Air China boosts Bangkok flights
Air China will start a new flight from Wenzhou in China to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport. The new service will start on 3 November and will continue until 31 March. Using a 180-seat…
Air China places order for 20 Airbus A350-900s
Air China has struck a sale agreement for 20 Airbus aircraft at a cost of approx USD 6.54 billion. The carrier said, the planes of the wide-body A350-900 type, were set to be delivered…
Air China triples daily flights between London and Beijing
Air China, the country's major carrier to the UK, has introduced the new Airbus A350-900, operating on its London Heathrow to Beijing route.
ITB China announces Air China as new partner airline
Air China will be the partner airline of ITB China 2019 marking the first time that China’s national flag carrier will hold this title.
Air China moves direct flight service to London Heathrow
China’s largest air carrier to the UK, Air China, will move its direct service between Chengdu and Beijing from London Gatwick to London Heathrow.
Air China says China is the top travel destination for 24% of Brits
Air China has uncovered that almost a quarter of Brits (24%) have China as their top travel destination on their bucket list.
Air Canada and Air China sign joint venture agreement in China-Canada Year of Tourism
In December of last year Air China and Air Canada announced they would be expanding their codeshare and lounge service agreements. Now, the two airlines have added more depth to their…
Sabre stays “at the heart” of Air China disruption management
Just one week into June and Sabre Corporation has already hit our headlines three times. First up we had news that the American-based travel-tech maestros have teamed up with Microsoft,…
Air China expands global reach with non-stop flights to Copenhagen
Air China will begin non-stop flights between Beijing and Copenhagen from May 30, 2018. Once the new route launches, passengers will be able to arrive comfortably in Andersen's dreamlike…
Air China and Air Canada build “foundation of a profound cooperation”
Air Canada and Air China Limited have announced that the airlines will expand their mutual codeshare services and lounge agreement in time for the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism,…
Air China chooses new in-flight entertainment system
Air China has chosen to equip its new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft with Panasonic's latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solution.
The Beijing-based carrier has…
Air China develops “express route” to Europe
Air China has teamed up with Beijing and Frankfurt airports to develop a new "express route" between China and Europe.
The new "Easy Way Beijing-Frankfurt" project is aimed at allowing…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…
Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities
Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Spring Airlines
Why?…
Air China suspends North Korea flights
Air China has suspended some of its flights to the North Korea, as tensions between Pyongyang and the rest of the world start to simmer.
Initially, China's state-run broadcaster,…
Asian air route updates: Air China, Thai Smile, SpiceJet and more
SpiceJet links South Asian mega-cities
Where? Kolkata (India) to Dhaka (Bangladesh)
When? Daily, effective 23 March 2017
Who? SpiceJet
Why? Low-cost carrier creates a short…
Asian air route updates: Air Canada, AirAsia, Air China and more
Air Canada launches Montreal-Shanghai
Where? Montreal (Canada) to Shanghai (China)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Air Canada
Why? National carrier continues to expand…
Asian air route updates: Cebgo, IndiGo, Air China and Malaysia Airlines
Cebgo provides first ever flights to Tablas
Where? Manila to Tablas (both the Philippines)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Cebgo
Why? Designed to stimulate traffic…
Air China expands in Eastern Europe
Air China has added a new connection between Beijing and Eastern Europe, following the launch of its inaugural flight to Poland.
The maiden Beijing-Warsaw flight departed on 21…
Air China gets connected to Silicon Valley
Air China expanded its US network this week with the launch of its inaugural flight to San Jose, the Californian city that serves as the gateway to Silicon Valley.
The maiden flight…
Air China to link Sydney with Chengdu
Air China has confirmed plans to launch a new direct service between Chengdu and Sydney.
At a press conference in Chengdu on Thursday, the airline revealed that the new route would…
Air China to launch first flights to Poland
Air China will continue to expand its presence in Eastern Europe next month with the launch of its first ever direct flights to Poland.
Commencing on 21 September 2016, the carrier…
Air China enters Dreamliner era
Air China has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new long-haul jet was officially handed over to the airline in a ceremony in Beijing last week. Air…
Air China to link Shenzhen with Frankfurt
Air China will launch a new non-stop service between Shenzhen and Frankfurt next month.
Commencing on 20 May 2016, the airline will operate the route three times a week using a…
Air China links Chongqing and Dubai
Air China has launched the first ever non-stop between Chongqing and Dubai.
The new service commenced on 2 April and will run three times a week using a 251-seat, two-class Airbus…
Air China reveals Dreamliner routes
Air China will start taking delivery of its new fleet Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in the coming months, and the airline has now revealed the routes on which it intends to deploy the…
United, Air China join forces on trans-Pacific routes
United Airlines and Air China have signed a new agreement aimed at coordinating their operations between the US and China.
Building on an existing partnership, the new multi-year deal…
Air China flies to Silicon Valley
Air China is planning to launch flights to the US city of San Jose, which lies in California's high-tech hub Silicon Valley.
Commencing on 16 June 2016, the airline will operate…
Air China to receive first Dreamliner in May
Air China will welcome its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on 5 May 2016.
The arrival of the new B787-9 aircraft will make the Beijing-based airline the first in China to operate…
Air China to connect Shenzhen with Melbourne
Following the recent launch of the first flights between Shenzhen and Sydney, Air China has applied for permission to launch services from the southern Chinese city to Melbourne.
In…
Air China links Chongqing and Dubai
Air China will launch the first ever direct service between Chongqing and Dubai on 2 April 2016.
The flights will operate three times a week, will departing Chongqing’s Jiangbei…
Air China seals deal for six Boeing 777s
Air China has placed an order for six more Boeing 777s, as it continues to expand its long-haul fleet.
The new B777-300ER aircraft, which are valued at more than US$2 billion, add to…
Air China plans direct Chengdu-Sydney flights
Air China intends to launch the first direct service between Sydney and Chengdu next year.
The airline has applied to Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for permission to…
Air China launches first flights to New Zealand
Air China launched its first flights to New Zealand today (10 December).
The new direct service between Beijing and Auckland will operate under a joint venture with Air New Zealand,…
Air China’s Cuba flights to launch this month
Air China will start flying to Cuba later this month.
On 27 December 2015, the airline will extend its existing Beijing-Montreal route to the Cuban capital, Havana.
Flights will…
Air China plans more European flights from Shanghai
Air China is planning to expand its long-haul operations from Shanghai with the launch of two new routes to Europe.
The company has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of…
Air China boosts South Asian connections
Air China is planning to launch a series of new South Asian services, including flights to India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and the Maldives.
On 25 October, the Chinese carrier will…
Air China to launch second New York route
Air China will expand its US network this month with the launch of flights to New York's Newark Liberty International Airport.
The new route will commence on 26 October 2015,…
Air China flies to Montreal
Air China will launch its first flights to Montreal this month.
Commencing on 29 September 2015, the new Beijing-Montreal service will mark the first direct trans-Pacific connection…
Air NZ, Air China to launch Beijing-Auckland route
Air New Zealand and Air China will launch a new route between Beijing and Auckland this year, as part of their strategic alliance.
The partnership, which has just been approved by…
Air China to fly direct to Mumbai
Air China has confirmed plans to launch flights connecting Beijing and Mumbai.
The new direct service will commence on 25 October 2015, operating four times a week. Flights will…
Air China to link Chengdu with Paris
Air China has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Chengdu and Paris.
In a statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the aviation…
Air China teams up with United on more routes
Air China and United Airlines have signed a new partnership that will expand their networks in the US and China.
The two airlines, which are partners in the Star Alliance, have added…
Air China flies to Melbourne and Montreal
Air China is expanding its long-haul international network with the launch of two new routes, to Melbourne and Montreal.
The new direct Beijing-Melbourne service will commence on 1…
Air China to add Los Angeles, Paris flights
Air China is adding extra flights to Los Angeles and Paris this summer.
This month, the Beijing-based carrier launched four new weekly flights to Los Angeles. To complement its…
Air China expands international network
Air China has unveiled plans to launch several new international services, including an alliance with Air New Zealand.
The Beijing-based carrier will launch a new daily direct service…
Air New Zealand to join forces with Air China
Air New Zealand and Air China have released details of a proposed alliance.
The partnership would see Air China launch a new daily direct service between Beijing and Auckland, which…
Air China spreads wings in Eastern Europe
Air China has unveiled plans to launch flights to two new destinations in Eastern Europe.
On 1 May 2015, the airline will commence a new route from Beijing to Budapest, via Minsk. The…
Air China to take over SAA’s Beijing-Jo’burg route
Air China will take over the operation of the Beijing-Johannesburg route, which is currently served by South African Airways (SAA), China's People's Daily has reported.
The state-run…
Air China receives two more Boeing 747-8s
Air China welcomed two more Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft last month.
One arrived on 10 December and the second touched down in Beijing on 31 December.
The two jumbo jets,…
Air China buys 60 Boeing aircraft
Air China has placed a major order for 60 new Boeing aircraft.
The US planemaker revealed that the Beijing-based carrier has committed to purchase a mix of its standard single-aisle…
Air China to link Colombo with Chengdu
Air China will expand its operations in South Asia next year with the launch of a new route to Colombo.
Commencing in early February 2015, the Chinese national carrier will operate…
Air China pens partnership with Air NZ
Air China has signed a statement of intent that could pave the way for a new strategic alliance with Air New Zealand.
The proposed alliance between the two national carriers and Star…
Air China seals major Canadian tie-up
Air China has signed a major new agreement that will expand its coverage in Canada.
Under a new Memorandum of Understanding, Air China and Air Canada have agreed to enter into a…
Air China flies new 747 to Shanghai
Air China has launched its brand new Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft on the Beijing-Shanghai route.
The aircraft, which is the largest in Air China's fleet, touched down at…
Air China welcomes Asia’s first Boeing 747-8
Air China has celebrated the delivery of its first ever Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental - the new version of Boeing's famous old jumbo jet.
The new aircraft took off from Boeing's factory…
Air China to double London flights
Air China will double the number of flights it operates between Beijing and London next month.
In October 2014, the carrier will add a second daily service to London Heathrow Airport.…
Preferred teams up with Air China
Preferred Hotel Group has formed a new partnership with Air China that will reward the airline's frequent flyers.
Members of Air China’s PhoenixMiles FFP will now be able to earn up…
Air China to start welcoming new Boeing 747s
Air China will take delivery of its first Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft next month.
The Beijing-based carrier has placed orders for seven of the new long-haul jets, and the…
Air China introduces prepaid baggage services
Air China last week became the first domestic carrier to introduce a prepaid excess baggage fee service on routes to North America.
Passengers arriving or departing from Beijing can…
Lufthansa, Air China form joint venture
Lufthansa and Air China have signed a new joint venture agreement that will see the two carriers team up on flights between Europe and Asia.
During German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s…
Air China goes paperless with Abacus
Air China is adopting Abacus International's electronic miscellaneous document (EMD) technology for paperless ticketing.
The Beijing-based carrier will use Abacus EMD outside China,…
Air China pens merchandising deal with Travelport
Air China has signed a new merchandising agreement with Travelport that will see the airline participate in the travel technology company's new 'Rich Content and Branding' programme.…
Air China to fly Shanghai-Munich
Air China will launch a new direct flight between Shanghai and Munich this summer.
Starting on 6 June 2014, the service will operate four times a week, departing Shanghai’s Pudong…
Air China to launch London Gatwick flights
Air China will launch flights to the UK's second busiest airport, London Gatwick, later this month.
Commencing on 30 March 2014, the national carrier will operate four weekly flights…
Air China to connect US, China capitals
Air China has unveiled plans to launch a new direct service between the capital cities of China and the US - Beijing and Washington DC.
Launching on 10 June 2014, the new flights will…
Air China boosts international network
Air China is expanding its international network with the launch of flights to five new destinations: Jeju, Yangon, Vienna, Barcelona and Vladivostok.
Commencing on 30 March 2014, Air…
Air China to trial high-speed Wi-Fi
Air China will trial a new high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi system onboard its Airbus A330 aircraft.
An agreement with Honeywell Aerospace will see the Chinese carrier install and test the…
Air China flies to Hawaii
Air China has launched its first ever flight to Hawaii.
The inaugural service between Beijing and Honolulu departed on 20 January 2014, following a ceremony at Beijing Capital…
Air China flies daily to Houston
Air China will increase the frequency of its Beijing-Houston route to daily this summer.
The airline only launched the route eight months ago, but said that "strong demand from…
Air China to fly B777 to San Francisco
Air China will deploy a new Boeing 777-3000ER aircraft on its daily flight between Beijing and San Francisco next year.
From 11 February 2014, the new 311-seat, three-class aircraft…
Air China to launch Wuhan-Chiang Mai
Air China will introduce a new service connecting the central Chinese city of Wuhan with Chiang Mai in northern Thailand.
Launching on 10 December 2013, the twice-weekly flight will…
Air China returns to Gatwick
Air China will resume its flights from Gatwick to Beijing next summer.
The airline will reintroduce the four times a week service on 30 March 2014 using an Airbus A330-200.
The…
Air China flies to Angkor
Air China will start flying to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat, next month.
Commencing on 1 December 2013, the Beijing-based carrier will initially operate twice weekly flights…
Air China expands Canada codeshare
Air China has expanded its codeshare agreement with Air Canada.
The latest deal will see the two Star Alliance partners add six new destinations in Canada and six in China to the…
Air China to suspend Beijing-Sendai service
Air China has announced that it is suspending the scheduled service from Sendai, Miyagi prefecture to Beijing via Shanghai from 27 October 2013 to 29 March 2014. There will be no Chinese…
Air China launches flights to Houston
Air China has commenced a new service to Houston - its fourth destination in the US and its fifth in North America.
The new trans-Pacific flights took off for the first time on…
Air China celebrates one year in Mumbai
Air China celebrated the completion of its first year of operations in Mumbai, India.
The first ex-Mumbai Air China flight was operated on 3 May 2012. Besides, Mumbai, the airline…
Air China boosts long-haul network
Air China is continuing the expansion of its long-haul network with the launch of flights between Chengdu and Frankfurt.
Commencing on 19 May 2013, China's national carrier will connect the…
Air China to launch Geneva flights
Air China will commence a new direct route to Geneva this year.
Starting on 7 May 2013, the Beijing-based carrier will offer four weekly to the Swiss city, using an Airbus A330-200. The…
Air China flies to Houston
Air China is continuing its expansion in North America with the launch of a new direct service between Beijing and Houston.
The new route is still subject to government approval, but is due…
Air China receives smiling new aircraft
Air China has received a new Boeing 777-300ER with a special livery featuring the words 'Smiling China'.
The livery was a joint creation by Air China and Boeing to mark the 40th anniversary…
Travelport secures Air China content
Travelport has signed a new multi-year global full content agreement with Air China.
The deal commences this month and ensures that Galileo-, Apollo- and Worldspan-connected travel agencies…
Air China partners New York’s JetBlue
Air China has agreed to partner with New York-based airline, JetBlue.
The chief executives of the two carriers announced the new partnership yesterday at the 68th IATA AGM in Beijing.
The…
Air China installs Amadeus solutions
Air China has installed new technology solutions from the Amadeus e-commerce portfolio in an effort to boost its sales in international markets.
The Beijing-based carrier has implemented…
Air China to deploy B777s on US routes
Air China will deploy its new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on routes to the US.
From 1 June 2012, the airline's second daily Beijing-Los Angeles services will be served using the new B777,…
Air China to resume Paris-Shanghai flights
Air China will resume its direct flights between Paris and Shanghai from 10 March 2012. Services will operate five times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday),…
Air China and Abacus deepen partnership
Air China has signed a deal with Abacus International to upgrade their reservation inventory participation system and conduct a three-year joint marketing programme.
The airline has…
Air China completes first biofuel flights
In partnership with Boeing and other aviation partners, Air China has successfully completed its first biofuel flight. The two-hour mainland flight from Beijing Capital International Airport…
Air China launches self check-in at Haneda
Air China had has expanded its self check-in facility to Tokyo's Haneda airport. The system, which is available in Chinese, English and Japanese language, allows passengers to check-in,…
Air China to launch Okinawa flights
Air China will launch a new service connecting Beijing with the Japanese island of Okinawa in early 2012. From 11 January, the Chinese national carrier will operate twice weekly flights on…
Air China joins biofuel research group
Air China has joined the search for sustainable aviation fuels. The state owned airline recently became the first Chinese member of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG). The…
agoda seals Air China FFP deal
agoda.com, the Asian hotel booking site, has formed a new partnership with Air China which will enable the Beijing-based carrier's PhoenixMiles FFP members to earn miles when they book a…
Air China, Eva Air seal FFP tie-up
Air China and Eva Air have announced a new cooperation between their frequent flyer programmes. Effective immediately, members of the Chinese national carrier's PhoenixMiles loyalty scheme…
Air China adds Spanish online check-in
An online check-in facility is now available on Air China's Spanish website, airchina.es. Passengers can check in online after 1500 (local time) for next-day departures from Madrid. The…
Air China receives first new B777
Boeing has delivered the first B777-300ER to Air China. The new aircraft is the first of 19 B777-300ERs Air China has on order with Boeing. With this new addition to its fleet, Air China…
Air China opens arrivals lounges at Beijing
Air China has opened a new arrivals lounge for its premium customers travelling to Beijing Capital International Airport's Terminal 3. The airline's First and Business Class passengers,…
Air China to launch new carrier in Dalian
Air China has signed an agreement with authorities in the northeastern port city of Dalian to set up a new regional airline. The move will see the launch of Dalian Airlines, which will…
Air China adds French online check-in
Air China has launched an online check-in service on its French-language website, airchina.fr. The new feature, which was rolled-out on 27 June, enables passengers departing on Air China's…
Air China expands India, UK operations
Air China is set to launch a new Beijing-Mumbai service from September. Incredibly, the move would mark the first service between the two cities. Mumbai is currently only linked with China…
Air China to sell flight from blog site
Air China plans to launch its first 'V-flight' on 1 July to Xi'an, which is hosting the World Garden Expo. The V-flight is available for purchase only via Sina Weibo, a China-based…
Air China selects Amadeus booking solution
Amadeus and Air China have announced a three-year contract extension for Amadeus' e-Retail solution, which has been used by the airline since 2007 for online sales.
With the Amadeus…
Air China to open free lounge at Beijing T3
Air China will provide complimentary airport lounge services to passengers arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport's Terminal 3 from 1 June. Passengers will be able to take…
Air China to open free airport lounge in Beijing T3
Air China has announced it will open a free-use airport lounge at Beijing Capital International Airport's terminal three next month. The new service will provide passengers with the chance…
Air China resumes Athens flights
Air China has resumed services between Beijing and Athens. On 17 May, the airline held a grand resumption ceremony at Terminal 3 of Beijing Capital International Airport with leaders from…
Air China, Cathay launch cargo joint venture
Air China Cargo Co Ltd (ACC) has commenced operations in a new joint venture with Cathay Pacific Airways Limited. An opening ceremony was held in Beijing recently to commemorate the…
Air China launches VIP customs clearance in Australia
Air China has launched an express customs clearance service in Sydney and Melbourne, which will allow Air China's VIP passengers to pass quickly through customs.
The Beijing-based…
Air China to launch flights to Milan
Air China has announced that it will launch flights between Beijing and Milan from 15 June. The new route will be served three times a week (every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday) using a…
Air China to launch Athens flights
Air China announced today that it will launch a new route between Beijing and Athens, via Munich. From 15 May the Greek capital will be served twice a week using a wide-body Airbus A330.…
Air China signs deal with China Telecom
Air China and China Telecom have signed a cooperation framework agreement which will see the two parties cooperate in the areas of marketing, product development and innovation, information…
Air China tests Star Alliance seat standards
Air China is offering customers the chance to have their say in a new seat standardisation scheme being undertaken by the Star Alliance. The airline group is aiming to achieve product…
Air China goes daily to Stockholm
Air China will boost the frequency of its direct services between Beijing and Stockholm. The carrier announced that from 30 March it plans to add an extra two weekly services on the route,…
Air China orders five Boeing 747-8s
Boeing and Air China today signed an agreement for the purchase of five 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft. Air China is the first Chinese carrier to contract the passenger version of the new…
Air China plans to become global leader
Air China is planning to nearly double its fleet to more than 700 aircraft in the coming years, as it bids to become one of the world's largest airlines, according to the…
Air China offers extra Spring Festival seats
Air China is laying on 11.5% more seats this Chinese New Year holiday compared to last year. The national carrier has scheduled 7.2 million seats on 40,000 flights for the year's…
Air China to expand North American flights
More seats will be available for travellers between the United States and Mainland China from 1 September 2011 when Air China starts its second daily nonstop flight between Los Angeles and…
Air China offers Chengu transit tours
Air China has launched its first transit tourism services for international travelers, giving those with time to kill transiting through Chengdu Shuangliu Airport a chance to experience…
Air China offers Chengdu transit tours
Air China has launched its first transit tourism services for international travelers, giving those with time to kill transiting through Chengdu Shuangliu Airport a chance to experience…
Air China launches Beijing-Yushu flights
(Beijing, June 11, 2010): Air China will launch a direct route from Beijing- Yushu today in order to support post-disaster reconstruction in earthquake-stricken areas. This new…
Air China launches all-inclusive to South India
BEIJING, June 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Air China is now offering a 5-day, all-inclusive travel package from Chengdu to Bangalore for only RMB 5,600. Package cost includes…
Air China launches all-inclusive to India
BEIJING, June 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Air China is now offering a 5-day, all-inclusive travel package from Chengdu to Bangalore for only RMB 5,600. Package cost includes…
Air China launches direct flights to Jiuzhaigou
(Beijing, April 8, 2010): From April 25th, Air China will launch direct flights between Beijing and Jiuzhaigou, and from May 10th direct flights between Shanghai and…
Air China opens new LA office
LOS ANGELES, March 29 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Air China Limited held a grand opening Friday, March 26, 2010 in celebration of its much anticipated brand new Los Angeles office…
Air China to launch domestic Premium Economy
(Beijing, March 19th, 2010): Air China has announced plans to launch a Premium Economy class on selected domestic routes in the near future. Premium Economy class will be available…
Air China to increase stake in Shenzhen Airlines
Air China will invest CNY682.1 million (US$100 million) into Shenzhen Airlines for a majority stake in the southern China airline. The company's stake in Shenzhen Airlines will rise to from…
Air China to launch Beijing-Manila flights
Air China will launch a new service from Beijing to Manila from 29 March 2010. The carrier will serve the route three times a week, departing Beijing Capital International Airport on…
Air China plans share sale
Air China Ltd plans to raise approximately US$954 million in a share sale to pay off its debts, Bloomberg has reported. The Beijing-based carrier will sell up to 585 million new…
Air China opens Guangzhou premium lounge
GUANGZHOU, China, March 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- On the March 3rd, Air China opened a new premium lounge meeting Star Alliance standards at the Guangzhou Baiyun International…
Air China to expand Boeing AHM coverage
SEATTLE, Mar. 3, 2010 (TravMedia.com) - Boeing , in conjunction with Air China and Air China Cargo, announced today that the airlines will expand the use of Boeing's…
Cathay, Air China to sign cargo deal
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd and affiliate Air China Ltd intend to sign an agreement on forming a joint air-cargo venture before the end of the week, Bloomberg has reported. Citing…
Air China to purchase 20 new Airbus jets
Air China has agreed to buy 20 Airbus A320 planes, Channel NewsAsia has reported. The combined list price for the aircraft is US$1.6 billion dollars, but Airbus granted…
Air China pledges support for Chinese aircraft plan
Air China has said it will "absolutely" support a domestic planemaker seeking to challenge Boeing and Airbus in the global aviation market. According to a Bloomberg report, the…
Air China, Air Macau codeshare to Wuhan
Air China and Air Macau have launched codeshare operations on a new route between Macau and Wuhan, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The route will be served with four…
Cash boost for Air China
Air China's parent company will receive a CNY1.5 billion (US$219 million) cash injection from the Chinese government, it was reported saying in a statement to the Shanghai Stock…
Air China signs partnership with Expedia
BEIJING, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Air China has signed an exclusive partnership with the Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN). More than 100,000 EAN products will now be available…
Air China signs partnership with Expedia
BEIJING, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Air China has signed an exclusive partnership with the Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN). More than 100,000 EAN products will now be available…
Air China passes 60 million mark
An Air China jet received a hero's welcome at Beijing Capital International Airport on Tuesday, as it transported the carrier's 60-millionth passenger so far this year. The Shanghai…
Air China, Continental cooperate on FFP
BEIJING, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Air China and Continental Airlines launch frequent flyer program cooperation beginning October 27, 2009.Air China PhoenixMiles members will…
Air China expands route map
BEIJING, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- In step with the speedy recovery of the Chinese aviation industry over the past six months, Air China has announced that it will be expanding…
ANA, Air China to codeshare on Tokyo-Beijing route
TOKYO, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Star Alliance members Air China and ANA will commence a code-sharing agreement on flights operated by both airlines between Beijing Capital…
Huge rise in Chinese visiting Nepal – Air China
BEIJING, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Air China has seen a huge increase in Chinese tourists visiting Nepal. There are now 70 times more Chinese tourists visiting the country than in…
Air China profits double in 2009
Air China more than doubled its profit in the first half of 2009, as fuel-hedging gains and strong domestic demand offset declining international travel, Bloomberg reported. The…
Air China raises Cathay Pacific stake
Air China will spend HK$6.3 billion (US$813 million) to raise its stake in Cathay Pacific Airways, after failing to seal an agreement with an airline in Shanghai, Bloomberg has…
Air China to begin Taiwan scheduled flights
Air China will begin regular scheduled flights to Taiwan from 31 August, Xinhua reported the airline's President, Cai Jianjiang, as saying. The carrier will operate 27 weekly…
Air China codeshares to Brazil
Air China has signed a codeshare deal with Brazil's TAM Airlines for flights between Sao Paulo and Beijing, via Madrid, Xinhua reported. TAM will operate the flight between Sao…
CIBTM appoints Air China as official airline partner
The China Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (CIBTM) has appointed Air China as its official airline partner. It is the first time that Air China has been a partner of a…
Air China profit likely to jump 50%
Air China has said that its first-half profit 2009 likely jumped more than 50% on the back of domestic travel and fuel-hedging gains. Bloomberg reported that airline made its forecast in a…
Air China requests fuel surcharge resumption
Air China has submitted an application to resume fuel surcharges on domestic flights, the Shanghai Daily has reported. The National Development and Reform Commission, which…
Air China to launch Beijing-Lhasa flights
Air China has said it will launch the country's first direct flight between Beijing and Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, Xinhua has reported. Starting on 10 July, daily flights…
Air China launches SMS check-in
Air China has launched a new service that allows domestic passengers to check-in by text message on their mobile phones said Breaking Travel news yesterday.The SMS check-in service will…
Air China may post 2009 profit
Air China, the country's second-largest carrier, expects to return to profit this year as government stimulus measures help revive domestic air travel. According to a Bloomberg…
Air China posts US$1.4 billion loss
Air China has posted a net loss of CNY9.3 billion (US$1.4 billion) for full-year 2008, the BBC has reported. The loss followed a net profit of CNY4.1 billion the year before, and…
Carlson strengthens Air China partnership
The agreement between Carlson and Air China was announced at a gala event held at The Regent Beijing, the luxury 500-room hotel in the Chinese capital. "Our partnership with Air…
Air China launches stopover check-in service
Air Chinahas launched a new check-in service which allows passengers to stopover in Beijing without having tocollect their baggage. After obtaining a domestic or international boardingpass…
Air China looks to Europe
The company saidthat due to a new National Plan for Leisure and the depreciation in the valueof the Euro, Europe is becoming anincreasingly attractive destination for Chinese tourists.…
Air China launches Sabre Flight Ops Control Centre
Air China has begun operation of its brand new,state-of-the-art Flight Operations Control Centre that it hopes will ensurebetter aircraft utilisation, optimise fuel…
Air China boosted by domestic demand
Air China has recorded a year-on-year rise in passenger traffic in February 2009, boosted by strong domestic growth. The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation reported that the airline's…
Air China resumes Beijing-Madrid-Sao Paulo flights
Air China will resume flights on its Beijing-Madrid-Sao Paulo route from 29 March. There are currently no direct flights from the Asia Pacific region to Sao Paulo however, Air China…
Air China faces billion-dollar loss from fuel hedging
Air China has warned it faces a "significant loss" for 2008 because of wrong-way bets on fuel prices that will cost nearly US$1 billion.Associated Press reported that the carrier, one…
Air China expected to announce heavy losses
China's second largest carrier, Air China, is expected to announce heavy losses from wrong-way fuel hedging bets, the South China Morning Post reported. Analysts predicted that the airline…
Air China deal talks
Air China's parent company, China National Aviation Holding Co., is in talks to buy all or part of East Star Airlines, the Shanghai Daily has reported. Air China reportedly…
Accor partners Air China to offer frequent-flyer perks
Accor has joined forces with Air China to offer frequent flyers the opportunity to earn more bonus kilometers by staying at designated Accor hotels. "We are very glad to partner Air…
Air China hedging leads to large losses
Air China has said that losses in fuel hedging contracts have contributed to an overall third quarter deficit of CNY1.94 billion (US$284 million), Xinhua has reported. The fuel hedging loss…
Air China launches Chengdu-Lhasa night flights
Air China has announced the launch of its first night-time flight from Chengdu, Sichuan province, to Lhasa, Tibet, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The…
Air China recruits pilots
Air China has started its pilot recruitment programme for 2009, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. Air China has said that its recruitment process will no longer be…
Air China switches use of A330s
Air China is to put its Airbus A330s into service on routes between and Rome, London, Dubai and Munich. Previously the A330s had flown the routes between the Chinese capital and…
ANA-Air China expand codeshare
Star Alliance members All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Air China have extended their codesharing agreement to cover flights on 16 new routes, 7 in China and 9 in Japan. ANA customers will…
Air China posts US$49 million loss
Air China has reported a first half 2008 operating loss of CNY335.9 million (US$49 million), Bloomberg has reported. The results show a significant slide from the same period a year…
Air China adds new route
Air China has added a daily round-trip flightbetween Wenzhouand Shanghai Pudong and adjusted the flight schedule on the Wenzhou-Kunmingroute.
Air China to cut 60 Olympic flights
Air China will cut 60 flights a day from its schedules during the Olympics, Bloomberg has reported. Beijing Capital International Airport will altogether reduce its daily services by 7%…
Air China orders 45 Boeings
Air China has signed a purchase order with Boeing for 15 Boeing 777s and 30 Boeing 737s, China Daily has reported. The cost of the order is US$6.3 billion, with the aircraft to be delivered…
Amadeus link boosts Air China
Distribution technology giant Amadeus has announced the successful implementation of its systems with Air China. Following the deployment of Amadeus' e-business suite in 25 international…
Air China to N Korea
An Air China Boeing 737 landed at Pyongyang Sunan Airport on Monday, launching the company's direct flight service from Beijing to Pyongyang, Xinhua news agency said.Flight CA121…
Air China gears up for Olympics
Air China said it will set up counters for ticket sales and other transportation services in Beijing as part of services in the run-up to the Olympic Games in August. "These desks will…
China Eastern rejects Air China bid
Singapore Airlines and Temasek Holdings, Singapore's investment firm, signed a preliminary deal in September to take a 24% stake in the Chinese carrier for US$923 million.But…
Air China buys 20 new planes
Air China has agreed to purchase 20 new Airbus 330-Series, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The order is said to be worth US$3.82 billion, with the planes being…
Air China delays Pyongyang service
Air China said it's postponing until late-March the opening of a new route to Pyongyang, capital of North Korea due to operational reasons."There are no political reasons, and on…
Air China, Shanghai Airlines join Star Alliance
Air China and Shanghai Airlines officially joined the Star Alliance yesterday. To improve connection between international flights and domestic destinations in China, the two carriers…
More Air China to Brazil
Air China has increased the number of flights from Beijing to Sao Paulo via Madrid from twice a week to three times a week. , the Airbus A330Flight CA907 takes off from Beijing at 01:00…
Air China launches Pyonyang service
Air China will launch direct flight from Beijing to Pyongyang on January 2.CA121 will leave Beijing's Capital International Airport 2 pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The arrival…
Air China starts Beijing-Sydney route
The new service departs Beijing every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3:30 p.m. (flight CA173) and arriving in Sydney the next day at 6:15 a.m. (all times local). The return…
Air China chooses Amadeus for e-ticket
The move will enable all Amadeus subscribers in Taiwan, both online and traditional agents, with enhanced efficiency in the ticketing process. Benefits include a simpler…
Singapore Airlines Forecasts Strong Demand In China
Singapore Airlines’ quarterly operating profit, nine-month operating profit, and nett profit all hit record highs.
For the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2022, the airline brought…
Flights to China from London on British Airways & Virgin Atlantic
by: Juergen T Steinmetz | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News
Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China…
Virgin Atlantic And British Airways Resume Flights To China
Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China.
The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent flight restrictions on the…
Ranking of destinations that have reactivated their direct air connections with China for 2023
Mabrian, a leading tourism intelligence company, has presented a new study based on air connectivity data from flights connecting the world's main cities with China
British airways announces resumption of flights to mainland China
After a two-year absence, British Airways has announced it will resume flights between the UK and mainland China. Tickets have gone on sale today for flights to Shanghai from 23 April and…
Airlines Are Wary About Restarting Flights To China
After being isolated for over three years since the initial Covid-19 outbreak, China made the bold step to stop quarantine and testing for all inbound international travellers.
The…
China Southern Airlines renews distribution agreement with Sabre
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced the renewal of a global distribution agreement with China Southern…
Airbus Begins Assembling A321s In China
Airbus began producing the first A321 aircraft in Tianjin, China after the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in the country’s north improved its manufacturing capabilities.
Ever since the…
China Airlines Reintroduces Flights To Brisbane And Auckland
China Airlines’ flights between Auckland, Brisbane, and Taipei have resumed, with three flights per week from October to December, increasing to five flights per week from January to…
Airbus Secures 300 A320neo Orders From China’s 3 Major Airlines
The three largest airlines in China have made orders for around 300 brand new Airbus planes, giving the European company a significant foothold in the Chinese market.
China Southern,…
Jazeera Airways to fly to Xian, China from 19 Sept
Jazeera Airways has announced its first route to China with the launch of direct flights to Xian. The airline will be operating the new route starting 19 September, initially with a flight…
Singapore Airlines Resumes Flights To China
With each passing month, Singapore Airlines and its subsidiary Scoot continue their steady ascent back to pre-pandemic levels, as newly revealed financial data shows.
One of the…
China opens up air travel after 2-year Covid ban, services to India not yet
China is further streamlining procedures for those arriving into the country after reducing the quarantine time to 7 days in designated hotels
Airbnb to wind down China rentals amid ongoing lockdowns
All listings for homes in China will be removed from Airbnb’s website by summer
The US suspends 44 Chinese Airline Flights To China
The latest escalation in a spat over pandemic travel rules between the United States and China has resulted in the suspension of more than 30 flights operated by Chinese carriers over the…
Airbus goes to China to develop new aircraft lifecycle facility
Airbus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the city of Chengdu and Tarmac Aerosave for the development of the first aircraft “lifecycle” service centre in China
China targets 2023-25 for recovery in international air travel
China will focus on expanding domestic flights and restoring international air travel in 2023-2025, the country's aviation regulator said as it issued a new five-year development plan for a…
IWTA speaks with Celia Lao, GM Greater China Air Asia Digital
Meet Celia Lao, GM Greater China Air Asia Digital, since graduating from the University of Macau with a BBA (Hons) in International Marketing, Celia has immersed herself in the aviation…
US issues new guidelines for air travel, lifts restrictions on India, China and Europe from 8 November
In a new development as US opens international borders for non-essential travel, the US has issued new guidelines for foreign travellers, lifting restrictions on China, India and much of…
China’s domestic air travel capacity shows sign of early recovery
Domestic airline capacity in China is beginning to recover, with over 30% of its domestic capacity returning in the last two months, according to a new analysis from Cirium.
British Airways adds extra flights a week from China
British Airways is increasing the number of cargo-only flights from China to the UK to 21 a week, up from 13 last week, as demand continues to rise.
From May, 14 flights each week…
Qatar Airways Cargo returns to destinations in China
Qatar Airways Cargo announced it will resume scheduled belly-hold cargo operations to China with the utilisation of wide-body and passenger-configurated aircraft. The additional cargo…
Qatar Airways sends 300 tonnes of medical supplies to China
Five Qatar Airways Cargo freighters departed to China carrying approximately 300 tonnes of medical supplies donated by the airline to support Cornavirus relief efforts. The five flights…
Qatar Airways volunteers free worldwide air cargo transportation of medical supplies donated to China
Qatar Airways has volunteered free air cargo transportation for medical relief aid organised by Chinese embassies and consulates worldwide to fight the coronavirus emergency. The…
Vietjet Thailand disinfects all aircraft and carries donated medical supplies to China
Stepping up measures against coronavirus outbreak, Vietjet Thailand has sprayed disinfectant aboard all its aircraft to prevent the spread of the disease and increase travel confidence…
China Airlines to grow Southeast Asia network
Due to the strong outlook of the Southeast Asia travel market, China Airlines is following up on the launch of its first Cebu service in March by adding four weekly direct flights to…
Turkish Airlines expands flight network in China
Turkish Airlines has announced the addition of Xi’an, the Chinese city with 3,000 years of history, to its flight network. Xi’an has become the flag carrier’s fourth destination in…
US-China trade war weighs heavily on air cargo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne-kilometres (FTKs), contracted by 3.9% in…
Korean Air launches new routes into China and the Philippines
Korean Air has announced a tranche of new routes this week, including flights to Clark, in the Philippines; Nanjing, in China on 27 October. As well as, both, Zhangjiajie and Hangzhou,…
China Eastern unveils 5G travel system at Beijing airport
China Eastern Airlines, China Unicom Beijing and Huawei have joined forces to launch a 5G smart travel service system at the new Beijing Daxing International Airport. 5G enabled…
China Southern signs pact with Qatar Airways
China Southern Airlines has signed a code share agreement with Qatar Airways, effective from 15 January 2020 subject to governmental approval. As the first step to strengthen the…
Airbus deepens China commitment with AVIC deal
Airbus has reaffirmed its commitment to a long-term strategic partnership with China’s aviation industry. As part of the move, the company has signed a new agreement with Aviation…
Shandong Airlines-Sabre deal to drive intelligent retailing in China and across Asia
Sabre Corporation announced that China-based carrier Shandong Airlines is the latest to select several intelligent retailing solutions from the Sabre Commercial Platform. Under this…
China Southern and American Airlines in lounge-sharing deal
China Southern Airlines has launched a programme of airport lounge-sharing with American Airlines starting from August. Both carriers will provide their self-managed lounges to the other…
Huatian pours USD 310 million into China’s Okay Airways
Chinese low-cost airline Okay Airways, has secured CNY 2.1 billion (USD 310 million) from its parent company Huatian Investment, after the latter changed its majority shareholder.…
China summer bookings jump manifold in Airbnb Plus
Airbnb Plus, an up-market tier of homestay rentals platform Airbnb, has had a more than six-fold increase in summer bookings for China amid surging demand.
Destinations close to…
China Southern Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of its first of 20 A350-900 becoming the newest operator of this latest generation and highly efficient twin-engine, long-range widebody…
Finnair grows operations in China
Finnair has added capacity to Beijing with three weekly flights to the new Beijing Daxing International Airport, which opens for operation on 30 September 2019. Finnair will operate to…
Carb on, carb off: China Airlines helps passengers go carbon neutral
China Airlines has announced an “ECO TRAVEL Carbon Offsetting” service that allows travellers to learn about the carbon footprint and emissions generated during their flight.
China Airlines-Airbus liveried aircraft to debut on Taipei-Hong Kong route
China Airlines and Airbus A350 joint liveried aircraft has been revealed and will officially enter service on October 26 on the Taipei-Hong Kong route.
Kunming soon: AirAsia launches fourth connection to Southwest China
As the capital city of Yunnan Province in Southwest China, Kunming has earnt a reputation as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. Known locally as the 'City of Eternal…
Looking east: Finnair increases frequency to Japan and China
Wishing not to be left behind, and continuing its strong growth in key Asian markets, Finnair announced it will be adding frequencies on many popular Asian routes for next summer.
China Southern Airlines launches new route between Sanya and London
China's Hainan province announced the launch of its first intercontinental route between Sanya and London after China unveiled its plan to build Hainan island into its pilot international…
Austrian Airlines reorganises network to boost US and China connectivity
As of the beginning of October Austrian Airlines will begin an extensive reorganisation of its current service network. The restructure will see international destinations, such as Hong…
AccorHotels APAC chairman: “Accor has had its eye on China for a long time”
Last week I brought to you the first part of my fascinating interview with Accor’s CEO for Asia-Pacific, Michael Issenberg, where he and I discussed the strategy behind the company's recent…
Air Charter Service targets “one million millionaires” with China expansion
British-based chartered aircraft providers Air Charter Service (ACS) has revealed it will be developing its Chinese operations by upgrading to larger offices in Beijing.
The move to…
China Airlines new code share partnership to drive closer links between France and Taiwan
Following the announcement towards the end of last year of Air France’s partnership with Vietnam Airlines, the French carrier has released details of another Asian collaboration, this time…
Does China Airlines really deserve fifth award as best Airline in north Asia?
It should come as no great surprise that China Airlines that has once again received the nod for best Airline in north Asia by U.S. travel magazine, Global Traveler. Its fifth award in as…
China Airlines increases Gatwick-Taipei route
China Airlines is increasing its non-stop route from London Gatwick to Taipei from four to five flights per week.
The national flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will add a…
China Airlines returns to the UK
China Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan), is returning to the UK following a five year hiatus.
It will launch a new non-stop service between London…
China Southern Airlines announces flights to Cairns
China Southern Airlines is launching its fifth Australian route this December, opening up Queensland’s tropical north to UK passengers.
The new route will fly from Heathrow to…
Boeing Raises Forecast for New Airplane Demand in China
China will need 7,240 new airplanes over the next 20 years with a price tag of nearly $1.1 trillion dollars, the American manufacturer Boeing has said in a statement.
The figures…
FIT Ruums, China Airlines create packages for Taiwanese travellers
FIT Ruums has formed a new partnership with China Airlines to provide a series of packages to travellers in Taiwan.
Under the new agreement, Taiwan's national carrier will release special…
Airbus delivers 100th A350 to China Airlines
Airbus reached a major milestone this week when it delivered its 100th A350 aircraft.
The twin-aisle jet was handed over to China Airlines, becoming the seventh A350 in the Taiwanese…
China Southern Airlines announces new route to Langkawi
China Southern Airlines has launched a new route to the Malaysian archipelago of Langkawi.
The announcement comes after the airline recently increased its London Heathrow-Guangzhou…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Fiji Airways, China Eastern and more
Guiyang gets Italian charter flights
Where? Milan (Italy) to Guiyang, pictured (China)
When? Once a week, from 10 July to 2 October 2017
Who? Neos
Why? Italian charter carrier creates…
Cairns secures new connection to China
Australia's tropical north could be in line for a significant tourism boost, following the announcement that China Southern Airlines will operate direct flights from Guangzhou to Cairns.…
China Airlines to launch non-stop flights to London
China Airlines will start flying direct to the UK later this year.
The Taiwanese national carrier will kick off its new non-stop service between Taipei and London's Gatwick Airport on…
Etihad Airways and China Southern Airlines announce codeshare partnership
Etihad Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced a new codeshare partnership, which comes into effect on 22 June 2017.
Under the agreement, China Southern Airlines will put its…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more
AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities
Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier provides…
China’s Okay Airways boosts fleet with Boeing
Okay Airways, the Tianjin-based airline, has moved to expand its operations with the placement of orders for 20 Boeing aircraft.
The airline, which operates both domestic and…
Asian air route updates, including multiple new flights between China and Thailand
Thailand's NewGen taps Chinese demand for Krabi
Where? Krabi (Thailand) to Hefei (China)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? NewGen Airways
Why? Thai carrier adds…
Asian air route updates: new flights from JAL, Air Astana, China Southern and more…
China Southern adds Shenzhen's first link to Melbourne
Where? Shenzhen (China) to Melbourne (Australia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately (rising to three times a week on 3 July…
China Airlines flies newest aircraft to San Francisco
China Airlines has started flying its newest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, to San Francisco.
The twin-aisle jet was deployed on the trans-Pacific route from Taipei on 14 May,…
China Airlines joins cartoon club
China Airlines has become the latest Asian airline to unveil a cartoon-themed aircraft livery.
The Taiwanese national carrier revealed its "Buddy Bears" paintwork, which will feature…
China develops 17 airports in Xinjiang
The Chinese government is planning to invest CNY14.4 billion (US$2.1bn) in the construction or expansion of 17 airports in the remote northwestern region of Xinjiang this year, Xinhua…
China Southern in tie-up talks with US airline
China Southern Airlines is in talks with American Airlines over a possible tie-up, according to reports.
Reuters said this week that the agreement could involve the US carrier taking…
China to build 136 new airports
The Chinese government will construct 136 new airports by 2025, it has been revealed.
The China Daily cited "government sources" as revealing the plans on Wednesday, saying that the new…
Asian air route updates: Vistara, China Southern, Air Niugini and more
Vistara flies to Amritsar
Where? Delhi to Amritsar, pictured (both India)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Vistara
Why? Tapping rise in trade and religious tourism traffic…
Asian air route updates: Cathay Pacific, flydubai, China Southern and more
Dubai's LCC adds Bangladeshi route
Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh)
When? Four times a week, effective 15 March 2017
Who? flydubai
Why? Rising trade between two Islamic…
Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, Vietjet and more
Malindo spreads wings to Saudi Arabia
Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
When? Twice a week, effective 21 February 2017
Who? Malindo Air
Why? Islamic pilgrimage…
Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, AirAsia X and more
THAI expands connections with neighbour
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Kota Kinabalu, pictured (Malaysia)
When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017
Who? Thai Smile
Why? Long-awaited direct…
Asian air route updates: China Eastern Airlines, Cebu Pacific and more
China Eastern launches new link to Laos
Where? Kunming (China) to Luang Prabang, pictured (Laos)
When? Four times a week, effective 2 March 2017
Who? China Eastern Airlines
Why?…
China Airlines upgrades Vienna service
China Airlines has deployed its newest long-haul aircraft on the Taipei-Vienna route.
The Airbus A350 aircraft will now operate the carrier’s three weekly flights to Austria's capital…
China Airlines flies brand new jet to Amsterdam
China Airlines has started flying its latest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, to Amsterdam.
The Taiwanese national carrier commenced a new non-stop service to the Netherlands in…
China’s Sichuan Airlines adds more flights to Nepal
Sichuan Airlines has applied for permission to link two more Chinese cities with Nepal.
The Chengdu-based has requested permission from the Civil Aviation Administration of China…
Oman Air flies direct to China
Oman Air will start flying non-stop to mainland China for the first time next month, with the launch a new route to Guangzhou.
First unveiled in 2014, the new service will become the…
Malaysia Airlines makes major play in China
Malaysia Airlines has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its operations in China.
The national carrier will launch nine new Chinese routes in 2017, while also adding more…
India, China drive global air traffic
The strength of domestic air passenger traffic in India and China is driving the growth of the global aviation industry.
According to IATA's latest monthly data for September 2016,…
Thai Lion Air to fly to China
Thai Lion Air, the Bangkok-based subsidiary of Indonesia's Lion Air, will launch its first flight to mainland China later this month.
The Bangkok Post reports that the low-cost…
Oman Airports attends World Routes Chengdu China 2016
Oman Airports’ has returned from the World Routes forum in Chengdu, China, as the company looks to develop better air connections between Asia and the Sultanate.
The commercial…
China Airlines joins A350 club
China Airlines has become the latest Asian carrier to take delivery of the new Airbus A350 aircraft.
Taiwan's national carrier welcomed its first A350 - an A350-900 model - on Friday,…
China’s Capital Airlines spreads wings to Russia
Capital Airlines, the fast-expanding Chinese carrier, is planning to launch its first ever flight to Russia in 2017.
The airline, which forms part of the HNA Group, has applied for…
New Belgian airline plans China flights
A start-up airline in Belgium is planning to launch flights to China next summer.
The country's Le Soir newspaper reported this week that Air Belgium is planning to launch its first…
New airline proposed for China’s Hunan
Hunan province in central China could soon get its own airline.
The state-run company that operates the province's airports has unveiled plans to create Zhongnan Airlines, which…
China’s Capital Airlines to fly to North America
Capital Airlines, HNA Group's Beijing-based carrier, has announced plans to start flying to North America for the first time.
On 30 December 2016, the airline will commence services…
China’s Sichuan Airlines starts flying to Prague
Sichuan Airlines, which is based in the Chinese city of Chengdu, has launched flights to Prague – only its second destination in Europe.
The new direct service to the Czech Republic…
Tianjin Airlines discounts London-China business class fares
China’s Tianjin Airlines is offering promotional return business class fares to China for as little as £1,395 including taxes.
The highly competitive promotional fares are being offered…
China’s Lucky Air plans first long-haul routes
Lucky Air, the Kunming-based subsidiary of China's HNA Group, is planning to spread its wings east and west, with the launch of new international flights to the US and Europe.
The…
SilkAir spreads wings in China
Singapore's SilkAir will continue to expand its network in China later this year, with the launch services to Fuzhou, the capital of the southestern province of Fujian.
Commencing on…
China’s Lucky Air adds Samui, Bali flights
Lucky Air, the Chinese carrier, has added new routes to two of Southeast Asia's most popular resort destinations.
On Saturday (23 July 2016), the airline launched a new service…
Airbnb optimistic on China
Airbnb has said it has high hopes for the Chinese market, as a younger generation of travellers starts to embrace the shared economy.
Speaking at an event in Tianjin this week,…
Tianjin Airlines launches UK-China route
Chinese carrier Tianjin Airlines is celebrating the launch of its first flight from the UK to China which departed from Gatwick on Saturday.
The service departs from London Gatwick and…
Airbus takes A350 on tour of China
Airbus will take its new A350 aircraft on a demo tour of China later this week.
Running from 25 June to 2 July, the eight-day trip will see the A350 fly to Beijing, Shanghai,…
China’s HNA Group launches new airline in Guilin
Air Guilin, a new carrier based in southern China’s scenic Guangxi region, has received its Air Operator’s Certificate and plans to commence operations later this week.
Operating…
China handles 915 million air passengers
Demand for air travel in China continues to rise, with the country's aviation authorities reporting a double-digit increase in passenger numbers in 2015.
According to data released by the…
China’s Capital Airlines flies to Australia
Capital Airlines, a subsidiary of China’s HNA Group, will make its debut in Australia later this year.
Commencing on 29 September 2016, the airline will operate three weekly flights…
China’s Hongtu Airlines launches first flight
A start-up airline in China will launch its first flight on Saturday (21 May).
Hongtu Airlines, which is based in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, received its Air Operator’s…
China Airlines welcomes unique co-branded Boeing 777
China Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777 aircraft, which features the liveries of both the Taiwanese airline and the US planemaker.
The twin-aisle aircraft, which becomes…
Qatar Airways reveals first A380 destination in China
Qatar Airways has announced plans to fly its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, to China for the first time.
On 1 July 2016, the Doha-based carrier will deploy the double-decker jet on…
AirAsia links Johor with China
AirAsia has taken a significant step forward in its efforts to connect Johor, Malaysia's southernmost state, by announcing a new direct flight from mainland China.
Commencing on 29…
China Eastern Airlines flies to Prague
China Eastern Airlines will launch a new direct service to the Czech Republic this summer.
Commencing on 22 June 2016, the airline will offer three weekly flights between Shanghai and…
China’s Loong Air cleared for international flights
Loong Air, a new Chinese passenger airline based in Hangzhou, has received permission to launch international flights.
The former cargo carrier moved into the passenger sector in late…
China’s Capital Airlines spreads wings from Shenyang
Capital Airlines, which is based in Beijing, has launched a series of new scheduled flights from its new operating base in Shenyang, the capital of northeast China’s Liaoning province.…
Greek summer for China Airlines
China Airlines has unveiled plans to launch a new seasonal charter service to Greece.
Commencing on 3 June 2016, the Taiwanese carrier will operate the route once a week, with flights…
Asian airport traffic jumps 8%, driven by China and India
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region increased 8.0% in 2015 - the fastest growth rate of any global region except the Middle East.
According to the latest data report…
Marriott plans 140 Fairfield hotels in China
Marriott International will introduce its Fairfield brand to China, and is aiming to sign 140 hotels in the country in the next five years.
The US-based hotel group has penned an…
China’s Okay Airways orders 12 Boeing 737s
Okay Airways has placed an order for 12 Boeing 737 aircraft.
Signed at the Singapore Airshow, the deal is valued at US$1.3 billion at current list prices and includes eight B737 MAX…
Hainan Airlines to create first direct link from China to Calgary
Hainan Airlines will launch the first ever direct flights between China and the Canadian city of Calgary this summer.
Commencing on 20 June 2016, the new Beijing-Calgary route will be…
China Southern orders 80 Boeing aircraft
China Southern Airlines has moved to expand and renew its short-haul fleet, with the announcement of a major new order with Boeing.
The Guangzhou-based carrier, which is Asia's…
Tigerair Taiwan makes debut mainland China
Tigerair Taiwan launched its first ever flights to mainland China on Saturday.
The low-cost carrier's inaugural cross-Strait flight departed Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport on…
China auctions slots at major airports
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) will allow Chinese carriers to bid for new take-off and landing slots at Guangzhou and Shanghai airports next year.
Domestic slots at…
China’s Shandong Airlines flies to India
Shandong Airlines will launch its first ever flights to India this week.
Commencing on 11 November, the airline will fly direct between Delhi and Kunming, the capital of southwest…
China Airlines to fly new Boeing 777 to Frankfurt
China Airlines started flying its newest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on the Taipei-Frankfurt route this month.
This marks the first foray into Europe for the new…
China to buy 300 aircraft in major Boeing pact
China has agreed to purchase 300 new aircraft from Boeing, as part of a wide-ranging series of deals with the US planemaker.
Following the visit of China's President Xi Jinping to the…
China Southern to base 150 aircraft at Beijing’s new airport
China Southern Airlines has signed a new agreement that will see it deploy 150 aircraft to Beijing's new international airport.
The Guangzhou-based carrier, which is Asia's largest…
AirAsia connects Pattaya with China
Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch two new routes connecting Pattaya with mainland China, as it makes the resort town its fifth operating base in Thailand.
The low-cost carrier…
Tigerair adds new routes to India, China
Singapore's Tigerair is expanding its route map with the addition of new destinations in India and China.
The low-cost carrier has unveiled plans to launch new services to Quanzhou,…
China’s Sichuan Airlines flies to Dubai
Sichuan Airlines will expand its international network next month, with the launch of its first ever flights to the Middle East.
Commencing on 4 September 2015, the airline will…
China reminds air passengers to behave
China's aviation authorities have issued a new warning to passengers, reminding them to behave on flights and at airports.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issued a…
China penalises Shenzhen Airport for delays
China's state aviation authority has announced that it will impose restrictions on Shenzhen Airport Group following a series of major flight delays.
In a statement, the Civil Aviation…
China Airlines expands in Oceania
Taiwan's China Airlines will add Melbourne to its route map in October.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the airline will operate three weekly flights (departing every Tuesday, Friday…
Delta to acquire stake in China Eastern Airlines
Delta Air Lines has agreed to take a 3.55% stake in Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines.
The deal, which is worth US$450 million, forms part of a broader partnership between the two…
China’s Spring Airlines rolls out in-flight Wi-Fi
Spring Airlines has launched a new in-flight Wi-Fi service on some of its domestic flights.
Launched on 18 July, the new offering will allow passengers to connect to the internet via…
China Airlines deploys new Boeing 777 to San Francisco
China Airlines has started operating its newest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on the Taipei-San Francisco route.
The brand new twin-aisle aircraft offers 358 seats in…
AirAsia targets China with UnionPay deal
AirAsia has signed a new deal intended to increase the number of passengers it attracts from China.
The low-cost carrier has penned a partnership with UnionPay International, allowing…
VietJet Air to fly to China
VietJet Air has announced plans to launch its first flights to mainland China.
In a press conference on 8 April, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier revealed that it will commence…
China’s GX Airlines to launch multiple new routes
GX Airlines, a start-up carrier in southern China's Guangxi region, will launch a host of new routes in the coming weeks.
The Nanning-based airline launched its first ever flight to…
New air link connects India with provincial China
A new air route will be launched this year offering connections between India and China's Shandong province.
According to the Xinhua news agency, Shandong Airlines will commence a new…
China United Air starts low-cost transition
China United Airlines, the Beijing-based subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, will start operating under a low-cost model this month.
The airline has already scrapped its first and…
Philippine Airlines adds new route to China
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it will launch a new route to China this month.
Commencing on 29 March 2015, the national carrier will operate direct flights from Manila…
Amadeus secures major China Airlines deal
Amadeus has strengthened its position in the Taiwanese market following the signing of a major new deal with China Airlines.
The new agreement will see Taiwan's national carrier adopt…
China Southern to fly to Nairobi
China Southern Airlines has announced plans to launch flights to Nairobi.
Commencing on 5 August 2015, the airline will operate three weekly flights to Kenya's capital, direct from…
China approves new airline for Jiangxi
Authorities in China have approved the creation of a new airline in the southeastern province of Jiangxi.
Jiangxi Airlines has been given the green light by the Civil Aviation…
China Airlines flies new B777 to New York
China Airlines has started flying its brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to New York.
Effective this month, the new long-haul aircraft will operate three weekly flights between…
China’s Lucky Air flies to Krabi
China's Lucky Air will launch its first ever flights to Krabi next week.
Due to commence on 11 February 2015, the new service will operate three times a week direct to the Thai resort…
Fairmont continues China growth with Wuhan debut
Fairmont has unveiled the latest stage of its expansion in China, with plans for its first luxury hotel in Wuhan, the capital of central China's Hubei province.
Scheduled to open in 2017,…
Air Arabia to become first Middle East LCC to enter China
Air Arabia is set to be the first Middle Eastern low-cost carrier to enter the Chinese market when it touches down in Urumqi next month.
Starting 10 February 2015, the carrier will…
China approves Chengdu’s second airport
China’s central government has given the green light for the construction of a second airport in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province.
Located in Jianyang, approximately 52km…
China Eastern to save US$4m with new airport system
China Eastern Airlines has projected that it will save US$4 million this year following the deployment of a new airport IT system.
The Shanghai-based carrier has installed SITA's Hub…
China’s Okay Airways plans first flights to Thailand
China's Okay Airways will launch its first ever flights to Thailand next month.
The Tianjin-based carrier is setting up a new operating hub in Xi’an, the capital of northern China's…
Airbus sells 100 A320s to China
Airbus has sealed another major deal in China, selling 100 A320 aircraft to the China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC).
The order marks the confirmation of an initial agreement signed…
Air travel booms in China, India
China and India are both experiencing a sharp rise in domestic air passenger traffic, as demand soars in the world's two most populous countries.
According to the latest data from the…
Another fault hits China’s MA-60 aircraft
China's troubled aircraft, the MA-60, suffered yet another fault this week, when a flight had to make an emergency landing due to a malfunction.
Xinhua reports that the MA-60,…
China needs 5,300 new aircraft – Airbus
Chinese airlines will need more than 5,300 new passenger planes over the next 20 years, Airbus has predicted.
With China set to become the world’s largest domestic aviation market…
China Airlines flies new B777 to LA
China Airlines has deployed its brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the Taipei-Los Angeles route.
The new aircraft comes equipped with 358 seats, including 40 flat-bed seats in a…
Tigerair Taiwan eyes mainland China
Tigerair Taiwan could soon spread its wings to mainland China, having applied for permission to launch its first cross-Strait routes.
The new low-cost carrier, which commenced…
China Airlines unveils new lounge concept
China Airlines has launched its new VIP lounge at Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport.
The new lounge is based on the design of a classical Chinese garden and reflects the…
China Express Airlines orders 24 new jets
China Express Airlines has placed a firm order for up to 24 new jet aircraft.
The deal will see the Chongqing-based carrier purchase 16 new Canadian-made Bombardier CRJ900 regional…
China buys 100 Airbus jets
A Chinese company has placed a huge order for 100 Airbus A320 aircraft.
China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC), which supplies aircraft to carriers including Air China, China Eastern…
China’s latest airline takes off
Another new airline has taken to the skies in China.
Fuzhou Airlines, which is based at southeast China's Fujian province, commenced commercial operations on 30 October 2014, flying…
Tigerair continues China expansion
Tigerair will continue expanding its links between Singapore and China next month, with the launch of flights to two more mainland cities - Nanning and Guilin.
On 1 November 2014, the…
China Airlines expands US network with Virgin
China Airlines (CAL) has formed a new partnership intended to offer passengers a greater range of destinations in the US.
The Taiwanese carrier has signed a codeshare agreement with…
Airbus to start producing long-haul jets in China
Airbus will start producing large long-haul aircraft in China, following the signing of an agreement with its partners in the country.
A Letter of Intent (LoI) has been agreed with the…
China Airlines brings SkyCouch seats to Asia
China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its first brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which comes equipped with Air New Zealand's 'SkyCouch' seats.
First introduced by the Kiwi…
China’s Fuzhou Airlines cleared for launch
HNA Group has been given permission to launch another new airline in China.
Fuzhou Airlines, based in southeast China's Fujian province, has received its Air Operator's Certificate…
China Eastern Airlines enters new era
China Eastern Airlines has embarked on a new phase in its history, having welcomed its first long-haul aircraft adorned with a new brand identity.
The brand new Boeing 777-300ER…
New air route to link northwest China with Dubai
China Southern Airlines will launch a new route connecting Dubai with two regional hubs in northwest China.
Commencing on 29 September 2014, the Chinese carrier’s new route will fly…
AirAsia connects Krabi with mainland China
AirAsia will provide a new Chinese connection for the Thai resort province of Krabi, with the launch of direct flights from Guangzhou.
Commencing on 6 November 2014, the new…
Fairmont expands in China
Fairmont has signed an agreement to manage its first hotel in central China's Henan province.
The new-build Fairmont Zhengzhou hotel will be located in the capital of Henan, as part…
China to need 6,000 new aircraft – Boeing
Airlines in China will purchase approximately 6,020 new aircraft over the next 20 years, as the country's aviation sector continues its rapid expansion.
This estimated total of new…
China Airlines unveils new ‘premium business class’
China Airlines (CAL) has unveiled the design of its new 'premium business class' cabins, that will be featured onboard its new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The new cabin will…
Korean Air and China Southern codeshare to Urumqi
Commencing 22 August, Korean Air will launch a new code-share agreement with China Southern Airlines on the Incheon-Urumqi route.
Korean Air’s flights depart from Incheon…
Fairmont signs additional property to China pipeline
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Golden Land Real Estate today announced the development of a new hotel in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, Eastern China.
Fairmont Suzhou, scheduled to open…
China Eastern becomes first Chinese airline to offer Wi-Fi
China Eastern Airlines has started rolling out Wi-Fi onboard it aircraft.
In a first for the Chinese aviation industry, the Shanghai-based carrier has teamed up with China Telecom…
China Airlines adds more cross-Strait routes
Taiwan's China Airlines (CAL) has unveiled three new route cross-Strait routes to mainland China.
On Wednesday 2 July 2014, the national carrier commenced direct flights from Taipei…
SilkAir expands links to China
SilkAir has added another new route to China, with the launch of flights to Hangzhou.
The new service to the capital of Zhejiang province becomes the Singaporean carrier's eighth…
Amadeus gets air ticketing boost in China
Amadeus has received approval to use IATA's Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) in mainland China.
The certification moves the GDS company a step closer to allowing Chinese travel…
Xiamen Airlines sets up West China base
Xiamen Airlines has set up a new operating base in western China.
The airline, which is traditionally based in southeast China's Fujian province, has penned a new deal with the…
China Eastern retires old Airbus jets
China Eastern Airlines has officially retired its fleet of Airbus A300 aircraft.
The final flight using the old wide-body aircraft flew from Shenzhen to Shanghai on 31 May, marking…
China Southern buys 80 new Airbus jets
China Southern Airlines has ordered 80 new single-aisle jets from Airbus, Xinhua reported Airbus China as saying in Beijing on Saturday.
The large order includes 30 of the existing…
China Airlines adds in-flight entertainment, Wi-Fi
Passengers onboard China Airlines’ (CAL) long-haul flights will soon be able to enjoy a new range of in-flight entertainment and connectivity.
The Taiwanese carrier has selected the…
China’s Spring Airlines plans Japanese expansion
Chinese low-cost carrier Spring Airlines is planning to significantly increase its operations in Japan.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) revealed this week that…
JAL expands Indochina links with Bangkok Airways
Japan Airlines has added more destinations in Thailand and Indochina following the expansion of its codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways.
The two carriers currently codeshare on…
Another start-up airline joins China’s aviation boom
China's rapidly expanding collection of airlines will see yet another new addition this week, with the launch of Yingan Airlines.
The regional start-up carrier, which is based in the…
Airbus pens major deals in China
Airbus has continued to expand its business in China, with the signing of several new agreements during the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to France.
In the presence of Xi…
China Eastern to buy 70 Airbus jets
China Eastern Airlines has ordered 70 new single-aisle jets from Airbus.
The Shanghai-based carrier has decided to renew its short- and medium-haul fleet with the European…
China’s Okay Airways goes international
China's Okay Airways has received permission to launch international flights.
The carrier, which is based in Tianjin, has had its Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) upgraded by the…
China eases international GDS rules for air bookings
Aviation authorities in China have eased the regulations governing the booking of international airlines using non-Chinese GDS systems.
For the first time, a selection of Chinese travel…
China Airlines to roll-out Air NZ’s Skycouches
China Airlines (CAL) will roll-out Air New Zealand's Skycouch concept following the signing of a licensing agreement with the Auckland-based carrier.
Following the agreement,…
Tigerair expands in China
Tigerair is continuing its expansion in China with the launch of a new route to the seaport city of Ningbo, Zhejiang province.
The new service will operate three times a week direct…
China Express Airlines buys new aircraft
China Express Airlines has placed an order with Bombardier for up to 16 new regional jets.
The airline, which is based in Chongqing and Guiyang, has signed a firm order for three…
Asian nations split over China airspace ruling
The governments of Japan, Taiwan and South Korea are split in their response to China's new air defence plan.
The Beijing government has insisted that all non-Chinese aircraft flying…
China’s Avatar park to get new airport
A new airport is being developed in China to boost tourism at Wulingyuan, which was made famous as the inspiration for the movie Avatar.
The new Lotus International Airport will serve…
China’s Juneyao Air plans low-cost carrier
Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines is planning to set up a new low-cost unit based in Guangzhou.
The new carrier will be named '9 RMB Airlines', in a nod to the low-cost fares it expects…
UAE, China discuss bilateral air talks
The aviation authorities in China and UAE are currently discussing new development opportunities and shorter air distances between the two countries. Bilateral air transport discussions have…
Airbus and China sign safety agreement
Airbus and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) have signed an agreement to continue cooperating for another five years.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) means that…
China raises import tax for aircraft
The State Council of China has approved a 1% VAT increase, which will take the taxable amount on imported aircraft from 4% to 5%.
The move, which affects those with 25 tons or more…
China Southern close to buying airport and carrier
China Southern Airlines is reportedly closing in on two separate deals which will see it acquire both a stake in Slovenia’s Adria Airways and outright ownership of Ljubljana Airport.…
China’s Ruili Airlines order planes
New Chinese passenger carrier, Ruili Airlines, has placed an order for new aircraft.
The airline was given permission to launch flights from Kunming earlier this year, and has now…
UK China Visa Alliance appoints chairman
The UK China Visa alliance (UKCVA) has appointed Andrew Murphy, the retail director of John Lewis, as its chairman.
The alliance represents around 950 British businesses campaigning…
Korean Air adds flights to Canada, China
Korean Air will add more flights to destinations in Canada and China this week.
From 20 June 2013, the existing five weekly flights between Seoul's Incheon airport and Vancouver will…
China to help Nepal develop Pokhara airport
A Chinese construction company is planning to sign a deal with Nepal's government for the development of a new airport in the tourist city of Pokhara.
China's Xinhua news agency…
China Airlines flies to Hawaii
China Airlines (CAL) has announced that it will launch direct flights to Hawaii next week.
Commencing on 2 June 2013, the new route will see CAL become the first Taiwanese airline to…
Airbus delivers new A320 to China Eastern
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320 aircraft.
The single-aisle aircraft comes fitted with 158 passengers in two classes - eight in business class and 150 in…
China Southern receives Airbus and announces new routes
Chinese carrier China Southern has took delivery of its new Airbus A320 at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport.
The aircraft, which was delivered by the Tianjin Assembly Factory…
China buys 60 Airbus jets
Airbus has sealed a major new aircraft order from China.
In a deal signed in Beijing yesterday in the presence of French president François Hollande and his Chinese counterpart, Xi…
Hawaiian Airlines to fly direct to China
Hawaiian Airlines is extending its reach into Asia with plans to launch its first direct flights to China.
The Honolulu-based carrier said that subject to receiving regulatory approval…
China Southern adds new aircraft on Australian routes
China Southern Airlines will upgrade its Australian services with the launch of its latest Airbus A330-200 on two new routes.
From 1 April 2013, the Guangzhou-based airline will start…
China Southern arrives in Cairns
China Southern Airlines touched down in Cairns for the first time today (30 January 2013), marking the start of a new seasonal, scheduled service to the city.
From now until the end of…
China Airlines orders 10 B777s
China Airlines (CAL) has announced plans to take delivery of 10 Boeing 777 aircraft.
The Taiwanese carrier will lease four new B777-300ER passenger aircraft from GE Capital Aviation…
Qatar Airways lines up sixth China gateway
Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch scheduled flights to Chengdu from 19 March, opening its sixth China gateway in addition to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, and Hong Kong.…
China to challenge Airbus and Boeing – Enders
Chinese aircraft manufacturers can break the dominance of Airbus and Boeing, according to EADS CEO Tom Enders.
Speaking at the European-Chinese conference in Hamburg this week, former…
China’s HNA takes stake in French airline
Chinese aviation company, HNA Group, has completed of the acquisition of a 48% equity stake in French airline Aigle Azur, becoming the company's second largest shareholder.
The deal makes…
Thai AirAsia sees surging demand from China
Thai AirAsia is aggressively exploring the China market after Chinese passenger numbers increased 34% year-on-year.
Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia said; “China is growing rapidly…
AirAsia expands in China
AirAsia is expanding in China, with the launch of flights to city of Nanning.
Commencing 11 December, the low-cost carrier will operate direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Nanning - the…
Etihad Airways inks code-share with China Eastern Airlines
Etihad Airways has inked a code-share agreement with China Eastern Airlines. The new agreement is the Abu Dhabi-based airline's 37th code-share. It follows the exchange of a comprehensive…
China, Airbus push biofuel development
Airbus has formed a partnership with one of China's main academic institutions to study the advancement of aviation biofuels.
A joint project between the European planemaker and Beijing's…
China Airlines to fly daily to Auckland
China Airlines (CAL) will extend its Taipei-Sydney service to Auckland later this year.
From 28 October, Taiwan's CAL will add four weekly flights to Auckland to its Taipei-Sydney route.…
Profits plunge at China’s ‘big three’ airlines
China's three major state-run airlines have predicted a significant downturn in profits for the first half of 2012.
Xinhua reported Beijing-based Air China as saying on Wednesday that it…
China Airlines to lease three B737s
China Airlines (CAL) has signed an agreement to lease three Boeing 737-800s from International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC).
The new deal will see the three new narrow-body aircraft…
China Airlines extends pilot recruitment
China Airlines (CAL) is expanding its recruitment of pilots to cater for new route launches and aircraft deliveries.
The Taipei-based plans to recruit 120 pilots in 2012, comprising 60…
China Express Airlines buys new jets
China Express Airlines has confirmed a deal with Canadian planemaker Bombardier for six new CRJ900 regional jets, and options for a further five.
Valued at approximately US$264 million, the…
China’s Hebei Airlines buys five more Embraer jets
Hebei Airlines has acquired five more E-190s jets from Brazilian planemaker, Embraer.
The deal, which is valued at US$226 million at list prices, will expand the Chinese airline's fleet of…
China Airlines conducts climate observation flights
China Airlines (CAL) is planning to conduct the world’s first trans-Pacific climate observation flights.
The airline will operate selected flights to North America using an Airbus A340-300…
China airlines ignore ETS threat
China will continue to oppose the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), despite warnings that the country's airlines may face heavy fines for non-compliance.
The China Air Transport…
Air Astana adds China connections
Air Astana will launch two new routes to China this summer. From 1 July, Kazakhstan's national carrier will launch a new twice weekly service between Astana and Beijing, operated using a…
Garuda, China Airlines join forces
Garuda Indonesia and China Airlines (CAL) have signed a new agreement covering joint passenger and cargo operations.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Bali on Thursday…
China Airlines moves to JFK T4
China Airlines’ (CAL) New York flights will operate from Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport from tomorrow (30 April 2012).
The move from T1 is intended to offer greater…
China Airlines launches two Japanese routes
China Airlines (CAL) has launched two new routes to Japan.
The Taiwanese carrier yesterday commenced three weekly flights to both Kagoshima on Kyushu Island, and Shizuoka, which lies in the…
China’s Lijiang airport to go international
Lijiang airport, in southern China’s Yunnan province, will soon be able to accept international flights, Xinhua reported the local government as saying today.
The decision means that…
China Southern expands Air France codeshare
China Southern Airlines and Air France have added 14 new services to their existing codeshare agreement. Passengers can now connect via China Southern's flights from Guangzhou to Paris, on…
China Airlines launches KL-Kaohsiung flights
China Airlines (CAL) has launched a new route connecting the Kaohsiung (pictured), in southern Taiwan, with the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. The route will be operated twice a week…
China Airlines in cabin crew recruitment drive
China Airlines' recent cabin crew recruitment drive attracted more than 4,000 applicants. Unfortunately for the hopeful applicants, only 2.5% will be successful with just 100 positions…
China Airlines joins SkyTeam
SkyTeam welcomed China Airlines as its 15th member at a joining ceremony held in Taipei. The flag carrier of Taiwan, China Airlines became the first Taiwanese airline to join the SkyTeam…
China Airlines officially joins SkyTeam
China Airlines (CAL) has been officially added as the 15th memberof the SkyTeam alliance at a ceremony in Taipei.The Taiwanese airline adds three new destinations to the SkyTeam network…
China Airlines joins SkyTeam
China Airlines (CAL) as been officially added as the 15th member of the SkyTeam alliance at a ceremony in Taipei. The Taiwanese airline adds three new destinations to the SkyTeam network -…
China to build world’s biggest airport
Beijing Capital Airport is already close to full capacity
China is planning to build the world's biggest airport in Beijing, serving the capital and the surrounding regions of Tianjin…
China Airlines expands China connections
China Airlines (CAL) has launched two new direct cross-Strait flights connecting Taiwan to mainland China. Last Tuesday, the airline commenced services between Taipei's Taoyuan…
International airlines target second-tier cities in China
Foreign airlines are looking to establish services in second- and third-tier cites across China as they seek to carve out a position in the world's fastest growing aviation market. Demand…
China to investigate Qatar Airways emergency landing
Chinese authorities have vowed to conduct a full investigation after a Shanghai-bound Qatar Airways flight was forced to declare an emergency due to a low-fuel incident exacerbated by the…
Qatar Airways to expand China services
Qatar Airways has revealed it intends to launch flights to the western Chinese city of Chongqing on November 28. Operating three-times-a-week, the non-stop service from the airline's hub in…
AirAsia expands ‘Fly-Thru’ service in China
AirAsia has launched a new 'Fly-Thru' service for guests travelling to and from the Pearl River Delta hubs of Hong Kong, Macau and Guangzhou. The service enables passengers travelling on…
Airbus signs major China deal
Airbus has signed a major deal with China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) and ICBC Financial Leasing Co Ltd (ICBC Leasing) for a total of 88 A320 Family aircraft. The General Terms…
Airbus delivers 50th China-made aircraft
Less than two years after Airbus delivered the first A320 aircraft assembled at its plant in China, the European aircraft manufacturer has celebrates the hand-over of its 50th aircraft,…
China Airlines signs deal with mainland travel firm
Taiwan's largest carrier, China Airlines (CAL) has signed a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement with the Zhejiang Tourism Group, a major travel service provider in mainland China's…
China Airlines donates computers to Mongolia
China Airlines (CAL) has donated 350 computer monitors for use in schools and hospitals in remote areas of Mongolia. The donation of the second-hand 15-inch LCD monitors was made at the…
Air NZ adds capacity to China, Japan
Air New Zealand will increase its international capacity to China and Japan for the upcoming Northern Winter schedule. The national carrier's China capacity for the November 2011-March 2012…
Air NZ adds capacity to China, Japan
Air New Zealand will increase its international capacity to China and Japan for the upcoming Northern Winter schedule. The national carrier's China capacity for the November 2011-March…
China’s Deer Jet receives new Airbus corporate jet
Deer Jet, China's largest VIP charter airline, has taken delivery of its first Airbus corporate jetliner, an ACJ319. The new aircraft joins an Airbus A319 already being used by Deer Jet to…
China Airlines launches new vegetarian menus
China Airlines (CAL) has cooperated with Di Shuei, one of Taiwan's most famous vegetarian restaurants, to create a new vegetarian menu for its passengers. The collaboration has led to the…
China to lead air traffic management – Boeing
China will lead a transformation in global air-traffic management, according to a Boeing expert speaking at last week's 2011 China Civil Aviation Development Forum in Beijing. Neil…
China urges airlines to think big
China's aviation authorities have urged the country's airlines to purchase increasing numbers of large, wide-bodied aircraft in an effort to extend their reach into the international…
China Airlines launches safety campaign
China Airlines, along with Taiwan's Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), has launched a three-week safety exhibition at its CAL Park headquarters in Taoyuan. The 'Fly With…
China Airlines doubles Singapore flights
China Airlines has announced the addition of a new morning flight from Taipei to Singapore, doubling the route's frequency of flights from daily to double daily. The additional morning…
China Airlines adds Osaka stop on New York flights
China Airlines (CAL) has announced that from 28 April 2011, flights from Taipei to New York will stop over in Osaka instead of Anchorage. The carrier will operate the route three times a…
China Airlines partners hotel for in-flight meals
China Airlines (CAL) has teamed up with Taipei's five-star Palais de Chine Hotel to provide a variety of Taiwanese cuisine for Business and Economy Class passengers on flights from Taipei…
China plans airport in forest area
Authorities in central China's Hubei province are planning to develop an airport serving the Shennongjia Forest District. State news agency Xinhua reported the Hubei Development & Reform…
China Airlines repairs engines after in-flight shutdowns
China Airlines (CAL) has confirmed that a series of recent in-flight engine failures on its Airbus A330-300 fleet were caused by corrosion of engine blades. The Taipei-based airline…
Airbus launches new assembly plant in China
The Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre, a joint venture between Airbus and its Chinese partners, was inaugurated in Harbin, China, today by Tom Enders, Airbus President…
China joins aircraft financing pact
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Friday invited China to join a new aircraft financing agreement. The deal, sealed during a ceremony in Paris, aims to…
China Airlines offers high-speed rail discounts
China Airlines (CAL) has announced a new scheme to offer passengers discounts on Taiwan High-Speed Rail (HSR) tickets. Passengers buying an HSR ticket at the same time as their air ticket…
China Eastern Airlines search for new uniforms
China Eastern Airlines has launched an initiative to change the uniforms of its frontline staff personnel, replacing the existing designs that have been in service for the last 10…
Air NZ adds new services to China
Air New Zealand is adding two additional weekly services to China in response to 20% rise in international visitor numbers from China. The national carrier is adding one direct…
China to build airport in desert
Authorities in China are planning to develop a new airport in the Taklimakan Desert, in the far western region of Xinjiang. To be built by 2015, the new hub will be the first…
Middle East and China to drive international air travel growth
The Middle East and China have been named as the fastest growing markets for air travel, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The association has predicted…
Air Mauritius to fly direct to China
Air Mauritius will commence its first ever flights to mainland China in July 2011. Shanghai will become the Indian Ocean island carrier's 25th destination and its fourth in East Asia,…
China Airlines launches Wuhan flights
China Airlines (CAL) yesterday inaugurated direct scheduled flights between Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport and Wuhan, Hubei province. The airline's CAL President,…
China Airlines launches new cross-Strait codeshare
The China Airlines (CAL) Group and Xiamen Airlines have jointly launched codesharing cooperation on flights between Taiwan and mainland China, between Mandarin Airlines and Xiamen…
China Airlines launches new cross-Strait route
June 14, 2010 - China Airlines today inaugurated new direct cross-strait scheduled service from Taipei Songshan Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, marking a historic milestone…
China Airlines, HSBC to launch co-branded credit card
May 31, 2010 - China Airlines (CAL) today announced it will launch a new co-branded credit card with HSBC beginning from July 2010, replacing the co-branded credit card…
China Airlines recruits flights attendants
April 21, 2010 - For the first time in three years, China Airlines is recruiting flight attendants, and announced today that 92 Taiwanese flight attendants will be hired…
China Airlines launches new cross-strait flights
Chinese Airlines and its subsidiary Mandarin Airlines have announced plans to fly a larger carrier between Taipei and mainland China to provide more cross-strait flights.An Airbus A330-300…
China Airlines, China Eastern pen Cross-Strait deal
April 7, 2010, Taipei, Taiwan - China Airlines and China Eastern Airlines today signed a memorandum of cooperation whereby the two airlines will represent each other's…
China Airlines inaugurates new Taoyuan HQ
March 26, 2010, Taipei, Taiwan - China Airlines held a ceremony today to inaugurate CAL Park, its new world-class headquarters at Taoyuan International Airport.…
China Airlines recruits pilots
March 24, 2010, Taipei, Taiwan - China Airlines will recruit 80 pilots in 2010, including 60 experienced pilots, and 20 beginning pilots who will undergo basic…
Accor forms China Airlines FFP partnership
Accor and China Airlines have announced a worldwide partnership programme for members if the Taipei-based carrier's Dynasty Flyer FFP. Members will receive 500 miles per stay at…
China to help build Sri Lankan airport
China will lend Sri Lanka US$200 million to build a second international airport in the south of the country, the BBC has reported. The new airport will be near a vast seaport at…
China Airlines to launch London-Taipei flights
March 9, 2010, London, U.K. - From March 28th 2010, China Airlines will launch a new service from London's Heathrow Airport to Taipei Taoyuan Airport, becoming…
Sabre AirVision to support China Eastern expansion
SHANGHAI, March 4, 2010 - Riding on a wave of positive news and aggressive expansion plans, China Eastern Airlines (CEA) has signed a multi-million dollar deal with Sabre…
China’s Deer Air renamed Capital Airlines
Hainan Airlines Group (HNA Group) and the Beijing government have signed an agreement which will see both parties will injecting capital in HNA subsidiary, Deer Air, and renaming…
China Airlines selects Pratt & Whitney logistics
SINGAPORE, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SINGAPORE AIR SHOW -- China Airlines has signed a multi-year exclusive inventory logistics program agreement with Pratt & Whitney. Under…
Vietnam revokes Indochina Airlines’ flying license
The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has revoked the license of Indochina Airlines, Thanh Nien News has reported. The decision was made as the carrier was no longer…
China Airlines launches new Japan route
China Airlines (CAL) has launched a new route between Taipei and Mizayaki, Japan. According to a Taiwan News report, the direct services will be operated twice a week.…
China Airlines to launch first UK to Taiwan non-stop flights
From 28th March 2010, China Airlines will launch the first non-stop flights to Taipei from London Heathrow, Terminal 4. The new service will operate three times a week and will…
Airbus to manufacture A350 elevators in China
Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre (the Manufacturing Centre), a joint venture between Airbus and Chinese partners, signed a contract for the work package of A350…
China to build world’s highest airport in Tibet
China will set a new record for the world's highest airport with the construction of a new hub in Tibet. According to a Xinhua report the airport, planned for Nagqu prefecture,…
China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines suspect trading
China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines have suspended stock trading as they finalise a share-swap plan relating to the airlines' planned merger. According a Centre for Asia Pacific…
China Airlines to fly direct to London
China Airlines has announced that it will provide direct Taipei-London Heathrow flights from 28 March. The three weekly services will be served using the carrier's Airbus A340-300 aircraft…
Indochina Airlines to resume flights today
Privately-owned Vietnamese carrier, Indochina Airlines, will restart services today on the two domestic routes, Thanh Nien Daily has reported. The cash-strapped carrier has…
China Eastern and China Airlines exchange cabin crew
China Airlines and China Eastern Airlines have launched a flight attendant interchange programme, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. Through this scheme Taipei-based…
Delhi stop for China Airlines’ Rome flights
China Airlines' flights to Rome will transit via Delhi, rather than Bangkok, with immediate effect, Taiwan News reported the carrier as saying. The Taipei-based airline…
Hainan Airlines to launch first China-Hawaii route
HAIKOU, China, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Hainan Airline Group ("HNA Group") today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation with a commercial delegation from the…
China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines to Launch Lunar New Year Charter Flights to Mainland China
To greet the 2009 Chinese Lunar New Year, China Airlines and its subsidiary Mandarin Airlines are launching Lunar New Year charter flights directly to mainland China. 27 round-trip…
China Airlines to Launch Surabaya Route
China Airlines has announced expansion of its daily Taipei-Singapore route to include Surabaya in Indonesia. To celebrate the new route, and its upcoming 50th Anniversary,…
China Airlines launches scheduled mainland flights
China Airlines (CAL) and its subsidiary, Mandarin Airlines (MDA), have launched new scheduled cross-strait flights to cities in mainland China. The new CAL routes connect Taoyuan…
EVA Air to launch scheduled flights to China
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Aug. 24, 2009) -- EVA Air and UNI Air will both begin launching scheduled flights to China on Aug. 31, 2009. The two carriers will serve 12…
China breaks ground on Buddhist mountain airport
Construction of an airport close to Mount Jiuhua, one of the four sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism, began on Wednesday, according to a Xinhua report. China will invest…
China Airlines to end fuel hedging
Taiwan's largest carrier, China Airlines, is planning to exit all fuel-hedging contracts, Bloomberg reported. In an interview, the airline's Chairman, Philip…
Mainland flights boost China Airlines
Taiwan's largest carrier, China Airlines, has said that it could return to profitability by the end of the year, as a result of strong demand for its direct cross-strait…
Historic air crash case opens in China
A landmark trial has begun in China for families seeking compensation for the loss of relatives in a 2005 air crash, the Shanghai Daily reported. This is the first time a Chinese court…
China, Mongolia open new air route
The first flight from the Mongolian capital, Ulan Bator, to Hailar in China's Inner Mongolia region took off yesterday, marking the opening of the third air route between…
China’s Juneyao Airlines buys first A320
Juneyao Airlines, a Shanghai-based privately-owned carrier, has taken delivery of its first purchased Airbus A320. The carrier currently operates a fleet of 10 leased Airbus…
China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines merger moves closer
China Eastern Airlines has said it will acquire rival Shanghai Airlines through a CNY8.9 billion (US$1.3 billion) share swap and raise CNY7 billion in a private share placement. According to…
China Airlines to launch Kaohsiung-Shizuoka charter
China Airlines will inaugurate charter flights from Kaohsiung to Shizuoka. From 2 July to 28 September 28, the new service will fly every fifth day, for a total of 23 round trips.…
China accused of unfair trading
The US and EU have filed complaints with the World Trade Organization (WTO) that China unfairly giving its domestic industry access to cheap raw materials. China said it would contest the…
China plans airport for sacred mountain
China plans to start building a regional airport near Mount Jiuhua, one of the country's four most renowned Buddhist mountains. According to a Xinhua report, construction on the…
Korean Air boosts China services
Korean Air will launch flights to Xi'an, in China's Shaanxi province, and Mudanjiang in Heilongjiang province, Xinhua has reported. The two new destinations bring Korean's…
More Korean Air flights to China
KoreanAir, the nation's largest air carrier, said it will operate flights to twoChinese cities -- Xian and Mudanjiang-- starting this month, reports the Korean Herald. The air…
China Airlines to seek additional China services
China Airlines jumped 6.2% toNT$9.59, its highest since April 16, while Eva Airways Corp.,Taiwan'ssecond-largest airline, surged 6.7% to NT$10, its highest since…
Fairmont to open first hotel in China
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is making its landmark entry into China with the opening of the Fairmont Beijing. Scheduled to officially open in the summer of 2009, the Fairmont Beijing…
China airfare rises may be illegal
Chinese consumer-rights groups and legal scholars have urged authorities to investigate a collective price hike by major airlines that they suspect may be in violation of the anti-monopoly…
China’s small airports to get government support
Small airports in Chinaare expected to receive government subsidies after being reclassified as publicinfrastructure under a new regulation. According to a Xinhua report, theregulation…
Korean Air, China Southern expand codeshare
Korean Air will expand its codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlineson select cities starting 27 April, the Korea Herald has reported. According tothe agreement, additional…
China-US launch airport environmental agreement
The US Trade and Development Agency(USTDA), American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), and the CivilAviation Authority of China (CAAC) have launched an initiative designed…
China Airlines posts 2008 loss
China Airlines (CAL) has reported a net loss of TWD32.4 billion (US$971.8 million) for the full-year 2008, according to a Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation report. The Taiwan-based…
Jin Air to fly to China, Thailand
Jin Air, the low-cost carrier owned by Korean Air, plans to operate international flights to China and Thailand in October, Korea Herald reported.Kim Jae-kun, President…
China opens temporary air routes
China's aviation regulator will open 35 new internal routes from tomorrow until the end of the year to help airlines cut fuel usage, Bloomberg reported. The new routes will cut flying…
China to open fourth Tibet airport
China will open its fourth civil airport Tibet next year, boosting the number of visitors to the region, Reuters reported, citing a government-run website. The airport will be…
China Airlines adds flights for summer
China Airlines (CAL) new summer schedule will new flights to Sydney and non-stop flights to Vienna, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. Effective 29 March, CAL will…
China Airlines, Travelport extend content agreement
Travelport GDS has renewed its content distribution agreement with Taiwan-based carrier, China Airlines, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation reported. As part of the agreement…
China Airlines-Garuda sign MoU
Garuda Indonesia and China Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to aid the Indonesian carrier's ongoing development, improve service quality and offer better value…
AirAsia X launches new China route
Malaysia's long-haul, low cost carrier, AirAsia X, will launch a new route from Kuala Lumpur to Tianjin from 2 April, Bernama reported. The launch of services to Tianjin…
Airbus confirms China JV
European planemaker has signed a contract with Chinese partners to create a joint venture to make parts in China for its A350 XWB and A320 aircraft in the country, Reuters reported.
As…
Taiwan-China to discuss global air destinations
In a move that would benefit airlines on both sides, Taiwan plans to discuss with China expanding their cross-strait flight routes to include other global destinations.The talks are…
Korean Air eyes China growth
South Korea's national carrier, Korean Air, plans to fly to more than 30 Chinese cities by 2010, especially in western regions, the Shanghai Daily reported the airline's Beijing-based…
China encourages airlines to cancel plane orders
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is encouraging airlines to cancel or postpone plane deliveries due next year as a slowing economy curbs demand for air travel, the…
Mandarin, China Airlines launch Kaohsiung-Seoul services
Taiwanese carriers China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines havelaunched 5 weekly flights between Kaohsiung and Seoul, the Centre for AsiaPacific Aviation has reported. The route will be served…
China rebuilds "Flying Tigers" airport
China has nearly finished reconstructing an airport famed as the home of the "Flying Tigers" - American pilots who fought for China during World War II, the Shanghai Daily has reported.…
Indochina Airlines set for debut
New privately owned Vietnamese carrier, Indochina Airlines, will launch operations today, Thanh Nien News has reported. The airline will serve the Ho Chi Minh City…
China plans huge airport investment
China will increase investments in aviation infrastructure to a massive CNY450 billion (US$66 billion) over the next two years, Xinhua has reported.A total of CNY200 billion will be…
Airshow China 2008 opens in Zhuhai
China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (also known as Airshow China) opened yesterday in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. An estimated 600 exhibitors representing 35…
China wins first overseas aircraft order
Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China Ltd. has won its first overseas regional-jet order, Bloomberg has reported. The deal with General Electric is worth approximately US$750 million,…
China Airlines offers MOS Burgers
China Airlines has begun offering customers a new in-flight treat, after a deal was struck with MOS Burgers to sell its products. The new menu includes a range of MOS' rice burgers.…
China Airlines goes daily on Kaohsiung-Manila route
China Airlines announced that its new Kaohsiung-Manila daily service will start on 1 October. The carrier's 96-seat Embraer E190 aircraft, leased from Mandarin Airlines, will serve…
Airbus looks to China
On the day its starts production at its new factory in Tianjin, Airbus has said that it may buy up to US$1 billion worth of its aircraft manufacturing components from China by…
China Airlines-Hainan Airlines link FFPs
China Airlines and Hainan Airlines have announced they will co-operate on a joint mileage programme. Under the scheme frequent-flyer members on both airlineswill be able to accumulate and…
Air Canada reduces China flights
Air Canada has announced that it will reduce its flight frequencies on routes to China for its coming winter schedules. Vancouver-Beijing services will be reduced from daily to three times a…
Speculation over China airline merger
Speculation is mounting that China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines are about to merge. The Shanghai Daily has reported that thetwo airlines are in talks, as both struggle to cope with…
Airbus manufacturing centre in China
Airbus China andHarbin Aircraft Industry Group (HAIG) are to operate a manufacturing centre in Harbin, Chinato produce aircraft composite material parts and components.The…
China Airlines, Formosa hotels work on meals
China Airlines is now offering Shanghai cuisine from Formosa International Hotels to First class passengers on routes from Taipeito Tokyo, while Dynasty class passengers can enjoy the new…
Dragonair to boost China services
Dragonair will increase its frequency of passenger flights to Ningbo and Xiamen in response to increasing demand, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. Ningbo services will…
Further security for China airports (lead)
Extra checks will be launched at Chinese airports as authorities ratchet up security for the Olympics, the Shanghai Daily has reported. From 20 July all people - even non-fliers - passing…
China Airlines charters to Palau
China Airlines is launching direct charter flights to Palau - an island nation in the Pacific Ocean - from May 31 until August 31 to meet growing passenger demand.
A Boeing 737-800…
AirAsia expands into Indochina
AirAsia group is aggressively expanding and strengthening its network in Indochina. It celebrated its entry from Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City yesterday. It AirAsia currently…
Jacek Tomaszewski named GM for Polish Airlines in China
Jacek Tomaszewski is the new General Manager for the China operations of Polish Airlines. Tomaszewski joined LOT Polish Airlines in 1976. He has served in Japan and has been responsible for…
China Airlines cuts free check-in allowance
China Airlines said passengers traveling on economy class to North America (including Guam) will be limited to two pieces of baggage, with a weight limit of 23kg per…
China to reform airport charges
The General Administration of Civil Aviation of China is reforming the charges for airlines using China's domestic airports from March 1.
It said once implemented, foreign airlines and…
China Eastern starts regional airline
China Eastern has won official approval to establish a regional airline - Happy Airlines - where it will have a 40% stake.The carrier will focus on west China's middle and low-end…
SriLankan Airlines appoints GM for China
G T Jeyaseelan has been appointed general manager for SriLankan Airlines' operations in China. He was previously manager for Japan and Korea at SriLankan Airlines.
China to build 97 regional airports
China plans to build 97 regional airports by 2020 to meet soaring domestic passenger and cargo demand.The Financial Times reported that the cabinet had approved the plan with the first 45 to…
China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines offer charter
To meet customer demand over this year's Chinese Lunar New Year, China Airlines and its subsidiary Mandarin Airlines will offer charter flights directly to mainland China, from…
Air Berlin to China
Air Berlin is planning to launch non-stop flights from Dusseldorf to Beijing and Shanghai in May 2008. There will be five non-stop flights per week from the German city to Beijing and to…
China’s Northeast Airlines expands
China's Northeast Airlines is adding more planes and opening 22 routes within the next two years.Launched in November this year, the carrier will add two Airbus A319 aircraft and one…
China Airlines orders planes
Taiwan's China Airlines has signed a Letter of Intent with Airbus to acquire 14 A350-900 plus an additional six on option. China Airlines intends to start using the all-new A350 XWB from…
China Eastern Airlines to fly to Pusan
China Eastern Airlines will launch a new route from Nanjing in east China, to Pusan in South Korea on December 9. XInhua quoted that the twice weekly flights, via Yantai on…
Kenya Airways works with China Southern
Kenya Airways said it will not add flights from Beijing or Shanghai to Africa and will instead put all additional flights into the Guangzhou market in the coming several years.Kenya Airways…
China to fully open domestic air routes
The General Administration of Civil Aviation (CAAC) said on its website that airlines don't need approval for new domestic flights and instead be required to only submit plans to do so,…
Vientiane linked by China Southern and AirAsia
The Chinese carrier will fly from Guangzhou every Tuesday and Friday from November 6 using an Airbus A319 and return the same day.AirAsia will start its thrice-weekly Vientiane service on…
China approves new airline
CAAC said the new airline would operate domestic passenger and cargo services with an A319 and two EMB-145 aircraft.It will be based in the northeastern city of Shenyang.
Air Canada passes to HK, China
With the 'Hong Kong and China Pass,' Air Canada customers will now be able to save up to 40% off regular economy fares by pre-purchasing six one-way trips (three round trips) valid up…
China, a $340 billion market for new airplanes
As china continues to lead all domestic air travel markets with a long-term growth rate of 8.8%, plus the anticipated surge in passenger traffic for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games,…
China Airlines changes counters
Accordingto the carrier, both moveswill provide CALpassengers with more convenient service.
China taps aircraft manufacturing
The aircraft is now being developed in Shanghai and it is claimed to be their most ambitious project according to IHT news reports. The aircraft called, ARJ21 has yet to go on its maiden…
Airbus looks for China lift
A Guardian report quoted John Leahy, a Chief Operating Officer at Airbus, as saying that Chinese airlines would need 113 A380s in the next two decades and up to 150 Airbus jets of…
China, India airport volume struggle
Both countries are at an advantage in the buoyant aviation economy, with China's air traffic expected to double every five years and India seeing an increase of 29% in the number of…
China Airlines’ fire sparks aircraft checks
It will involve 84 Boeing 737s in Australia and almost 4500 around the world. The checks will be focused on the wing slat assemblies of the aircraft as it is suspected that a bolt on the…
China Airlines diverted to Japan
The plane, departed from Taipei with more than 160 people on board, was forced to circle the airport in Chubu when a runway was suddenly closed as a bird became stuck in the engine…
AirAsia expands into China
Yesterday theregional LCC leader announced a second daily flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shenzhen Group CEO TonyFernandes told the Malaysia Star that AirAsia has already applied for…
Dragonair soars China
The extra services are part of an ongoing initiative to strengthen Dragonair's network after the airline became part of the Cathay Pacific Group last September. Since the…
US-China air agreement
As domestic service in the US has become busier with low-cost competitors, US carriers are seeking new international business. With United Airlines, Continental Airlines,…
China Air FF deal
US carrier Northwest Airlines has signed a frequent-flier partnership deal with Taiwanese carrier China Airlines.The agreement will take effect from Aug, and will include reciprocal…
‘Really Cool Airlines’ launched in Thailand
New carrier’s dedication to innovative solutions and service excellence will help set new standards in Thai aviation.
The Helsinki pivot – how Finnair navigated extraordinary market shocks
It has been a rough three years for Finnair. As if the pandemic wasn’t bad enough, losing access to Russia’s airspace was another big blow. Now, the airline is taking steps to adjust.
Promoting a sustainable future for China’s travel industry
Accor in partnership with Trip.com Group and global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company has published a new educational whitepaper that examines the environmental impact of…
Prague Airport gets a direct route to Taipei
Effective 18 July 2023, Prague Airport is getting a direct connection with the Taiwanese capital of Taipei.
Promoting a Sustainable Future for China’s Travel Industry
Accor in partnership with Trip.com Group and McKinsey & Company published a new educational whitepaper that examines the environmental impact of China’s tourism sector, analyses…
New Taipei to Los Angeles Flight on STARLUX Airlines
by: Harry Johnson |
STARLUX Airlines also announced its new designation as the “Official International Airline Partner of the LA Clippers”
Full article: New Taipei to Los Angeles Flight on…
New Hong Kong Airlines Flight to Beijing Daxing Airport
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Hong Kong Airlines first airline in Hong Kong to operate service to Daxing and both international airports in Beijing
Full article: New Hong Kong Airlines Flight to…
China to resume issuing visas to foreign citizens on March 15
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Bodies located abroad that issue visas will resume reviewing and provision of all types of visas to foreign citizens heading to China
Full article: China to resume…
Reopening China: Sabre data indicates significant outbound travel rebound
With more than 166 million international trips booked by Chinese travellers in 2019, contributing over USD 245 billion to global tourism in the process, it is no wonder that the world has…
United Airlines Resumes Hong Kong to San Francisco Flight
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Hong Kong to San Francisco service directly connects Hong Kong travelers to United's largest hub airport on the US West Coast
Full article: United Airlines Resumes Hong…
Greater Bay Airlines Places Order For 15 Boeing 737 MAX
Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) of Hong Kong and Boeing announced an order for 15 737-9 planes. The agreement also includes a commitment to purchase five 787 Dreamliners to assist GBA’s…
IATA: Airline Passenger Demand Remains Strong
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Total traffic in January 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 67.0% compared to January 2022
Full article: IATA: Airline Passenger Demand…
Oman Air receives New Boeing 737 MAX 8
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8 from CDB Aviation.
AirAsia X resumes services to Shanghai with four weekly flights
AirAsia X (AAX) has resumed its services to Shanghai, China with four weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur which commenced on 2 March 2023
Scootin’ Back to China
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), will steadily resume flights to and from China to accommodate strong travel demands in line with the further relaxation of border…
Tourism Australia & Singapore Airlines to boost business events travel to Australia
Tourism Australia and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a new three-year marketing agreement aimed at promoting business events travel to Australia.
Air Astana resumes Astana- Beijing flights
From 18 March 2023, Air Astana will resume flights from Astana to Beijing with a frequency of two per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays and a further increase set for summer.
THAI to operate flights to 5 destinations in China from March 2023
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will operate 14 weekly flights to five destinations in the People’s Republic of China after the country’s border reopening
Jazeera Airways announces record annual profits of KD20.1 million (USD65.7m) for 2022
Jazeera Airways, continuing robust growth, announced record net profits of KD20.1 million (USD65.7m) for the 2022 full year, an increase of 183.6% over 2021.
IATA: Air travel recovery is on for the full year
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Airline industry left 2022 in far stronger shape than it entered, as most governments lifted COVID-19…
Singapore Airlines launches new global brand campaign ‘Welcome to World Class’
Singapore Airlines (SIA) launched its latest global brand campaign, which will run on television, print, digital, out-of-home, and social media platforms.
Qatar Airways to fly triple-daily to Phuket
Qatar Airways, is set to launch additional flights from Thailand, with the introduction of a third flight from the famed holiday island, Phuket, starting from 1 February 2023
airasia Super App partners with Archipelago International
airasia Super App announced a direct partnership with Archipelago International, one of the largest hotel management groups in Southeast Asia, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
44,500 new aircraft worth USD2.7 trillion to be delivered over next two decades
The new Cirium Fleet Forecast reveals demand for approximately 44,500 new aircraft globally over the next two decades, worth USD2.9 trillion.
‘Year of the Rabbit Celebrations’ from Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways celebrates the Lunar New Year with passengers travelling to and from far East Asia by introducing festive products and cuisine inspired by Chinese culture and the Year of the…
Vistajet flight demand hops ahead of lunar new year, China travel rush
VistaJet sees demand for private aviation continuing to pick up on the back of the Lunar New Year holiday across Asia.
Travel Has Returned, But Low Airfares Have Not
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission predicts that high costs will continue through 2023, despite recent statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing that…
Airbus Leads Despite Boeing’s Best Efforts
Airbus continues to be the world’s leading aircraft maker, despite Boeing’s aggressive push to deliver as many planes as possible before the end of the year. With a total of 1,078 gross…
Trip.com Group sees surge in mainland China travel bookings ahead of Lunar New Year period
Trip.com Group, the leading global travel service provider, has seen mainland Chinese demand for travel continue to surge in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday season. This comes…
The end of China’s zero-Covid policy is fuelling flight bookings
China’s decision to ditch its zero-Covid policy has triggered a surge in flight bookings, according to the latest data from ForwardKeys.
On 7 December, Chinese authorities announced…
China Eastern Ups Services To Sydney And Melbourne
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will increase its Sydney-Shanghai route to three weekly flights commencing on 16 January in response to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions…
IATA Slam Covid-19 Tests For Travellers From China
IATA has criticised countries’ decisions to impose coronavirus tests and other measures on Chinese travellers as futile “knee-jerk” reactions.
A rising number of countries, including…
WTTC Sees No New Dangers When Traveling to China
On the day, the Chinese Government is opening up for tourism and travel again, the US, Germany and other countries impose warnings.
WTTC Sees No New Dangers When Traveling to China
Global transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts gains momentum throughout Greater China
With 2022 coming to a close, the transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts continues to build momentum across the globe, with Greater China now featuring eight properties exemplifying…
ACI EUROPE criticises restrictions on travellers from China
Airports Council International – ACI EUROPE has criticised the Coronavirus travel measures imposed on travellers from China at the end of 2022 by several European Union Member States and…
Spain imposes COVID-19 restrictions on arrivals from China
All travellers reaching Spain from China now need to present negative COVID-19 test results, or proof of complete vaccination against the virus, with any of the vaccines approved by the…
Italy imposes mandatory COVID-19 tests for travellers from China
Three years after the first case of a person infected with Coronavirus was detected in China, Italy has imposed again entry restrictions on travellers from this country, in a bid to prevent…
Air India Express issues COVID-19 guidelines
Air India Express on Tuesday issued guidelines for the maintenance of Covid-appropriate behaviour by travellers travelling from UAE to India.
T’way Air launches a Pokémon-themed Jet, Pikachu Jet TW
The Pokémon Company (Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Tsunekazu Ishihara) has partnered with T'way Air, a Korean airline, introducing the launch of Pikachu Jet TW, the first Pikachu Jet in…
Trip.com Group data shows outbound flight bookings surge from Mainland China
On the morning of 27 Dec , Trip.com Group, recorded a staggering 254% increase in mainland China's outbound flight bookings compared to a day earlier.
Japan restricts China, Hong Kong & Macao arrivals from 30 December
Japan has decided to restrict arrivals from China or those who have been in China in the previous 7 days, effective December 30, 2022.
AirAsia launches a new low-cost airline in Cambodia
AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL), the aviation arm of Capital A Berhad, today signed a Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Sivilai Asia to establish AirAsia Cambodia, a new low-cost…
AviaAM Leasing buys two Boeing 737-800 aircraft
AM Leasing, a global aviation holding company engaged in tailored aircraft leasing and trading services, has announced a purchase of two more Boeing 737-800 aircraft for…
Austrian Airlines reconnects Vienna and Shanghai twice a week
As of 16 January, Austrian Airlines will once again operate two direct flights per week from Vienna to Shanghai. With the additional connection on Mondays from Vienna and Wednesdays from…
Sands China’s Cotai Expo holds Macao’s first carbon neutral exhibition
Macao's first carbon neutral exhibition, the 2022 MIECF (Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition), was held from Dec. 9-11 at The Venetian Macao's Cotai Expo,…
Beijing Airport Drops COVID-19 Test Requirement
Beijing Capital International Airport, the busiest airport in China, no longer needs visitors to show a clean COVID-19 test result to board the plane, according to Reuters, citing…
IATA: Air traffic increased by almost 50% in Oct 2022
The data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that in October of this year, the total air traffic increased by 44.6 per cent compared to the figures…
The third runway at Hong Kong International Airport officially commissions
The third runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was officially commissioned marking a key milestone of the airport’s expansion into a Three-runway System (3RS).
Singapore Airlines to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the…
Budapest Airport’s Asia market bouncing back
Budapest Airport has announced another momentous re-enhancement in its route network development, with the return of Shanghai Airlines, in partnership with China Eastern Airlines.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches direct flights to Tashkent
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-carrier, has announced the launch of its new route from Abu Dhabi to Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital.
Chinese time-honored county in E. China’s Jiangxi glitters with new vitality
In recent years, the Fengxin county has accelerated project-oriented development of cultural tourism. It has invested a total of 600 million yuan (about 82.5 million U.S. dollars) to…
International crises are impending air travel recovery in Europe
The top European Commission official, Henrik Hololei, has said that international crises are making the final stage of European air travel’s recovery slower.
Chinese Airlines Set To Increase International Services
Chinese airlines have indicated they would expand the number of scheduled international flights very soon, generating widespread attention.
China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s…
Distinctively Thai: Kingston Hotels Group unveils Aira Hotel after rebrand and renovations
Aira Hotel, a 4-star hotel in Bangkok with 255 keys, reopens in July and offers and eclectic vibe of Thai splendour like no other.
Centara partners with Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Centara Hotels & Resorts, announces a partnership with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, a frequent flyer programme from Qatar’s state-owned flag carrier.
Etihad Airways launches inaugural flight linking Abu Dhabi & Guangzhou
Etihad Airways has launched its first-ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou. The inaugural flight, EY868, departed Abu Dhabi on 10th October.
MyTravelThru claims to be agile airport and non-airport transfer services – how true is it?
Travelling is easy and fun because of the airport transfer services. MyTravelThru was founded by Tan Mai in Vietnam just before the COVID-19 situation.
Vietnam is a popular tourist…
Xiamen Airlines switches to Airbus A320neo
Xiamen Airlines has placed a firm order for 40 A320neo Family aircraft switching to Airbus for its fleet growth, making the airline the newest Airbus customer. The agreement was announced by…
Hilton set to offer 135 properties in Greater China
With 98 hotels in the pipeline, nearly 1 in 3 future openings for Hilton Hotels globally will be in this market.
IATA’s July data reveals recovery in air travel is strong
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announces passenger data for July 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel continues to be strong.