Sichuan Airlines flew to North American for the first time on Friday, with its inaugural service to Vancouver.
The Chengdu-based carrier will now be operated three times a week using an Airbus A330 aircraft. Flights will include a stop in Shenyang, capital of northeast China’s Liaoning province.
“Our government welcomes this new passenger service of Sichuan Airlines to Canada, and we applaud their interest in flying regularly to Vancouver which will make travel more convenient for tourism travellers and business,” said Canada’s Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia Pacific Gateway, Ed Fast. “The launch of this service is yet another testament to the deepening Canada-China partnership – a growing relationship that is benefiting people in both countries.”
Vancouver becomes Sichuan Airlines’ eighth nternational destination, but its first long-haul route.
