- Air China Launches Beijing-Lhasa Direct Flight[Jul. 02, 2009]
Air China, one of the nation's biggest carriers, said on July 1 that it will launch China's first non-stop flight between Beijing and Lhasa, beginning July 10, to promote tourism.
- Air China's First Class Lounge Gets Praise From Priority Pass[Jun. 27, 2009]
Air China officials informed CARNOC.com that the airline's First Class lounge located in the International Terminal of Beijing Capital International Airport's (BCIA) Terminal 3 (T3) has been awarded "Lounge of The Year 2009 - Highly Commended" status by the world's largest independent airport lounge program, Priority Pass.
- China United Airlines Teams Up with AliPay[Jun. 29, 2009]
China United Airlines (CUA) and Chinese online payment provider AliPay have entered into a strategic cooperation.
- Air China Extends Toll-Free Telephone Customer Service to Canada[Jun. 22, 2009]
Air China Limited announced on June 22 that it is extending its toll-free telephone customer service throughout Canada from its North American regional headquarters in Los Angeles starting June 22, 2009. Services provided by the North American call center include booking, ticketing, frequent flyer program, flight status inquiries and customer relations. The center serves bilingually in English and Chinese. The toll-free number is 800-882-8122.
- Storm Delays, Cancels More Than 100 Flights in Beijing[Jun. 18, 2009]
On June 18, a thunderstorm that hit Beijing at dusk affected more than 100 flights at the Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA), said the airport.
- Qantas, Air China Passengers Held for Swine Flu[Jun. 19, 2009]
Passengers and crew from separate Qantas and Air China flights have been quarantined in Shanghai over swine flu fears.
- Shenzhen Airlines Makes Trips to Hong Kong Easier[May 27, 2009]
Shenzhen Airlines has announced its latest moves to make travel to Hong Kong both cheaper and more convenient. From May 27 onwards, passengers can use their plane tickets to enjoy a free bus shuttle service from Shenzhen Airport to Hong Kong.
- China Southern Airlines to Open Dhaka-Guangzhou Flight[Jun. 08, 2009]
China Southern Airlines Company Limited will open Dhaka-Guangzhou flight, NovoAir, the airline's Bangladeshi General Sales Agent said on June 8.
- Spring Airlines Turns South to Sanya[May 22, 2009]
Hit hard by competition from high-speed rail, Shanghai-based Spring Airlines, the most profitable Chinese LCC, is abandoning plans to open a second base in Zhengzhou to the north and shifting its attention south to Sanya in Hainan Province.
- SIA to Use Superjumbo on Hong Kong Service From July[Jun. 11, 2009]
Singapore Airlines (SIA) said on June 11 that it will start using the Airbus A380 superjumbo on its Hong Kong route starting July 9.