- Dragonair Passengers Offered The Option to Secure Seats with Additional Legroom[Nov. 16, 2009]
Dragonair is to offer its passengers the option to secure seats with extra legroom in its Economy Class cabins by paying an additional charge. These seats were previously only open for reservation by Marco Polo Club members of a certain level and those passengers in the highest booking classes, but soon they will be open for booking in advance by all passengers who meet specific safety requirements.
- Expo 2010 - China Aviation Pavilion: Structural Roof-Sealing Finished, Official Website Unveiled[Dec. 05, 2009]
On Nov. 26, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and China Eastern Air Holding Company, the parent company of China Eastern Airlines, jointly announced in Beijing the successful conclusion of structural roof-sealing task for China Aviation Pavilion of the World Expo to be held in Shanghai next year. During the event, the pavilion's official website, which is now viewable at http://www.airexpo2010.com (presently available in Simplified Chinese only), was officially unveiled as well.
- Air China Launches A Wide Range of Holiday Promotions[Nov. 19, 2009]
To celebrate the approaching "Holiday Season", Air China will be launching several promotions, including discounted tickets, fuel rebates and additional air miles.
- Cathay Pacific Offers Passengers The Option to Secure Seats with Additional Legroom[Nov. 16, 2009]
On November 16, 2009, Cathay Pacific Airways announced that it is offering passengers the option to secure seats with extra legroom in its Economy Class cabins by paying an additional charge. Previously these seats could only be reserved by certain passengers such as Marco Polo Club members of a certain level and those in the highest booking classes. Now all passengers who fulfil the safety requirements are able to book them in advance.
- China Announces New Pricing Mechanism of Aviation Fuel Surcharge[Nov. 12, 2009]
A new pricing mechanism of fuel surcharge that links it with airlines' jet fuel costs has been introduced to offset rising jet fuel costs, China's top economic planner announced in Beijing on Nov. 12.
- Hainan Airlines to Open Beijing-Khartoum Flight Service[Nov. 14, 2009]
Hainan Airlines, a major Chinese carrier, is to open the first direct flight between Beijing and the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Nov. 17 amid booming trade between the two nations in recent years.
- Air China to Increase Fuel Surcharge Applicable to Selected International and Regional Routes[Nov. 15, 2009]
According to a news report published by Beijing Daily on Nov. 13, Air China officially announced on Nov. 12 that the carrier will raise fuel surcharge applicable to a number of international and regional flights ticketed from Dec. 1, 2009.
- Dragonair Celebrates Senior Citizen's Day with Special Fares for The Elderly[Oct. 30, 2009]
To celebrate Senior Citizen's Day on November 15, Dragonair will once again offer senior citizens in Hong Kong and Macau a special 20 per cent discount on Economy Class and Business Class tickets to a number of popular destinations.
- Dragonair Introduces Special Inflight Crab Roe Menu[Nov. 02, 2009]
Dragonair has introduced a special crab roe seasonal menu to mark the annual hairy crab season.
- Air China to Open Hangzhou-Frankfurt Route[Oct. 22, 2009]
Air China, the country's major carrier, will launch a new route from the eastern city of Hangzhou to Frankfurt in Germany on Oct. 27.