STARLUX Airlines to launch Hong Kong route – Business Traveller
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STARLUX Airlines to launch Hong Kong route – Business Traveller

Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines will start flying to Hong Kong this summer. From 16 July, the carrier will initially operate two daily roundtrips between its Taipei hub and Hong Kong. STARLUX will deploy its most premium aircraft, the Airbus A350-900, on one of the daily flights, and the A330neo on the other. The airline’s A350-900s come…

Emirates to resume Edinburgh flights with new A350 aircraft – Business Traveller
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Emirates to resume Edinburgh flights with new A350 aircraft – Business Traveller

Emirates has announced the initial destinations which will be served by the carrier’s forthcoming A350 aircraft, including the return of flights to Edinburgh. Emirates’ fleet currently consists of just Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft, but the first of 65 A350-900s will enter service in September, with ten of the aircraft set to be delivered…

IndiGo orders 30 A350-900 aircraft – Business Traveller
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IndiGo orders 30 A350-900 aircraft – Business Traveller

Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has placed a firm order for 30 A350-900 aircraft, in a move which it said would put it “further on the path of becoming a global aviation player”. The airline currently operates a fleet of around 350 mainly Airbus A320 Family aircraft, with hundreds of additional A320and A321neos also on order….

Finnair to further boost Japan routes – Business Traveller
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Finnair to further boost Japan routes – Business Traveller

Finnair plans to add more flights to Japan in next year’s summer schedule starting in late March 2025. The oneworld carrier says it will go double daily to Tokyo – once a day to Haneda airport and once a day to Narita airport. Also in Japan, Finnair will increase its Helsinki to Nagoya service to…

Singapore Airlines now flying its A350s to Cairns – Business Traveller
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Singapore Airlines now flying its A350s to Cairns – Business Traveller

Star Alliance member Singapore Airlines (SIA) has upgraded its Cairns service to the Airbus A350-900, a significant capacity and product upgrade compared to the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft previously deployed on the route. Singapore Airlines regional vice president for the Southwest Pacific region, Louis Arul, said the upgrade to a larger aircraft on the…

Korean Air orders 33 Airbus A350 aircraft – Business Traveller
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Korean Air orders 33 Airbus A350 aircraft – Business Traveller

Korean Air has confirmed an order for 33 new-technology long-haul widebody aircraft with Airbus. The deal includes 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s, valued at $13.7 billion at list prices. Korean Air says the order will supplement the airline’s long-term fleet operations as it gradually retires its older aircraft. The carrier also noted that adding A350…

Japan Airlines orders more A350s and first A321neos – Business Traveller
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Japan Airlines orders more A350s and first A321neos – Business Traveller

Oneworld member Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will grow its Airbus fleet with new orders for 21 A350-900s and its first-ever order for Airbus single aisle aircraft, with a commitment for 11 A321neo aircraft. The additional A350-900s will fly alongside the A350-1000 on international routes, while the A321neo will operate on JAL’s domestic…

Qatar Airways resumes Osaka service – Business Traveller
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Qatar Airways resumes Osaka service – Business Traveller

Qatar Airways has resumed its flights to Osaka Kansai International airport with a daily nonstop service. The oneworld member carrier is operating one of its Airbus A350-900 aircraft to Osaka, equipped with 36 business class seats and 247 economy class seats. Renowned for its dynamic blend of traditional Japanese heritage and contemporary flair, Osaka hopes…

Delta to launch service to Brisbane – Business Traveller
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Delta to launch service to Brisbane – Business Traveller

Starting 4 December 2024, Delta will launch a seasonal route from Los Angeles to Brisbane, Australia, which will operate three times a week through 28 March 2025. This route will operate on the Airbus A350-900 with four product experiences: Delta One Suites, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin. American Airlines recently announced a…

Malaysia Airlines to deploy A350 on double daily Doha flights – Business Traveller
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Malaysia Airlines to deploy A350 on double daily Doha flights – Business Traveller

Malaysia Airlines will be deploying its flagship Airbus A350-900 aircraft on both of its daily nonstop services between Kuala Lumpur and Doha effective 1 April 2024. The oneworld carrier says the move is part of its continuous commitment to enhance its customer experience and cater to increasing demand for the route. Since November 2023, the…