add six international routes and restore a fifth daily Toronto-London Heathrow frequency in summer 2027, using incoming Airbus A321XLRs and additional widebody capacity to expand across Europe and Asia. The schedule introduces five destinations to Air Canada’s network: Guangzhou, China; Oslo, Norway; Shannon, Ireland; Basel, Switzerland; and Dubrovnik, Croatia. Nice, France, will

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ANA, Riyadh Air Agree To Cooperate On Network Development

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabian startup Riyadh Air to cooperate on network development, including potential codesharing. Riyadh Air launched operations in June and has ambitious plans to build an international network from the Saudi capital. “The two carriers aim to build convenient connectivity between Riyadh and Tokyo

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China Expands 240-Hour Transit Visa-Free Policy to 57 Countries, Adding Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam

China’s National Immigration Administration announced on August 20 that, effective August 20, 2026, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam will be eligible for China’s 240-hour transit visa-free policy and Hainan’s 30-day visa-free entry policy. With the addition of the two countries, the number of countries covered by the 240-hour transit visa-free policy has increased to 57,

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China’s C919 Makes Its International Commercial Debut

Starting August 12, Air China’s CA723/CA724 Beijing Capital–Ulaanbaatar service will be operated by the domestically produced C919 aircraft. This marks the C919’s first international commercial flight, signifying the aircraft’s official entry into international route operations. Flight CA723 will depart Beijing Capital International Airport at 15:00 daily and arrive in Ulaanbaatar at 17:15. The return flight,

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Emirates, South African Airways Expand Deal, Offer Nine New Routes

【Aviation Insights】 Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) have extended their codeshare agreement allowing travelers access to nine additional destinations across South Africa and neighboring countries. Since launching the agreement, the airlines have operated on a one-way basis, with SAA placing its code on Emirates-operated flights between Dubai and Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. The

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Saudia Enhances North America Connectivity with Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic

[Aviation Insights]   Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has expanded its codeshare cooperation with Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic, further expanding its connectivity to North America through key European hubs. The enhanced agreement will enable Saudia guests to access nearly 30 destinations across the United States and Canada via Paris Charles

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