Asiana Airlines has launched flights between Seoul Incheon, South Korea and Vladivostok, Russia.The new flights are operated daily by an Airbus A321 aircraft, departing Incheon at 09:20 and returning from Vladivostok at 15:10.The new route connects travellers from Korea to Vladivostok – the largest port city in Russia’s eastern coast and the starting point of the Trans-Siberian Railway, which connects to Moscow and is the longest rail journey in the world.  Read More →

Maldivian Airlines has become a new operator of Airbus single aisle aircraft, following the first commercial flight of an A320 on the inaugural flight from Male to Chennai.The aircraft, operated under a leasing agreement, is the first A320 Maldivian will fly to destinations in the Indian sub-continent.The aircraft, which is powered by CFM56 engines, was previously handed over at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, Maldives, in October 2012.Its interior has been specifically modified to accommodate a three-class configuration: 14 business, 18 premium and 120 economy seats.This... 

Alaska Airlines said Friday that it will add nonstop flights between San Diego and the Hawaiian island of Kauai next year.Seattle-based Alaska, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), will operate daily flights between San Diego and Lihue starting June 7, before switching to service to four days a week on Aug. 24.The airline also said it would begin new service between San Diego and Boston starting March 29. Bolstered by strong demand from the business community and vacation travelers alike, we’re thrilled to announce convenient nonstop service from San Diego... 

Interjet became the fourth Mexican airline to flights to McCarran International when its inaugural flight from hit the gate on Thursday night.The carrier will fly to Toluca Airport in Mexico City with 150-seat Airbus A320s on Thursdays and Sundays, the two favorite days for foreign airlines in Las Vegas. President Miguel Aleman said Interjet typically takes three months to evaluate a route before deciding whether or not to add service.Although most foreign carriers have found it difficult to sell tickets to Las Vegas residents, Aleman said Interjet expects an unusually high... 

The airport was closed due to thick fog last night (Wednesday), causing a flight from Aberdeen to be diverted to East Midlands, one from Manchester re-routed to Cambridge and an inbound Amsterdam flight had to land at Birmingham instead.Because the aircraft were not able to land in Norwich, that has caused some delays this morning, which have been added to by more fog. One flight, this morning’s 6.20am KL1502 to Amsterdam, was cancelled and all other flights are currently delayed until the weather improves.A spokeswoman for the airport said passengers could keep updated with... 

A commitment to cheaper fares and more flights between Moree and Sydney has given Brindabella Airlines the tender to run the regional air route.Brindabella will run morning, lunch-time and evening flights from Monday to Friday, as well as selected evening services, for a total of 1080 seats on 36 flights per week.This is 16 flights and 360 more seats than currently available. Brindabella made a guarantee that its most expensive fares would be substantially cheaper than what is currently on offer.This will make] travel to Sydney much easier and affordable for residents from... 

Emirates’ has launched its first commercial flight from to South Australia, adding a new connection between Dubai and Adelaide, which will significantly boost the city’s international flight capacity and connect the region to Emirates’ global network of more than 120 destinations. Emirates’ service between Adelaide and Dubai marks South Australia’s first non-stop flight link with the Middle East, opening new trade opportunities between the two regions. Emirates Sky Cargo, the freight division of Emirates, will carry up to 14 tonnes of freight per flight between South... 

Korean Air Lines Co Ltd has reopened a direct air route to Saudi Arabia for the first time in 15 years, a company statement said on Sunday, reflecting growing economic ties between the two nations.The South Korean national flag carrier, which operates brand-new A330-200 aircraft, will launch three flights per week, linking South Korea’s Incheon International Airport with the Saudi capital Riyadh and the port city of Jeddah. Korean Air Lines suspended regular Riyadh-bound flights in 1997 when the so-called “Middle East boom” for South Korean construction firms... 

According to an official of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the first flight is scheduled to arrive here from Jeddah on Tuesday night.In pre-Haj flight operation, Pakistani Hujjaj were airlifted with the help of a total of 283 flights, including 149 of PIA, 80 flights of Shaheen Airline and 54 flights of Saudi Airline.Expressing satisfaction over the smooth conduct of pre-Haj flight operation, he hoped that the post-Haj flight operation would be completed within the prescribed time.The successful and timely completion of pre and post-Haj flights operation will be a big achievement... 

UK hub Heathrow Airport has cancelled a total of 84 flights, including British Airways, United and Virgin flights, since the storm took hold on Monday.Passengers are being offered the opportunity to rebook or get a refund.And they are being urged to check their flight status before travelling.BA has cancelled 11 return flights from Heathrow to the US east coast – departures to New York JFK, Newark, Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia are affected.Flights to and from Boston are expected to operate as normal, BA said.The airline has advised customers to check the status...