A Complete, Updated List of Fifth-Freedom Routes

[AIRwin]

Removed for the season:

Air Canada Removes London – Mumbai Service in NW26 — AeroRoutes

Published at 1730PDT 24APR26 / 0030GMT 25APR26 Air Canada in last week’s schedule update filed service changes to India for Northern winter 2026/27 season, as the carrier cancels planned London Heathrow – Mumbai sector. The Star Alliance member previously scheduled 4 weekly flights with 787-8 ai

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[Mattg]

Wow - Almaty to Prague on Vietjet Air?!

VietJet Air Schedules October 2026 Prague Debut — AeroRoutes

Published at 2005PDT 20MAY26 / 0305GMT 21MAY26 VietJet Air from October 2026 plans to launch service to Europe, as the airline filed operational schedule for Hanoi – Almaty – Prague route, on board Airbus A330-300 aircraft. Reservations for this route is available on the airline’s website for tr

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[AIRwin]

Inaugural flight on 4 December:

China Eastern Plans Auckland – Buenos Aires Service From Dec 2025 — AeroRoutes

Published at 0000PDT / 0700GMT 05SEP25 China Eastern from December 2025 plans to launch service to Argentina, previously announced by the airline earlier this year. The Skyteam member intends to launch Shanghai Pu Dong – Auckland – Buenos Aires Ezeiza service on 04DEC25, with 777-300ER

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Frequency doubling:

China Eastern Doubles Buenos Aires Flights From Dec 2026 — AeroRoutes

Published at 0600PDT / 1300GMT 27MAY26 China Eastern from December 2026 plans to expand service to Argentina, as the carrier’s Shanghai Pu Dong – Auckland – Buenos Aires Ezeiza increases from 2 to 4 weekly, effective 05DEC26. This route is operated by 777-300ER. MU745 PVG0150 – 1730AK

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[AIRwin]

Thai Lion Air between TPE and OKA (but terminating NGO):

Thai Lion Air Plans Taipei – Okinawa Service From August 2026 — AeroRoutes

Published at 1430PDT / 2115GMT 28MAY26 Thai Lion Air today (28MAY26) filed additional service changes to Taiwan and Japan between 01AUG26 and 24OCT26. The airline intends to operate 4 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Taipei Taoyuan – Okinawa flights from 16AUG26, reservations expected to open soon.

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[AIRwin]

Post in thread 'Starlux new special liveries'

Today at 11:59 AM

Sydney Airport lands STARLUX Airlines

### Tuesday 2 June 2026 Taiwanese carrier STARLUX Airlines has announced the launch of direct flights between Sydney and Taiwan commencing in 2027. Sydney Airport will be the first airport in Australia to welcome STARLUX Airlines, with an onward serv

www.sydneyairport.com.au

SYD airport have officially confirmed Starlux service with onward flights to Auckland. Flight schedules currently being finalised.

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[Aussie_flyer]

Post in thread 'Starlux new special liveries'

Today at 11:59 AM

Sydney Airport lands STARLUX Airlines

### Tuesday 2 June 2026 Taiwanese carrier STARLUX Airlines has announced the launch of direct flights between Sydney and Taiwan commencing in 2027. Sydney Airport will be the first airport in Australia to welcome STARLUX Airlines, with an onward serv

www.sydneyairport.com.au

SYD airport have officially confirmed Starlux service with onward flights to Auckland. Flight schedules currently being finalised.

• leesionn

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That may become the nicest way to travel from SYD-AKL

 

[leesionn]

Post in thread 'Starlux new special liveries'

Today at 11:59 AM

Sydney Airport lands STARLUX Airlines

### Tuesday 2 June 2026 Taiwanese carrier STARLUX Airlines has announced the launch of direct flights between Sydney and Taiwan commencing in 2027. Sydney Airport will be the first airport in Australia to welcome STARLUX Airlines, with an onward serv

www.sydneyairport.com.au

SYD airport have officially confirmed Starlux service with onward flights to Auckland. Flight schedules currently being finalised.

• leesionn

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Hopefully its fifth freedom and not like the TK SYD-KUL-IST flights

 

[AIRwin]

Hopefully its fifth freedom and not like the TK SYD-KUL-IST flights

SYD airport wouldn't have announced "onward service" otherwise?

 

[leesionn]

SYD airport wouldn't have announced "onward service" otherwise?

Good point, hadn’t thought of that