- Terminal Building for Olympic Charter Flights Puts into Use at Beijing Airport[Jul. 08, 2008]
The terminal building for Olympic charter flights was opened on July 8 at Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA).
- Taiwan-Based Airline to Cut Flights as Fuel Prices Soar[Jul. 14, 2008]
Leading Taiwan-based airline EVA Airways said on July 14 that it would cut international flights by up to 10 per cent due to the pressure of soaring fuel costs.
- Emirates Launches Direct Flights Between Dubai and Guangzhou[Jul. 02, 2008]
Emirates has commenced a direct flight linking Dubai and China's southern Guangzhou City, the country's third largest air hub, the carrier's Beijing office told Xinhua on July 2.
- Dragonair Increasing Services to Mainland China[Jul. 10, 2008]
Dragonair has resumed its freighter service to Xiamen in mainland China and is upping the frequency of its passenger services to Xiamen and Ningbo at a time when it faces increased competition to retain its Taiwan-transit traffic.
- Cathay Pacific Redeploys Capacity, Increases Fares to Combat Spiralling Fuel Costs[Jul. 10, 2008]
On July 10, Cathay Pacific Airways announced the first stage of its redeployment of services driven by the continuing rise in fuel prices. At the same time the airline said it is increasing fares for First and Business Class passengers on most of its routes to and from Hong Kong. The fare rises, in the range of 3-15%, will begin taking effect from July 11.
- Shanghai Storms Force Approximate 170 Flight Delays, Cancellations[Jul. 12, 2008]
On July 12, about 170 flights were delayed or cancelled in Shanghai because of thunderstorms, local officials said.
- Cathay Pacific Increases Fares for Premium Passengers[Jul. 12, 2008]
Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong's largest carrier, is holding off on raising its economy-class prices ... for now.
- China Eastern Announces Brisk Ticket Sales for Weekend Charter Flights Across Taiwan Strait[Jul. 10, 2008]
On July 10, China Eastern Airlines announced brisk ticket sales for weekend charter flights across the Taiwan Strait over the next eight weeks.
- Hong Kong: Passengers in Line for Faster Airport Checks[Jul. 10, 2008]
Travelers will save as much as 10 minutes when security channels at terminal one of Hong Kong International Airport's (HKIA) are beefed up in a HK$90 million project.
- Cathay Pacific Revises Free Checked Baggage Allowance on North American Flights[Jul. 07, 2008]
Economy Class passengers on Cathay Pacific flights to/from North America destinations, with tickets issued on or after July 21, 2008, should note that free checked baggage allowance will be revised to 23kg (50lbs) per piece.