“This investment manifests our confidence in the future of Philippine Airlines and the continued growth of air travel.

The Boeing 787-10 will strengthen our medium and long-haul fleet, allowing us to provide an even better travel experience for our customers while improving operational efficiency and supporting our long-term sustainability goals,” said PAL Holdings Inc President and Chief Operating Officer Lucio C Tan III.

 “As Asia’s first and longest-serving airline, we proudly celebrated our 85th anniversary earlier this year. An equally meaningful milestone that we celebrate this year is 80 years of partnership between Philippine Airlines and Boeing.” 

The 787-10 will complement PAL’s fleet of 10 777 jets by expanding operational flexibility across the airline’s medium- and long-haul route network. 

“Philippine Airlines’ selection of the 787 Dreamliner marks an important step forward in our partnership, one that spans 80 years,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie Pope.

As the largest variant of the 787 family, the 787-10 can fly 300-375 passengers up to 13,890 km (7,500 nautical miles), enabling PAL to meet rising travel demand. 

(Source: Boeing)

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The two-hour 30-minute flight to Wuxi Shuofang Airport (WUX) marks the airline’s sixth destination in the Chinese Mainland, further strengthening the route network across the Yangtze River Delta between Hong Kong and the region’s core city clusters.

“Flights from Hong Kong to Wuxi depart in the afternoon with the return flight from Wuxi departing at night, offering travellers the convenience of connecting through Hong Kong to other destinations,” said HK Express CEO Jeanette Mao. “Through our codeshare partnership with Cathay Pacific, we are enabling passengers from Wuxi and southern Jiangsu province to connect seamlessly via Hong Kong to a wide range of destinations across Asia and around the world. Playing an important role in the Cathay Group’s dual-brand strategy, HK Express will continue to leverage Hong Kong’s strength as an international aviation hub, further enhancing connectivity between the Chinese Mainland.” 

Flight schedule

UO214 departs Hong Kong (HKG) at 1615 and arrives in Wuxi (WUX) at 1845. Daily.
UO215 departs WUXI (WUX) at 1945 and arrives in Hong Kong (HKG) at 22.20. Daily.

An A320 with 180 seats serves the route.

(Source: HK Express)

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The agreement forms part of the airline’s original commitment for up to 50 A350-1000s announced in 2025. Riyadh Air will become the first airline in Saudi Arabia to operate the A350-1000 and will use the aircraft to support its international growth ambitions and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives.

“The firm-up of these additional aircraft reflects Riyadh Air’s continued confidence in its growth trajectory and in the future of Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector,” said  Riyadh Air Chief Financial Officer Adam Boukadida. “Increasing our A350-1000 commitment to 31 aircraft strengthens the foundation of our future network and supports our ambition to serve more than 100 global destinations by 2030 while delivering a premium guest experience.”

 “We are proud to deepen our partnership with Riyadh Air as it continues to build a pioneering carrier for the Kingdom,” said Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business Benoît de Saint-Exupéry. “This additional A350-1000 commitment reflects the airline’s confidence in the aircraft’s exceptional efficiency, range and passenger appeal. As Riyadh Air advances its ambitious growth plans, the A350-1000 will play an important role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives and helping position the Kingdom as a leading international aviation hub.”

The A350 is designed to fly up to 9,700 nautical miles /18,000 kilometres non-stop, setting new standards for intercontinental travel. 

The aircraft includes state-of-the-art technologies and aerodynamics delivering efficiency and comfort. Its latest-generation Rolls-Royce engines and use of lightweight materials bring a 25% advantage in fuel burn, operating costs and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, compared to previous-generation competitor aircraft.

At the end of June 2026, the A350 Family had won 1,595 firm orders from 68 customers worldwide, making it one of the most successful widebody aircraft ever.

(Source: Airbus)

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Based in Ho Chi Minh City, the aircraft will be operated by Cebu Pacific’s own pilots and cabin crew, serving domestic routes between Ho Chi Minh City and Cam Ranh, Phu Quoc, Vinh, and Da Nang.

Meanwhile, Cebu Pacific will become Southeast Asia’s first low-cost airline to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi service during flights.

The airline confirmed last week that it will roll out Starlink on domestic flights starting in  2027.

The collaboration marks a milestone for Philippine aviation and positions Cebu Pacific as the first low-cost airline in Southeast Asia to bring Starlink onboard.

Cebu Pacific and fellow Indigo Partners portfolio airlines Frontier (US), Wizz Air (Europe), Volaris (Mexico), and JetSmart (South America) expect to install Starlink on over 1,000 aircraft. The deployment represents one of the largest global commitments to next-generation inflight connectivity, with airlines bringing low fares and access to reliable Wi-Fi provided through a new system managed directly by Starlink.

“Introducing Starlink marks another important step in delivering a better travel experience,” said Cebu Pacific President and Chief Commercial Officer Xander Lao.

(Source: Cebu Pacific)

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According to data and analysis by JLL, the hotel market demonstrated strong resilience in the first half of 2026, with transaction volumes reaching USD6.8 billion, representing a 54% increase from H1 2025.

“Hotel investment sentiments continue to defy expectations and demonstrate the draw of Asia Pacific hospitality assets. Solid market fundamentals combined with robust deal activity across the region have worked in tandem with investors that are increasingly demanding greater certainty and more thorough due diligence before deploying capital,” said JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group, Asia Pacific CEO Nihat Ercan.

According to JLL, regional performance is diverse, with three markets primarily driving the surge in investment activity during H1 2026.

Japan led the region with USD1.9 billion in transactions, representing 75% year-over-year growth. Activity featured three significant portfolio transactions: AB Capital’s acquisition of the JPN Kanagawa Hotel Portfolio, Tosei’s purchase of the JPN Pelican Hotel Portfolio, and KKR & PAG’s buyout of Sapporo Real Estate.

Mainland China recorded USD1.5 billion in volume, marking an impressive 224% year-over-year increase. Secondary market activity dominated Q2, with auction sales expanding the transaction pool by introducing distressed and undervalued properties. The disposal of nine assets by R&F Group exemplified this trend.

Australia achieved $901 million in transactions, surging 38% year-over-year. Growth in Australian investment was fueled by private investors, family offices, and owner-operators competing for mid-market metropolitan and regional assets. In contrast, private equity and funds focused on CBD and trophy properties.

In parallel, developers emerged as the most active buyer group in the first half of 2026, representing 22% of total volume, followed by fund managers at 19% and high-net-worth individuals and family offices contributing 5%. Domestic capital remained the dominant force in regional hotel acquisitions. However, cross-border investors were particularly active in Japan, Australia & New Zealand, and Korea, with fund managers leading cross-border activity.

JLL also observed a distinctive capital markets trend over the time period, with investors targeting underperforming hotels for repositioning into living assets. Hong Kong led this movement, with four hotels transacting for a total of USD340 million in H1 2026, primarily earmarked for student housing or co-living properties. Singapore’s market reflected this trend through Coliwoo’s USD79 million acquisition of the Park Avenue Changi hotel for co-living conversion.

This emerging pattern underscores a broader capital markets shift, with hotels increasingly viewed as opportunistic and value-add entry points into the region’s living sector. However, these conversions remain asset-specific, targeting ageing and underperforming properties rather than reflecting any weakness in the region’s underlying hotel fundamentals, which remain robust.

“The combination of robust trading performance, strong capital deployment across diverse investor types, and emerging opportunities in hotel repositioning positions the Asia Pacific hotel investment market for continued growth throughout the remainder of 2026. With stronger-than-expected momentum registered in H1 2026, Asia Pacific is on track to achieve overall annual hotel investment volume growth of 15-20% from 2025 levels,” said JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group Head of Investment Sales, Asia, Julien Nauori. 

Hotel trading performance between January and May 2026 validated investor confidence, with RevPAR in USD jumping more than 6% on average across APAC despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Growth proved strongest in Australia & Oceania and Southeast Asia, driven by significant ADR increases.

Vietnam led country-specific performance with double-digit RevPAR growth, followed by South Korea, New Zealand, and India. These results demonstrated the sector’s fundamental strength and resilience in navigating external challenges.

In terms of international tourist arrivals, Asia and the Pacific recorded 3% year-over-year growth in Q1 2026, with Oceania advancing 9% and North-East Asia gaining 5%. While overall arrivals remained 11% below pre-pandemic levels (89% of Q1 2019), resilient tourist arrivals and steady RevPAR growth continued supporting the investment case for hotel assets across the region.

JLL’s estimated 15-20% full-year growth outlook reflects continued buyer interest supported by solid hotel fundamentals, despite a more measured approach to deal execution as investors maintain heightened due diligence standards in response to global economic uncertainties.

(Source: JLL)

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Himalaya Airlines is the first commercial carrier to operate a direct scheduled flight on the Kathmandu–Shenzhen–Kathmandu route, creating a new air corridor between Nepal and one of China’s most dynamic economic and technological centres.

Himalaya made the historic takeoff for Shenzhen with flight number (H9 985) at 0959 (Nepali local time) with 98 passengers onboard, which landed in Shenzhen at 0417 (Chinese local time) on 5 June.

Shenzhen, widely regarded as China’s Silicon Valley and officially recognised as the country’s first special economic zone, is a global hub for technology, manufacturing, finance, and innovation. It is home to leading technology corporations and a rapidly growing base of outbound travellers and business professionals. The establishment of a direct air connection between Kathmandu and Shenzhen represents a significant step forward in Nepal–China bilateral relations and people-to-people connectivity.

Himalaya Airlines operates twice-weekly frequencies on the Kathmandu–Shenzhen–Kathmandu sector, departing from the Nepalese capital on Tuesday and Thursday, with the return flights from Shenzhen operating every Wednesday and Friday.

Flight schedule

H9885 departs Kathmandu at 2150 (KTM) and arrives in Shenzhen (SZX) at 0430.
H9886 departs Shenzhen (SZX) at 0555 and arrives in Kathmandu (KTM) at 0835.

Using an A320 with 180 seats, the flight time is four hours and 25 minutes.

(Source: Himalaya Airlines)

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Bangkok Airways previously served Da Nang until 30 March 2024, and THAI Smile, a low-cost airline subsidiary of Thai Airways International, also served the route until it ceased operations in 2023.

For THAI, scheduling twice-daily services on the route will be challenging. It will compete head-on with Thai Vietjet, which offers three daily flights (189-seat B737). Vietnam Airlines fields daily flights (184-seat A321)  and even Emirates manages to offer four weekly services on the Bangkok-Da Nang route using a B77-300ER with 354 seats.

The average round-trip fare on the route is USD150.

TG flight schedule

TG558 departs Bangkok (BKK) at 0800 and arrives in  Da Nang (DAD) at 0945.
TG594 departs Bangkok (BKK) at 1520 and arrives in Da Nang (DAD) at 1725.

TG559 departs Da Nang (DAD) at 1045 and arrives in Bangkok (BKK) at 1240. 
TG595 departs Da Nang (DAD) at 1805 and arrives in Bangkok (BKK) at 2000.

Flight time is one hour and 40 minutes on an A320 with 156 seats configured with business and economy cabins.

(Source: Online airline schedules)

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The agreement extends a longstanding partnership through agreements signed in April 2019, May 2022 and January 2024. For the first time, it has expanded to include Australia — a key source market for both organisations – as well as events marketing to leverage Singapore’s position as a leading hub for live entertainment. 

Under the partnership, STB and Traveloka will collaborate across four areas: co-branded tactical campaigns spotlighting Singapore on Traveloka’s platform; destination storytelling that helps travellers discover what to see and do; travel tied to Singapore’s vibrant events calendar; and the exchange of aggregated, privacy-safe travel insights that help STB sharpen how Singapore is marketed in each source market. Traveloka’s role is to put its regional reach and consumer insights to work in support of Singapore’s destination ambitions.

Aligned with STB’s broader ‘We Don’t Wait For Fun’ campaign, the co-branded campaigns will target two priority traveller segments – visitors in the early stages of their careers and families with kids – encouraging them to seize the moment for a Singapore getaway.

“This renewal reflects the importance of Southeast Asia and Australia, as well as the strength of our longstanding partnership with Traveloka,” said Singapore Tourism Board Chief Executive Melissa Ow. “Traveloka’s reach, combined with its deep understanding of how travellers in this region discover and book, makes it a strategic partner in our efforts to grow high-yield visitation and ensure Singapore remains a destination worth returning to, time and again.”

Traveloka Co-founder Albert Zhang said: “Singapore is one of the most-loved destinations among our travellers, and demand across our markets continues to grow. Our role is to be a trusted enabler, bringing the audience, the insight and the all-in-one booking experience that help STB tell Singapore’s story to the right travellers. After more than half a decade working together, this renewal is a sign of the trust we’ve built.”

The collaboration also looks ahead to newer ways of working. Both parties will develop seasonal promotions aligned with Singapore’s events calendar and explore how data-driven insights and emerging AI tools can support destination storytelling and content discovery, within agreed data governance and privacy safeguards. As a data-driven platform, Traveloka sees this as part of how modern destination marketing will be done across the region.

(Source: STB)

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Amsterdam

Vietnam Airlines expanded direct flights in June from Hanoi to Amsterdam, adding to its existing popular European destinations — Paris, Frankfurt, and London — with three weekly flights on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday serving the route with a 304-seat A350.

Flight schedule

VN83 departs Hanoi (HAN) at 0350 and arrives in Amsterdam (AMS) at 1100 the same day (Flight time: 12 hours 10 minutes).
VN82 departs Amsterdam (AMS) at 1400 and arrives in Hanoi (HAN) at 0600. (Flight time: 11 hours). 

Phuket

Vietnam Airlines kicked off its direct service from Ho Chi Minh City on 2 July, connecting the southern Vietnamese city to Phuket Island in Thailand, doing away with the need to connect via flights from Bangkok,

The airline is offering four round-trip flights per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, operated by an A321 with 184 seats. Flight duration is one hour and 50 minutes.

Flight schedule

VN621 departs Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) at 1600 and arrives in Phuket (HKT) at 1750. 
VN620 departs Phuket (HKT) at 1845 and arrives in Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) at 2055. 

Colombo

Vietnam Airlines schedules three weekly services between Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Colombo (CMB) starting 16 August 2026 using an A321 with a flight time of five hours.

Flight schedule

VN671 departs Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) at 1945 and arrives in Colombo (CMB) at 2335. Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. 
VN670 departs Colombo (CMB) at 0035 and arrives in Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) at 0715. Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Meanwhile, Vietnam Airlines reports in a Facebook post that it is expanding its Northeast Asia network with additional flights. From Hanoi, flights to Taipei will increase to 11 per week, while the Hanoi–Osaka route will gradually expand to 14 per week from 1 December 2026. 
From Da Nang, Vietnam Airlines now operates 14 weekly flights to Seoul, 11 to Tokyo, and five to Osaka.

(Source: Vietnam Airlines)

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The new route underscores TransNusa’s commitment to enhancing its international connectivity while supporting tourism, trade and cultural exchanges between Indonesia and Thailand. 

TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, aviation industry veteran Datuk Bernard Francis, commented: “With the launch of this new route to Phuket, TransNusa will offer four international services from Bali to Perth, Australia, Singapore, and Guangzhou in China.”

The launch comes amid growing demand for intra-regional travel as more travellers seek unique leisure experiences across Southeast Asia. The route is expected to attract holidaymakers, families, digital nomads and adventure seekers looking to experience the distinct cultures, cuisines and attractions of both destinations.

Ticket sales for the Denpasar, Bali, to Phuket service opened for bookings on the airline’s website on 3 July, priced at USD167.60 (IDR 2,799,000).

Using an A320-200 aircraft with 174 seats, the airline will operate four flights weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday effective 9 September. Flight time is approximately four hours.

Flight schedule 

8B541 will depart Denpasar (DPS) at 0850 and arrive in Phuket (HKT) at 1150.
8B852 will depart Phuket (HKT) at 1350 and arrive in Denpasar (DPS) at 1850.

Last week, TransNusa announced the launch of its first direct flights from Jakarta to Bangkok, scheduled for 6 August. The airline schedules twice-daily flights on the route.

About TransNusa
TransNusa Airlines received its AOC certification on 9 September 2022 and launched its first three A320 operations on 6 October, 14 October, and 12 December, 2022. It introduced its first international flight on 14 April, 2023. The airline currently operates hubs in Jakarta and Bali.

(Source: TransNusa)

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