EVA Air and its regional subsidiary UNI Air have initiated code-shared service between Taiwan and China with Air China and its subsidiary Shenzhen Air. Flights started with the winter schedule on Oct. 31, 2010. The arrangement more than doubles the frequency of EVA and UNI flights on eight Taiwan-China routes, making business travel significantly more convenient and giving leisure travelers new options for connecting flights. For many passengers from North America, the added frequency provides more flexibility in planning itineraries.
“Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chongqing and Shenzhen are thriving domestic hubs for China National Aviation Holding Company. Passengers traveling between Taiwan and China now have the advantage of frequent connections to and from 80 major cities in China,” said EVA spokesman K. W. Nieh. “Linked with EVA’s global service system, this far-reaching network in China creates brand-new opportunities for travelers from throughout the world. It also makes trips to China with a stop in Taipei exceptionally attractive. Breaking new ground and extending services for airlines in Taiwan and China, this cooperation holds tremendous benefits for the two aviation groups involved, in addition to what it does for our passengers.”
EVA and UNI Air began interline agreements with Air China, Shenzhen Air and Shandong Air in 1995 so that passengers flying to China with stops in Hong Kong or Macau could through-check luggage and get boarding passes for their onward destinations when they checked in for their first flights. And, as soon as direct flights between Taiwan and China were authorized, EVA and UNI Air ratcheted up levels of cooperation with China National Aviation Holding Company. The existing cooperation foundation establishes a base for the two airline companies to work together on frequent flyer programs and increase passenger conveniences and other services.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Turkish Airlines daily flights to Beijing/Shanghai
Turkey's national air carrier, Turkish Airlines has announced a plan to increase the frequency of flights to Beijing, Shanghai
Veysel Tas, the new director of the Turkish Airlines Beijing office, commented that Beijing was Turkish Airlines’ first destination in China and that after many years of building awareness and trust with Chinese travelers, the airline was pleased to be offering daily flights to Istanbul, with excellent connections to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
From December 23, 2010 the airline started operate daily flights from Beijing to Istanbul, an increase over the previous five-a-week schedule and the Shanghai to Istanbul service will also become a daily service, although the exact date is still to be announced.
Turkish Airlines have also stated that they have received the final approval and will inaugurate a new service between Istanbul and Guangzhou on January 31, 2011. Preparations are being made to welcome the first flight to Guangzhou — Turkish Airlines' third destination in mainland China — and bookings are already being taken from agents and travelers throughout the Pearl River Delta region.
Veysel Tas, the new director of the Turkish Airlines Beijing office, commented that Beijing was Turkish Airlines’ first destination in China and that after many years of building awareness and trust with Chinese travelers, the airline was pleased to be offering daily flights to Istanbul, with excellent connections to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
From December 23, 2010 the airline started operate daily flights from Beijing to Istanbul, an increase over the previous five-a-week schedule and the Shanghai to Istanbul service will also become a daily service, although the exact date is still to be announced.
Turkish Airlines have also stated that they have received the final approval and will inaugurate a new service between Istanbul and Guangzhou on January 31, 2011. Preparations are being made to welcome the first flight to Guangzhou — Turkish Airlines' third destination in mainland China — and bookings are already being taken from agents and travelers throughout the Pearl River Delta region.
Shanghai to Macau Flights Launched
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport recently launched a daily round-trip flight between Shanghai and Macau, following the launch of flight to Taiwan and Hong Kong. This route is operated by both Air Macau and Shanghai Airlines.
From December 15, 2010 Air Macau is operating a daily round service between Shanghai and Macau. Flight NX138 departs Macau at 18:50 and arrives in Shanghai at 21:15. Flight NX137 leaves Shanghai at 09:15 and arrives in Macau at 11:45.
In addition, Shanghai Airlines is scheduled to start operating a round trip daily flight between the two cities on January 1, 2011, increasing the number of flights to 14 a week.
From December 15, 2010 Air Macau is operating a daily round service between Shanghai and Macau. Flight NX138 departs Macau at 18:50 and arrives in Shanghai at 21:15. Flight NX137 leaves Shanghai at 09:15 and arrives in Macau at 11:45.
In addition, Shanghai Airlines is scheduled to start operating a round trip daily flight between the two cities on January 1, 2011, increasing the number of flights to 14 a week.
Turkish Airlines New route to China
Turkish Airlines has opened a direct service between chinese city Guangzhou and Istanbul on Jan 31st. The first flight to Guangzhou was greeted by a dragon dance and delegations from both countries.
Turkish Airlines plans to offer Guangzhou to Istanbul service three times a week. Scheduled flights to Guangzhou leave at 23:05 and arrive at 14:50 the following day. Flights to Istanbul set off at 23:05 and land at local time 05:05 the following day.
Guangzhou is Turkish Airlines' fourth destination in China, following Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. The route is served by one of Turkish Airlines' newest Boeing 777 aircraft, and offers economy class, business class and the airlines' latest "Comfort Class" cabins. In addition, the flight also features Turkish Airlines' in-flight service like the Flying Chef.
Melih Topuz, the newly appointed director of the Turkish Airlines Guangzhou office said that it was always exciting to open a new destination, and Guangzhou is a perfect choice to Turkish Airlines’ network. He noted that for centuries, Guangzhou has been the eastern end of the maritime Silk Road, with Turkey being the western end. The ancient route taken by ships, which took weeks, is now replaced by a few hours trip on Turkish Airlines jet. The director hopes more and more travelers from Guangzhou will come to visit Turkey and Europe through Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines plans to offer Guangzhou to Istanbul service three times a week. Scheduled flights to Guangzhou leave at 23:05 and arrive at 14:50 the following day. Flights to Istanbul set off at 23:05 and land at local time 05:05 the following day.
Guangzhou is Turkish Airlines' fourth destination in China, following Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. The route is served by one of Turkish Airlines' newest Boeing 777 aircraft, and offers economy class, business class and the airlines' latest "Comfort Class" cabins. In addition, the flight also features Turkish Airlines' in-flight service like the Flying Chef.
Melih Topuz, the newly appointed director of the Turkish Airlines Guangzhou office said that it was always exciting to open a new destination, and Guangzhou is a perfect choice to Turkish Airlines’ network. He noted that for centuries, Guangzhou has been the eastern end of the maritime Silk Road, with Turkey being the western end. The ancient route taken by ships, which took weeks, is now replaced by a few hours trip on Turkish Airlines jet. The director hopes more and more travelers from Guangzhou will come to visit Turkey and Europe through Turkish Airlines.
Air China Service Beijing to Dusseldorf Germany
Air China has started a new nonstop service between Beijing and Dusseldorf in Germany from March 27, 2011. This is the third direct flight to Germany operated by Air China following two other routes to Frankfurt and Munich.
This new route will have three flights each week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The flights will depart from Beijing Capital International Airport at 13:55 and arrive at Dusseldorf at 18:45 (about 10 hours); the return flights will depart from Dusseldorf at 20:45 and arrive at Beijing at 12:45 the next day (about 11 hours) (the listed flight time is based on the local time).
The new service will promote the economic and cultural cooperation between the two countries as well as boosting the development of the tourism market. It will allow more tourists to travel between the two cities more conveniently.
Dusseldorf is a Germany city located on the River Rhine which is famous for its culture, and the number of tourism exchanges with China has been increasing steadily over the past few years.
This new route will have three flights each week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The flights will depart from Beijing Capital International Airport at 13:55 and arrive at Dusseldorf at 18:45 (about 10 hours); the return flights will depart from Dusseldorf at 20:45 and arrive at Beijing at 12:45 the next day (about 11 hours) (the listed flight time is based on the local time).
The new service will promote the economic and cultural cooperation between the two countries as well as boosting the development of the tourism market. It will allow more tourists to travel between the two cities more conveniently.
Dusseldorf is a Germany city located on the River Rhine which is famous for its culture, and the number of tourism exchanges with China has been increasing steadily over the past few years.
air NZ additional flights to china
Air New Zealand has announced it will launch two additional direct services between New Zealand and China in response to ongoing growth of New Zealand travelers visiting China.
The airline said that it would add an additional Auckland to Shanghai service and an additional Auckland to Beijing service. The Auckland to Shanghai service will operate from 11 December 2011 until 18 March 2012 and the Auckland to Beijing service will commence 6 December 2011 and continue indefinitely.
China is New Zealand's fourth largest tourism market and one of the fastest growing ones. 122,000 Chinese visited New Zealand in 2010, up by 20% on the previous year. Tourism from China is forecast to grow by an average rate of 8.4% per annum from now to 2016.
Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Kevin Bowler says the additional services will also help deliver record numbers of visitors from China to New Zealand.
The airline said that it would add an additional Auckland to Shanghai service and an additional Auckland to Beijing service. The Auckland to Shanghai service will operate from 11 December 2011 until 18 March 2012 and the Auckland to Beijing service will commence 6 December 2011 and continue indefinitely.
China is New Zealand's fourth largest tourism market and one of the fastest growing ones. 122,000 Chinese visited New Zealand in 2010, up by 20% on the previous year. Tourism from China is forecast to grow by an average rate of 8.4% per annum from now to 2016.
Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Kevin Bowler says the additional services will also help deliver record numbers of visitors from China to New Zealand.
Lufthansa Increases Flights to China
The German carrier Lufthansa has announced that it is increasing the number of its direct flights to Shanghai and Nanjing of China.
From on April 16, the service of Frankfurt-Shanghai is increased to two flights per day.
The first flight leaves Shanghai at 13:30 and arrives in Frankfurt at 19:00 local time, while the second flight departs Shanghai at 23:30 and arrives at 5:30 local time.
In addition, the number of flights on the Frankfurt to Nanjing route has been increased to four per week: on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Lufthansa currently has services in five cities in China: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing, and Hong Kong.
Lufthansa continues to provide daily Guangzhou to Frankfurt services. The changes will enable Lufthansa to operate 38 weekly flights to the Chinese mainland and double daily services to Hong Kong, a total of 52 flights per week.
In the new summer schedule, the number of weekly flights offered by Lufthansa to and from the Asia-Pacific will grow to 163 flights a week to and from 19 destinations in 10 countries.
From on April 16, the service of Frankfurt-Shanghai is increased to two flights per day.
The first flight leaves Shanghai at 13:30 and arrives in Frankfurt at 19:00 local time, while the second flight departs Shanghai at 23:30 and arrives at 5:30 local time.
In addition, the number of flights on the Frankfurt to Nanjing route has been increased to four per week: on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Lufthansa currently has services in five cities in China: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing, and Hong Kong.
Lufthansa continues to provide daily Guangzhou to Frankfurt services. The changes will enable Lufthansa to operate 38 weekly flights to the Chinese mainland and double daily services to Hong Kong, a total of 52 flights per week.
In the new summer schedule, the number of weekly flights offered by Lufthansa to and from the Asia-Pacific will grow to 163 flights a week to and from 19 destinations in 10 countries.
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