Iberia signs codeshare deal with Hainan Airlines
China and Spain are better connected by air now, owing to the recent codeshare agreement between Iberia and Hainan Airlines. Iberia customers can now fly direct from Madrid to Shenzhen…
Accor and Hainan Airlines unveil partnership to enrich members’ travel experiences
Accor and Hainan Airlines have announced a new partnership for members of their respective loyalty programmes, Le Club AccorHotels (LCAH) and Fortune Wings Club, with a range of benefits…
Hainan Airlines to fly Chengdu–Chicago from September
As the Hainan-based carrier looks at increasing flights between China and the US, Hainan Airlines will launch a twice-weekly non-stop service between Chengdu and Chicago beginning on 16…
Hainan Airlines eyes foreign skies, aims to launch 40 international routes by 2022
By 2022, Hainan Airlines will launch more than 40 new international flights that depart from Hainan province. Hainan Airlines Holding, China's fourth-largest carrier and the largest…
Bedroom buddies: Sofitel’s new business class partnership with Hainan Airlines
Accor owned Sofitel has today announced it has got into bed with Hainan Airlines to bring the French based hoteliers range of Sofitel MyBed products to the Chinese carrier’s business class…
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…
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 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,…
Hainan Airlines upgrades long-haul aircraft cabins
Hainan Airlines has upgraded its long-haul in-flight products, with the roll-out of new cabins aboard its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new passenger offerings were introduced…
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…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia India, Cebgo and more…
Top Asian beach resorts get first direct link
Where? Sanya (China) to U-Tapao (Thailand)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Hainan Airlines
Why? Providing the first…
Hainan Airlines covers Italy with new codeshare
Hainan Airlines has formed a new partnership with Alitalia that will provide Chinese travellers with connections to multiple destinations across Italy.
The Chinese carrier already…
Asian air route updates: Hainan Airlines, SilkAir, and more
Who's flying where? All is revealed with our round-up of the latest air routes...
Hainan Airlines adds double Laos link
Where? Haikou (China) to Vientiane and Luang Prabang (Laos)…
Hainan Airlines wants to launch London flights
Hainan Airlines has applied for permission to launch its first flights to London next year.
If the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) approves the bid, the Chinese carrier…
Hainan Airlines opens first two routes to Melbourne
Hainan Airlines launched its first flights to Melbourne this week, from two Chinese cities.
On Tuesday (8 November 2016), the carrier kicked off a new twice weekly service from Xi'an…
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…
Hainan Airlines to start flying to New Zealand
China's Hainan Airlines will launch its first ever flights to New Zealand later this year.
Commencing on 31 December 2016, the airline will operate three weekly flights direct between…
NSW partners Hainan Airlines as new flights take off
Destination NSW has formed a new marketing partnership with Hainan Airlines.
Coinciding with the launch of the Chinese airline's new direct flights from Changsha and Xi'an and Sydney,…
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…
Hainan Airlines welcomes first new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Hainan Airlines has celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
The delivery, which took place on Wednesday 8 June 2016, makes Hainan Airlines the first Chinese…
Hainan Airlines reveals new Dreamliner routes
Hainan Airlines has revealed the initial routes on which it will deploy its new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The first of 30 new B787-9s is expected to be delivered next week,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hainan Airlines embarks on global recruitment drive
Hainan Airlines has kicked off a global recruitment drive to find cabin crew to work on its expanding fleet of aircraft and routes.
An event was held at the Beijing Marriott Hotel…
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…
Hainan Airlines to link Changsha with LA
Hainan Airlines will launch the first ever direct flight from Changsha to the US next month.
Commencing on 21 January 2016, the airline will fly non-stop from the capital of Hunan…
Hainan Airlines launches Xi’an-Rome flights
Hainan Airlines' inaugural flight from Xi’an to Rome departed on 9 December.
The new twice weekly service marks the first direct connection between the two ancient cities.
Flights…
Hainan Airlines links Xi’an with Sydney and Tokyo
Hainan Airlines has announced further plans to expand its international network from Xi’an, the capital of northern China’s Shaanxi province.
Following the recent announcement of a…
Hainan Airlines links Xi’an with Rome
Hainan Airlines is planning to launch the first direct flights between Rome and Xi'an.
Commencing on 9 December 2015, the new twice weekly flights will depart the northern Chinese…
Hainan Airlines plans Las Vegas flights
Hainan Airlines is planning to launch non-stop flights between Beijing and Las Vegas next year.
According to a statement on the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s (CAAC)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hainan Airlines links Chongqing with Rome
Hainan Airlines has launched the first ever direct flight connecting Chongqing with Rome.
Services commenced on 27 April 2015 and will now operate twice a week, with flights departing…
Hainan Airlines welcomes 10th Dreamliner
Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of its 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft - the last of its current order.
The new long-haul jet touched down at Haikou’s Meilan International…
Hainan Airlines plans fuel-efficiency drive
Hainan Airlines has teamed up with Boeing to introduce a series of initiatives designed to improve the efficiency of its aircraft.
The Chinese carrier has deployed the 'Boeing Wind…
Hainan Airlines to order 30 more Dreamliners
Hainan Airlines is planning to order 30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The airline said in a statement to the Shanghai Stock Exchange this week that it will select the larger B787-9…
Hainan Airlines to link Chongqing with Rome
Hainan Airlines will continue its international expansion this April, which the launch of a new service to Rome.
Commencing on 27 April 2015, the Chinese carrier will fly direct to…
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…
Hainan Airlines to launch a series of new flights
This month, Hainan Airlines will launch a host of new domestic services.
On 26 October, the carrier will launch six weekly flights to Haikou from the port city of Dalian in…
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…
Hainan Airlines links regional Chinese cities with Paris
Hainan Airlines has launched a new service connecting Paris with two regional Chinese cities - Hangzhou and Xi'an.
The inaugural flight departed Hangzhou, the capital of eastern…
Hainan Airlines enhances customer service with Amadeus
Hainan Airlines has renewed and extended its agreement with travel technology giant, Amadeus, offering new services to travellers.
The Chinese carrier has renewed its Amadeus e-Retail…
Hainan Airlines orders 50 Boeing 737s
Hainan Airlines has placed a major order for 50 Boeing 737 aircraft.
The Chinese carrier sealed the deal at the Farnborough Air Show on Wednesday, confirming its plans to operate an…
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…
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…
Hainan Airlines to fly to Paris
Hainan Airlines will launch a new service to Paris from Hangzhou, the capital of eastern China's Zhejiang province.
The launch of the new route comes amid the celebrations of the 50th…
Hainan Airlines, Travelport pen new technology deal
Hainan Airlines has signed a new agreement that will see it sign up for Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding merchandising technology.
Part of the Travelport Merchandising Platform,…
Hainan Airlines to fly Dreamliner to Paris
Hainan Airlines will launch its first ever Dreamliner flights to Europe later this year, with the start of services between Hangzhou and Paris.
The carrier will take delivery of…
Hainan Airlines connects capitals from Dalian
Hainan Airlines has added new services to multiple Chinese provincial capitals from the northeastern port city of Dalian.
Effective this month, the airline has launched daily direct…
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…
Hainan Airlines pens pilot training deal
Hainan Airlines has signed a new five-year pilot training agreement with Boeing.
Under the terms of the deal, Boeing Flight Services will provide training for the Chinese airline's…
Hainan Airlines to launch Fuzhou-based airline
Hainan Airlines is planning to set up a new airline based in Fuzhou, in southeast China's Fujian province.
A statement on the Civil Aviation Administration of China's (CAAC) website…
Hainan Airlines’ Dreamliner to fly to Xiamen
Hainan Airlines took delivery of its fifth Boeing 787 Dreamliner this week, and will deploy the aircraft to Xiamen, in southeast China's Fujian province.
Commencing on 23 December…
Hainan Airlines to launch Xinjiang carrier
Hainan Airlines has been given permission to establish Urumqi Airlines, a new carrier based in China's far northwest region of Xinjiang.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China…
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…
Hainan Airlines adds Guangzhou-Guilin
Hainan Airlines has launched a new service connecting Guangzhou with Guilin, the popular tourist destination in southern China.
The new route, which commenced on 25 September 2013,…
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…
Hainan Airlines half yearly profit increases
Hainan Airlines has announced its half yearly profits for the period ending 29 August.
The group’s total operating income for the half year was US$2.35 billion, up 3.83% over last…
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…
Hainan Airlines receives first Dreamliner
Hainan Airlines took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner today (4 July 2013).
The carrier, which has ordered 10 of the fuel-efficient wide-body jets, becomes the second…
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,…
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…
Hainan Airlines plans share sale
Hainan Airlines is planning to raise up to CNY8 billion (US$1.2 billion) in a private share sale. In a statement to the Shanghai Stock Exchange this week, the state-owned carrier said it…
Hainan Airlines selects power units
HNA Group, which owns Hainan Airlines, has selected Honeywell's 131-9 series Auxiliary Power Units (APU) together with an APU maintenance solution for its new fleet of narrow-body…
Hainan Airlines returns to profit in 2009
Hainan Airlines posted an annual net profit CNY334.7 million (US$48.9 million) in 2009, returning to the black following a CNY1.41 billion loss in 2008. Xinhua has reported the carrier…
Hainan Airlines to launch first China-Hawaii route
HAIKOU, China, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Hainan Airline Group ("HNA Group") today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation with a commercial delegation from the…
Hainan Airlines to launch Haikou-Hanoi flights
China's Hainan Airlines has received a permission from the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam to launch flights between Haikou, in China's island province of Hainan, to…
Hainan Airlines plans Hawaii flights
Hainan Airlines has applied to the US Department of Transportation to operate the first direct scheduled service from mainland China to the Hawaiian Islands, a Centre for Asia Pacific…
Hainan Airlines posts big loss
Hainan Airlines has reported a CNY1.42 billion (US$208 million) net loss last year due to high oil price and waning passenger demands. According to a Xinhua report, the company flew…
Hainan Airlines slashes jet order
Hainan Airlines will cut its order of 50 Embraer jets by half due to the shortage of pilots and weak demand during the financial crisis, reports the Shanghai Daily.Harbin Embraer…
Hainan Airlines may get more government aid
HNA Group, the parent company of China's Hainan Airlines, is in talks with a number of local governments about potential cash injections, The Business Times reported. HNA…
Hainan Airlines gets government funding
Hainan Airlines' parent company and affiliates have secured CNY590 million (US$86 million) in funds from the Chinese government to buy planes and develop aircraft leasing, Bloomberg…
Hainan Airlines expands with Amadeus
China's largest private carrier, Hainan Airlines, has become the fourth major Chinese airline to select Amadeus e-commerce technology to increase online sales.Amadeus' e-Retail…
China Airlines-Hainan Airlines link FFPs
China Airlines and Hainan Airlines have announced they will co-operate on a joint mileage programme. Under the scheme frequent-flyer members on both airlineswill be able to accumulate and…
Hainan Airlines makes gains
Hainan Airlines has announced it expects first half 2008 profits to rise more than 50%, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. Hainan recorded H1 2007 gains of CNY189.7…
Hainan Airlines opens more routes
Hainan Airlines is to open two new international routes - to Kazakhastan and Russia.The Urumqi to Astana route will launch on 4 December while the Beijing to Novosibirsk route…
Hainan Airlines partners Amadeus
Already this year, Amadeus has announced the implementation of e-ticketing for Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.
Hainan FTP promoted in Vietnam with 19 joint projects signed
From 20-23 February, a delegation from south China's Hainan Province conducted economic and cultural exchanges in Vietnam primarily aimed at promoting the policies of the Hainan Free Trade…
Chinese Airlines Set To Increase International Services
Chinese airlines have indicated they would expand the number of scheduled international flights very soon, generating widespread attention.
China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s…
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.
Mongolian Airlines set to receive first 787-9 Dreamliner
National carrier Mongolyn Irgenii Agaaryn Teever (MIAT) Mongolian Airlines will soon welcome the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet, as the airline looks to connect its home base…
More boardroom drama for Hong Kong Airlines as president quits
The boardroom shuffle in Hong Kong Airlines is still on as a new CEO and CFO step in and the company’s president walks out.
Top 5 airlines for adventurers
There's nothing quite like having your own gear with you when exploring new territory. New research from the team at Ann’s Cottage has revealed just what airlines you should choose if you…
Singapore Airlines reassures passengers that they’re not spying on them
Singapore Airlines has reassured passengers that the tiny cameras attached to the in-flight entertainment system on some of its planes are deactivated.
China Southern Airlines launches new route between Sanya and London
China's Hainan province announced the launch of its first intercontinental route between Sanya and London after China unveiled its plan to build Hainan island into its pilot international…
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.
Hong Kong Airlines builds trans-Pacific network with new non-stop SFO service
Hong Kong Airlines continues to up its credibility as a serious trans-Pacific player, having launched a new service to San Francisco this weekend. The City by the Bay is the airline's…
Does China Airlines really deserve fifth award as best Airline in north Asia?
It should come as no great surprise that China Airlines that has once again received the nod for best Airline in north Asia by U.S. travel magazine, Global Traveler. Its fifth award in as…
Asian air route updates from Thai AirAsia, Air Canada, Lao Airlines and more
AirAsia adds low-cost link to Danang
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
Chinese airlines see shrinking profits
Despite continued strong passenger growth, Chinese airlines experienced declining profits in the first quarter of 2017.
The China Securities Journal, which is published by the state-run…
Vietnam Airlines prepares for Czech launch
Vietnam Airlines has appointed a new General Sales Agent (GSA) in Prague, ahead of the launch of its first ever flights to the Czech Republic.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reports that a…
Sichuan Airlines launches new link to LA
Sichuan Airlines has launched a new trans-Pacific service to Los Angeles.
The new service, which commenced on 6 December 2016, will operate twice a week (Tuesdays and Saturdays) from…
Tianjin Airlines forms new UK-New Zealand bridge
London will soon get new connections to China and New Zealand, following the announcement that Tianjin Airlines will start flying to the UK capital from Xi'an next year.
Due to…
Chinese airlines plans US flights from Chongqing
Two Chinese airlines have applied for permission to launch new flights from Chongqing to the US.
Air China and Hainan Airlines have both applied to the Civil Aviation Administration…
Tibet Airlines plans first European flights
Tibet Airlines is planning to launch its first ever flights to Europe.
The airline, which is backed by Air China, has applied to the Civil Administration of China (CAAC) for…
Sichuan Airlines plans NZ flights
Sichuan Airlines is planning to launch its first flights to New Zealand.
The Chengdu-based carrier has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for permission to…
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 Island gets first European connection
The Chinese island province of Hainan is now connected to Europe, following the launch of a new service by Hainan Airlines.
On Saturday 21 May, the carrier commenced twice weekly…
Tianjin Airlines kicks off long-haul era with Moscow flights
Tianjin Airlines will launch its first long-haul flights to Moscow this summer.
The Chinese airline, which forms part of the HNA Group, will commence services from Tianjin to Moscow…
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…
Xiamen Airlines to fly to LA
Xiamen Airlines is planning to launch direct flights to Los Angeles.
The Chinese carrier has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for permission to launch four…
Tianjin Airlines adds 42 domestic routes
Tianjin Airlines has significantly expanded its domestic route map with the launch of 42 new routes.
In Inner Mongolia, the carrier will expand its operations from Hohhot, connecting…
New flights to connect Hainan with Rome
Hainan Airlines is planning to launch a new flight linking China's Hainan Island with Rome.
The airline has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for permission…
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…
Spain’s Vueling Airlines signs interline agreement
Spanish low cost carrier Vueling Airlines has signed an interline agreement with Royal Jordanian (RJ), whereby RJ passengers can connect to Vueling’s 150 cities via the latter’s hub in…
RJ, Vueling Airlines ink cooperation agreement
Royal Jordanian (RJ) and Vueling Airlines recently signed an interline agreement whereby RJ passengers can connect to Vueling’s 150 cities via the latter’s hub in Barcelona and to 65…
Yangtze River Airlines plans long-haul routes from Shanghai
Yangtze River Airlines, the Shanghai-based cargo carrier than recently launched its first passenger services, is planning to launch long-haul international flights.
The airline…
Tianjin Airlines to launch first trans-Pacific flights
Tianjin Airlines is planning to launch its first trans-Pacific services next year, connecting China with Canada.
The carrier, which currently operates a large network of domestic and…
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…
Chinese airlines plans more flights Down Under
Two Chinese airlines are planning to launch new direct flights to Australia in the coming month, allowing passengers from more Chinese cities to head Down Under.
In a recent statement…
China’s Spring Airlines rolls out in-flight Wi-Fi
Spring Airlines has launched a new in-flight Wi-Fi service on some of its domestic flights.
Launched on 18 July, the new offering will allow passengers to connect to the internet via…
Sichuan Airlines adds flights to Southeast Asia
Sichuan Airlines is launching a series of new flights to Southeast Asia.
Earlier this week, the Chengdu-based carrier launched a new service to Nha Trang, the coastal city in Vietnam.…
China’s GX Airlines to launch multiple new routes
GX Airlines, a start-up carrier in southern China's Guangxi region, will launch a host of new routes in the coming weeks.
The Nanning-based airline launched its first ever flight to…
China’s Fuzhou Airlines cleared for launch
HNA Group has been given permission to launch another new airline in China.
Fuzhou Airlines, based in southeast China's Fujian province, has received its Air Operator's Certificate…
Xiamen Airlines enters long-haul era with Dreamliner
Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner, as it looks to spread its wings further afield.
The Chinese airline, which is based in the southeastern…
Urumqi Airlines cleared for launch
A new airline based in northwest Chinese's Xinjiang region has been cleared for take-off.
Urumqi Airlines is the latest regional carrier from China's HNA Group, which also operates…
Tianjin Airlines to set up a new airline in Guangxi
Tianjin Airlines, a subsidiary of Hainan Airlines, recently got clearance from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to establish Beibu Gulf Air, a new airline in Nanning, the…
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…
Asian airlines keep spending at Farnborough
Asia’s emerging airlines continued to invest in new aircraft on the third day of the Farnborough Air Show.
On Wednesday, China’s Hainan Airlines has agreed to purchase 50 Boeing 737…
Hainan Air adds more Nanjing flights
Hainan Airlines is launching several new services from Nanjing, the capital of eastern China's Jiangsu province, this month.
On 5 July, the carrier commenced a new daily service from…
Hainan Air expands at Taiyuan
Hainan Airlines will launch several new scheduled services from the northern Chinese city of Taiyuan this month.
On 4 July, the airline commenced a new daily service from Taiyuan's…
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…
IATA to pilot NDC with airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced plans to pilot its New Distribution Capability (NDC) with several more airlines.
Aeroflot, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and…
Fuzhou Airlines to launch in October
A new airline based in southwest China's Fujian province is set to launch in October 2014.
Fuzhou Airlines, which is majority-owned by Hainan Airlines, will submit an application with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tianjin Airlines flies to Cambodia
Tianjin Airlines will commence its first flights to Southeast Asia this winter, with the launch of scheduled flights to Phnom Penh.
The Chinese carrier will operate four weekly…
HNA to launch Fuzhou Airlines
HNA Group, the Chinese airline group that controls Hainan Airlines, is planning to launch a new carrier based in the southeastern city of Fuzhou.
The China Daily has reported that HNA has…
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…
Six Chinese airlines cut domestic fuel surcharges
Six Chinese airlines have lowered fuel surcharges on domestic flights from CNY50 to CNY40 (US$7.31 to US$5.85) for routes in excess of 800km. The Shanghai Daily reported that Air China,…
China’s Deer Air renamed Capital Airlines
Hainan Airlines Group (HNA Group) and the Beijing government have signed an agreement which will see both parties will injecting capital in HNA subsidiary, Deer Air, and renaming…
Malaysia Airlines losses narrow in Q3
Subang (25 November 2009): Malaysia Airlines announced an operating loss of RM73 million for its third quarter ending 30 September 2009, an improvement over RM421 million losses…
Chinese Airlines show signs of recovery
After posting a combined loss of nearly 30 billion Yuan (US$4.4 billion) in 2008, major airlines in the country are showing early indications of a recovery, as seen from their 2009…
Dubai welcomes two new airlines
Dubai International Airport's passenger traffic is set to receive a boost following the launch of services by two new airlines, according to a Gulf News report.Dubai International…
Shanghai Airlines plane makes emergency landing
A Shanghai Airlines plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Haikou airport, Hainan province, on Wednesday night, the Shanghai Daily has reported. The Boeing 737…
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…
ForwardKeys four essential tips to maximise Chinese arrivals
Industry analysts ForwardKeys have revealed their insights into the habits of the Chinese global outbound traveller, unveiling what it believes to be the “four important factors that…
HNA Group co-chair’s death could disrupt selling spree
Chinese conglomerate HNA Group is in the midst of selling some of its acquisition and the untimely death of one of the company’s key figures may affect the ongoing deals.
Start-up OTA Hey! Belgium partners with Booking.com
Last month, while attending ITB in Shanghai, my boss and Travel Daily’s editor-in-chief broke the news of the brand new online travel agent HEY! Belgium, who simultaneously opened for…
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…
Chinese tourists with bad ‘social credit’ face travel ban under country’s new policy
It seems like a plot in the dystopian future featured in Charlie Brooker's dark satire “Black Mirror”. The
protagonist Lacie lives in a world where her social rating dictates every aspect…
CNN goes behind the scenes of China’s business travel market
There is an air travel revolution going on in China and it's having a transformative impact globally. China has overtaken the United States as the world's biggest business travel market. As…
Chongqing airport opens third terminal
Western China's largest city can now cater to significantly more air passengers, following the completion of a major expansion project at Chongqing’s Jiangbei International Airport.…
Western China gets connected to New York
Western China will get two new connections to New York this winter, as Hainan Airlines continues to expand its trans-Pacific network.
On 20 October 2017, the Chinese carrier will launch…
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…
China to get new connection to Serbia
China will get its first air link to Serbia next month, when Hainan Airlines launches its new route between Beijing and Belgrade.
Commencing on 15 September 2017, the new long-haul…
Chongqing gets new direct link to New York
The city of Chongqing, which lies on the banks of the Yangtze River in western China, will soon be connected to New York with the launch of non-stop flights by Hainan Airlines.
The…
Asian air route updates, including multiple new flights between China and Thailand
Thailand's NewGen taps Chinese demand for Krabi
Where? Krabi (Thailand) to Hefei (China)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? NewGen Airways
Why? Thai carrier adds…
Asian air route updates: new flights from JAL, Air Astana, China Southern and more…
China Southern adds Shenzhen's first link to Melbourne
Where? Shenzhen (China) to Melbourne (Australia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately (rising to three times a week on 3 July…
Asian air route updates: new flights from AirAsia X, SriLankan, SilkAir and more…
Thai Lion links Bangkok with Bali
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Denpasar (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective 1 July 2017
Who? Thai Lion Air
Why? Connecting two of Southeast…
China’s new passenger jet takes to the skies
China aviation industry took a major step forward today, when the country's new domestically-made passenger aircraft, the COMAC C919, made its maiden flight.
The single-aisle jet took off…
Chinese passenger jet expected to fly soon
China's new passenger aircraft, which is being billed as a rival to the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320, is preparing for its maiden flight.
Xinhua reported Shanghai-based manufacturer,…
HNA makes bid for Singapore’s CWT
China's HNA Group has made a bid to acquire CWT Ltd, the Singapore-based logistics company.
CWT confirmed on its website that HNA Belt & Road Investments, a subsidiary of the Chinese…
Asian air route updates: Virgin Australia, Thai Lion, Air India and more…
Bangladesh gets low-cost Dubai link
Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately (rising to six per week in May 2017)
Who? Flydubai
Why? New…
China’s HNA invests in Asiana owner
China's HNA Group, which owns Hainan Airlines, has agreed to take a stake in Kumho Asiana Group, the parent company of South Korea's Asiana Airlines.
The Korea Herald reports that HNA…
In-flight Wi-Fi reaches new top speed
In-flight Wi-Fi will be faster than ever in future, after major provider Gogo revealed that its connectivity has reached a new top speed.
The company has taken the performance of its…
HNA to bring Chinese tourism boom to Vanuatu
Vanuatu, the island nation in the South Pacific, has received a major tourism boost following the signing of an agreement with HNA Tourism Group, the Chinese travel giant.
The new…
Virgin Australia to fly to China in major HNA deal
Virgin Australia will launch its first ever flights to China - including Hong Kong - as part of a major alliance with China's HNA Group.
First announced in May 2016, the partnership…
Western China to get new LA links
A pair of new air routes will soon start connecting Los Angeles with the two largest cities in Western China.
Hainan Airlines is planning to launch new trans-Pacific services from…
China’s new passenger jet set for maiden flight
China's new passenger aircraft, the COMAC C919, could make its maiden flight in the first half of this year, it has been revealed.
The state-run People's Daily reported a senior…
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…
New Zealand gets multiple Chinese connections
New Zealand is set to welcome even more Chinese visitors, following the start of a series of new flights to Auckland.
The HNA Group recently launched two new routes that saw the arrival…
HNA modernises airline technology for global growth
China's HNA Group, which operates multiple airlines, is modernising its technology to support its global expansion efforts.
The fast-growing company, which controls Hainan Airlines,…
China’s HNA completes Carlson acquisition
China’s HNA Tourism Group has completed its purchase of Carlson Hotels.
The deal includes Carlson’s stake in Rezidor Hotel Group, which represents 51.3% of the outstanding shares.…
New Air Changan gets green light for Chinese expansion
Air Changan, HNA Group's newly-launched airline in Xi'an, has received permission to expand its domestic flight operations.
Under the terms of its upgraded Air Operator’s Certificate,…
UK harnesses power of Alitrip to lure Chinese visitors
The UK is aiming to increase the number of Chinese visitors it attracts by partnering with Alitrip, the tourism arm of the Alibaba Group.
The tie-up between VisitBritain and Alitrip,…
VisitBritain celebrates growth in Chinese tourism arrivals
VisitBritain has celebrated its milestone partnerships with Hainan Airlines (HNA Group) and Alitrip, Alibaba Group’s tourism arm, in China.
Both partnerships have been established…
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,…
Tourism tops New Zealand economy
New Zealand’s tourism industry has become the country’s top export earner, contributing NZ$14.5 billion (US$10.2bn) into the country's economy and directly employing more than 188,000…
Wuhan gets new Australian connection
Wuhan, the largest city in central China, will get a new direct connection to Australia next year.
China Eastern Airlines has announced plans to commence direct flights between Wuhan…
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…
China’s HNA acquires major stake in Hilton
China is tightening its grip on the global hotel industry, after the HNA Group announced the acquisition of approximately 25% of Hilton Worldwide.
HNA Group, which already has…
Airbus takes A350 on Chinese tour
Airbus will embark on an 11-day tour of China this month, in an effort to promote its new A350 aircraft to the country's airlines.
The tour will kick off on 29 October and will visit…
Five-star Etihad makes up with Skytrax
Etihad Airways has been awarded a five-star rating by Skytrax, ending a two-year dispute between the two companies.
The UAE's national carrier announced its withdrawal from Skytrax in…
Inbound tourism to the UK booms in July
Figures released today show that July was the highest month ever for inbound tourism to the UK with 3.8 million visits, up 2% per cent on July last year.
Overseas visitors to the UK…
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…
Sydney expands Chinese links with new Hangzhou flights
The connections between mainland China and Sydney continue to multiply.
Just weeks after the announcements of new connections to the Australian city from Kunming, Chengdu and…
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…
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…
Sydney gets connected to two more Chinese cities
China's Hainan Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Australia next month, with the launch of two all-new routes to Sydney within the space of three days.
On 12 September 2016,…
Asian-themed hotel and casino to open in Las Vegas
The Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino will open in Las Vegas in late 2016, becoming the first ground-up casino development to launch in the city for six years.
The resort is being…
China’s Lucky Air plans first long-haul routes
Lucky Air, the Kunming-based subsidiary of China's HNA Group, is planning to spread its wings east and west, with the launch of new international flights to the US and Europe.
The…
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…
China’s HNA Group launches new airline in Guilin
Air Guilin, a new carrier based in southern China’s scenic Guangxi region, has received its Air Operator’s Certificate and plans to commence operations later this week.
Operating…
EVA Air becomes world’s eighth five-star airline
EVA Air has become only the eighth airline in the world to be awarded a five-star rating by Skytrax.
The Taiwanese carrier had its rating upgraded from four to five stars following a…
海南航空迎来全新波音787-9梦想客机
海南航空（Hainan Airlines）近日迎来了其首架波音787-9梦想客机。
该项交付于本周三6月8日举行，海航是国内首家同时运营B787-8和B787-9飞机的航空公司。
作为中国最大的787用户，海航目前运营着10架787-8，并计划在9月用787-9开通北京-拉斯维加斯航线。
9日上午10点…
China’s HNA Group takes stake in Virgin Australia
HNA Group, the fast-expanding Chinese travel and tourism conglomerate, has agreed to purchase a stake in Virgin Australia.
The company, which operates Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong…
New airline takes off in Xi’an
China's HNA Group has celebrated the launch of Air Changan, its new passenger carrier based in Xi’an, the capital of northern China’s Shaanxi province.
The new airline took off for the…
China Southern plans second Australian route from Shenzhen
China Southern Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Shenzhen and Melbourne.
If approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the new…
China Eastern secures long-haul future with latest jets
China Eastern Airlines has placed orders for two of the world’s most modern jets as it moves to expand its long-haul network.
The Shanghai-based carrier has agreed to purchase 15…
China’s HNA buys one of world’s biggest hotel groups
HNA Group, the fast-expanding Chinese tourism conglomerate, has entered into an agreement to acquire Carlson Hotels - one of the world's biggest hotel groups.
Through its tourism and…
China Southern adds new North American connection
China Southern Airlines will expand its trans-Pacific network this summer with the launch of a new route to Toronto.
Commencing on 3 August 2016, the airline will offer four weekly…
Russia’s Aeroflot upgraded by Skytrax
Aeroflot, the Russian national carrier, has had its Skytrax rating upgraded.
The airline ratings organisation confirmed on Friday that Aeroflot is now classified as a four-star…
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. …
HNA to acquire Swiss airline catering company for US$1.5bn
China's HNA Group, which operates a large portfolio of tourism and aviation businesses, has entered into an agreement to acquire Swiss airline catering company, Gategroup, for approximately…
HNA Group to launch airline in Xi’an
China's HNA Group has continued the rapid expansion of its airline portfolio with the announcement of plans to create a new passenger carrier in Xi'an.
The new airline will be called…
HNA to launch new airline in Ningbo
China's HNA Group, which operates multiple aviation businesses including Hainan Airlines, is planning to set up a new carrier in Ningbo, a city in eastern China's Zhejiang province.…
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…
Air China reveals Dreamliner routes
Air China will start taking delivery of its new fleet Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in the coming months, and the airline has now revealed the routes on which it intends to deploy the…
Air China flies to Silicon Valley
Air China is planning to launch flights to the US city of San Jose, which lies in California's high-tech hub Silicon Valley.
Commencing on 16 June 2016, the airline will operate…
Air China to receive first Dreamliner in May
Air China will welcome its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on 5 May 2016.
The arrival of the new B787-9 aircraft will make the Beijing-based airline the first in China to operate…
Air China plans direct Chengdu-Sydney flights
Air China intends to launch the first direct service between Sydney and Chengdu next year.
The airline has applied to Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for permission to…
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…
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…
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…
海南航空开通北京－特拉维夫航线
海南航空（Hainan Airlines）将于明年开通首条前往以色列的航线。
明年4月28日开始，海南航空将开通一周三趟的北京－特拉维夫航线。
新航班将每周二、四、日执飞，去程航班01:55从北京出发，并于07:15抵达特拉维夫Ben Gurion国际机场。返程航班将于13:25从特拉维夫出发，并于次日05:00返回北京。…
China’s HNA Group enters online travel sector
HNA Group, the Chinese conglomerate that owns Hainan Airlines, has entered the online travel sector.
The Haikou-based company has formed a joint venture partnership with NetEase Inc,…
Jet Asia signs up for Travelport’s content solution
Thailand's Jet Asia Airways has taken another significant step in its expansion strategy by signing up to Travelport's Rich Content and Branding solution.
The airline, which is in the…
HNA launches another new Chinese airline
China's HNA Group has continued to expand its airline portfolio, with the official launch of GX Airlines - a new carrier based in southern China's scenic Guangxi region.
The start-up…
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…
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…
Boeing to break China delivery record
Boeing expects to deliver a record number of commercial aircraft to China this year.
The US planemaker expects Chinese airlines to receive 150-160 Boeing jets in 2014, up from 143…
Hard work pays off for five-star Garuda
Garuda Indonesia has seen its recent modernisation programme pay dividends, after it was awarded the coveted five-star rating from Skytrax.
The national carrier becomes only the seventh…
First private Chinese airline to go public
Spring Airlines will become the first private Chinese carrier to float on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE).
The Shanghai-based low-cost airline has obtained approval from the China…
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…
Start-up airline set for take-off
Start-up carrier Fuzhou Airlines received its first of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft on 11 October as it gears up for lift-off at the end of the month.
Following Xiamen Airlines, the…
China starts building new passenger jet
Assembly work has started on the first ever COMAC C919 aircraft - a new Chinese-made passenger aircraft that is intended to rival the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320.
The first sections of…
China to need 6,000 new aircraft – Boeing
Airlines in China will purchase approximately 6,020 new aircraft over the next 20 years, as the country's aviation sector continues its rapid expansion.
This estimated total of new…
First flights from mainland China to Samui
Lucky Air, which is based in southwest China's Yunnan province, will launch a new service to Koh Samui next week.
Commencing on 12 August 2014, the new route will operate three times…
Air India signs up for Travelport display solution
Air India has become the 50th carrier to sign up for Travelport's graphic display solution, Rich Content and Branding.
Part of the Travelport Merchandising Platform, Rich Content and…
Farnborough Air Show 2014 – Day Three Deals
The Farnborough International Air Show is taking place in the UK this week, and Travel Daily will provide a daily round-up of all the major deals signed at the show. Here's a rundown of the…
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…
New airline to launch in Harbin
The city of Harbin, in northeast China's Heilongjiang province, will soon have another local airline after the country’s aviation authorities cleared the launch of new start-up carrier.…
海南航空开通巴黎航线
海南航空将开通杭州至巴黎航线，这条航线的开通是为了庆祝中法建交50周年。作为第一条开通的飞杭州-巴黎的航线，每周两班，周四、周日各一班。该航班将在21点15分从杭州萧山机场起飞，第二天凌晨7点35到达戴高乐机场。返程航班在14点25分起飞，次日11点5分到达杭州。往返航班都将经停陕西西安。飞该航线的是空客A330-200，拥有36个商务座，186个经济座。…
Etihad withdraws from Skytrax
Etihad Airways has confirmed that it is withdrawing from Skytrax, which rates and reviews airlines.
The UAE carrier has sent a letter to Skytrax formally announcing its decision to…
海南航空将迎来第七架梦想飞机
海南航空日前已被交付它第七架波音787梦想飞机。周六，这架新的远程飞机到达海口，并将部署在公司的北美航线，以增加北京-西雅图、多伦多-芝加哥的航班。海南航空是中国第二家部署B787飞机的航空公司，目前已被交付10架飞机中的7架。它还将在6月20日部署新的节能双通道客机开通一条新航线。
Lucky Air goes international with Singapore launch
China's Lucky Air has commenced its first ever international flights, with the launch of a new route to Singapore.
On 25 January 2014, the airline, which is a subsidiary of Hainan…
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…
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…
海航携香港航空推出北京=台北=香港“两岸三地”优惠产品
记者从海南航空股份有限公司（Hainan Airlines Company Limited，简称“海航”）获悉，海南航空携手海航集团旗下—香港航空隆重推出“两岸三地”优惠产品，“自由飞”可玩转北京、台北、香港两岸三地，惊喜的旅行、惊喜的价格，给您带来惊喜的体验！…
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…
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…
Jetstar welcomes Australia’s first Dreamliner
Jetstar has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 aircraft - the first ever Dreamliner to be operated by an Australian airline.
The new fuel-efficient aircraft took off from Boeing's…
Airbus targets Asia with new domestic A330
Airbus has unveiled a new version of its A330-300 wide-body aircraft, designed to cater for high volume regional and domestic routes in Asia.
The new version of twin-aisle aircraft…
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…
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…
Chinese cruise ship held in Korea
A Chinese cruise ship carrying more than 2,300 people has been detained in South Korea.
According to Chinese media reports, the MS Henna was held by authorities on the island of Jeju…
The shift to consumer-centricity in the travel and tourism industry
The rise of the middle class in Asian populations is a trend that is finally tilting the balance of consumer purchasing power towards Asia.
Xiamen Air confirms Dreamliner order
Xiamen Airlines has finalised an order for six Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners.
The US$1.3 billion deal, which was originally announced in May 2011, has now been approved by the Chinese…
Norwegian receives first Dreamliner
Boeing has delivered the first Dreamliner to Norwegian.
The new B787-8 will be operated by the Scandinavian carrier under a leasing agreement with US-based International Lease Finance…
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…
China Southern to receive first Dreamliner on 2 June
China Southern Airlines has revealed that its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner is due to touch down in Guangzhou on Sunday 2 June 2013.
The landmark aircraft, which will be the first B787…
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…
Boeing ramps up Dreamliner production
Boeing has rolled out the first Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven aircraft per month.
The new B787, which will be delivered to British Airways,…
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…
HNA launches China’s first cruise company
HNA Group has launched mainland China's first cruise ship and yacht management company.
HNA Tourism Cruise & Yacht Management was launched at the HNA Marriot Hotel in Beijing this week,…
China’s HNA takes stake in French airline
Chinese aviation company, HNA Group, has completed of the acquisition of a 48% equity stake in French airline Aigle Azur, becoming the company's second largest shareholder.
The deal makes…
China eases GDS regulations
China is easing its airline distribution regulations, allowing international global distribution systems (GDS) to sell flights in the country for the first time.
The new rules, published by…
World Routes gearing up for Abu Dhabi
The soon approaching 18th World Route Development Forum scheduled for September 29th – October 2nd, 2012 in Abu Dhabi is witnessed participation from over 450 airline planners representing…
Boeing boosts flight training in China
Boeing has expanded its flight training facilities in China.
The company has introduced a new B787 Dreamliner facility for pilot and maintenance training and B747-400 full-flight simulator,…
Asian aviation briefs
Batavia Air plans further China expansion
Indonesia's Batavia Air is planning extend its reach into China with the launch of flights between Bali and Hangzhou. Local news portal NusaBali…
Aviation Briefs
China Southern cuts Philippine services
China Southern Airlines has announced that it is cutting flights to the Philippines amid tensions in the South China Sea.
Xinhua reported that the…
Boeing to take Dreamliner on world tour
Following its recent commercial debut in Japan, Boeing’s brand new 787 Dreamliner will soon take part in a six-month world tour, starting with trips to China, Africa and the Middle East. The…
Boeing to take Dreamliner on world tour
Following its recent commercial debut, Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner will soon take part in a six-month world tour, starting with trips to China, Africa and the Middle East. The 'Dream Tour'…
Cathay Pacific wants to return to Bengal
Cathay Pacific has written to Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee with a request to help it explore the possibility of a comeback to the state after 41 years, saying the "time is right"…
Quote of the Day 12 July 2011
Quote of the Day
"Talks with Hainan Airlines are quite advanced, although we still don't have anything confirmed."
Rodolfo Lopez- Negrete, Director of Mexico's Tourism Promotion…
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…
Kolkatta to get second direct China flight
Kolkatta will have a second direct flight to mainland China next month, when Hainan Airlines starts its service to Shenzhen in the southern province of Guangdong."We will start our…
Chinese airline punctuality worsens
The punctuality of Chinese airlines has dropped to its lowest level in five years, according to recent data from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Reported by the China…
Record breaking 2010 for Changi airport
Singapore's Changi International Airport has achieved record passenger numbers for 2010. After crossing the 40-million passenger mark in mid-December, a strong festive holiday season…
Vladivostok Air pens Asian interline agreements
Vladivostok Air airline has concluded electronic interline within the limits of agreements with Bangkok Airways Company Limited and Hainan Airlines Company Limited.The most essential plus…
Tourism companies come to aid of Haiti
Companies from across the travel and tourism industry have pledged support and aid to the Caribbean nation of Haiti, in the wake of the devastating earthquake that rocked its…
Chinese carriers apply to open Taiwan offices
China SouthernAirlines, Air China,China Eastern Airlines and Hainan Airlines have allsubmitted applications to open offices in Taiwan. A Taiwan News report,citing the…
First Tianjin-built A320 Flies as China readies for recovery
The Straits Times reports that the first A320 aircraft assembled outside Europe at the Airbus Final Assembly Line China (FALC) in ), completed its first flight on May 18, a little…
China raises jet fuel prices 11%
China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has raised domestic jet fuel prices by about 11%, the Shanghai Daily reported. Fuel prices will rise to CNY4,450 (US$652)…
New charter jet business takes off in China
Shanghai Deer Jet Co. Ltd. has received the green light tolaunch a private jet charter business. According to a Shanghai Daily report,the new operation will be the first specialised air…
Staff Appointments w/e 02 April 09
MOHAMMED AL MAIDAMA has been appointed Director of Sales - GCC, at the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. Prior to his arrival in Singapore, Maidama was Director of Sales -…
Chinese carriers count losses
Hainan Airlines and Shanghai Airlines have both recorded third-quarter losses, Bloomberg has reported. Hainan saw a deficit of CNY260.8 million (US$38.1 million) for the three-month period,…
Wego signs new travel partners
Asian travel search engine Wego.com has announced the addition of several new partners from across the travel industry. Partnerships are now in place with Chinese online travel agency…
China Travel Summit speakers announced
Registration for the 2008 China Travel Distribution & Technology Summit has opened. The event brings together key industry personnel from across China and the region, with speakers…
Dreamliners to China next year
Boeing will start delivering the 787 Dreamliners to its Chinese customers in the fourth quarter of 2009, Xinhua reported. The new target delivery date is over a year later than the…
Hong Kong’s Oasis dries up
Budget carrier Oasis Hong Kong Airlines said it had stopped flights and would go into liquidation after just 17 months, a victim of high fuel prices and stiff competition.Shanghai Daily…
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…
Asian air route updates, including new flights to Chiang Mai, Clark and Tianjin
Russian carrier flies 777 to Hainan
Where? Moscow Domodedovo (Russia) to Haikou (China)
When? Once a week, effective immediately
Who? VIM Airlines
Why? Handling rising Russian demand…
Chinese aviation bites, including a new route to Cuba
China Southern goes long-haul from Shenzhen
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch two new long-haul routes from the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen.
According to a…
海航收购伦敦路透社总部大楼 春秋增加深圳基地飞机数量
海南航空集团：收购伦敦路透社总部大楼
海南航空集团（HNA）旗下拥有两家航空公司、旅游公司、酒店和游艇舰队，近日又收购了路透社总部大楼。这次从德国房地产基金公司KanAm Groud Group手中收购了位于伦敦金丝雀码头的英国路透社总部大楼(30 South Colonnade)，将进一步为海航奠定欧洲业务的基础，并将进一步提升海航集团的国际知名度。…
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 &…
SIA opens new Heathrow lounge
Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new SilverKris Lounge at London Heathrow Airport's new Terminal 2.
The airline moved into T2 last year, along with its fellow Star Alliance…
The latest industry appointments
RAJ MENON has been named as Marriott International's new chief operations officer for Southeast Asia & the Pacific. Menon first joined Marriott in 2001 as general manager of the…
China Southern boosts Wuhan
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch a series of new routes from Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province and largest city in central China.
These will include the carrier's first…
The latest industry appointments
PHOEBE TEO has been announced as JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group's new senior vice president of strategic advisory. Relocating from Singapore to Hong Kong, Ms Teo marks JLL's first…
Jetstar pens new interline agreement
The Jetstar Group has added seven new interline partners from Asia, Europe and North America it has announced.
The company now offers the customers of China Eastern, China Southern,…
Asian Aerospace 2011 opens in Hong Kong
Asian Aerospace 2011 opened at AsiaWorld Expo, Hong Kong, yesterday, to drums and dancing lions. The lions led a 16-strong VIP tour through the exhibition hall, stopping off at many…
China Southern boosts services
China's largest carrier, China Southern Airlines, is adding more flights and routes for the winter season, Xinhua has reported. From 26 October to 28 March, the airline will add 18 new…
