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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…
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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…
China gets first direct connection to Portugal
Links between China and Europe's Iberian Peninsula will continue to grow this month, with the launch of the country's first non-stop scheduled flights to Portugal.
On 25 July 2017,…
Etihad starts flying Dreamliner to Beijing
Etihad Airways has upgraded its Beijing route with the deployment of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The modern twin-aisle jet touched down in the Chinese capital for the first…
Lufthansa adds Asian links from Munich
Lufthansa has unveiled plans to launch a series of long-haul services from Munich next summer, including new flights to key Asian cities.
For summer 2018, the German national carrier…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Air Astana and more
AirAsia launches Borneo's new intra-island route
Where? Kuching (Malaysia) to Pontianak (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
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…
Thailand hosts fam trip to mark new “Phuket Express”
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with Thai Airways to celebrate the launch of the national carrier's new Beijing-Phuket flights.
The new route marks THAI's first…
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…
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…
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,…
Qantas spreads wings in China
Qantas will expand its operations in China next year with the launch of a new service between Sydney and Beijing.
Commencing on 25 January 2017, flights will operate daily using an…
China to get first direct link to Portugal
Beijing’s Capital Airlines will create the first direct connection between China and Portugal next year.
An agreement signed on 9 October 2016 between Capital Airlines and the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
First direct flight to link China with Portugal
Capital Airlines, the Chinese carrier owned by the HNA Group, is planning to expand its European operations with the launch of services to Lisbon.
The airline has filed an application…
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…
Hong Kong Airlines adds more flights to Asian capitals
Hong Kong Airlines will launch extra flights to two Asian capital cities next month, following the recent addition of a new aircraft to its fleet.
Having taken delivery of its 30th…
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…
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…
American Airlines to fly LA-Beijing
American Airlines is planning to launch daily flights between Los Angeles and Beijing later this year.
The carrier has submitted an application for the route with the US Department of…
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…
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…
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,…
Beijing Capital Airlines targets UK, Australia
Beijing Capital Airlines, the Chinese airline that recently entered the long-haul market, is planning to launch its first flights to the UK and Australia.
According to a statement on…
Air China boosts South Asian connections
Air China is planning to launch a series of new South Asian services, including flights to India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and the Maldives.
On 25 October, the Chinese carrier will…
Air China to launch second New York route
Air China will expand its US network this month with the launch of flights to New York's Newark Liberty International Airport.
The new route will commence on 26 October 2015,…
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…
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…
Air China flies to Montreal
Air China will launch its first flights to Montreal this month.
Commencing on 29 September 2015, the new Beijing-Montreal service will mark the first direct trans-Pacific connection…
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…
Air NZ, Air China to launch Beijing-Auckland route
Air New Zealand and Air China will launch a new route between Beijing and Auckland this year, as part of their strategic alliance.
The partnership, which has just been approved by…
Air China to fly direct to Mumbai
Air China has confirmed plans to launch flights connecting Beijing and Mumbai.
The new direct service will commence on 25 October 2015, operating four times a week. Flights will…
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…
Beijing Capital Airlines flies to Europe
Beijing Capital Airlines will launch its first long-haul international flights this year, with the launch of two new routes to Copenhagen.
According to a recent announcement by the…
Air China flies to Melbourne and Montreal
Air China is expanding its long-haul international network with the launch of two new routes, to Melbourne and Montreal.
The new direct Beijing-Melbourne service will commence on 1…
Air China to add Los Angeles, Paris flights
Air China is adding extra flights to Los Angeles and Paris this summer.
This month, the Beijing-based carrier launched four new weekly flights to Los Angeles. To complement its…
China Southern flies A380 to Amsterdam
China Southern Airlines will upgrade its daily Beijing-Amsterdam service next month, with the deployment of an Airbus A380 aircraft on the route.
From 20 June 2015, the 506-seat…
Chinese airlines add African flights
Two of China's largest airlines will expand their networks to Africa in the second half of 2015.
On 5 August, China Southern Airlines will launch three weekly flights to the Kenyan…
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…
Ukraine Airlines to fly to Beijing
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) will launch a new direct service to Beijing this month.
Commencing on 29 April 2015, the Ukrainian national carrier will operate three weekly…
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 expands international network
Air China has unveiled plans to launch several new international services, including an alliance with Air New Zealand.
The Beijing-based carrier will launch a new daily direct service…
Air New Zealand to join forces with Air China
Air New Zealand and Air China have released details of a proposed alliance.
The partnership would see Air China launch a new daily direct service between Beijing and Auckland, which…
Air China spreads wings in Eastern Europe
Air China has unveiled plans to launch flights to two new destinations in Eastern Europe.
On 1 May 2015, the airline will commence a new route from Beijing to Budapest, via Minsk. The…
Air China to take over SAA’s Beijing-Jo’burg route
Air China will take over the operation of the Beijing-Johannesburg route, which is currently served by South African Airways (SAA), China's People's Daily has reported.
The state-run…
American to fly new Dreamliner to Beijing
American Airlines has unveiled the launch schedule for its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including the inaugural international service to Beijing.
The world's largest airline…
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…
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…
South Korean LCC to fly to Beijing
Jeju Air, the South Korean low-cost carrier, will launch its first flights to Beijing next month.
Commencing on 13 February 2015, the airline will operate three weekly flights to the…
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…
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,…
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 pens partnership with Air NZ
Air China has signed a statement of intent that could pave the way for a new strategic alliance with Air New Zealand.
The proposed alliance between the two national carriers and Star…
Air Canada to fly more Dreamliners to Asia
Air Canada will start flying its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to more destinations in Asia in the coming months.
The airline recently deployed the new long-haul…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Xiamen Airlines to fly first Dreamliner to Beijing
Xiamen Airlines will take delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner in July, and will fly the aircraft to Beijing.
According to the carrier, the aircraft wide-body aircraft is…
Hawaiian Airlines launches Beijing flights
Hawaiian Airlines has launched its first ever flight to mainland China, with the start of a new service to Beijing.
The new route commenced last week, and Hawaiian will now operate…
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…
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…
Air China boosts international network
Air China is expanding its international network with the launch of flights to five new destinations: Jeju, Yangon, Vienna, Barcelona and Vladivostok.
Commencing on 30 March 2014, Air…
Air China 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 China expands Canada codeshare
Air China has expanded its codeshare agreement with Air Canada.
The latest deal will see the two Star Alliance partners add six new destinations in Canada and six in China to the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
