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Air Serbia Explores Belgrade-Beijing Route for Summer 2025

Air Serbia is evaluating the possibility of introducing a new direct flight between Belgrade and Beijing in the summer of 2025. This prospective route would replace the recently discontinued service to Tianjin, allowing Air Serbia to maintain its presence in the Chinese market and strengthen connectivity between Serbia and China.

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Air Canada to Launch Daily Vancouver-Beijing Nonstop Flights in January 2025

Air Canada has announced the commencement of a new daily nonstop service between Vancouver and Beijing Capital International Airport, set to launch on January 15, 2025. This route will be operated by the Boeing 787-9, a long-haul aircraft known for its fuel efficiency and passenger comfort, enhancing connectivity between Canada and China.

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Japan Airlines Expands International Network with New Routes to Istanbul and Milan

Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled plans to expand its international network by introducing new direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul and Milan. These additions aim to strengthen connectivity between Japan and Europe, catering to the growing demand for travel and commerce.

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TAP Air Portugal to Resume Porto Alegre Flights in April 2025

TAP Air Portugal has announced the resumption of its flights to Porto Alegre, Brazil, starting April 1, 2025. The airline will operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, utilizing the Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. This decision comes after a suspension of international flights to Porto Alegre due to significant flooding in the Rio Grande…

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Iberojet to Launch Exclusive Madrid–Delhi Flights in April 2025

Iberojet, the Spanish leisure airline, has announced plans to launch direct flights between Madrid and Delhi starting in April 2025. This new route will make Iberojet the only airline offering direct flights between Spain and India, reinstating a connection that has been absent since August 2020, when Air India ceased its Madrid–Delhi service. 

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HiSky Europe Launches Bucharest–Mombasa–Zanzibar Charter Service

HiSky Europe, a Romanian airline, has announced the launch of a new regular charter service that will connect Bucharest, Mombasa, and Zanzibar, starting on November 27, 2024. The service, which will operate with an Airbus A321, provides Romanian travelers with a direct and convenient travel option to two popular tropical destinations in East Africa.

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China Southern to Resume Guangzhou–Nagoya Flights in December

China Southern Airlines is set to resume its direct flights between Guangzhou and Nagoya on December 20, 2024, reestablishing an important link between China and Japan. The route, which will be operated by an Airbus A320, aims to meet the demand for both business and leisure travel between these major Asian cities as international travel…

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British Airways Launches London Gatwick–Bangkok Service

British Airways has inaugurated its new direct service from London Gatwick to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, with the first Boeing 777 flight touching down in Bangkok on October 28, 2024. This new route connects two major international hubs, offering travelers a convenient, non-stop option between the United Kingdom and Thailand.

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Armenian Airlines to Resume Yerevan–Batumi Service on December 26

Armenian Airlines has announced it will resume its Yerevan–Batumi service on December 26, 2024, providing travelers with a convenient route connecting Armenia’s capital with the popular Georgian coastal city. The airline will operate this route with an Airbus A321, a model well-suited for accommodating high passenger volumes with comfort and efficiency on short regional flights.

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COMAC Expands with New Offices in Hong Kong and Singapore

China’s Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC) has opened an office in Hong Kong, its second international location established this week, following the launch of a Singapore office. This expansion marks a strategic step for COMAC, the developer of China’s ARJ21 and C919 commercial aircraft, as it aims to increase its footprint in key global markets and…