Air China Launches New Route To Milan

Air China has announced the impending launch of its new route between Beijing and Milan on June 15, 2011. The route will be serviced by wide-bodied Airbus A330 aircraft.

Sichuan Airlines Launches Direct Chongqing-Phuket Service

Sichuan Airlines has started operating direct services between Chongqiong, one of China's five national central cities, and Phuket Island to meet the growing demand for travel to the holiday island off the south-west coast of Thailand.

Air China To Start Chengdu-Tokyo Non-stop Flight

Air China recently announced that its southwest branch is scheduled to start a non-stop flight service on the route linking Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, and Tokyo on April 3, 2011.

TransAsia Airways To Operate Taipei-Chongqing Route

TransAsia Airways, an international carrier based in Taiwan, recently announced that it would launch non-stop flights between Taipei Songshan Airport and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in March 2011.

China Southern To Operate Guangzhou-Auckland Route

China Southern Airlines, the country's largest domestic carrier, has announced that it is set to launch round flights between Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province and Auckland, New Zealand on April 8, 2011 — instead of via Melbourne as previously announced.

Hainan Airlines Launches Beijing-Toronto Flight

Hainan Airlines recently held an inauguration ceremony at Toronto Pearson International Airport for its non-stop Beijing to Toronto flight: following the landing of the inaugural flight.