Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and products
Hong Kong Airlines flies to Chiang Mai
Hong Kong Airlines will commence daily direct flights to Chiang Mai, Thailand on October 27. This will be the airline’s third destination in Thailand, joining Bangkok and Phuket.
Philippine Airlines makes Cebu-Osaka comeback
Philippine Airlines will relaunch its regular nonstop service between Mactan-Cebu and Osaka Kansai beginning December 22. It will fly three times a week for a start, and add an extra weekly frequency by February 26, 2025.
A 199-seater Airbus A321 CEO will be deployed for the Cebu-Osaka service.
Air France connects Paris and Manila
Air France is expanding its Asian network with a thrice weekly service linking Manila with Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Starting December 7, the airline will operate direct flights every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday on an Airbus A350-900 with 34 Business class seats, 24 Premium seats, and 266 Economy seats.
The introduction of Manila marks Air France’s fifth new route for the winter 2024-2025 season.
Cathay Pacific offers complimentary Wi-Fi
Customers travelling in First or Business class onboard connected Cathay Pacific aircraft can now enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi service on their flight.
The airline has been providing complimentary Wi-Fi services to First class customers since 2022. It will extend the service to Cathay Diamond members travelling in all cabins this November.
