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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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.
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China, U.S. Set To Double Weekly Passenger Capacity By October
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The U.S. DOT’s decision follows shortly on the heels of China including the U.S. in its revised list of approved destinations for outbound tour...
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Etihad Airways, China’s SF Airlines Expand Cargo Network Cooperation
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Etihad launched 2X-weekly freighter flights between Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) in April.
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BA And Virgin Atlantic Map Out China Return
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The UK airlines will resume their Chinese networks during the first half of the year.
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Xiamen Airport Rolls Out Subsidies To Attract International Flights
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Intercontinental scheduled flights to the Chinese city are being offered the highest subsidies.
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Air New Zealand Increases China Schedule
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The carrier has reported strong demand for flights to Shanghai.
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Philippine Airlines Restarts Flights To China
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PAL’s service to China had been suspended since early 2020.
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United Airlines Expects Slow Return To China
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The airline says it has restored the bulk of its Asia network aside from China.
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US Carriers Request Summer Slot Waivers For Asia Routes
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Airlines for America wants slot waivers for long-haul service to some markets in China and Japan to remain in place for the summer 2023 season.