ROUTE UPDATES

Istanbul–Denpasar

Bali gets its second yearround nonstop service from Europe.

Carrier: Turkish Airlines

Launch date: July 17

Aircraft: Boeing 787-9

Distance: 10,349 kilometers

Flight time: 13 hours 20 minutes

Frequency: Thrice weekly, then daily from August 8. Hong Kong–Shimojishima The first international route to Japan’s Miyako Islands in southern Okinawa Prefecture.

Carrier: HK Express Launch date: July 19 Aircraft: Airbus A320-200 Distance: 1,179 kilometers Flight time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Frequency: Every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday. Singapore–Seattle Long-distance nonstop flights connect the Lion City with the Pacific Northwest.

Carrier: Singapore Airlines

Launch date: September 3

Aircraft: Airbus A350-900

Distance: 12,988 kilometers

Flight time: 14–16 hours

Frequency: Thrice weekly, then four times weekly starting in October.