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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US Retaliates Against China, Cancels 44 Flights Operated By Chinese Airlines
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The US Transportation Department said China’s cancellation of 44 flights operated by US airlines is inconsistent with the US-China air services...
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US-China Row Over Forced Route Suspensions Escalates
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American, Delta and United have all been forced by the CAAC to temporarily suspend routes to China.
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China Forces Delta To Temporarily Suspend Shanghai Flights
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The CAAC is also forcing the cancellation of US-to-China flights by American, United and Chinese airlines under its COVID-19 testing rule.
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Cathay Pacific Severely Hampered By New Crew Quarantine Rules
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The restrictions imposed by the Hong Kong government restrict the airline’s ability to operate even a limited schedule.
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China Southern, Qatar Airways Beef Up Codeshare Partnership
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The two carriers are also planning to jointly build up operations at the recently opened Beijing Daxing International.
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Chinese Airports Dominate Top 10 Busiest In 2020
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Guangzhou tops the list as seven Chinese airports make the top 10.
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US Entry Rules To Ease On Nov. 8, White House Says
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The specific date was welcomed by airlines planning winter flight schedules.
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Network Tracker: The Global Market (w/e Oct. 3, 2021)
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China’s market is now just 5% smaller than at this time two years ago.
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Network Tracker: the global market (w/e Sept. 19, 2021)
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Capacity nudged back above the 79 million mark but remains more than 30% down on 2019 levels.
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China Eastern outlines Hainan ambitions
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Fifty aircraft will be based in Hainan to support the Chinese province’s free trade hub masterplan.
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Network Tracker: the global market (w/e Sept. 5, 2021)
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Worldwide capacity continues to edge upwards as airlines in China add seats back to their networks.
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Network Tracker: the global market (w/e Aug. 29, 2021)
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Another week of modest growth as Chinese carriers add capacity back to their networks.
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Regional China Express finds success connecting smaller Chinese cities
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More than 130 domestic routes flown by China Express are exclusive to the carrier.
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Greater Bay Airlines details launch network
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The startup’s maiden routes will connect Hong Kong with points in Thailand and Singapore.
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US imposes capacity cap on four Chinese carriers
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An order has been issued to limit passenger capacity to 40% on four routes to the US in retaliation to sanctions imposed by China’s government on...
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Network Tracker: the global market (w/e Aug. 15, 2021)
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Capacity in China continues to shrink amid tighter travel restrictions and extreme weather in parts of the country.
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Network Tracker: the global market (w/e Aug. 8, 2021)
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Routes’ latest infographic looks at the current state of the global aviation market as fresh lockdowns in China reverse its domestic recovery.
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Airline in Focus: Hainan Airlines
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Routes profiles China’s Hainan Airlines, the Haikou-based carrier and virtual attendee at World Routes 2021.
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Chengdu Tianfu opens, first commercial routes begin
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Service has started from Chengdu’s second international airport.
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Finnair and Juneyao Air deepen ties
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The carriers started a codeshare three years ago between Helsinki and Shanghai and will now cooperate commercially.