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…
Future of travel: How the pandemic has transformed Beijing airport
A new completely contactless experience for passengers travelling through Beijing Capital International Airport should make air travel safer
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…
Work to start on new Beijing Airport
Construction work will start on Beijing’s new international airport this year.
Commencing in the first half of 2014, the project is expected to take about four years to complete, with…
Langham Place Beijing Airport unveils new club lounge
Langham Place, Beijing Capital Airport recently launched its Club L Lounge and Club Floor rooms. Located on the 6th floor of the hotel, the Club level features a range of premium…
New Beijing airport location confirmed
Beijing's second international airport will be developed in the city's southern Daxing district, the municipal government confirmed yesterday. State media reported that the first phase of…
Work to start on new Beijing airport
Construction of a second airport in Beijing is likely to start this year, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The new airport, which will have an annual…
Storms cause Beijing airport delays
Thunderstorms caused disruptions at Beijing Capital International Airport on Sunday, Xinhua reported the airport operator as saying. The storm led to 170 outbound flights being delayed…
Fog descends over Beijing airport
Heavy fog fell over Beijing and other parts of northern China yesterday, causing flight delays and traffic chaos. According to a Xinhua report, dozens of flights into and out of…
Beijing airport solves taxi shortage
Beijing Capital International Airport has expanded two taxi lanes in Terminal 3 to reduce passengers' waiting time during peak hours, Xinhua report the airport authorities as…
Beijing airport launches self-service inspection system
Beijing Capital International Airport has launched a self-service entry-exit inspection system, "Through Check-In TCI", to speed up passenger clearance, the Centre for Asia…
Beijing airport traffic rises
Beijing Capital International Airport has reported that its passenger traffic for January 09 rose 19.2% year-on-year to 5.1 million. Aircraft movements increased 26.3%. Source: Centre for…
Beijing airport reports slow passenger growth
The global economic slowdown has hit arrivals at Beijing Capital International Airport. Its combined throughput of passengers and cargo grew by just 1.6% in the first 10 months of the year,…
Beijing Airport issues profit warning
Beijing Capital International Airport has issued a statement warning of poor financial performance in the first half of 2008."It is expected that the unaudited net profit of the company for…
Hilton to manage Beijing airport hotel
Hilton will be managing the new hotel to be located at the new Terminal 3 of Beijing Capital International Airport. To open in the third quarter of this year, it will be the fourth Hilton…
SIA at Beijing airport
Singapore Airlines flights will operate from Beijing Capital International Airport's new Terminal from March 26.The first flights in and out of the new terminal will be SQ812 into Beijing…
Oneworld airlines co-locate at Beijing airport
British Airways and Qantas will move to Terminal 3 today while the other alliance airlines serving Beijing - Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, Finnair and Japan Airlines - will…
Beijing airport’s third runway ready
The 3,800 metre runway is part of an expansion project which also includes a new terminal building (420,000 square metres), 100 new aprons, a cargo zone and auxiliary facilities.
A Xinhua…
Express line for groups at Beijing airport
The service is open to groups of 25 passengers or more and is designed to reduce the time from checkout to boarding gate to three minutes, Xinhua news agency said.
Passengers will need to…
New Beijing airport for domestic flights
The General Administration of Civil Aviation of China said it has selected a site and construction will kick off in 2010. Quoting Yang Yuanyuan, the minister responsible for the CAAC, the…
Langham Hotels lands at Beijing airport
The first property managed by Langham Hotels to open in China, the 376-room five-star hotel will bear the flag of Langham Place, Beijing Capital Airport Hotel and is scheduled to start…
New Hong Kong Airlines Flight to Beijing Daxing Airport
by: Harry Johnson |
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…
Beijing’s new airport to become SkyTeam hub
Two of China's biggest airlines have agreed to move their operations to Beijing's new airport, when it opens in 2019.
China Eastern and China Southern Airlines, both of which are…
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…
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…
Airport Cities conference opens in Beijing
BEIJING, April 22 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Airport City Development, Ltd. (ACL) announced today that the 10th Airport Cities World Conference and Exhibition (ACE 2010) was officially…
Airport Cities conference to be held in Beijing
BEIJING, March 16 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Airport City Development, Ltd. (ACL) announced today that it will be hosting the 10th Airport Cities World Conference and Exhibition (ACE…
Changi and Beijing Capital become ‘sister airports’
SINGAPORE, 13 September 2009 - Changi Airport Group (CAG) today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA). The 'sister…
Location of Beijing second airport revealed
After seven years of deliberation, the location of Beijing's second airporthas been decided, according to a Xinhua report, citing Hong Kong-basednewspaper, Ta Kung…
Beijing gets ready for airport opening
The first stage will see five airlines moving their operations there, including British Airways and Qantas, before a further 19 move to complete the transfer on March 25, the airport said in…
Lixian for Beijing’s second airport
The General Administration of Civil Aviation of China has submitted a proposal on the site for the planned second Beijing international airport and is waiting for approval, South China…
Airport gears up for Beijing games
Beijing is expecting hundreds of thousands of international visitors for the games which begin on 08 Aug 08, and the immigration bureau is aiming to move them through entry points…
Etihad Airways to move to Daxing Airport in June
Etihad Airways will move its operations in China to the state-of-the-art Beijing Daxing International Airport from June. The move will involve all flights to and from Abu Dhabi and…
Finnair suspends Nanjing and Beijing Daxing routes until March end
Due to the recent suspension of all group travel from China, Finnair will cancel its three weekly flights between Helsinki and Beijing Daxing International Airport between 5 February and…
BA becomes first international airline to serve new Beijing Daxing
British Airways (BA) became the first international carrier to operate into state-of-the-art Beijing Daxing airport which covers 18 square miles of land since it opened last month. The…
Aerotel launches ‘one-of-a-kind’ brand in Beijing
Aerotel has opened its latest set of accommodations at Beijing Daxing International Airport, the first hotel of its kind in China.
Song Hoi-see, founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group…
Budapest Airport got Seoul: Hungarian hub’s new year-round route
LOT Polish Airlines has announced year-round flights between Budapest Airport and Seoul Incheon. The route will be operated three times per week from 22 September by a Boeing 787-8…
BA first international airline to shift Beijing operations to Daxing
British Airways has announced that, as of 27 October 2019, all direct connections between Heathrow and Beijing will touch tarmac at the Chinese capital’s new state-of-the-art Daxing airport.…
Watch out for China Aviation and Tourism Forum this October in Beijing
Integrated marketing company specialized in the tourism industry, Travel Link, announced that AT@China, the first aviation and tourism forum in China will be held in Beijing on 24-25…
Lucky Air launches flights from Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport to Kunming
Lucky Air, the Chinese airline, started direct scheduled service between St. Petersburg, Russia and Kunming, China. Both the destination and the carrier are a new addition to the…
Netflights.com lists the 20 best airport lounges in the world
To help avoid these airport blues, Netflights.com has taken a sneak peek into airport lounges around the world, to see if your time can be spent being less stressed and more travel happy.
Lucky Air to fly from Helsinki Airport
The role of Helsinki Airport as a hub between Europe and Asia strengthens as Chinese Lucky Air commences flights to Finland in winter 2018. Finavia, the Finnish airport operator, has…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Beijing, Jakarta, Yangon and more
Hilton Yantai
Location: Within the Shimao Skyscraper, a 323-metre-high building in Yantai, overlooking the Bohai Strait in China's Shandong province
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 252…
Korean airports see “alarming” drop in Chinese traffic
South Korea’s airports have seen an “alarming” drop in air traffic from mainland China, according to the Korea Airports Corporation (KAC).
Reported by the Korea Herald, passenger…
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 airport traffic jumped 9% in 2016
Airports in the Asia Pacific region experienced strong traffic growth in 2016.
The full-year data from Airports Council International (ACI), which was released this week, reveals a 9%…
Manchester Airport calls for Northern transport plan
"The time is now" for Government to truly throw its weight behind the Northern Powerhouse vision.
That was the message delivered by Manchester Airport chief executive Ken O'Toole, as…
Brain Waves: Room service robots, airport jackets, and more…
Singapore hotel employs room service robot
The M Social Singapore hotel has started employing a robot to deliver room service to its guests. Developed by Savioke, the robot can navigate…
DXB retains leading global airport title
Dubai International has retained its title as the world’s number one airport for international passengers after near record numbers in December propelled the hub’s annual traffic to 83.6…
Manchester Airport plans Chinese New Year event in Birmingham
Hainan Airlines, Manchester Airport and House of Fraser in Birmingham are set to host a Chinese New Year celebration at the city centre store.
Currently more than 52,000 people from the…
Key Chinese airport hit by smog
One of China's busiest airports was forced to suspend operations on Tuesday and Wednesday, as thick smog reduced visibility to dangerously low levels.
The Xinhua news agency reports…
Indian airports drive strong Asian growth
Airports in the Asia Pacific region continue to experience strong passenger traffic growth in 2016, driven by a sharp rise in footfall at Indian airports.
According to the latest data…
SkyTeam unveils major new lounge in Beijing
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, is on the verge of launching a major new lounge at Beijing’s Capital International Airport.
The new 800m² facility will open in the coming weeks,…
Manchester Airport targets Chinese flyers with social media campaign
Due to the success of Manchester Airport’s new direct flight to Beijing with Hainan Airlines, Weibo and WeChat, the Chinese equivalents of Twitter and Whatsapp, have been developed by the…
Korean airport traffic rebounds from MERS
A year after the MERS outbreak hit South Korea, there are signs that the country's tourism industry has fully recovered.
In its latest report on Asian airport passenger numbers, ACI…
Chinese airports penalised for flight delays
Four major Chinese airports have been penalised by Chinese regulators for their poor punctuality records.
The Shanghai Daily reports that Shanghai's two airports, Pudong and Hongqiao,…
Indian airports continue to drive Asian growth
Airports in India continue to experience some of Asia's highest growth rates, in terms of passenger traffic.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI),…
India drives Asian airport traffic growth
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region increased 7.2% in May 2016.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), this monthly growth was…
Manchester Airport celebrates passenger milestone
The launch of the North’s first ever flight service to mainland China has helped drive annual passenger numbers at Manchester Airport over the 24 million mark for the first time in its…
DXB ranked third busiest airport in the world
Dubai International (DXB) ranked as the third busiest airport in the world for total passenger traffic in 2015, the latest report from ACI has revealed.
The airport jumped three slots…
Work starts on Chengdu’s second airport
Construction work started on Chengdu's new international airport on Friday 27 May.
Located near the town of Lujia, 50km from downtown Chengdu, the new Tianfu International Airport…
India drives Asian airport traffic
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to increase in the first quarter of 2016, driven by surging volumes at airports in India.
According to the latest…
Hainan Airlines, Manchester Airport to sponsor Dragon Boat Festival
Hainan Airlines and Manchester Airport are set to join forces to sponsor the UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, which will be staged on Sunday 5 June in Salford Quays.
Organised by the…
Manchester Airport breaks passenger traffic record
In the last financial year (2015/16) Manchester Airport flew more passengers than ever before in its 78-year history with 23.5m people travelling through the international gateway. …
Alitalia to start flying to Beijing
Alitalia will launch a new direct service between Rome and Beijing this summer.
Commencing on 18 July 2016, the new route will operate four times a week, departing the Italian capital…
Hainan Airlines to hit the road to promote Manchester-Beijing route
Hainan Airlines is set to hit the road this spring on a whirlwind roadshow, beginning in Stoke on Trent, in advance of its first flight from Manchester to Beijing in June.
From…
Delta to fly daily from LA to Beijing
Delta Air Lines will expand its Chinese operations later this year with the launch of a new direct daily flight between Los Angeles and Beijing.
Commencing on 16 December 2016, the…
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…
India drives Asian airport traffic growth
Passenger traffic at Asia Pacific's airports increased 7% in November 2015, driven by a surge in Indian passengers.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International…
AccorHotels signs triple hotel deal in Beijing
AccorHotels has strengthened its presence in China with the signing of a deal with the Luneng Group for three hotels in Beijing.
The three projects, two of which are new-build hotels,…
More Chinese airports added to Canadian transit scheme
The Canadian government has added five more Chinese airports to its China Transit Program (CTP), which enables Chinese travellers to connect to the US via Canada, without the need for a…
Emergency landing at Agartala airport
The Agartala airport recently witnessed the emergency landing of a Chinese jet with nine people on board, as reported by ANI.
The emergency was due to engine technical difficulties.…
Work on Chengdu’s new airport to start in 2015
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has confirmed plans to build a second airport to serve Chengdu, the capital of southwest China’s Sichuan province.
Chengdu's…
American Airlines launches Dallas-Beijing flights
American Airlines has launched a new direct service between Dallas and Beijing.
The new route will operate daily, departing Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport at 1120 and…
Beijing scraps customs for transit tourists
Transit passengers at Beijing Capital International Airport will no longer have to undergo customs formalities when transferring between flights.
From 15 April 2015, passengers…
Chinese airport traffic rises 10%
Passenger traffic at airports in mainland China continued to demonstrate strong growth in 2014.
According to the full-year data released by the Civil Aviation Administration of China…
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…
Travelport to promote Beijing’s 72-hour visa waiver scheme
Travelport has formed a new marketing partnership with Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development to promote the Chinese capital's 72-hour visa waiver scheme for transit…
American gets green light for Dallas-Beijing route
American Airlines will begin operating a new service between Dallas and Beijing on 7 May 2015, after Chinese and US aviation authorities approved the route.
Flights will operate daily,…
India drives growth in Asian airport traffic
Airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to record rising passenger numbers in November 2014, driven by rising traffic in India.
According to the latest data from Airports…
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…
Garuda could own airports – president
Garuda Indonesia would consider owning and running airports in future, its president Emirsyah Satar has said.
Speaking at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines' (AAPA) Assembly of…
Iran’s Mahan Air flies to Beijing
Iranian carrier Mahan Air has continued its expansion in China with the launch of services to Beijing.
The new route commenced earlier this month, operating three times a week using a…
Indian airports drive Asian growth
Airport traffic in the Asia Pacific region continued to climb in September 2014, driven by the rapid expansion of passenger numbers in India.
According to the latest data from…
American Airlines to connect Dallas with Beijing
American Airlines is planning to launch a new route connecting Dallas with Beijing.
The carrier has filed an application with the US Department of Transportation to operate the route,…
Xiamen Airlines sets up Beijing base
Xiamen Airlines has set up a new operating base in Beijing.
The fast-expanding Chinese airline currently bases seven aircraft at Beijing Capital International Airport, providing 21…
Grand Mercure launches second Beijing hotel
Grand Mercure Beijing Dongcheng has opened in the heart of the Chinese capital, catering specifically for the needs of Chinese travellers.
This is the second Grand Mercure hotel to…
Shanghai air traffic beats Beijing
Shanghai's two airports handled more passenger traffic than Beijing in the first six months of the year.
According to the latest data from the operators of Beijing Capital…
Mahan Air to fly to Beijing
Iran's Mahan Air will expand its operations in China later this year, with the launch of flights to Beijing.
Effective 28 October 2014, the airline will commence three weekly flights…
Asian airport traffic climbs 5%
Airport passenger numbers in the Asia Pacific region continued to experience steady growth in May 2014.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the…
Rooftop pools and holographic staff – the future of airports revealed
Airports of the future will allow people to relax in rooftop pools, yoga retreats and 3D cinemas, while holographic staff take care of passengers' needs, a new report has predicted.…
Asian airport traffic keeps climbing
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to climb in April 2014.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the region…
SIA to fly A380 to Beijing
Singapore Airlines will start flying its Airbus A380 to Beijing this summer.
Commencing on 1 August 2014, the new daily service will replace two flights currently operated by smaller…
Asian airport traffic climbs 5.5% in Q1
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to climb in the first quarter of 2014.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the…
Birmingham secures flights to Beijing
Birmingham Airport will become the first outside of London to operate flights into China, it has been announced.
Maria Miller, secretary of state for culture, media and sport…
Asian airport traffic continues strong growth
Asia Pacific's airports continued to experience strong passenger traffic growth in November 2013.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the region's…
China United to become Beijing’s first LCC
China United Airlines will start operating as a low-cost carrier this year, becoming the first budget airline based in Beijing.
The carrier initially launched operations in 2004, as…
France’s Aigle Azur to fly to Beijing
French airline Aigle Azur will launch flights to Beijing next summer.
The carrier, which is part-owned by China's HNA Group, will launch direct services between Paris and Beijing on…
Shenzhen Airlines to fly Beijing-Nanchang
Shenzhen Airlines is expected to unveil a non-stop morning flight from Beijing to Nanchang in Jiangxi province on 12 September.
Operated using a Boeing 737-800, the service will…
Beijing arrivals slump, despite visa waiver
The launch of a 72-hour visa waiver scheme for transit visitors has had little impact on Beijing's tourism trade this year.
According to the latest data from the city's tourism…
Asia Pacific airports to drive global growth
The Asia Pacific could be home to five of the world's 10 busiest airports by 2016, a new report has forecast.
According to the latest Global Market Analysis Report from OAG, available…
Air Mauritius launches Beijing flights
Air Mauritius has commenced a new direct service to Beijing.
The Indian Ocean island's national carrier launched its first flight to the Chinese capital on Saturday 6 July 2013, and…
IATA wants queue-free airport security
IATA has said it wants to eliminate queues at airport security checkpoints by the end of the decade.
Speaking at the IATA Ops Conference in Vienna this week, the association's…
Asia airport traffic rises 7% in 2012
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to grow strongly in 2012, according to Airports Council International (ACI).
In its full-year report, released today…
Asian airport traffic grows 5%
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region increased 5.1% year-on-year in September 2012, according to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI).
The growth…
Asian airport traffic continues to climb
Airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to experience a strong rise in passenger traffic in August 2012, according to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI).
The…
LOT to fly Dreamliner to Beijing
LOT Polish Airlines revealed that Beijing will be one of the first cities to be served using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The Warsaw-based carrier will start receiving its Dreamliners…
LOT to fly Dreamliner to Beijing
LOT Polish Airlines revealed that Beijing will be one of the first cities to be served using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The Warsaw-based carrier will start receiving its Dreamliners…
Travelport trials GDS airport transfer bookings
Travelport is trialling a new service which will allow travel agents to book private car transfers via the GDS.
Targeting selected Galileo-connected travel agents in Asia, the new…
Asia drives growth at Singapore airport
Strong growth in passenger traffic from the Asia Pacific region boosted Singapore's Changi airport in the first half of 2012.
In the first six months of the year, Changi's passenger traffic…
Asian airport traffic continues strong growth
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to show a strong growth in May 2012.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), passenger…
AirAsia X touches down in Beijing
AirAsia X has launched its inaugural flight to Beijing. The low-cost carrier touched down in the Chinese capital on Saturday (23 June), following a flight from Kuala Lumpur.
The airline…
Asian airport traffic continues strong growth
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued its upward trajectory in April 2012.
According to the latest data from the Airports Council International (ACI),…
Aviation leaders gather in Beijing
Aviation industry leaders will head to Beijing next week for the 68th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit.
Opening on Monday 11 June 2012, the event will bring…
AirAsia X to launch Beijing, cut Tianjin
AirAsia X is making alterations to its network in China with the introduction of direct flights to Beijing, but the cancellation of services to Tianjin.
From 22 June 2012, the long-haul…
Asia Pacific airports post strong traffic growth
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to show a strong growth in March 2012.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), the region…
Asia drives airport traffic growth
Global airport passenger traffic increased 4.9% in 2011 while aircraft movements rose 2.0%, according to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI).
The growth of airport…
Jetstar launches Beijing flights
Jetstar launches its first flights to Beijing today. The low-cost carrier’s new daily Melbourne-Singapore-Beijing service takes off on Thursday, with Beijing becoming Jetstar’s 10th…
Jetstar launches Beijing flights
Jetstar launches its first flights to Beijing today. The low-cost carrier's new daily Melbourne-Singapore-Beijing service takes off on Thursday, with Beijing becoming Jetstar's 10th…
SIA to boost Beijing route
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will add a fourth daily service between Singapore and Beijing from 16 December 2011. The new service, operated using an Airbus A330 aircraft, will depart Singapore's…
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…
Arguments and scuffles at Chinese airports
Airports in China have unexpectedly and inexplicably raised security levels causing long queues at airports across the country.
Authorities failed to notify passengers of heightened…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Beijing and Frankfurt
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that Beijing and Frankfurt will be the first international ports of call for its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The first Dreamliner is scheduled…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Beijing and Frankfurt
Japanese airline ANA has announced that Beijing and Frankfurt will be the first international ports of call for its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The first Dreamliner is scheduled to be…
Swiss add Beijing to global network
Swiss International Air Lines is to offer a new daily non-stop service between Zurich and Beijing from February 2012. The new service will commence on 11 February, marking a further…
Swiss to launch daily Beijing services
Swiss International Air Lines is to offer a new daily non-stop service between Zurich and Beijing from February 2012. SWISS will also be increasing its capacity over the North Atlantic from…
Jetstar to launch Singapore-Beijing flights
Jetstar has announced plans to extend its reach in China with the launch of flights to Beijing's Capital International Airport. The low-cost carrier will operate the route daily from 24…
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 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…
HKIA, Chicago O’Hare become sister airports
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) establishing Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and…
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…
Plane hit by truck at HCMC airport
An airport truck collided with a Vietnam Airlines plane as it was taxiing for take-off at Ho Chi Minh City's (HCMC) Tan Son Nhat airport on Friday, local media reports have stated.…
Chinese travellers lead push for self-service airports
Chinese travellers are the world's most enthusiastic users of self-service airport technology, according to a recent survey by aviation technology specialist SITA. The SITA/Air…
Emirates scores with first airport pitch
Dubai, U.A.E., 10th June 2010 - From Brisbane to Baghdad to Beijing, billions of football fans across the globe will be glued to the pitch at Soccer City in South Africa…
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…
Emirates to show World Cup games onboard and in airports
Emirates will be broadcasting World Cup games in airports worldwide and aboard its flights. The airline's ice entertainment system will feature recordings of all the games within a few hours…
American forced to delay Chicago-Beijing launch
CHICAGO, April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines today issued the following statement:"We regret that we are unable to launch our new, daily, nonstop service from…
Ameco Beijing signs maintenance deal with United
Beijing, March 31, 2010 - United Airlines and Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Corporation (Ameco Beijing) signed a five-year contract for airframe heavy maintenance,…
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…
Asian airports help stabilise global decline – ACI
Geneva, 17 March 2010 - ACI reports preliminary results of a 2.7 percent decline in global passenger traffic for 2009, reflecting steep declines in the first quarter in most…
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…
Emirates to fly A380 to Beijing
1st March 2010 - The world's most populous country, China, will fittingly receive the aviation world's largest commercial aircraft with the start of Emirates A380…
Blizzard causes New Year travel misery in Beijing
Beijing was hit by its heaviest single daily snowfall for nearly 60 years on Sunday, crippling transport networks and leaving thousands of air passengers stranded. Over 12.6cm was…
Ascott opens fifth Beijing property
Singapore, 2 December 2009 - CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is celebrating the opening of its fifth serviced residence in Beijing,…
Real business at World Routes Beijing results in new air services
World Routes, the global airline and airport networking event, is celebrating their success following the announcement from three major international carriers that they plan to…
‘Seven-star’ hotel launched in Beijing
(Beijing - November 20, 2009) - Pangu 7 Star Hotel is set to become Beijing's most luxurious hotel and a remarkable new icon for the Chinese capitalThe 234-room Pangu 7 Star Hotel…
Regent Beijing welcomes Korean President
CHINA, BEIJING - Oct, 2009 -Mr. Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) stayed at the Regent Beijing for the second time during his visit to China…
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…
Beijing hands over Routes to Vancouver
Beijing, 15 September 2009: The Vancouver Airport Authority will host The 16th World Route Development Forum (World Routes) from September 19-21 in 2010, marking the first time…
AirAsia X briefs potential hub airports
Beijing, 15 September 2009: Malaysian airline, AirAsia X, launched a best practice session today at World Routes in Beijing, providing tips and advice to airports in how…
Malaysia Airports launches next gen hub
Beijing, 14th September 2009Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) is pleased to announce that at the 15th World Route Development Forum taking place in Beijing, China, KL…
World Routes Beijing outlines programme
Manchester, September 2009: The programme has been announced for this year's World Routes, the biggest event in the global air transport calendar, to be held in Beijing on…
Aman hosts 2009 Beijing Wine Classic
07 Sep 09 (TravMedia.com): Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing hosts an unprecedented weekend of food, wine and culture at the inaugural 2009 Beijing Wine Classic. The Classic is an…
Marriott launches Exec Apartments in Beijing
The Sandalwood, Beijing - Marriott Executive Apartments opened this week in the Chinese capital. With 168 one-, two-, and three-bedroom fully serviced apartments, the property is Marriott…
Continental moves to Beijing T3
Continental Airlines has announced today that operations of its direct daily service from Beijing to New York will be relocated from Terminal 2 to Terminal 3 at Beijing Capital International…
Haneda flights to Beijing in October
Japan and China have agreed to launch regular flights between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport from 25 October. Kyodo News reported Japan's…
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…
Regular flights between Tokyo’s Haneda, Beijing to start in October
The accord came at talks betweenJapanese Prime Minister Taro Aso and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Beijing.Haneda airport, mainly used for domestic flights, is closer to central…
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…
Routes to bring thousands to Beijing
Aviation conference, World Routes - The 15th World Route Development Forum, will bring thousands of industry experts to Beijing, China from 13-15 September 2009. This year's…
World airport traffic slump
The world's airports have seen a combined 2% year-on-year drop in passenger traffic for the third quarter of 2008, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The Q3 results…
Visa opens kiosks in Beijing
Visa has opened 55 tourist information kiosks throughout Beijing to provide multilingual information services to cardholders and international visitors travelling to China for the Beijing…
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…
Beijing opens A380 hangar
Ameco Beijing has opened its new A380 maintenance hanger, the People's Daily has reported. The facility, located near Beijing Capital International Airport's new terminal 3,…
Doha’s new airport well underway
He was speaking in Guangzhou following the launch of the direct flight from Doha to the Chinese city.Al Baker said reclamation work on the project has been completed as 60% of the site is…
Avis at Chinese airports
Car rental company Avis has opened two new locations - the new international Terminal 3 at Beijing International Airport and the recently completed Terminal 2 at Pudong International Airport…
CX at Beijing’s Terminal 3
Cathay Pacific Airways said it will move its operations in Beijing to the new Terminal 3 at Beijing Capital International Airport at the end of the month.The airline will switch to the new…
Guangzhou airport gets 30 millionth passenger
Guangzhou's Baiyun International Airport in south China received its 30 millionth passenger yesterday - making it the country's second largest airport after the Beijing Capital…
Fog delays flights in Beijing
Thick fog blanketed Beijing yesterday, delaying flights out of the city, reports said.Most flights out of Beijing's airport were delayed, according to an unnamed official at…
Three Gorges airport ready for international flights
The Three Gorges (Sanxia) Airport has received regulatory approval from several agencies for regularly scheduled international flights, Xinhua reported.
The airport has invested about 100…
Small Chinese airports get subsidies
The General Administration of Civil Aviation (CAAC) said in a statement that it will offer subsidies to airports with annual passenger traffic of less than 5 million people. It didn't…
Beijing connects with Detroit
The news comes after a recent announcement that Northwest had received tentative approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to begin a non-stop route between Detroit and…
Hilton opens in Beijing
It will be the newest deluxe hotel offering in the renowned Wangfujing district, home to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.
"With its prime location, the Hilton Wangfujing Beijing…
Visa and Beijing Tourism to educate merchants
They aim to help improve the payment infrastructure in the city ahead of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Effective immediately, the program will focus on merchants in nine…
Asia-Pacific airports poised to become world’s busiest
Driving the heady growth are China, India and the United Arab Emirates, according to Geneva-based Airports Council International.Beijing airport saw the biggest rise in passenger…
North Korea’s airline signs OTA deal
Spanish online travel agency Destinia has become the first online company to sell tickets on flights for North Korea’s state-owned national carrier.
The online travel firm will sell…
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…
China re-routes northeast flights
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) plans to re-route flights departing from cities in the northeast of the country in an effort to ease congestion in the skies above…
SkyTeam lounge opens in Istanbul
SkyTeam has opened a new lounge at Istanbul’s Atatürk International Airport.
Available to elite FFP and premium passengers flying from the airport on any of the 10 SkyTeam member…
Asia Pacific is world’s largest aviation market – OAG
OAG has reported that the total number of scheduled seats within and to and from the Asia Pacific region grew to more than 107 million in March. Within the region, capacity grew 8% to a…
Emirates ramps up operations across continents
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
Qatar Airways reveals 7 new destinations, 11 resumptions & 35 frequency increases at ITB Berlin 2023
The airline adds over 655 weekly flights to summer 2023 schedule compared to 2022. Qatar Airways also celebrated its new Formula 1 partnership, and the innovative technological adaption of…
Qatar Airways Reveals New Destinations at ITB Berlin
by: Harry Johnson |
Qatar Airways drew major attention on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s largest international travel and tourism trade show, as the World’s Best Airline’s…
Desperate for tourists Hong Kong finally goes mask-free
by: Harry Johnson |
Hong Kong administration will end the city's mandatory COVID-19 mask-wearing requirement tomorrow, March 1
Full article: Desperate for tourists Hong Kong finally goes…
Cathay Pacific brings more exciting ‘Hong Kong Flavours’ to the skies
Cathay Pacific is bringing new delights to its inflight “Hong Kong Flavours”concept with thoughtfully designed menus created together with Michelin-starred local restaurant Duddell’s to…
Cathay Pacific’s ‘The Deck’ is now open
Cathay Pacific is excited to announce the reopening today of The Deck lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers more ways to relax and pamper themselves before their…
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…
Slovakia’s ski legend focuses attention on the Tatras Mountains
Visiting the Tatras region of Slovakia is like parachuting directly into a spectacular wilderness. Whether one ascends or descends the breath-taking mountainous landscape on foot and skis or…
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…
Alipay+ promotes QR code connectivity, paving ways for a cash-free, mobile friendly travel experience in Chinese mainland for Asian consumers
Alipay+ is striving to provide cash-free and mobile-friendly travel experiences for Asian tourists in the Chinese mainland, as it seeks to partner with more merchants and enable greater QR…
Macau expects surge in tourists during Chinese New Year
Macau is expecting a surge in Chinese tourists during the Chinese New Year holiday, after COVID prevention measures were dropped and the zero-COVID policy abandoned after nearly three years.…
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…
Etihad to fly to Shanghai twice weekly
Etihad Airways is set to strengthen air connectivity between the UAE and China next year, starting with an additional weekly frequency on its Abu Dhabi – Shanghai route.
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.
The End Of The Iconic Queen Of The Sky
The Boeing 747 is undoubtedly the most well-known jet aircraft in history. Over fifty years ago, in Everett, Washington, the first 747 ever built took to the skies. Because it was larger…
Asian countries top list of best global cities for business tourism
A new study by UK card machine provider, Dojo, has revealed the best cities around the world that accommodate for business travel.
Travelling for business can be a great perk if you get…
Artyzen to launch five projects in Shanghai, China in 2022
Artyzen Hospitality Group ("Artyzen") will be developing five projects in Shanghai: lifestyle hotels, conference centres, and service apartments, all slated to open by the end of 2022.
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts set to debut in Malaysia
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s luxury hotel brands, has announced its expansion into Malaysia with Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur.
Scheduled to open in 2024, Waldorf…
Radisson Hotel Group ramps up Asia Pacific expansion with 137 new hotels in 2021
Radisson Hotel Group continued along its expansion path in 2021 as it added 137 new hotels to its portfolio reaching 191 hotels in operation in the region and introduced its world-class…
Will Cathay Pacific survive with government restrictions?
The Hong Kong authorities blamed Cathay Pacific, the city’s flagship airline, for the spread of Omicron to at least 50 people in the city last month.
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…
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…
American Airlines Will Cuts A Number Of International Flights
Due to delays in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft delivery, American Airlines is reducing its international flight schedule for next summer.
Vietnam resumes regular international flights from 15 December
In a plan submitted by the Transport Ministry, Vietnam wants to resume regular international flights on nine routes from 15 December
More than 20 airlines have said “C-ya” to Sydney
The border closure has taken its toll on Australian aviation, with Sydney losing more than 20 airlines since the outbreak began.
Qantas CEO warns Australia could become a ‘hermit state’
Qantas boss Alan Joyce has conceded the airline may not be able to restart international flights again by October as he had hoped but warned Australia risks becoming a “hermit state” if its…
5 contactless technologies gaining traction in travel and tourism industry
Against the COVID-19 backdrop, contactless technologies are proving to be a game changer for the industry.
Delta Air Lines brings back more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights
While the airline expects pre-COVID-19 level recovery for international flying to continue to lag U.S. domestic, Delta plans to add over 50 transoceanic flights next summer, compared to the…
Full recovery of Chinese domestic air travel predicted in September
Travel industry experts are predicting that domestic air travel in China, which has been recovering progressively in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, will reach a full recovery by the…
All of Asia’s Eyes Turn to Bali
The countdown is on. Will Bali really open to international arrivals on 11 September – and if it does, who will visit? By Gary Bowerman
New outbreak in China slows down aviation recovery
A new outbreak of coronavirus cases in China, particularly in Beijing, is slowing down the recovery of the country’s aviation sector, according to the latest flight tracking data from…
Lufthansa lands twice daily with protective equipment from China
To do its part in addressing the covid-19 crisis, Lufthansa is currently operating two daily flights carrying protective equipment from China to Munich Airport with Airbus A350…
COVID-19 cancels more than 200,000 flights to, from and within China
Over 200,000 flights have now been cancelled or proactively removed from schedules to, from and within China due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), according to Cirium.
The figure – which…
Korean Air becomes Budapest’s latest airline
Budapest Airport’s record growth continues as the Hungarian capital announces yet another new airline for summer 2020. Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea, will operate…
Budapest strengthens Chinese connection
Just six months after its inaugural service with Shanghai Airlines took off, Budapest Airport has announced the addition of two other Chinese destinations on its route map. Following…
China’s hotel markets remain strong amidst US trade war
Global analytics and benchmarking company STR has reported that China's hotel markets are projected to grow in 2020 despite a challenging macroeconomic environment.
What curated itineraries and social apps tell us about how people will travel in 2020
Remember culture shock? A common phenomenon for travellers a decade ago, where travellers would arrive in a new place and step outside of their comfort zone to pursue the unfamiliar. It was…
Hot hotel openings: The best of 2020
In this week's special edition of hot hotel openings, we look forward to the year ahead and visit some of the latest and most anticipated properties from around the world.
Appointment of a new general manager at New World Saigon Hotel
New World Saigon Hotel is pleased to announce that Eddy Sarton has been appointed as the hotel’s new general manager as of 2 December 2019, where he will oversee all hotel operations,…
Tencent collaborates with YESMILANO to boost Milan tourism from China
Tencent, a leading provider of internet value added services in China, has announced its collaboration with YESMILANO, the official promotional agency of Milan, to launch a WeChat…
China sees sharp increase in National Day travel
Transportation company headquartered in Beijing, Didi Chuxing, has released a summary of the travel data for the 2019 National Day holiday that commemorated the 70th anniversary of the…
China Eastern uses AI to improve experience
State-owned China Eastern Airlines is now using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the customer experience, using the technology’s ability to handle huge amounts of data to tailor…
Is Hong Kong safe? The impact of pro-democracy protests on tourism
Over two months of occupying the streets with no peaceful conclusion in sight, Hong Kong extradition and pro-democracy protests put the country’s tourism in peril.
China Eastern debuts world-first smart luggage tags
Shanghai-based carrier China Eastern Airlines has launched the world’s first battery-less electronic luggage tag.
“The battery-less luggage tag, which has been jointly developed by…
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…
Jayride continues global expansion, now live in China
Jayride’s global rollout is now in its final stages with the company announcing it has launched transport services at more than 130 airports throughout China, Russia and six other…
Hot hotel openings: “Guitar pick” buildings, new wonders and more
On this week’s hotel roundup, the biggest brands go mano y mano with full-scale transformations, new villas, a building shaped like a guitar pick and more.
Hot hotel openings: Breaking ground in paradise, transformations and more
From Four Seasons’ beachfront paradise in Los Cabos to The Whitley’s multi-million-dollar transformation — here are the latest news on the hottest properties you should know about.
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.
Hot hotel openings: India welcomes Four Seasons in Bengaluru
The second Four Seasons hotel opens in India; a secluded ryokan at the foot of Mt Hidari Daimonji; a wellness facility in the heart of Miami and more.
10 million reasons for Thai tourism to celebrate 2018
Following months of crisis management and initiatives from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), there are reasons for the market to be cheerful as the year draws to a close, when the…
The rise of Asia’s second-tier cities as the new go-to place for tourists
Mastercard has released the Mastercard Asia Pacific Destinations Index (APDI) 2018 — revealing the most preferred travel destinations in Asia.
HK-China high speed rail guns for business travellers
The HK-China high-speed rail has commenced operation on 23 September connecting Hong Kong to 44 destinations in mainland China.
Explorer Dream joins the Dream Cruises fleet as pathfinder
“Explorer Dream”, a 75,338 gross ton, 1,870 passenger cruise ship, will join the Dream Cruises family in spring 2019 in the role of pathfinder for the brand’s global aspirations.
Helsinki enhances future services to connect with Chinese visitors
Helsinki Marketing, Tencent and Finnair have signed a cooperation agreement to launch a travel solutions project in the WeChat mini program ecosystem, with an aim to enhance digital services…
Early Ramadan linked to drop in APAC passenger numbers
Passenger growth in the Middle East has experienced a decline of -4.5% according to a report from the Airports Council International Asian office.
Sino Jet expands bases following China’s ¥88bn investment into Greater Bay Area
Chinese business jet operator, Sino Jet, held a VIP launch event for the opening of its new Guangzhou base, signifying its expansion and investment in the Greater Bay Area of China.
China gets ready for the luxury brand of Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of The Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai, the sixth jewel of Bvlgari’s hospitality collection.
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…
Fuzhou Airlines choose “trusted and experienced” Sabre as first international GDS provider
Hainan Airlines subsidiary Fuzhou Airlines, based out of Fuzhou Changle International Airport, has signed up with Sabre Corporation in a new global distribution service deal this week.
Ctrip tracks record-breaking growth in Chinese outbound tourism
Chinese tourists and their money have continued to go places in 2017, according to Ctrip and the China Tourism Academy (CTA). The leading OTA of the People's Republic of China and the…
HNA Group to sell 26% stake in Hilton to pay off massive debt
Hilton’s largest shareholder, China-based HNA Group, is selling its 26% stake in the hotel chain as it succumbs to the pressure of the Chinese government to pay its huge debt.
Hilton…
Travel giant Ctrip enters China rideshare market to take on Didi, the Uber slayer
Ctrip.com is jumping into China's ride-hailing market: the ever-growing global travel powerhouse received a licence to offer a rideshare app business yesterday this week.
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…
Half of all Indian aviation equities up for sale to foreign investors
The first session of China Aviation Trends Conference was held on January 12, 2018 (CST), focusing on Indian aviation market opportunities. Professionals from Chinese and Indian governments,…
New resort to bring luxury alpine style skiing to the Changbai Mountains
Baishan city in northeast China's Jilin province aims to become a global high-end snow-ice tourism destination by building a world-class ski resort complex.
Watch out ANZ, Singapore Airlines and Cathay — Hainan Airlines is coming for you
Hainan Airlines has launched a non-stop service between Shenzhen, China and Cairns, Australia. The maiden flight of Hainan Airlines HU745, took off from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport…
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,…
BA introduces Mandarin speaking team at Heathrow
British Airways has introduced Mandarin-speaking customer service representatives at Heathrow Terminal 5.
The team, who are fluent in both English and Mandarin, assist customers at…
Philippine Airlines to jet between Cebu and Bangkok
Following public demand for direct non-stop flights from Asian destinations to the Central Visayas, home of the white sands of Cebu, in the Philippines, Philippine Airlines will be opening a…
Third HNA airline to launch UK flights
China's fast-expanding HNA Group will launch another flight to the UK this winter, as it continues to develop its long-haul operations.
Two HNA-owned carriers, Hainan Airlines and…
Thailand develops multiple international air hubs
Thailand is strengthening its status as a global air hub with the addition of new international flights connecting different parts of the country with the rest of the world.
The new…
Far East cities are best bargains for a long haul break
A trio of Far Eastern cities have been named best value for a long haul city break in a new barometer of costs for British holidaymakers in 10 cities with flight times of six or more hours…
Etihad flies Dreamliner to Seoul
Etihad Airways has introduced its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the route to Seoul's Incheon International Airport.
The new twin-aisle aircraft will now operate daily flights…
Marriott commits to Chinese Winter Olympic venue
Marriott International has agreed to manage a hotel located in the Chinese ski resort that will host the 2022 Winter Olympics.
The Games was awarded to Beijing, but most of the…
Asian air route updates from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia, Qatar Airways and more
China gets reconnected to Belgrade
Where? Beijing (China) to Belgrade (Serbia)
When? Twice a week, effective 15 September 2017
Who? Hainan Airlines
Why? Expanding links with Europe as…
Asian travel costs to rise in 2018
The cost of travelling in the Asia Pacific region is expected to increase next year, in line with continued strong demand.
According to the fourth annual 2018 Global Travel Forecast…
Strength in Global Economy Means Higher Travel Pricing in 2018
Air, Hotel and Ground Transportation All See Upticks on Back of Rising Inflation, Higher Oil Prices and Emerging Markets BOSTON 18 July 2017: According to the 2018 Global Travel Forecast, …
Asian cities poles apart in taxi charts
Asia is home to some of the world's cheapest and most expensive airport taxi fares, a new report has revealed.
In its "2017 Taxi Price Index", London-based Carspring found that a cab…
United upgrades Asian routes with new 777s
United Airlines is upgrading three more of its Asian routes with the deployment of its revamped Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Taipei, Beijing and Tokyo.
On 1 August 2017, the US carrier…
Asian air route updates from Lufthansa, Hainan Airlines and more
IndiGo boosts domestic network
Where? Delhi to Chennai (both India)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? IndiGo
Why? India's largest domestic carrier, in terms of market share,…
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…
China Southern deploys Dreamliner to Xinjiang
China Southern Airlines is planning to deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Xinjiang, the restive region in the far west of China.
According to an update on the Routes Online…
Hyatt ramps up roll-out of lifestyle brands
Hyatt is accelerating the expansion of two of its so-called "lifestyle" brands, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House.
In the first six months of 2017 the company opened 19 new hotels under…
Pentahotels embarks on Southeast Asian expansion drive
Pentahotels, the midscale lifestyle hotel brand, has signed its first ever property in Thailand, as it embarks on a major expansion in Southeast Asia.
Following an agreement with the…
Korean Air’s Dreamliner makes international debut
Korean Air’s latest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, will make its inaugural international flight on Thursday 1 June 2017.
The twin-aisle aircraft was delivered to Korean…
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…
Korean Air adds to Spain’s Asian boom
The recent proliferation of air routes between Spain and the Far East has continued, with the launch of Korean Air's inaugural flight to Barcelona.
The national carrier touched down at…
Emirates opens larger lounge in Bangkok
Emirates passengers are now able to relax in a larger lounge at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The expanded Emirates Airport Lounge at Thailand's main international gateway reopened…
Hainan Airlines to fly flagship aircraft to Manchester
Hainan Airlines revealed this week that it will deploy its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Beijing-Manchester route.
The Chinese carrier will start operating its…
Thailand bids to bring more MICE from China
Thailand is targeting mainland China in an effort to enhance its MICE sector in 2017.
This week, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) kicked off the fourth edition of…
Asian air route updates: New flights to Bali, Okinawa, Barcelona and more
Another direct Chinese connection between Bali and China
Where? Fuzhou (China) to Denpasar (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017
Who? Xiamen Airlines
Why? Fujian province’s…
Haneda hits record 80 million passengers
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport handled a record 80.1 million passengers last year.
The airport's operator, Japan Airport Terminal Co, revealed on Friday (10 March 2017) that the full-year…
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…
China’s Fuzhou gets direct connection to New York
The city of Fuzhou in southeast China is now connected to New York following the launch of a new trans-Pacific air route this week.
On Wednesday 15 February 2017 at 0915, Xiamen…
Qantas adds new capital connection to China
Qantas’ Asian expansion strategy took another step forward today (25 January 2017) with the relaunch of direct flights to China’s capital city, Beijing.
The Australian national carrier…
Emirates introduces daily A380 service to Sao Paulo
Emirates will operate the first ever scheduled commercial Airbus A380 flight to South America when it upgrades its Dubai (DXB) – Sao Paulo (GRU) service on March 26, 2017.
Replacing…
Garuda eyes new routes for Chinese New Year
Garuda Indonesia is planning to take advantage of the booming Chinese outbound travel market by launching a series of new charter flights over the Lunar New Year holiday period.
The…
Records tumble as HKIA traffic soars
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) achieved another record-breaking year in 2016, experiencing its highest ever levels of passenger traffic, flight movements and cargo traffic.
Last…
Emirates to launch daily service to Croatia
Emirates will introduce a daily flight from Dubai to Zagreb (ZAG), the capital of Croatia from June 1, 2017.
The new southeast European destination will be served by an Emirates Boeing…
Emirates A380 returns to Tokyo
Emirates will resume its Airbus A380 services to Tokyo in March 2017, increasing seat capacity on the route by 38%.
Effective 26 March, the airline will start operating the 489-seat,…
China gets first direct link to Las Vegas
Chinese travellers are now just a single flight away from the bright lights of Las Vegas following the launch of a Hainan Airlines' latest long-haul route.
The first ever non-stop…
“Sacred bird” to take flight in Chengdu
The skies above China are set to become even busier in future, as the fast-expanding HNA Group prepares to launch yet another airline.
One of the group's existing carriers,…
Vancouver gets two more Chinese connections
Two more air routes between China and Canada will commence next month, expanding the strong links between the Pacific Rim nations.
China Eastern Airlines this week announced plans to…
Changi to open up Russia’s Far East
Vladivostok International Airport, in the Far East of Russia, could soon become a major new regional hub following a takeover involving Singapore's Changi Airport.
A consortium involving…
Hainan Airlines pens deal to link Shanghai with Brussels
Hainan Airlines will launch its second direct route to Belgium next year, following the signing of a new deal with Brussels Airport.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was penned…
Etihad goes double daily to Dublin year round
Etihad Airways will introduce a daily year-round service between Abu Dhabi and Dublin from 1 April, 2017, increasing the frequency on the route to 14 flights a week.
The second daily…
Air India gets new Chinese partner
Indian travellers will soon be offered greater air connectivity in China, after Shanghai's Juneyao Airlines joined Air India in the Star Alliance.
Effective 2017, Juneyao will become…
Finnair flies A350 to Tokyo in Asian expansion
Finnair has unveiled plans to launch more flights to Asia, including its first ever Airbus A350 services to Tokyo.
The Helsinki-based carrier will add four more weekly flights to the…
Shanghai’s Juneyao Air joins Star Alliance
Star Alliance has expanded its presence in China by signing a new partnership with Juneyao Airlines, the Shanghai-based carrier.
Effective 2017, Juneyao will become a “Connecting Partner”…
Ajman partners with China to promote tourism growth
Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) and Gulf Chinese Trading Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote tourism and investment opportunities in the…
Air Canada adds first Chinese service from Montreal
Air Canada will launch its first ever direct flights from Montreal to China next year.
In February 2017, the national carrier will open up a new non-stop trans-Pacific service…
Direct China-Las Vegas flights to launch this year
The first direct flights from mainland China to Las Vegas will take off in December 2016, it has been revealed.
Hainan Airlines has confirmed that it will start operating its new…
New Zealand gets new Chinese connections
New Zealand will soon be connected to two new Chinese cities, following the launch of Tianjin Airlines' first ever flights to Oceania.
Commencing in December 2016, the fast-expanding…
Austrian Airlines sharpens Far East focus
Austrian Airlines' Far Eastern expansion strategy has taken another major step forward with the launch of its inaugural flight to Hong Kong.
The national carrier's first direct flight…
China Southern sets up base in Chengdu
China Southern Airlines has set up a new operating base in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan province.
The carrier already operates a host of domestic routes from…
Wendy Wu launches ‘Wall and Warriors’ China tour
China tour specialist Wendy Wu Tours has partnered with Hainan Airlines to offer an exclusive 'Wall and Warriors’ tour departing from Manchester Airport.
Available from £1,199pp the…
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…
Dreamliner opens up Uzbekistan as Europe-Asia bridge
Uzbekistan could soon become a new transit option for passengers travelling between Europe and Asia.
The country's national carrier, Uzbekistan Airways, took delivery of its first…
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…
Dramatic new Conrad rises on Chinese coast
Hilton Worldwide has opened its first ever Conrad hotel in southeast China's Fujian province.
The brand new Conrad Xiamen opened on 18 August 2016 as part of a dramatic 300-metre-tall…
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…
Chinese outbound surge continues as travellers broaden horizons
The Chinese appetite for global travel shows no sign of abating, with new data showing that the country's outbound market continues to experience double-digit growth in 2016.…
Emirates flies A380 to Guangzhou
Emirates has unveiled plans to deploy its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, on its Dubai-Guangzhou route.
Effective 1 October 2016, Guangzhou will become the third city in mainland…
Finnair expands Heathrow A350XWB services
Finnair has announced that it will operate the flagship Airbus A350XWB aircraft on a fifth service between London Heathrow and Helsinki, replacing the current Airbus A320 aircraft on that…
North Korean plane makes emergency landing after fire
A flight operated by Air Koryo, the North Korean national carrier, was forced to make an emergency landing in China last week after the aircraft apparently caught fire.
The Xinhua…
Tianjin Airlines touches down in the UK
Tianjin Airlines has celebrated the launch of its first flight to the UK, which arrived at London's Gatwick Airport on Saturday.
The new route marks the next step in the carrier's…
Hainan Airlines touches down in UK
China's Hainan Airlines has touched down in the UK for the first time, following the launch of a new service to Manchester.
The new Beijing-Manchester route marks not only Hainan…
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…
AccorHotels adds new hotel in China’s frozen north
AccorHotels has opened its fourth hotel in Heilongjiang - China's northernmost province.
The new Novotel Daqing Haofang has become the company's first property in the city of Daqing,…
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…
Raffles brings Asian luxury to another Chinese city
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to bring its brand of Asian luxury to the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou.
Scheduled to open in 2020, the Raffles Suzhou will be a brand…
United Airlines hits Silk Road with new route
United Airlines has continued to expand its operations in China with the launch of its first direct service to Xi’an, the country's former capital and ancient Silk Road city.
The first…
Emirates opens up China’s Midwest with new flights
Emirates' Chinese expansion strategy took a significant step forward on Tuesday with the launch of the airline’s first flights to two destinations: Yinchuan and Zhengzhou.
Linking Dubai…
Hainan Airlines launches first flights to Israel
Hainan Airlines launched its first ever direct flight to Israel on 28 April, linking Beijing with Tel Aviv.
The new service will now run three times a week, departing the Chinese…
Marriott makes debut in Chinese industrial hub
Marriott International has expanded its portfolio in mainland China with the launch of its first ever hotel in Taizhou, an industrial city in the Yangtze Delta region.
The new…
AirAsia X adds more flights to eight destinations
AirAsia X has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its operations, with additional flights to eight destinations across the Asia Pacific region.
The Kuala Lumpur-based low-cost…
Hainan Airlines plans summer launch to Canada
Hainan Airlines will expand its North American network this summer with the launch its first ever flights to Calgary.
Commencing on 30 June 2016, the new trans-Pacific route will…
Tibet Airlines goes international with new jets
Tibet Airlines will take delivery of its first ever twin-aisle aircraft this summer, in preparation for the launch of international flights.
The Lhasa-based carrier, which is…
The latest industry appointments
KERRIE MATHER has been elected president of Airports Council International (ACI) Asia Pacific. Ms Mather, who is currently CEO of Sydney Airport, will now serve a two-year term with ACI.…
Airbus, SIA open major new training centre in Singapore
Airbus and Singapore Airlines have opened a new aviation training centre in Singapore, which will provide flight simulation and educational facilities for every model of Airbus aircraft…
Finnair inaugurates Helsinki-Edinburgh route
Finnair has celebrated its inaugural flight from Edinburgh and Helsinki.
Finnair now operates three flights a week between the two capitals using a 138-seat Airbus A319 aircraft in a dual…
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…
Asiana to launch Budapest flights
South Korea's Asiana Airlines will launch its first flights to Budapest this summer.
Commencing on 1 July 2016, the new charter service will operate direct from Seoul's Incheon…
New Dubai lounge for SkyTeam
SkyTeam recently inaugurated its lounge at Dubai International Airport.
The lounge located in Concourse D, Terminal 1 will offer amenities for elite plus, first and business class…
New airline to launch in Harbin
A new airline will take off from the Chinese city of Harbin this summer.
LJ Air is expected to take delivery of its first - a 212-seat, all-economy class Airbus A321 - on 18 May,…
China Eastern to resume flights to Madrid
China Eastern Airlines will start flying to Madrid again this summer, for the first time in 13 years.
The Shanghai-based airline dropped its route to the Spanish capital in 2003, but…
Conrad Hotels debuts in India
Hilton's luxury brand, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, has opened its first ever property in India.
The new Conrad Pune, which is located in the centre of the Maharashtra city, close to…
Tianjin Airlines to launch London flights this summer
Tianjin Airlines, which forms part of China’s HNA Group, will launch its first ever flight to London this summer.
The new route, which will operate from Tianjin via Chongqing, will…
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…
New World Hotels to debut in Guangzhou
New World Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage its first hotel in Guangzhou.
Scheduled to open in 2018, the New World Guangzhou Hotel will be located in the city’s…
Spain’s NH launches new Chinese hotel brand
NH Hotel Group, the Spanish hotel chain, has launched a new Chinese joint venture with HNA Group, the owner of Hainan Airlines.
The company will now be known by the Chinese name ‘Nuo…
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…
Finnair’s new A350 touches down in Hong Kong
Finnair has started deploying its Airbus A350 aircraft to Hong Kong.
The new twin-aisle jet touched down at Hong Kong International Airport for the first time on Thursday 17 March, as…
New Chinese-backed airline prepares to launch in Nepal
A new Chinese-funded airline will launch flights from Kathmandu next month.
Himalaya Airlines is a joined venture between Nepalese investors and Tibet Airlines, the Lhasa-based…
Hangzhou to get first direct link to US
The Chinese city of Hangzhou will be connected to the US for the first time this summer, when United Airlines launches a new direct service from San Francisco.
Continuing the US carrier's…
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…
Pullman debuts in China’s Hebei province
AccorHotels has opened its first Pullman hotel in northern China's Hebei province.
Located in the city of Tangshan, approximately 150km from Beijing, the Pullman Tangshan is a 316-room…
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…
Hyatt debuts in Chengdu
Hyatt has opened the Grand Hyatt Chengdu, its first hotel southwest China's Sichuan province.
Located on the 10th to 39th floors of the Chicony Square building in the city's Jinjiang…
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…
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…
Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines
Sichuan Airlines to link Chengdu with Prague
Sichuan Airlines has revealed plans to launch the first direct flights between Chengdu and Prague. Scheduled to commence as early as…
Emirates to launch flights to China’s remote Ningxia region
Emirates has revealed plans to launch flights to the remote Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of northwest China.
On 3 May 2016, the airline will commence four weekly flights between…
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,…
Finland packages tours for Asian stopover programme
Finland has revealed the next stage of its Stopover Finland programme, through which it aims to attract more Asian travellers to the country.
Visit Finland announced this week that…
New passenger airline to launch in Shanghai
Another new passenger airline will take to the skies in China next week.
Yangtze River Express Airlines, which previously operated as a long-haul international cargo carrier, has…
Spring flies to North Korea, and more Chinese airline news…
Spring Airlines plans North Korea flights
China's Spring Airlines is planning to launch its first ever flights to North Korea. The low-cost carrier has applied to Civil Aviation…
Garuda connects Bali with Guangzhou
Garuda Indonesia has continued its Chinese expansion strategy with the launch of a new direct flight between Bali and Guangzhou.
The new service commenced on Sunday 22 November and…
Austrian launches first flights to Sri Lanka
Austrian Airlines operated its inaugural flight to Sri Lanka this week.
The new service touched down at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport on Tuesday, following a direct…
Hainan Airlines confirms first UK route with presidential visit
Hainan Airlines has confirmed that it will launch flights to the UK next summer.
The new Beijing-Manchester flights, which were first revealed in Travel Daily Asia last week, have now…
Finland targets Asia with new stopover campaign
Finland is aiming to capitalise on the Asian outbound travel boom with a new stopover programme.
On Wednesday, Finland was named as the Partner Country for next year’s ITB Asia. And…
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,…
Capital Airlines to launch Madrid flights, and other Chinese aviation briefs
Beijing Capital Airlines has applied for the permission to launch direct flights to Madrid.
In a statement, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) revealed that the carrier…
Xiamen Airlines receives sixth Dreamliner
Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of its sixth Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new long-haul jet touches down at Xiamen's Gaoqi International Airport on 1 October and will…
Chinese airlines expand South Asian links
Airlines in China are adding more connections to cities in South Asia.
On Saturday (26 September), China Eastern Airlines commenced a new direct flight between Shanghai and Sri…
First flights connect China and Czech Republic
Hainan Airlines has continued its European expansion with the launch of flights to Prague – the first direct service between China and the Czech Republic.
Flights between Beijing and…
Hainan Airlines flies to Israel
Hainan Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Israel next year.
Commencing on 28 April 2016, the Chinese carrier will offer three weekly direct services between Beijing and…
SAS launches flights to Hong Kong
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has commenced a new direct service connecting Stockholm with Hong Kong.
The new route launched on 11 September and will now operate five times a week.…
Austrian Airlines returns to Shanghai
Austrian Airlines will relaunch flights to Shanghai next year, nine years after it suspended the service.
The national carrier will commence the new direct service from Vienna to…
Guilin Airlines to take-off in January 2016
Guilin Airlines, a new carrier in southern China, has been given the green light to launch its first flights in January 2016.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has now…
New flights connects China with Copenhagen
Beijing Capital Airlines has embarked on its first ever long-haul flights, connecting two Chinese cities with Copenhagen.
The airline, which is a subsidiary of HNA Group, commenced…
Chinese LCC penalised over safety breaches
China United Airlines, the low-cost subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, has been penalised under a new Chinese crackdown on aviation safety.
The Civil Aviation Administration of…
JAL adds new routes to the US and China
Japan Airlines has announced plans to expand its network in the US and China.
Its trans-Pacific expansion will commence on 30 November 2015 with the launch of flights from Tokyo…
海南航空盈利破纪录 半年盈利16亿元增长2.3倍
海南航空13日晚间表示，2015年上半年海南航空净利润16.02亿元，同比增长232%，每股收益为0.1315元。…
Hainan Airlines posts record profit
Hainan Airlines has posted a strong set of financial results for the six months to 30 June 2015, registering a record first half profit.
The Chinese airline generated a net profit of…
China Southern flies direct to Africa
China Southern Airlines has launched its first ever non-stop flights to Africa.
The Guangzhou-based carrier commenced direct services to Kenya's capital Nairobi on 5 August 2015, and…
ANA adds new flights to major Chinese cities
ANA is launching more flights from Tokyo to China's three biggest cities: Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the Japanese airline will launch a brand new…
Hong Kong Airlines to launch first Australian flights
Hong Kong Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Australia next year.
The carrier, which is a subsidiary of China's HNA Group, will commence flights to two Australian…
Emirates adds fourth daily A380 flight to Bangkok
Emirates will launch its fourth daily Airbus A380 service between Dubai and Bangkok on 1 December 2015.
The new two-class A380 will replace the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft Emirates…
Sichuan Airlines goes international from Harbin
Sichuan Airlines is planning to expand its international operations with the launch of a new operating base in Harbin, the capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang province.
The…
New Chinese LCC to launch in October
Another new Chinese airline will take to the skies this October.
Jiangxi Airlines, which is 60% owned by Xiamen Airlines, will operate as a low-cost carrier from its base in Nanchang,…
Tourists freed after watching Genghis Khan “terror” film
A group of 20 tourists from the UK, South Africa and India have been released following their arrest in China for terror-related offences.
The group was detained in northern China's…
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…
Emirates opens Japan lounge
Emirates recently announced the opening of its 38th dedicated lounge at Terminal 2 of Narita International Airport.
The new lounge at Narita International Airport is the first…
Canada expands transit scheme for Chinese passengers
The Canadian government has expanded its China Transit Program (CTP), making it easier for Chinese visitors to transit through Canada en route to and from the US.
The country's…
海航携手POINTS 推里程全球销售兑换计划
海南航空股份有限公司近日宣布，即日起将携手全球最大的积分通兑平台POINTS开展全球合作，海南航空金鹏俱乐部将成为POINTS在中国内地首家航空类合作伙伴，同时也是内地首家推出里程销售的航空常旅客计划。金鹏俱乐部积分将可兑换全球知名航空公司积分。
据悉，海航推出了包含里程购买与赠送产品Buy &…
Singapore Airlines unveils new premium economy cabins
Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new premium economy seats and cabin features, ahead of the launch of the new travel class this August.
Following a two-year development programme…
Hainan Airlines expands FFP with Points.com partnership
Hainan Airlines has partnered with loyalty point platform Points.com to offer more redemption options for members of its Fortune Wings Club frequent flier programme.
As a result of…
The latest industry appointments
EDIE RODRIGUEZ has been named as Crystal Cruises' new president & chief executive offer, following Genting Hong Kong's acquisition of the company. Ms Rodriguez has previously held…
Face-to-face: Air Serbia CEO Dane Kondić
Air Serbia CEO Dane Kondić discusses the airline's expansion plans as it continues to capitalise on Etihad Airways' investment in the carrier.
TDUK: What has been the impact of Etihad…
Alitalia resumes flights to Shanghai
Alitalia has resumed flights to Shanghai, following a hiatus of more than seven years since the carrier suspended the service back in 2008.
The launch of the three weekly flights this…
China Eastern streamlines Kunming transfers
China Eastern Airlines will streamline the transit experience for its passengers in Kunming next month.
From 1 May 2015, the airline will enable passengers transferring to…
IATA urges China to tackle flight delays
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on China to open its airspace in an effort to reduce flight delays.
Speaking at the Beijing International Forum on Civil…
Delta expands across China with SkyTeam partners
Delta Air Lines has significantly expanded its operations in China, as part of a new partnership with its SkyTeam alliance partners in Shanghai.
The US carrier is relocating its passenger…
Xiamen offers 72-hour visa-free stays
Xiamen has become the latest Chinese city to offer 72 hours of visa-free travel to international tourists.
The city, in the southeast province of Fujian, will now allow passengers…
Delta targets Chinese travellers with Alipay
Delta Air Lines is planning to increase its share of the Chinese market, with the launch of a new payment option for Chinese passengers.
The Atlanta-based airline has added the Alipay…
The Brief: New air routes, 23-27 March
Qatar Airways to fly to Zanzibar
Qatar Airways will launch flights to Zanzibar on 1 July, the airline’s third gateway in Tanzania after Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro.
The new…
Chinese start-up Longjiang Air to launch in December
Longjiang Air, a new start-up carrier in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang province, is set to launch its first flights in December this year.
The new carrier, which will be based at…
2.8bn Chinese trips taken during Lunar New Year
China's roads, railways, airlines and waterways carried a total of 2.81 billion passengers during the Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year, travel period, Xinhua reported authorities as…
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…
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…
AirAsia connects KL with Chongqing
AirAsia has launched its first direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and the western Chinese metropolis of Chongqing.
Operated by the carrier's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, the new…
Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Silicon Valley
Hainan Airlines has revealed that it will launch its first ever flights to the Californian city of San Jose this summer.
Announced in an official Weibo update, the Chinese airline…
SkyTeam opens new Sydney lounge
SkyTeam has opened a new lounge at Sydney Airport.
The new 'Exclusive Lounge' is designed to serve the premium passengers and frequent flyers of seven SkyTeam member carriers that serve…
Revamped Alitalia plans new Asian routes
Alitalia is planning to launch a series of new routes to Asia as part of its restructuring plan.
The Italian national carrier has unveiled several new long-haul routes from Rome and…
Delta to fly LA-Shanghai
Delta Air Lines will commence a new service between Los Angeles and Shanghai this summer.
Launching on 9 July 2015, the route will be operated daily using a 291-seat Boeing 777-200LR…
Chinese tour guide held for opening aircraft door
A group of 25 passengers, including a tour guide, have been detained by police in China after opening an aircraft door while the plane was taxiing to the runway.
The Shanghai Daily…
Ethiopian flies Dreamliner to Japan
Ethiopian Airlines will launch its first flights to Japan this year.
In partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA), the African carrier will operate three weekly flights between Addis…
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,…
Chinese aviation briefs
Chinese airlines to carry 47.5m pax over New Year
Chinese airlines are expected to carry 47.52 million passengers over the Lunar New Year holiday period. The forecast, which was made…
Azerbaijan Airlines welcomes first Dreamliner
Azerbaijan Airlines has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The Baku-based national carrier welcomed the new twin-aisle…
Qingdao Airlines to spread wings in 2015
Chinese start-up carrier, Qingdao Airlines, is planning to significantly expand its operations in 2015, with the addition of 15 more routes.
The airline, which began operating in…
Lucky Air sets up base in Chengdu
Lucky Air, which is based in the Chinese city of Kunming, will launch operations from Chengdu next year.
The carrier, which is partly owned by Hainan Airlines, will base several…
Radisson Blu brings modern hospitality to China’s Wild West
Carlson Rezidor has opened a new luxury Radisson Blu in the historic city of Kashgar, in the restive Xinjiang region of western China.
The new Radisson Blu Kashgar is a modern high-rise…
Urumqi could join visa waiver scheme
Urumqi, the capital of northwest China's Xinjiang region, is expected to become the next Chinese city to start offering 72-hour visa-free stays for transit air passengers.
Under the…
Quest’s Passport to 2015
As the sun prepares to set on 2014, our thoughts turn to the glowing horizon of 2015 and all it might reveal.
Predictions can be a dangerous thing, especially in the capricious world of…
United spreads wings in China
United Airlines will add more flights to China next year, with the addition of extra seasonal services from San Francisco - the airline's "trans-Pacific gateway hub".
The current…
China Eastern spreads wings to Japan, Korea
China Eastern Airlines is expanding its operations in Northeast Asia, with the launch of new flights to Japan and Korea.
This month, the airline will introduce a new direct route from…
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…
Hangzhou’s new airline spread wings
Chinese start-up carrier, Loong Air, has launched a series of new routes across the country.
From its home base at Hangzhou’s Xiaoshan International Airport, Loong Air has commenced…
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…
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…
China to become world’s largest aviation market
China will surpass the US as the world’s largest passenger aviation market within the next 15 years, according to new passenger growth forecasts.
According to the International Air…
Hainan Airlines flies to Ekaterinburg
Hainan Airlines launched two weekly flights to Ekaterinburg from Beijing on 10 October last week.
Ekaterinburg, the capital of Russia’s Sverdlovsk region, is the carrier’s fourth…
Mongolian Airlines launches Singapore flights
MIAT Mongolian Airlines launched its first flights to Singapore this week.
The carrier commenced a new twice weekly service from Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar to Singapore's Changi…
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.…
Emirates celebrates its worldwide lounge network
The Emirates Lounge have catered to over 22 million customers since the airline opened its first international lounge outside of its Dubai hub. In the financial year ending March 2014,…
JAL adds new Dreamliner routes to LAX, Bangkok
Japan Airlines has unveiled its international flight plans for the winter 2014-15 season, including the launch of two brand new routes using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
On 20 December…
首都机场为72小时过境免签旅客提供免费行李寄存
为给72小时过境免签旅客提供更加便捷愉悦的服务体验，北京首都机场即日起推出免费的行李寄存服务，旅客凭借护照上的“临时入境许可章”到相应的行李寄存柜台，即可免费寄存一件行李。
此次推出的免费行李寄存活动持续至2014年12月31日。有相关需求的旅客可在航站楼内的行李寄存柜台办理该项服务，柜台具体位置是2号航站楼二层8号门与10号门之间，3号航站楼二层到达大厅A口东侧。…
Shanghai moves to boost international air traffic
Authorities in Shanghai are planning to subsidise airlines to increase their international capacity from the city.
In an effort to build Shanghai as a global aviation hub, the…
Xiamen Airlines to launch new Jiangxi carrier
Xiamen Airlines has signed an agreement to create a new airline based in eastern China's Jiangxi province.
The fast-expanding Chinese carrier, which recently welcomed its first ever…
Heathrow and Gatwick post record months
Both Heathrow and Gatwick airports have reported July this year as their busiest month in history as the summer getaway commenced.
Heathrow saw 6.97 million people use the airport…
Chinese carriers boost international links from northeast
There are now more international flight options from northeast China, after a series of new route launches by Chinese carriers.
China Southern Airlines has unveiled a major increase…
AirAsia X flies to Chongqing
Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia X has unveiled its latest connection to China.
Commencing on 13 February 2015, the airline will operate four weekly flights to the city of…
Asia to drive long-haul low-cost air travel
Asia is setting new trends in long-haul low-cost air travel, and China is likely to become a key regional player in the coming years, according to a new report by aviation analysts OAG.…
Guilin joins Chinese visa waiver scheme
Guilin has become the latest Chinese city to start offering 72-hour visa-free stays for transit air passengers.
Travellers entering at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, who…
Military drills impact Chinese flights
Flight delays have been experienced across China this week, due to what is reported to be a series of military exercises.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has issued…
HNA airlines team up for Xinjiang connections
Three of HNA Group's Chinese carriers - Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and Lucky Air - have teamed up to offer connecting flights through the city of Urumqi.
The partner airlines…
Hainan Airlines to add Guangzhou flights
Hainan Airlines has launched a series of new flights from Guangzhou's Baiyun International Airport.
On Tuesday 15 July, the Chinese carrier commenced a new daily service from…
Etihad flies to Hong Kong
Etihad Airways will launch its first direct flights to Hong Kong next year.
Commencing on 15 June 2015, the long-awaited new service will operate four times a week, direct from Abu…
AirAsia adds 139 ‘Fly-Thru’ routes
AirAsia has expanded its 'Fly-Thru' transfer service to a further 139 routes.
Fly-Thru allows passengers to connect from AirAsia X's long-haul network to AirAsia's short-haul routes,…
Korean Air adds more Chinese flights
Korean Air will increase the number of flights it offers on routes to six Chinese cities this month, including Beijing and Guangzhou.
Among the 15 extra weekly flights being added,…
Sichuan Airlines sets up Hangzhou base
Sichuan Airlines has set up a new base in Hangzhou, the capital of eastern China's Zhejiang province.
The airline, which has its home base in Chengdu, plans to deploy up to six Airbus…
Lucky Air to create Chengdu base
Lucky Air, the Kunming-based subsidiary of Hainan Airlines, has announced plans to launch a base at Chengdu’s Shuangliu International Airport.
Currently, the airline offers flights to…
Sichuan Air sets up base in Harbin
Sichuan Airlines has set up a new operating base in the northeast Chinese city of Harbin.
The airline, which is part-owned by China Southern Airlines, will now base up to eight of its…
HNA to launch new airline in Guilin
China's HNA Group has announced plans to add yet another new airline to its collection, with the launch of a new carrier based in Guilin, southern China.
Guilin Airlines will be a…
The latest industry appointments
BADLISHAM BIN GHAZALI has been appointed managing director of Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB). Bin Ghazali joins the state-run airport operator from another government-linked…
Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Boston
Hainan Airlines launched a brand new route from Beijing to Boston, using its latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new flights commenced on 20 June 2014 marking the first ever direct…
Delta connects Seattle with Hong Kong
Delta Air Lines has launched a new service between Seattle and Hong Kong.
The new trans-Pacific route commenced on Monday 16 June 2014 and will now operate six days a week, every day…
HNA airlines offer connecting flights
Three Chinese airlines operated by the HNA Group are re-organising their networks to offer a series of new connecting flights.
The new interline agreement will see regional routes…
United adds Dreamliner flights to Chengdu
United Airlines has launched new Boeing 787 Dreamliner service between San Francisco Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan province.
The new route makes United the first…
Delta connects Seoul with Seattle
Delta Air Lines has launched a new direct service connecting Seattle with Seoul.
Flights commenced on 2 June 2014 and will now operate daily, departing Seattle-Tacoma International…
中国加速建设北京新机场项目
据悉，中国政府将考虑在北京新建一个国际机场。最新的《北京新机场项目环境影响报告书》披露，政府将投入860亿人民币用于新机场的建设，大大超过之前70亿元的预算。新机场的设计是为了缓解首都国际机场每年4500万人流量的拥堵现状。首期工程预计需要4年时间完工。新机场预计在2018年底投入运营。新机场位于北京南部的大兴区，配套的公路和铁路干线将使其直通北京市区。
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BA’s Dreamliner touches down in Chengdu
British Airways has launched its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route between London and Chengdu.
The new aircraft touched down at the Sichuan capital's Shuangliu International Airport…
AirAsia brings long-haul services to Thailand
AirAsia X has launched a new regional subsidiary in Thailand.
The new long-haul low-cost carrier was officially unveiled at an event in Bangkok on Tuesday (22 April 2014), with CEO…
Dusit plans luxury resort in Sichuan
Dusit has unveiled plans for a new luxury hotel in southwest China's Sichuan province.
The company's Chinese subsidiary, Dusit Fudu Hotels & Resorts, has signed a management…
AirAsia flies to Xi’an
AirAsia is planning to launch flights to Xi'an, the home of the Terracotta Warriors.
Commencing on 2 July 2014, the new service will be operated by the airline's long-haul arm,…
Xi’an to join China’s visa waiver scheme
The ancient Chinese city of Xi'an will become the latest destination to offer 72 hours of visa-free travel to international tourists.
The capital of Shaanxi province, which is home to…
Ethiopian flies Dreamliner to Shanghai
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new flight to Shanghai using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new direct service from Addis Ababa commenced on 29 March 2014 and will now operate daily…
Turkmenistan Air welcomes largest aircraft
Turkmenistan Airlines has taken delivery of its largest aircraft - a Boeing 777-200LR (long-range).
The new twin-aisle jet touched down at Ashgabat International Airport, in…
Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Toronto
Hainan Airlines will commence its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Toronto next week.
From Monday 31 March 2014, the Chinese airline will deploy its brand new B787-8 on the…
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…
Finnair marks 20 years from Manchester
Finnair will soon mark 20 years of flights from Manchester to Helsinki, as it also prepares to increase its Asian connections.
The Finnish carrier first started flights from…
What brought down flight MH370?
The mysterious disappearance of flight MH370 has led to several theories about what could have caused the plane to go missing. And the biggest fear of all, is terrorism.
Despite the…
Search continues for missing flight MH370 – update 3
Search and rescue efforts are continuing this morning for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which went missing on Saturday en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
The national carrier…
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…
Hainan Air adds domestic Dreamliner destination
Hainan Airlines has introduced its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to another domestic Chinese destination - Dalian.
The aircraft made its debut on the route on Monday, and it will now operate…
Asian growth drives Oakwood expansion
Rising demand for accommodation and relocation services in Asia Pacific is driving the expansion of Oakwood Worldwide.
Speaking to Travel Daily this week, the company’s managing…
SIA, Airbus to launch aviation training centre
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has penned an agreement with Airbus to establish a new aviation training centre in Singapore.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed at the Singapore…
China Southern to fly Dreamliner to Vancouver
China Southern Airlines will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Vancouver this month.
Commencing on 19 February 2014, the airline will operate daily services direct from its…
Ethiopian to fly to Dreamliner to Shanghai
Ethiopian Airlines will launch flights to Shanghai this year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 29 March 2014, the national carrier will operate daily direct…
JAL expands international routes at Haneda
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled a series of new international routes from Tokyo Haneda Airport this summer.
Following the recent expansion of international slots at Haneda, JAL has…
Hainan Air flies Dreamliner to Seattle
Hainan Airlines has started operating its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route between Beijing and Seattle.
The new deployment commenced on 10 January 2014, and will initially operate…
China Southern to fly A380 from Shenzhen
China Southern Airlines will base one of its Airbus A380 aircraft at Shenzhen this year.
Commencing in the first half of 2014, the Guangzhou-based airline will use the double-decker…
Sheraton expands in China’s Hebei province
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has expanded its Sheraton brand in Hebei province, northern China.
The Sheraton Langfang Chaobai River Hotel opened its doors on 28 December 2013,…
New airline starts operating from Hangzhou
A new airline has started operating from Hangzhou, eastern China.
Zhejiang Loong Airlines, which is based at Hangzhou’s Xiaoshan International Airport, welcomed its first Airbus A320…
Thai AirAsia adds international flights
Thai AirAsia has unveiled a new service to China, plus additional flights on two other international routes.
Commencing on 21 February 2014, the low-cost carrier will launch the first…
Qatar Airways flies to Hangzhou
Qatar Airways has commenced its first flights to the Chinese city of Hangzhou.
The capital of Zhejiang province becomes the airline’s seventh route in China, and comes just three…
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…
Hainan Air to fly Dreamliner to Boston
Hainan airlines will launch flights to the US city of Boston next year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The Chinese airline will commence direct services between Beijing Capital…
Hainan Air flies Dreamliner to US
Hainan Airlines has launched its first ever international services using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
On 26 November 2013, the airline flew the new fuel-efficient aircraft to the US…
Shenyang to join visa waiver scheme
Shenyang will become the latest Chinese city to offer 72 hours of visa-free travel to international tourists.
From 1 January 2014, the capital of northeast China's Liaoning province…
Cebu Pacific expands in Japan
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has unveiled a major expansion of its operations in Japan, with plans to launch services to two new destinations - Tokyo and Nagoya.
The Philippine low-cost…
Dalian to offer 72-hour visa-free travel
Dalian will become the latest Chinese city to offer 72 hours of visa-free travel to international tourists.
The coastal city, in the northeast province of Liaoning, will now allow…
Hainan Air expands domestic Dreamliner routes
Hainan Airlines has expanded its Boeing 787 Dreamliner services across China.
The southwestern city of Kunming has become the eighth Chinese city served using the new fuel-efficient…
China plans measures to tackle flight delays
China is taking a range of measures to tackle the growing problem of airspace congestion and flight delays.
According to data from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC),…
China to support LCC growth
China’s aviation authorities are planning a new range of measures designed to support the development of low-cost carriers in the country.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China's…
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…
Hilton launches DoubleTree in Wuhu
Hilton has opened its first DoubleTree-branded hotel in the Chinese city of Wuhu.
The new DoubleTree by Hilton Wuhu is a 26-storey hotel located in the centre of the city, featuring…
HNA Group explores in-flight Wi-Fi
China's HNA Group has partnered AirMedia Group to explore the development of in-flight internet services.
Via its subsidiary, HNA Xinhua Culture Holding Group, HNA has formed a new…
Transport secretary in China flight talks
Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin is in talks with Chinese authorities to increase the number of flights between the country and the UK.
McLoughlin is the first transport…
Chongqing to join 72-hour visa waiver scheme
Chongqing will become the fifth Chinese city to offer 72-hour visa-free stays to transit tourists.
According to a Xinhua report, the western Chinese city is planning to offer…
United plans new San Francisco-Tokyo flights
United Airlines is planning to launch direct flights between San Francisco and Tokyo Haneda Airport, after new slots became available at the Japanese airport.
The airline has applied…
Face to Face: Michael Whitehead, Air Astana
Air Astana will commence new services from London to Astana, Kazakhstan later this year. With the route opening up a new destination for both business and leisure travel, Travel Daily…
Air France to fly to Jakarta
Air France will launch a new daily service to Jakarta next year.
Effective 30 March 2014, the national carrier will add a Jakarta leg to its existing Paris-Singapore service. Flights…
Asian aviation tidbits
Spring Airlines to launch cross-Strait flights
Spring Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights to Kaohsiung. Commencing on 27 October 2013, the new service will mark the…
Hainan Airlines flies third Dreamliner to Changsha
Hainan Airlines took delivery of its third Boeing 787 Dreamliner this week, and will deploy it to the city of Changsha.
The new twin-aisle aircraft touched down at Beijing Capital…
Air passengers slow to adopt mobile travel solutions
More than 90% of airline passengers admit to using technology, but only a fraction of flyers use their smartphones to ease the travel process, a new report has found.
According to the…
Dreamliner comes to Sanya
The Chinese resort town of Sanya will welcome its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights today (30 September 2013).
Hainan Airlines will deploy its new Dreamliner on the…
China braces for Golden Week travel rush
Roads, railways and airports in China are bracing for a surge in traffic this week, as the country’s week-long National Day holiday period gets underway.
Airlines in China will…
Fairmont signs first Hangzhou hotel
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has signed a new agreement that will see it manage a new luxury hotel in Hangzhou.
Expected to open in 2017, the Fairmont Hangzhou will feature 300…
Hangzhou to get first Dreamliner flights
The popular Chinese tourist destination of Hangzhou will welcome the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time this week.
Effective 27 September 2013, Hainan Airlines will deploy the…
China Eastern to fly Wenzhou-Rome
China Eastern Airlines has penned an agreement that will see it launch flights between Wenzhou and Rome.
The deal with Wenzhou Airport Group Company will see the Shanghai-based…
Routes Asia returns to China
Airline networking event Routes Asia is to return to China for its 2015 instalment.
The programme, which will start on 15 March, will be held in Kunming, capital of Yunnan Province in…
Hainan Airlines receives its second Dreamliner
Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of its second Boeing 787 Dreamliner, touching down on 30 August.
The all-new Dreamliner landed at Haikou’s Meilan International Airport and will be…
BA flight makes emergency landing
A British Airways flight to Beijing made an emergency landing in the early hours of this morning after its navigation system failed.
The Boeing 747 aircraft safely touched down at…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Jakarta
ANA will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Jakarta next year.
From 1 February 2014, the Japanese airline will replace its existing daily B767-300ER service between Tokyo…
Delta to link Seattle with Seoul and HK
Delta Air Lines will continue to expand from its 'Asian Gateway', Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, with the launch of new services to two of the region's key cities - Seoul and Hong…
More cities to join China visa waiver scheme
Kunming will become the fourth Chinese city to start offering 72-hour visa-free stays to transit tourists.
The China Daily reported this week that capital of southern China’s Yunnan…
Qatar Airways to launch Chengdu flights
Qatar Airways will finally commence flights to Chengdu next month - almost six months after they were initially due to launch.
The airline had intended to start flying to Sichuan's…
China Southern looks to boost tourism from ME region
Guangzhou today becomes the third Chinese city to offer 72-hour visa-free stays for air passengers. Riding on this positive news, China Southern is looking positively to promote this offer…
Guangzhou launches 72hr visa-free scheme
Guangzhou will become the third Chinese city to offer 72-hour visa-free stays for air passengers this week.
Launching on 1 August 2013, passengers transiting at Guangzhou’s Baiyun…
Easing our way east
While the UK Government slowly mulls over how it can open up the UK to Chinese visitors, travel in the other direction is on the up. After assessing the Chinese inbound market earlier…
Hainan Airlines to fly Dreamliner to Boston
Hainan Airlines has announced plans to launch a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner service to the US city of Boston.
The new route, which has been approved by the Civil Aviation Administration…
Hainan Airlines launches Dreamliner flights
Hainan Airlines launched the first commercial flight using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner service on Thursday (11 July).
The Chinese airline carried 206 passengers on the domestic…
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…
Asian aviation tidbits
China Eastern to launch Manila flights
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a…
Hawaiian launches Taipei flights
Hawaiian Airlines has launched a new direct flight to Taipei.
Flight HA807 took off from Honolulu for the first time on 9 July 2013, bound for Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport.…
Hawaiian flies to Sendai
Hawaiian Airlines has commenced flights to the Japanese city of Sendai.
The hub, in northeast Japan, becomes Hawaiian's fifth gateway in the country and will be served three times a…
Delta launches Seattle-Shanghai
Delta Air Lines has continued its Asian expansion with the launch of a new service connecting the US city of Seattle with Shanghai.
The new trans-Pacific service took off for the…
Asian aviation tidbits
Asiana to add Indonesia flights
Asiana Airlines has announced plans to launch two new routes to Indonesia. From 19 July 2013, the South Korean carrier will commence daily flights…
LOT relaunches Chicago Dreamliner flights
LOT Polish Airlines has deployed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Warsaw-Chicago route.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport was the first scheduled destination for LOT's Dreamliner…
Delta continues expansion from US ‘Asian Gateway’
Delta Air Lines has commenced a new service connecting the northwest US city of Seattle with Tokyo's Haneda airport.
The service, which took off for the first time on Saturday 1 June…
Boeing delivers Dreamliners to China, UK
Boeing celebrated two milestones in the roll-out of its B787 Dreamliner aircraft over the weekend, with the deliveries of the first aircraft to China and the UK.
On Friday, spectators and…
Europe reignites ETS row with fine threats
The European Commission reignited the row over its controversial Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) last week, by threatening 10 Chinese and Indian airlines with fines over their refusal to…
China to receive first Dreamliner
Boeing is on the verge of delivering its first Dreamliner to China.
China Southern Airlines is expecting to take delivery of its first Boeing 787 by the end of this month, a company…
ANA to relaunch Dreamliner with new routes
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that it will resume Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights on 1 June 2013, with the aircraft to be deployed on three new international routes.
This summer,…
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…
Low-cost growth drives Asian air travel
Asia is leading the growth of global air travel, driven by the rise of low-cost carriers.
These are the major findings of a new report by Amadeus, which found that both global air…
BA/bmi merger boosts Heathrow numbers
bmi’s integration into British Airways helped Heathrow post its record passenger numbers for March at 5.9 million.
The airport’s passenger numbers increased 3.9% compared to March…
Asian aviation briefs
Garuda profits surge
Garuda Indonesia achieved a strong set of financial results in 2012, with a sharp rise in net profits compared with the previous year. The national carrier…
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…
Guangzhou to join 72-hour visa-free policy
Guangzhou will be the latest Chinese city to adopt the 72-hour visa-free policy for transit air passengers.
Following similar schemes in Beijing and Shanghai, visitors from 45…
Asian aviation briefs
THAI Smile launches Mandalay flights
Thai Airways' regional carrier, THAI Smile, has launched a new route to Myanmar. The carrier took off from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport on…
Qantas expands reach into China
Qantas has significantly expanded its reach into China by signing a new codeshare agreement with China Eastern Airlines.
From 1 May 2013, Qantas will codeshare on China Eastern’s…
Gatwick delights in Moscow addition
Gatwick Airport bolstered its connections into emerging markets today when easyJet launched its flights to Moscow.
Dancers welcomed passengers at the airport this morning for the…
AirAsia touches down in Shanghai
AirAsia touched down in Shanghai for this first time today, marking the start of a new scheduled service from Kuala Lumpur.
The low-cost carrier's long-haul unit, AirAsia X, will now…
Delta gets green light for Haneda launch
Delta Air Lines has received final approval from the US Department of Transportation (DoT) for the launch of a new direct service between Seattle and Tokyo Haneda airport.
The airline will…
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…
Hainan Airlines to fly to Chicago
Hainan Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights between Beijing and Chicago.
From 3 September 2013, the airline will commence four weekly flights on the route, every Tuesday,…
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…
BA to fly to Chengdu
British Airways has announced plans to launch a new direct service to the Chinese city of Chengdu.
Commencing 22 September 2013, the UK's national carrier will operate three weekly flights…
Hainan Airlines shifts Gulf hub to Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways’ codeshare partner Hainan Airlines has shifted its Gulf flight operations from Dubai to Abu Dhabi.
The Skytrax five-star rated airline now operates its twice weekly Beijing…
Hainan Airlines arrives in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) welcomed the first route of Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines inaugural flight to Abu Dhabi International Airport from Beijing.
The new route will be…
NSW launches China Tourism Strategy
The New South Wales (NSW) Government has launched an eight year plan to greatly increase tourism from China and double visitor expenditure to the State by 2020.
Designed by Destination NSW…
Air Canada plots major Asian expansion
Air Canada will launch new routes and add extra capacity to several destinations in Asia next year, as part of a major expansion in the region.
In its summer 2013 schedules, announced…
US strengthens aviation ties with China
The US government has strengthened its aviation relations with China, following the completion of a multi-city trade mission to the country.
The recent Aviation Trade Mission saw a…
AirAsia X to fly to Shanghai
AirAsia X is expanding its network in China with the introduction of direct flights to Shanghai.
From 19 February 2013, the low-cost carrier will commence six weekly flights from Kuala…
Asian aviation briefs
VietJet adds Vinh flights
VietJet Air has commenced flight to Vinh, in north-central Vietnam. The new direct route from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) will be operated daily using VietJet's…
Delta gets green light for Seattle-Haneda flights
Delta Air Lines has been granted permission to launch a new service connecting Seattle with Tokyo's Haneda airport.
Following the US Department of Transportation decision, Delta will launch…
Jetstar adds Singapore-Osaka flights
Jetstar Asia will commence flights to Osaka this evening (Thursday 1 November 2012).
The new service will become the low-cost carrier's fourth long-haul route from Singapore, following…
Airline passengers prefer to go mobile
Airline passengers want more self-service and mobile-based offerings to help ease their journeys, according to new study.
This year's Passenger Self-Service Survey, jointly conducted by…
New World hotels expands in China
New World Hotels has unveiled two new projects in China.
The new properties, both of which are scheduled to open by 2015, will be located in Foshan, in southern China's Guangdong province,…
Swissôtel to open in Changsha
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its portfolio in China with the signing of a new hotel in Changsha, the capital of Hunan province.
The new Swissôtel Changsha, which is…
Emirates adds permanent A380 flight to Singapore
Emirates will boost its Singapore route with the introduction of a permanent Airbus A380 service from 1 December 2012.
The Dubai-based airline is offering a limited A380 services to…
Asian Aviation Briefs
China Airlines to recruit 126 cabin crew
China Airlines (CAL) is now accepting applications for 126 Taiwanese flight attendants, to serve on its flights to Asia and Oceania. This is the…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Helsinki
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled plans to launch flights from Tokyo’s Narita airport to Helsinki.
The airline will initially serve the Finnish capital four times a week (Mondays, Tuesdays,…
Satellite terminal planned for Shanghai Pudong
A new satellite terminal will be built at Shanghai's Pudong International Airport by 2015, the city's top planning body announced this week.
According to a new citywide aviation report,…
Huge development to transform Sunshine Coast
A huge development project is being planned with the intention of transforming Queensland's Sunshine Coast into a global tourist destination.
Local businessman Professor Clive Palmer has…
Huge development to transform Sunshine Coast
A huge development project is being planned with the intention of transforming Queensland's Sunshine Coast into a global tourist destination.
Local businessman Professor Clive Palmer has…
Emirates flies A380 to Amsterdam
Emirates has become the first airline to fly the Airbus A380 to Amsterdam.
The new service, which launched yesterday (Wednesday 1 August) will now operate daily to the city's Schiphol…
Starwood opens dual-branded Chinese ski resort
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its first dual-branded ski resort complex in China.
The Westin Changbaishan and Sheraton Changbaishan resorts are located adjacent to the slopes of…
Integrated resort planned for Vladivostok
A Russian company is planning to develop a major new integrated casino resort in the far eastern city of Vladivostok.
OJSC Nash Dom Primorye, which is owned by the local Primorsky Territory…
Emirates’ to offer five daily A380 services
Emirates has announced it plans to operate its five daily flights from Heathrow using A380s by February next year.
The carrier will use the double deckers on all five flights from 1…
Asian Aviation Briefs
Turkish Airlines launches Mongolia flights
Turkish Airlines has launched its first ever flight to Mongolia. On Monday 2 July, the national carrier commenced its new service from Istanbul to…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
CHRISTOPHER LUXON has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Air New Zealand. Luxon, who currently serves as the airline's Group General Manager for International, will replace…
African Briefs
Air France launches Abuja flights
Air France has continued its expansion in West Africa with the launch of a new service to Nigeria’s capital Abuja. The new direct daily service from…
ANA codeshares with Shandong Airlines
ANA has signed a codeshare agreement with China's Shandong Airlines.
The deal, which was sealed in Beijing this week by Shinichiro Ito, President & CEO of ANA, and Ma Chongxian,…
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…
New ‘China services’ hotel brand born
The Beijing Tourism Group (BTG) and international hotel management group GHM have formalised a joint venture partnership and announced plans to launch an upscale resort concept branded Ahn…
IATA urges Chinese aviation to follow global standards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has encouraged China to develop its aviation sector based on global standards and best practices.
Speaking at the China Civil Aviation…
Chinese business travel spending to exceed US by 2015 – report
Chinese business travel spending will experience strong double-digit growth in the coming years, and is likely to surpass the US by 2015, a new report has forecast.
The 'Business Travel…
China Southern launches SkyPriority services
China Southern Airlines has begun rolling out the SkyTeam alliance's new SkyPriority services.
The new initiative, which is being progressively rolled across the network of SkyTeam's member…
Asian routes dominate global air traffic – Amadeus
The Asia Pacific region is home to eight out of the world’s 10 busiest inter-city air routes, Amadeus has revealed.
According to analysis by the travel technology company’s Amadeus Total…
Pentahotels to expand across Asia
Pentahotels, the select service brand from Hong Kong-based New World Hospitality, has unveiled plans to boosts its global portfolio to 80 locations by 2020, including significant expansion…
Emaar inks management contract in Egypt
Emaar Hospitality Group has announced plans to strengthen its footprint across global growth markets in 2012, flagging off with the signing of a management contract by its flagship hotel…
JAL receives first two Dreamliners
Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The event was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Boeing’s factory in Washington state attended by JAL’s…
Face-to-Face: Paul Rushton, Marriott
Travel Daily Asia talks exclusively to Paul Rushton, Regional Director of MICE Sales Asia Pacific for Marriott International
1) While Singapore and Hong Kong have traditionally been Asia…
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),…
Asia continues to drive airline capacity growth
The rise of Asian airlines and the use of larger aircraft are continuing to drive capacity growth in the global aviation industry.
According to the latest statistics from OAG, the world's…
Changi fight movements set to rise this winter season
The winter flight schedule at Changi Airport, Singapore, sees an additional 280 weekly flights and 30,000 weekly one-way seats being made available to Southeast and Northeast Asia.
There…
Russia’s Transaero buys four A380s
Transaero Airlines, Russia's second largest airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of four A380 aircraft. The agreement was signed by Olga…
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…
Lufthansa flies A380 to Singapore
Lufthansa's Airbus A380 landed at Singapore's Changi Airport for the first time yesterday. The German national carrier will now operate the double-decker aircraft on its Singapore-Frankfurt…
Dreamliner set for first ever commercial flight
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch the first ever commercial flight of the B787 Deamliner this week. The one-off charter flight will make aviation history when it takes-off for Hong Kong…
Dreamliner set for first ever commercial flight
Boeing's launch partner, All Nippon Airways (ANA), will launch the first ever commercial flight of the B787 Deamliner this week. The charter flight will make aviation history when it…
China Southern receives first A380
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380. The Guangzhou-based airline becomes the seventh airline worldwide, and the first in China, to operate the A380, after its…
Shangri-La to open in Changsha
Shangri-La Asia has signed an agreement to open a new hotel in Changsha, in central China's Hunan province. The deal with Huayuan Real Estate Beijing will see the development of a 460-room…
Jetstar adds Ningbo to Chinese network
Jetstar has launched flights from Singapore to Ningbo, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. The low-cost carrier becomes the first and only airline to offer a direct connection between…
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…
Ascott adds two properties in China
The Ascott Limited has signed contracts to manage two more properties China. The 181-unit Ascott Financial City Chengdu, which is the first Ascott-branded serviced residence in the capital…
Walsh eyes tie-ups in China visit
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 in…
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…
EVA adds premium economy on China routes
EVA Air has introduced its Elite Class premium economy cabin on routes to mainland China. The Taiwanese carrier has added the class on flights from Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport…
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…
Qatar Airways to fly to Chongqing
Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch of flights to Chongqing. From 28 November 2011, the Doha-based airline will operate three weekly direct flights (departing Doha on Mondays,…
SWISS boosts capacity
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will be boosting its capacity with a series of new routes. From February 2012 the airline will add a new daily direct service between Zurich and…
Emirates to launch A380 services to Rome
Emirates Airline has revealed it will launch A380 services to Rome on December 1."The permanent service of the Emirates' A380 to Rome underscores our commitment to Italy, having served this…
Starwood to expand spa brands in Asia
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced plans to expand its portfolio of hotel spas at Sheraton and Westin properties across Asia and the Middle East. Sheraton will increase…
SriLankan sets regional base in Bangkok
Bangkok is at the centre of SriLanka Airlines' five-year development plan that focuses on the Asian market.
The national carrier plans to use Suvarnabhumi Airport as satellite hub for…
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…
Tibet Airlines receives first A319
Tibet Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A319, becoming the European planemaker's newest customer in China. The aircraft is the first of three A319s ordered by the Lhasa-based…
Asian airline capacity growth outpaces global average
Global scheduled airline capacity growth in June 2011 appears to be decelerating slightly compared with earlier months of the year, recording a year-on-year increase of 5%, based on the…
China Eastern joins SkyTeam
China Eastern Airlines and its subsidiary, Shanghai Airlines have officially joined the SkyTeam airline alliance at a ceremony held in Beijing today. In welcoming the two Shanghai-based…
Garuda announces Makassar expansion
Garuda Indonesia has officially launched its eastern hub at Makassar, on the island of Sulawesi. The Indonesian national carrier will now fly to 13 domestic and international destinations…
Lufthansa to fly A380 to Singapore
Lufthansa has announced plans to fly its Airbus A380 daily to Singapore later this year. From 30 October 2011, the German national carrier will operate superjumbo services direct from…
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 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…