- Cathay Pacific Boosts Services to Paris, Shanghai and Jakarta[Jan. 23, 2009]
On January 23, Cathay Pacific Airways announced that it will increase the number of flights it offers to three key destinations - Paris, Shanghai and Jakarta - in response to sustained customer demand. The service enhancements will be introduced in the airline's summer schedule, which comes into effect on March 29, 2009.
- China: Air Travelers "Less Satisfied"[Jan. 23, 2009]
High expectations among mainland passengers led to a sharp fall in airline satisfaction levels last year, according to the Customer Working Committee of China Association of Civil Aviation.
- Boost for Passengers with New Dragonair Mobile Check-in Service[Jan. 21, 2009]
On January 21, Dragonair announced the launch of its latest self-service function, Mobile Check-in, which further simplifies the travel process and gives passengers even more control over their journey through their mobile devices.
- Hong Kong to Cut Fuel Surcharges by Up to 44%[Jan. 22, 2009]
The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) of Hong Kong announced on Jan. 22 that it has allowed four airlines to cut fuel surcharges by up to 44 percent for two months from Feb. 1 amid the falling global oil prices.
- China Southern to Offer 57,408 Flights During Spring Festival Period[Jan. 19, 2009]
China Southern plans to offer a total of 57,408 flights during the upcoming Spring Festival period, which represents an increase of 15.5% over the same period of 2008.
- Chinese Airline Boosting Business with Online Payments[Jan. 20, 2009]
Chinese budget air carrier Lucky Air has signed a partnership agreement with China's third-party payment platform YeePay.com for air ticket distribution to both businesses and consumers in mainland China.
- Japanese Carriers Reduce Flights to China[Jan. 19, 2009]
On January 19, Japan's two biggest airlines announced reductions in their number of flights to China, blaming weakening demand amid the global economic slowdown.
- More Than 800 Travelers Stranded at Lhasa Airport by Sand Storms[Jan. 20, 2009]
Sand storms have stranded more than 800 passengers at Lhasa airport in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region since Jan. 18, said an Air China official on Jan. 20.
- US Airlines Keen on China Market[Jan. 15, 2009]
The Chinese market remains a bonanza for foreign carriers despite the economic downturn.
- Delta to Offer New Shanghai-Detroit Service[Jan. 13, 2009]
Delta Air Lines will offer non-stop services from Shanghai to Detroit starting June. A Boeing 747-400 jet will serve the route.