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On December 12, 2023, Turkish Airlines resumed flights on its Istanbul – Osaka Kansai route. With that, the airline now serves three airports in Japan. Continue reading to learn more about the route. Turkish Airlines Resumes Istanbul – Osaka Kansai Route Until January 2017, Turkish Airlines operated scheduled flights between its then-base Istanbul Ataturk Airport […]

On December 12, 2023, Brussels Airlines put its first Airbus A320neo into service, starting with a flight from Brussels to Vienna. It was not only the airline’s first flight using the type but also its first flight using a brand-new aircraft received straight from the manufacturer. Continue reading to learn more about the flight and

Starting in May 2024, British Airways will return to London Stansted Airport with weekend flights to three holiday destinations. With that, the airline will be back to having a presence at four London airports. Continue reading to learn more about the routes. Upcoming British Airways’ Weekend London Stansted Flights Oneworld member British Airways plans to

On December 8, 2023, United Airlines launched a seasonal non-stop route from San Francisco to Christchurch. With that, it became the first US airline to serve New Zealand’s South Island. Continue reading to learn more about the route. United Airlines’ New San Francisco – Christchurch Route The first United Airlines flight from San Francisco to

While JAL originally planned to put its new international flagship – the Airbus A350-1000 – into service before the end of 2023, those plans have changed due to a delay in the first aircraft’s delivery. The airline has now announced a revised timeline for the entry into service of the aircraft on its first route,

Taiwan’s youngest airline, Starlux Airlines, currently operates all of its flights out of Taipei Taoyuan Airport. The airline is getting ready to expand its footprint, though. On December 8, 2023, it announced it opened an office in Taichung in preparation for the launch of flights out of the city. Continue reading to learn more. Starlux

On December 8, Airbus announced that Cathay Group ordered six A350Fs. The aircraft will be replacing Cathay Pacific Cargo’s aging Boeing 747 freighters. Continue reading to learn more about the order and Cathay Pacific Cargo’s fleet. Cathay Group Orders Six Airbus A350Fs Currently, Cathay Pacific Cargo operates 20 Boeing 747 freighters including six 747-400ERFs and

On December 7, Delta Air Lines announced it will be launching flights between its West Coast hub of Seattle and Taipei Taoyuan Airport in June 2024. The flights will be the airline’s first-ever non-stop connection between the US and Taiwan. Continue reading to learn more about the route. Delta’s Seattle – Taipei Taoyuan Route Will

With just 33 airframes built and most of them not being used by regular airlines, the Ilyushin Il-96 has always been a rare aircraft. It became even rarer in 2014 when Aeroflot phased out its Il-96 fleet. Then, at some point, Cubana stopped using the type, bringing the number of Il-96s active on commercial flights