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Airline News in Brief 30 January 2026
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The cost of a round-trip ticket from Almaty to Shanghai including fees/taxes starts from US$560 in Economy Class and US1,835 in Business Class.
National Jet Express adds new Q400 aircraft: On 30 January 2026, NJE welcomed its 12th De Havilland Q400 aircraft to its fleet.
Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines formalise partnership: Malaysia Airlines (MAB) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) confirmed the formalisation of their joint business partnership, following the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia’s (CAAM) approval in January 2026, and the approval by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore in July 2025.
Over time, it reinforces Malaysia Airlines’ competitive position by enhancing scale, relevance, and network resilience across key markets.” Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Airlines, said: “I would like to thank the authorities in both Singapore and Malaysia, whose approvals pave the way for this deeper strategic partnership between Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.
In keeping with the philosophy of “Touching every moment”, Premium Economy Class passengers will enjoy a flying experience with personalised services approaching that of Business Class.