{"id":44243,"date":"2026-04-04T16:48:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T16:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/4927130_AE27130_0"},"modified":"2026-04-04T16:48:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T16:48:00","slug":"malaysia-airlines-strengthens-east-asia-network-with-return-to-fukuoka-launch-of-new-routes-and-increased-frequencies-across-key-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=44243","title":{"rendered":"Malaysia Airlines Strengthens East Asia Network with Return to Fukuoka, Launch of New Routes and Increased Frequencies Across Key Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"<br \/>\n<table name=\"logo_release\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2728687\/MAB_04_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>Resumes<\/i> <i>services<\/i> <i>to<\/i> <i>Fukuoka,<\/i> <i>Japan<\/i> <i>from<\/i> <i>September<\/i> <i>2026<\/i> <i>after<\/i> <i>nearly<\/i> <i>two<\/i> <i>decades<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Expands<\/i> <i>China<\/i> <i>footprint<\/i> <i>with<\/i> <i>new<\/i> <i>direct<\/i> <i>services<\/i> <i>to<\/i> <i>Shenzhen<\/i> <i>and<\/i> <i>Changsha,<\/i> <i>commencing<\/i> <i>July<\/i> <i>2026<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>&quot;MAG<\/i> <i>Arena&quot;<\/i> <i>showcases<\/i> <i>Asia&#8217;s<\/i> <i>Largest<\/i> <i>Airline<\/i> <i>Pavilion<\/i> <i>at<\/i> <i>MATTA<\/i> <i>Fair<\/i> <i>2026,<\/i> <i>featuring<\/i> <i>the<\/i> <i>region&#8217;s <\/i><i>premier<\/i> <i>sports<\/i> <i>partnership<\/i> <i>activation<\/i> <i>by<\/i> <i>an<\/i> <i>airline<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Increases<\/i> <i>frequencies<\/i> <i>across<\/i> <i>ASEAN,<\/i> <i>South<\/i> <i>Asia,<\/i> <i>Australia<\/i> <i>and New<\/i> <i>Zealand<\/i> <i>and<\/i> <i>Europe<\/i> <i>to<\/i> <i>further strengthen global connectivity<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">SINGAPORE<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">April 5, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiaairlines.com\/sg\/en\/promotions\/time-for-new-destinations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color: #0000FF\">Malaysia Airlines<\/a> is significantly expanding its East Asia footprint with the return of direct flights to Fukuoka, Japan, and the launch of new services to Shenzhen and Changsha, China. Commencing between July and September 2026, these additions bring the airline&#8217;s China network to nine key gateways and reinforce its commitment to providing greater travel flexibility across the region.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p style=\"TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 100%\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2950033\/MAG_Arena.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color: #0000FF\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2950033\/MAG_Arena.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Malaysia Airlines Strengthens East Asia Network with Return to Fukuoka, Launch of New Routes and Increased Frequencies Across Key Markets\" alt=\"Malaysia Airlines Strengthens East Asia Network with Return to Fukuoka, Launch of New Routes and Increased Frequencies Across Key Markets\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span>Malaysia Airlines Strengthens East Asia Network with Return to Fukuoka, Launch of New Routes and Increased Frequencies Across Key Markets<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As part of this expansion, the airline will introduce new services between Kuala Lumpur and Shenzhen (SZX) and Changsha (CSX) in China, alongside the resumption of services to Fukuoka (FUK) in Japan, which the airline last operated in September 2006. With the launch of these destinations, Malaysia Airlines consolidates its presence across a total of nine strategic destinations in China, including Beijing (PKX), Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Xiamen (XMN), Hong Kong (HKG), Taipei (TPE), and Chengdu Tianfu (TFU). Ticket sales for the new services commence today, supporting the growing travel demand and strengthening connectivity between Malaysia and these high-growth regional hubs.<\/p>\n<p><b>Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), <\/b>said, <i>&quot;This expansion reflects<\/i> <i>our strategic focus on scaling our presence in key<\/i> <i>growth<\/i> <i>markets<\/i> <i>across<\/i> <i>East<\/i> <i>Asia<\/i> <i>while<\/i> <i>cementing<\/i> <i>Kuala<\/i> <i>Lumpur&#8217;s<\/i> <i>position as<\/i> <i>a<\/i> <i>key<\/i> <i>strategic gateway. Both Shenzhen and Changsha align perfectly<\/i> <i>with our network<\/i> <i>strategy, driven<\/i> <i>by robust demand across both business and leisure segments. The return to Fukuoka further enhances our network depth. As the only carrier operating direct flights on this route, we are proud to offer passengers<\/i> <i>a<\/i> <i>seamless<\/i> <i>non-stop<\/i> <i>experience<\/i> <i>that<\/i> <i>eliminates<\/i> <i>the<\/i> <i>need<\/i> <i>for<\/i> <i>transit.<\/i> <i>These<\/i> <i>developments demonstrate<\/i> <i>our<\/i> <i>ongoing<\/i> <i>commitment<\/i> <i>to<\/i> <i>optimising<\/i> <i>our<\/i> <i>network<\/i> <i>and<\/i> <i>delivering<\/i> <i>a<\/i> <i>more<\/i> <i>integrated travel experience for our customers.&quot;<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Beyond the East Asia expansion, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiaairlines.com\/sg\/en\/promotions\/time-for-new-destinations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color: #0000FF\">Malaysia Airlines<\/a> is increasing flight frequencies across key routes namely Brisbane, Australia; Manila, Philippines and Colombo, Sri Lanka to meet rising demand while supporting growing tourism and trade links. In addition, the airline will operate ad-hoc Kuala Lumpur\u2013London flights on 18 and 22 April 2026 to accommodate passengers affected by recent Middle Eastern carrier disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>As the returning Official Airline Partner and Premier Sponsor of MATTA Fair 2026, MAG unveiled its most ambitious presence yet with the launch of the MAG Arena, recognised by both the Asia Records and ASEAN Records as Asia&#8217;s Largest Airline Trade Pavilion at a consumer travel fair.<\/p>\n<p>Spanning approximately 46,000 square feet, nearly three times the scale of its participation in September last year, the expanded pavilion transforms the MATTA Fair experience into a fully immersive destination showcasing curated experiences and next-generation travel technology that brings journeys to life before travellers even board the aircraft. Visitors will be able to explore destinations, discover travel innovations and experience the warmth of Malaysian Hospitality through interactive engagements designed to inspire their next journey.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the pavilion will host Asia&#8217;s largest sports partnership activation by an airline, celebrating Malaysia Airlines&#8217; collaborations with global clubs like Manchester United and national sporting icons Datuk Azizulhasni Awang and others. The dedicated sports experience zone will allow football fans and travellers to engage with legends and their favourite sports personalities \u2014 reinforcing how sport and travel connect people across borders and generations.<\/p>\n<p>Through the expansion of its network and increased flight frequencies, the airline continues to strengthen Kuala Lumpur&#8217;s position as a key gateway to Asia and beyond, while supporting Malaysia&#8217;s tourism ambitions under Visit Malaysia 2026 and advancing its journey towards becoming one of the world&#8217;s Top 10 global airlines by 2030.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\">-ENDS-<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>New Routes<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml20\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Airline<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Route<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Frequency<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Date<\/b> <b>Open<\/b> <b>for <\/b><b>Sale<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Inaugural Flight<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"3\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Malaysia Airlines<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Kuala Lumpur \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Shenzhen (SZX)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">7x weekly<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">(Mon-Sun)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">3 April 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">1 July 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Kuala Lumpur \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Changsha (CSX)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">7x weekly<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">(Mon-Sun)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">3 April 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">8 July 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Kuala Lumpur -Fukuoka (FUK)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">5x weekly<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">(Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">3 April 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">2 Sept 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><b>Malaysia<\/b> <b>Airlines&#8217;<\/b> <b>Additional<\/b> <b>Frequencies<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Region<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Route<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Frequency<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">(Before Increase)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Frequency <br \/>(After Increase)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Effective Date<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Europe<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">KUL\/London (LHR)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">14x weekly<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">16x weekly<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">18 &amp; 22 Apr 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Australia and New Zealand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">KUL\/Brisbane (BNE) vv<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">5x weekly<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml30\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">6x weekly 7x weekly<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">16&nbsp;Aug 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">25 Oct 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">ASEAN<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">KUL\/Manila<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">(MNL) vv<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">21x weekly<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">28x weekly<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">1 Jul 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">South Asia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml6\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">KUL\/Colombo (CMB) vv<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">7x weekly<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml30\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">8x weekly<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml30\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">9x weekly 10x weekly<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">3 Apr 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">3 May 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">20 May 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><b>About<\/b> <b>Malaysia<\/b> <b>Aviation<\/b> <b>Group<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is a global aviation organisation comprising three core business portfolios: Airline Business, Loyalty &amp; Travel Services, and Aviation Services.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>The<\/i> <i>Airline<\/i> <i>Business<\/i> <i>portfolio<\/i> <i>serves<\/i> <i>global,<\/i> <i>domestic,<\/i> <i>and<\/i> <i>segmented<\/i> <i>markets<\/i> <i>through<\/i> <i>Malaysia<\/i> <i>Airlines<\/i> <i>\u2013<\/i> <i>the national<\/i> <i>carrier;<\/i> <i>Firefly<\/i> <i>\u2013<\/i> <i>the<\/i> <i>regional<\/i> <i>airline<\/i> <i>focused<\/i> <i>on<\/i> <i>connecting<\/i> <i>communities<\/i> <i>across<\/i> <i>Malaysia<\/i> <i>and<\/i> <i>ASEAN; and Amal by Malaysia Airlines \u2013 the leading one-stop pilgrimage travel solutions centre.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>The Aviation Services portfolio offers a full suite of capabilities, comprising MAB Engineering, the maintenance, repair and overhaul services provider; MASkargo, the cargo and logistics solutions provider; AeroDarat Services, the ground handling services provider; MAG Culinary Solutions, overseeing all F&amp;B-<\/i><i>related strategies, operations<\/i> <i>and services<\/i> <i>across<\/i> <i>MAG;<\/i> <i>and MAB Academy, the<\/i> <i>centre<\/i> <i>of excellence<\/i> <i>for<\/i> <i>aviation <\/i><i>and hospitality training.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>The Loyalty &amp; Travel Services portfolio delivers end-to-end travel solutions and loyalty programmes, strengthening<\/i> <i>MAG&#8217;s<\/i> <i>core<\/i> <i>expertise<\/i> <i>in<\/i> <i>airline<\/i> <i>and<\/i> <i>aviation<\/i> <i>services.<\/i> <i>It<\/i> <i>includes<\/i> <i>Journify \u2013<\/i> <i>an<\/i> <i>integrated<\/i> <i>digital platform offering travel and lifestyle experiences; Enrich \u2013 Malaysia Airlines&#8217; award-winning travel and lifestyle loyalty programme; and MHholidays \u2013 the Group&#8217;s dedicated flight and hotel package platform.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>With its clear business portfolios, MAG is committed to realising its vision of becoming Asia&#8217;s Leading Travel and Aviation Services Group by delivering exceptional customer experiences, nurturing a culture that empowers its people, and ensuring sustainable, profitable growth.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>For<\/i> <i>more<\/i> <i>information,<\/i> <i>visit<\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.malaysiaaviationgroup.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"color: #0000FF\"><i>www.malaysiaaviationgroup.com.my<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Issued by Group Communications, Malaysia Aviation Group.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Resumes services to Fukuoka, Japan from September 2026 after nearly two decades Expands China footprint with new direct services to Shenzhen and Changsha, commencing July 2026 &quot;MAG Arena&quot; showcases Asia&#8217;s Largest Airline Pavilion at MATTA Fair 2026, featuring the region&#8217;s premier sports partnership activation by an airline Increases frequencies across ASEAN, South Asia, Australia and 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