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STARLUX launches Phoenix–Taipei nonstop — first U.S. Southwest route and fifth U.S. gateway

STARLUX has begun three-times-weekly nonstop service between Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) and Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), marking the carrier's first U.S. Southwest route and its fifth U.S. gateway. The launch makes Phoenix the second U.S. airport with a direct Asia link after China Airlines' recent TPE–PHX entry.

2026-01-15T23:55:22.313728-08:00

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Air India and Singapore Airlines sign framework to deepen India–Singapore connectivity

2026-01-16T04:32:54.066444-08:00

Aviation Week

Chinese carriers add 600+ Lunar New Year flights to Singapore, doubling 2025 increase

2026-01-16T03:50:42.339821-08:00

FlightGlobal

China Southern to launch nonstop Beijing Daxing–Helsinki 787-9 service from 29 March 2026

2026-01-16T03:37:54.264712-08:00

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Air India and Singapore Airlines sign framework to deepen India–Singapore connectivity Air India and Singapore Airlines have signed a commercial cooperation framework to deepen connectivity between India and Singapore. Subject to regulatory approvals and further contracts, the pact aims to align schedules, enable seamless single‑ticket connections, expand corporate and frequent‑flyer benefits, and pave the way for a potential joint business agreement.

2026-01-16T04:32:54.066444-08:00

Air India and Singapore Airlines sign framework to deepen India–Singapore connectivity

Aviation Week

Chinese carriers add 600+ Lunar New Year flights to Singapore, doubling 2025 increase Chinese carriers will operate roughly 600 additional flights between China and Singapore over the Lunar New Year, doubling the 2025 uplift as Changi adds 600+ services to 15 Chinese cities. Six Chinese airlines expand frequencies, concentrating seasonal capacity on the China–Singapore market.

2026-01-16T03:50:42.339821-08:00

Chinese carriers add 600+ Lunar New Year flights to Singapore, doubling 2025 increase

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China Southern to launch nonstop Beijing Daxing–Helsinki 787-9 service from 29 March 2026 China Southern will launch nonstop Beijing Daxing–Helsinki service from 29 March 2026 using Boeing 787-9s, operating three weekly rotations (Tue/Thu/Sat) and increasing to daily from 20 June. The route restores a direct Beijing–Finland link after about five years.

2026-01-16T03:37:54.264712-08:00

China Southern to launch nonstop Beijing Daxing–Helsinki 787-9 service from 29 March 2026

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Turkish Airlines moves Luanda flights to new Angolan airport Turkish Airlines has relocated its Luanda, Angola flights to the city’s new airport, ch-aviation reports. The carrier’s move transfers operations away from the previous field and changes where passengers, ground handling and cargo are processed on Turkish’s southern Africa services.

2026-01-16T03:37:45.381097-08:00

Turkish Airlines moves Luanda flights to new Angolan airport

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STARLUX launches Phoenix–Taipei nonstop — first U.S. Southwest route and fifth U.S. gateway STARLUX has begun three-times-weekly nonstop service between Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) and Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), marking the carrier's first U.S. Southwest route and its fifth U.S. gateway. The launch makes Phoenix the second U.S. airport with a direct Asia link after China Airlines' recent TPE–PHX entry.

2026-01-15T23:55:22.313728-08:00

STARLUX launches Phoenix–Taipei nonstop — first U.S. Southwest route and fifth U.S. gateway

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Air India to operate newly delivered Boeing 787-9 with refreshed cabin on Mumbai–Frankfurt from Feb. 1, 2026 Air India will deploy a newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner—configured with 296 seats, new suites and refreshed cabin interiors—on its Mumbai–Frankfurt service from 1 February 2026. The five‑weekly change standardizes a new or upgraded long‑haul product across the carrier’s Germany services.

2026-01-15T04:16:12.645372-08:00

Air India to operate newly delivered Boeing 787-9 with refreshed cabin on Mumbai–Frankfurt from Feb. 1, 2026

Aviation Week

flynas to open Abha base on March 29, 2026, launching 11 domestic and international routes Saudi low-cost carrier flynas will open its fifth operational base at Abha International Airport on March 29, 2026. The southern Saudi hub will station aircraft to serve 11 initial destinations across domestic markets and international points in the Middle East, Africa and Türkiye, expanding the carrier's regional network.

2026-01-15T03:55:45.813229-08:00

flynas to open Abha base on March 29, 2026, launching 11 domestic and international routes

AeroTime

China Southern adds record three daily Sydney–Guangzhou flights and offers free Guangzhou/Shenzhen transit accommodation China Southern has expanded its Sydney–Guangzhou service to a record three daily flights and is offering free transit accommodation in Guangzhou and Shenzhen for Australian travellers. The additions raise capacity on the Australia–China link and provide hotel support for transit passengers.

2026-01-14T21:49:47.573030-08:00

China Southern adds record three daily Sydney–Guangzhou flights and offers free Guangzhou/Shenzhen transit accommodation

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STARLUX launches Phoenix–Taipei nonstop — first U.S. Southwest route and fifth U.S. gateway

Air India and Singapore Airlines sign framework to deepen India–Singapore connectivity

Chinese carriers add 600+ Lunar New Year flights to Singapore, doubling 2025 increase

China Southern to launch nonstop Beijing Daxing–Helsinki 787-9 service from 29 March 2026

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