Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
Vietnam Airlines launches Hanoi-Amsterdam route
Vietnam Airlines has commenced non-stop flights between Hanoi and Amsterdam, becoming the first Vietnamese carrier to operate direct services between Vietnam and the Netherlands.
The airline will operate three return flights a week on the route using Airbus A350 aircraft.
The launch expands Vietnam Airlines’ European network to 12 non-stop routes serving eight destinations: Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London, Milan, Moscow, Munich and Paris.
Separately, the airline will increase Hanoi-Moscow services from three to four weekly flights from July 1, 2026.
Centrum Air boosts India-Uzbekistan flights
Centrum Air has increased services between India and Uzbekistan to five weekly flights, strengthening connectivity between the two countries.
The additional frequencies are intended to meet growing demand for travel and provide passengers with greater flexibility and improved onward connections across the airline’s network in Uzbekistan and Central Asia.
The expanded schedule marks the latest growth in Centrum Air’s India operations following its entry into the market.
Air China, Singapore Airlines plan joint venture partnership
Air China and Singapore Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a commercial joint venture partnership, paving the way for closer cooperation between the two carriers.
The agreement includes plans to expand their existing codeshare partnership to more destinations between Singapore and China, within China and beyond, subject to regulatory approvals. The airlines also intend to coordinate flight schedules, explore joint fare products, and pursue joint marketing and revenue-sharing arrangements.
The carriers will also deepen cooperation between Air China’s PhoenixMiles and Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer frequent flyer programmes, allowing members to earn and redeem miles across both airlines’ networks.
In addition, Air China and Singapore Airlines will explore cooperation in areas including ground handling, catering and in-flight service.
Philippine Airlines resumes Manila-Dubai flights
Philippine Airlines will restore non-stop flights between Manila and Dubai from October 2, 2026.
The airline will initially operate four weekly flights and plans to progressively restore the route to daily service as operational conditions allow.
The resumed service will strengthen connectivity between the Philippines and Dubai, which also serves as a gateway to destinations across the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
