Air France Launches Non-Stop Flights from Phuket to Paris
Air France has recently announced the launch of their new non-stop service between Phuket and Paris. The airline now operates three weekly flights, departing Phuket every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday, with return flights from Paris on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.
The flights are operated by a Boeing 777-200 aircraft, offering a total of 328 seats. The seats are divided into three classes, with 28 in Business, 32 in Premium Economy, and 268 in Economy.
Hong Kong Airlines and WestJet Resume Codeshare Partnership
In an effort to expand connectivity between Hong Kong and Canada, Hong Kong Airlines has resumed their codeshare partnership with WestJet. This partnership allows for Hong Kong Airlines’ HX code to be placed on multiple WestJet-operated domestic flights within Canada. This means that passengers can now connect via Vancouver to destinations such as Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton, Kelowna, Prince George, and Victoria.
The codeshare also offers the convenience of single-ticket itineraries, with baggage transferred seamlessly via Vancouver to Canadian cities.
Philippine Airlines Adds New Destinations to their Pacific Network
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has recently announced the launch of new flights to Palau and the resumption of direct services to Saipan on March 29, 2026. This expansion further strengthens their Pacific network, which already includes routes to Guam and Honolulu.
The new Manila-Palau service will be operated by a 199-seat Airbus A321ceo, offering connections from major Asian and Philippine cities via the airline’s Manila hub.
At the same time, PAL will also restart their twice-weekly flights between Manila and Saipan. This will make Saipan their seventh US destination, joining Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Guam, and Honolulu.
Jetstar Expands Connectivity Between Australia and the Philippines
Jetstar has recently introduced direct flights between Perth and Manila, operating three times weekly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3. The inaugural flight carried 169 passengers on a 232-seat aircraft.
In addition, the airline has also launched the first direct connection between Cebu and Brisbane on December 3, 2025. This seasonal service will run until May 16, 2026, with three weekly flights.
These new routes offer more options for travelers looking to visit the Philippines from Australia and vice versa. With Jetstar’s expansion, it is now easier than ever to explore these two beautiful countries.