China Express Airlines has expanded its international network by launching a new route connecting Tianjin, Jiamusi, and Khabarovsk, providing a direct link between China and Russia’s Far East. This new service began on October 29, 2024, and is operated three times a week using an Airbus A320. The addition aligns with China Express’s strategy to…
Air Canada announced plans to increase its direct flights to China starting December 2024, following the Canadian government’s recent decision to lift restrictions on Chinese airlines’ flights to Canada. This policy shift, reversing a 2022 limit, paves the way for improved bilateral connectivity, aiming to bolster economic ties and ease travel for business and leisure…
DHL Express has expanded its cargo operations by partnering with Central Airlines to launch Boeing 777F services connecting Shenzhen, China, with its Leipzig hub in Germany. Central Airlines will provide Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (CMI) services for this dedicated 777F, marking the airline’s first collaboration with DHL in China. This new route aims to strengthen…
Centrum Air is set to initiate its Tashkent–Colombo route on November 17, 2024, providing a direct connection between Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka with weekly service on an Airbus A321neo. This new route departs from Tashkent early morning, arriving in Colombo by mid-morning, enhancing travel options for passengers in both regions. The return flight departs Colombo…
Starting December 16, 2024, Avianca will introduce a daily direct flight from Bogotá, Colombia, to Havana, Cuba, aiming to boost tourism and cultural connectivity between the two nations. The route, operated by A320 family aircraft, is expected to provide over 2,500 seats weekly, accommodating both leisure and business travelers. This new service allows easier access…
airBaltic has rescheduled the start date for its Riga–Rzeszow service to November 8, 2024. Initially set for October 28, the route will now operate twice weekly, served by Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This adjustment aligns with airBaltic’s winter strategy, which features new seasonal routes across the Baltic region, including connections from Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius to…
In September 2024, Asia Pacific airlines experienced substantial growth in both international passenger and cargo traffic, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). International passenger numbers rose by 18.8% year-on-year, totaling 29.2 million, nearly reaching pre-pandemic levels at 97.5% of September 2019 volumes. Revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) showed a 19.3% increase, fueled by…
Ryanair has announced the launch of a new direct route from Zagreb to Palermo, Italy, beginning March 30, 2024, and running through the summer season. Scheduled to operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, the route will utilize the 180-seat Airbus A320 from Lauda Europe, Ryanair’s Austrian subsidiary.
