China
The latest aviation news and new air services from the world’s leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities in the Chinese market.
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China Southern To Launch First Spain Route
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China Southern Airlines will launch its first route to Spain this winter, becoming the latest Chinese carrier to strengthen its presence in Europe.
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Russia-China Air Travel Market Poised For Growth Under New Visa Rules
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China’s decision to relax visa rules for Russian citizens is expected to fuel further growth in the aviation market between the two countries.
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Kuala Lumpur Airport Boosted By Growing China Connections
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Kuala Lumpur International Airport says increasing service to China is driving a rise in international passenger traffic, which grew 10.3% from...
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India, China Move To Restore Direct Flights
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India and China have agreed to resume direct flights for the first time in more than five years, marking a significant step toward mending...
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Turkey–China Agreement Opens More Routes, Doubles Weekly Frequencies
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Turkey and China have signed a new air services accord that more than doubles weekly passenger flight rights between the two countries.
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Sichuan Airlines Adds Madrid As Chinese Carriers Gain Ground In Europe
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Sichuan Airlines has expanded its European operations, further strengthening the dominance of Chinese airlines on China-Europe routes.
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Analysis: India-China Air Connectivity Poised To Return After Five-Year Hiatus
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The onset of the pandemic and a 2020 border clash that heightened tensions between China and India resulted in the prolonged suspension of all...
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Hainan Airlines To Restore China-Norway Connection
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Hainan Airlines is restarting the sole nonstop service between China and Norway.
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Qantas Cuts Shanghai-Sydney Route, Citing Slow China Recovery
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Qantas has suspended its route to Shanghai as part of numerous changes to its Asia network—another sign of the slow rebound in the China...
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By The Numbers: China
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All the data relating to the China’s top airlines, airports, routes and markets during the first quarter of the year.
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Singapore Leads China’s International Recovery As Visa-Free Policy Begins
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China-Singapore capacity has now exceeded 2019 levels as a new visa-free policy comes into place.
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Fitch: China’s Domestic Passenger Numbers Back To ‘Normal’ But International Lags
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Fitch Ratings says the recovery of international service is what will determine whether China’s airline market fully recovers—in terms of...
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AirAsia Responds To Visa Changes With New China, India Links
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AirAsia is expanding its Chinese and Indian networks following Malaysia’s decision to ease visa entry rules.
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AirAsia Plans China, India Growth Amid Entry To Central Asia Market
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AirAsia is adding service China and India after Malaysia’s decision to introduce visa-free entry, while AirAsia X is opening a Central Asia route.
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Sichuan Airlines To Launch Los Angeles Route Amid Growing China-U.S. Flight Frequencies
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The U.S. Transportation Department is allowing Chinese carriers to operate 35 roundtrips per week, up from 24 previously.
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AirAsia Reduces China Capacity As Recovery Slows
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Paul Carroll, AirAsia Group’s chief revenue and network officer, says demand levels “fell off aggressively” after the peak holiday period.
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Routes Q&A: Air Serbia Prioritizes China
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Air Serbia CEO Jiri Marek speaks with Routes about the carrier’s long-haul network plans.
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Jetstar Asia Adds Second China Route Following Rising Demand
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Jetstar Asia is continuing to rebuild its Chinese network with the addition of a new city.
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Korean Air Moves Closer To Full Network Recovery
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Korean Air will take more steps in its recovery to pre-pandemic levels by resuming more international routes in its upcoming winter schedule.
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United Seeks Extension Of China Flights Waiver
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United plans to operate 14 of the 63 assigned frequencies to China this winter.