Air China Reaches 100 IET Partners
Air China and Air Berlin launched interline electronic ticketing in late April, making Air Berlin Air China's 100th IET partner worldwide.
Air China Opens Office In Taiwan
Air China, China's flag carrier and its second-largest airline, has opened an office in Taipei.
East Star Ordered To Suspend Operations
Following a request from the Wuhan Municipal Government, the South Central regional branch of the Civil Aviation Administration of China has ordered East Star Airlines to suspend its operations with effect from March 15, 2009.
Air China Launches Online Luggage Inquiry Service
Air China has launched an online inquiry service to help passengers locate lost luggage.
Air Ticket Agents Exposed For Illegal Sales Practices
The China Air Transportation Association has listed a group of 121 air ticket agents for illegal ticket selling, 30 of which are reported to be from Beijing.
Air China To Reroute Beijing-Karachi Flight
Air China will alter its Beijing-Karachi route from March 29, 2009, by changing the current round-trip Beijing-Urumuqi-Karachi route to Beijing-Chengdu-Karachi.
Chinese Airlines Focus On Shanghai
Many Chinese airline companies have shifted their attention to Shanghai and this has made the competition in the city's aviation market even fiercer.
Air China Reduces Investment On International Routes
As a result of the increasing influence of the global financial crisis and taking advantage of its ability to extend its network through its membership of Star Alliance Air China, one of the largest airline companies in China, plans to reduce its investment on international routes.
Air China To Resume Beijing-Madrid-Sao Paulo Flights
Air China will resume its Beijing-Madrid-Sao Paulo service on March 29, 2009.
CAAC To Intervene Over Air Ticket Pricing
According to the China Air Transport Association, the Civil Aviation Administration of China will intervene in the pricing of 699 routes and ask airline companies not to sell air tickets at less than cost price.
Air China Introduces Through Check-in Service
Air China recently announced that passengers who change flights during their trip will now be able to complete all their check-in processes at their point of origin rather than checking in again when transferring between flights.