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APRIL 2026

Week 16

Orient Aviation Daily Digest April 17, 2026

By Tomasz Sniedziewski

 

News

Philippine Airlines to launch nonstop Manila-Chicago service in November

Philippine Airlines (PAL) said that on November 9, 2026, it will launch the Manila-Chicago route, operated three times per week, using Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Read More »


 


 

News

Akasa Air headed to Hanoi

India’s Akasa Air announced that on September 4, 2026, it will launch the Mumbai-Hanoi route, operated four times per week. Read More »


 

News

Air China recorded an increase in passenger traffic and capacity in March

In March 2026, Air China Group carried 14.3 million passengers, 15.5% more than in March 2025. Out of this number, 1,7 million travelers, 21.1% more than a year before, were flown on international routes. Read More »


 

News

T’way Air offers its cabin crew unpaid leave

South Korea’s LCC T’way Air is offering voluntary unpaid leave for its cabin crew as financial pressures mount amid a surge in the won-dollar exchange rate and soaring fuel prices triggered by the U.S.-Iran conflict, The Korea Times reported. Read More »


 

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China’s carriers adapt to Northern Summer season: more flights to Europe, fewer to Asia-Pacific

Airlines from China decided to navigate the upcoming Northern Summer season by adding capacity to Europe and reducing operations to Southeast Asia and Oceania, Yicai Global reports. Read More »


 

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Korean Air unveiled its flagship lounges at Seoul Incheon Airport

Korean Air (KAL) announced it has completed a comprehensive 42-month infrastructure overhaul of its lounges at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2, with the unveiling of its renovated flagship First and Prestige Class (business class) West Lounges, opening on April 17 and 16, respectively. Read More »


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from Collins Aerospace, Garuda Indonesia, Japan Airlines (JAL), Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), and Moment. Read More »