Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
FitsAir begins direct flights to Kuala Lumpur
Sri Lanka’s low-cost carrier, FitsAir, has commenced new direct flights connecting Colombo with Kuala Lumpur. The service, which began operations on April 4, runs four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Philippine Airlines expands Vietnam services
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will introduce non-stop flights between Manila and Danang beginning July 1, with an initial schedule of three flights per week.
The new Manila-Danang route operates every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, deploying Airbus A321 jetliners that accommodate up to 199 passengers.
PAL recently upgraded its Manila-Hanoi-Manila route to a daily service, and will launch flights between Cebu and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) starting on May 2.
In addition to the new PAL Manila-Danang, Cebu-Ho Chi Minh City routes and the daily Manila-Hanoi services, the airline also operates eight weekly flights between Manila and Ho Chi Minh City.
Saudia introduces new Jeddah-Bali service
Saudia has launched a new route connecting Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Bali, Indonesia, operating thrice a week on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 24 Business Class seats and 274 Economy Class seats.
The new service will cater to growing demand from leisure travellers, business professionals, and pilgrims heading to the Kingdom.
