- Hong Kong Airspace Implements Express Air Routes[Oct. 02, 2009]
The Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong announced on Oct. 2 that the arrival routes for aircraft from the west and north of Hong Kong would be shortened starting from Oct. 22.
- Travel Advisory: Temporary Flight Ban Will Be in Place at Beijing's Two Airports[Sep. 28, 2009]
If you are scheduled to fly into or out of Beijing on the morning of October 1, 2009, please be aware!
- Air China Offers Tourists Exclusive Lhasa-Kathmandu Route[Sep. 21, 2009]
Air China has seen a huge increase in Chinese tourists visiting Nepal. There are now 70 times more Chinese tourists visiting the country than in 2002, the year that Nepal became a tourist destination for Chinese people.
- Air China to Increase The Number of Flights Between Australia and Beijing[Sep. 25, 2009]
Air China would like to thank its valued customers for their continuing support. In order to meet passengers' travelling demands, starting in December 2009, Air China will increase flights from Australia to Beijing. Once in Beijing, passengers can make connections to 81 domestic cities.
- China Southern Airlines to Add Extra Flights for National Day Holiday[Sep. 22, 2009]
China Southern Airlines, the nation's largest carrier, said on Sep. 22 that it plans to add 1,135 flights to its schedule during the upcoming National Day Holiday.
- Cathay Pacific Launches Codeshare Service to Fiji with Air Pacific[Sep. 10, 2009]
On September 10, Cathay Pacific Airways announced the launch of a code-share service with Air Pacific, placing its "CX" code on the Fijian carrier's new twice-weekly flight between Hong Kong and Nadi in Fiji which commences operations on December 3, 2009.
- Cathay Pacific and Dragonair's Frequent Flyers Enjoy Faster Immigration Clearance at HKIA[Sep. 14, 2009]
On September 14, Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair announced that frequent flyer visitors who are members of the airlines' Marco Polo Club can now enjoy quicker and more convenient immigration clearance at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).
- Hong Kong to Establish Direct Air Links with Laos[Sep. 09, 2009]
Hong Kong signed an air services agreement with the Lao People's Democratic Republic on Sep. 9, setting up the legal framework for the establishment of direct air links between the two places.
- Air China to Start Scheduled Flights to Taiwan[Aug. 15, 2009]
Air China will begin regular scheduled flights between China's mainland and Taiwan from Aug. 31, Air China President Cai Jianjiang said on Aug. 15.
- Brazil's TAM, Air China Launch Codeshare Flight Between Sao Paulo and Beijing[Aug. 11, 2009]
Brazil's TAM Airlines and Air China signed an agreement to launch a code-share flight between Sao Paulo and Beijing via Madrid, the Brazilian company said on Aug. 11.