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Published at 0900PST / 1700GMT 14FEB26Sky Angkor Air this week launched new route to China, which saw the inaugural of Sihanoukville – Guangzhou route on 10FEB26. This route is served 3 times weekly, with Airbus A320 aircraft.ZA367 KOS0015 – 0415CAN 320 247ZA368 CAN0515 – 0720KOS 320 247
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Published at 0800PST / 1600GMT 14FEB26Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo during Northern summer 2026 season intends to expand capacity on selected international routes, as following routes scheduled with Airbus A321neo, instead of A320neo.Delhi – Guangzhou eff 29MAR26 1 dailyDelhi – Riyadh eff 29MAR26 1 dailyKochi – Kuwait City eff 29MAR26 1 dailyMumbai – Riyadh eff 29MAR26 1 daily
Published at 0700PST / 1500GMT 14FEB26China Southern at the launch of Northern summer 2026 season plans to launch new Central Asia service from Guangzhou, where the carrier schedules Guangzhou – Bishkek route. Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to serve this route twice weekly from 29MAR26.CZ8147 CAN1720 – 2145BSZ 7M8 37CZ8148 BSZ2320 – 0735+1CAN 7M8 37
The 777-300ER is still expected to remain a key long-haul aircraft for the next decade or more.
Published at 0600PST / 1400GMT 14FEB26Uzbekistan’s Centrum Air at the launch of Northern summer 2026 season plans to add new route to Pakistan, as the carrier plans Tashkent – Lahore nonstop flight. From 30MAR26, Airbus A320 aircraft to serve this route twice weekly.C6561 TAS2255 – 0135+1LHE 320 14C6562 LHE0510 – 0750TAS 320 25
It is hard to imagine a long-haul route with a consistently poor load factor. But this is what Kuwait Airways seemingly experiences to/from New York JFK, which is—perhaps mercifully—its sole route to North America. In the 12 months to October 2025, it only filled 41% of the available seats.
With the reduction in funding by the government, the Cornwall Council has decided to axe the PSO route connecting Cornwall with London Gatwick.
Published at 0500PST / 1300GMT 14FEB26 Uzbekistan Airways during Northern summer 2026 season plans to launch 2 new routes to China, including service to Hangzhou and Shenzhen. Planned operations as follows.Tashkent – Hangzhou eff 29MAR26 2 weekly 787-8HY503 TAS1330 – 2240HGH 787 47HY504 HGH0010 – 0430TAS 787 15Tashkent – Shenzhen eff 29MAR26 1 weekly A321LRHY575 TAS2210 – 0740+1SZX 32Q 7HY576 SZX0910 – 1330TAS 32Q 1
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Published at 0400PST / 1200GMT 14FEB26China Airlines this past week filed service changes on Taipei Taoyuan – Ishigaki route, as the carrier cancels this summer seasonal route in 2026. It previously planned to operate 2 weekly flights for summer season, from 01APR26 with Airbus A321neo.CI124 TPE0820 – 1015ISG 32Q 36CI125 ISG1115 – 1120TPE 32Q 36
Southwest Airlines has announced its partnership with Starlink Wi-Fi to provide seamless internet access to its customers. Starlink offers Wi-Fi speeds of up to 250 megabits per second (Mbps), which helps Southwest passengers to stream movies and play live games without buffering. Starlink Wi-Fi on Southwest Airlines Starlink Wi-Fi will roll out on Southwest Airlines […] The post Southwest Airlines announces partnership with Starlink Wi-Fi appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
Published at 0300PST / 1100GMT 14FEB26China Airlines this week filed additional aircraft changes to Taipei Taoyuan – Sapporo New Chitose route. From 07MAY26 to 14SEP26 (except selected dates in May and June), the Skyteam member schedules Airbus A321neo aircraft on this route, instead of previously filed A330-300.CI130 TPE0835 – 1335CTS 32Q DCI131 CTS1505 – 1815TPE 32Q D
The left landing gear of the aircraft collapsed while taxiing, the strut bending backward, resulting in the aircraft rolling onto its left engine.
Love is in the air at Emirates as they invite couples across Africa to experience their love escape at new heights. Passengers can enjoy themed menus in lounges and a curated selection of romance films and music on Emirates ice, making this year’s Valentine’s one to remember. From March 1, travellers can choose from four […] The post Love at Emirates: Most Romantic Destinations for African Travellers appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
Published at 0200PST / 1000GMT 14FEB26 Qatar Airways in February and March 2026 schedules aircraft changes to Seychelles, currently operated by Boeing 777-200LR/-300ER. From 18FEB26 to 28MAR26, the oneWorld member will serve Doha – Mahe Island (Seychelles) route with Airbus A330-300 aircraft on daily basis. QR678 DOH0250 – 0830SEZ 333 DQR679 SEZ1810 – 2155DOH 333 D
Coming to four premium transcontinental routes as early as May.
This list details the five top-ranking carriers according to their premium economy seats: Delta, Singapore, Virgin Atlantic, Japan and Emirates