Air Canada and Air China Limited have announced that the airlines will expand their mutual codeshare services and lounge agreement in time for the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism, recognizing the importance of tourism and trade between the two countries. Air Canada and Air China are working toward finalizing their planned joint venture, while satisfying both countries' applicable regulatory conditions. As a result of the codeshare expansion, Air China will place its code on Air … [Read more...] about Air China and Air Canada expand strategic cooperation
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Air China launches Sydney-Chengdu service
Air China has launched a three-times weekly Chengdu-Sydney service from 11 November making it the first nonstop route linking a city in west China to Australia. The new route - operated with A330-200 aircraft - will promote the development of economy and tourism of, as well as trade and industrial cooperation between, Sichuan and China’s western regions and Oceania. In 2016, while expanding its global network with its hub in Beijing, Air China has also stepped up its efforts to build its … [Read more...] about Air China launches Sydney-Chengdu service
Air Canada to launch nonstop Montreal-Shanghai flights
Air Canada has announced the introduction of daily year-round flights from Montreal to Shanghai, China, beginning 16 February 2017. This marks Air Canada's first direct service to China from Montreal as well as the introduction of B787-8 Dreamliner aircraft on the service. "Building on Air Canada's success in the rapidly growing Chinese market we are delighted to announce Air Canada's first direct flights between Montreal and China with the launch of Montreal-Shanghai service next year," said … [Read more...] about Air Canada to launch nonstop Montreal-Shanghai flights
Air China said to be interested in 49% stake in LOT Polish Airlines
Representatives of the Polish government are currently holding talks with Chinese investors for the possible sale of some stake in the state airline LOT, Deputy Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced on 3 August. A Polish newspaper reported that Chinese carrier Air China is planning to buy a 49-per cent stake in LOT as representatives of the Chinese firm are scheduled to arrive in Warsaw in the following days. "LOT is our national carrier, which we are trying to save no matter the cost. … [Read more...] about Air China said to be interested in 49% stake in LOT Polish Airlines
Singapore Airlines pulling out of Brazil
Singapore Airlines will terminate its South American passenger operations from 20 October this year meaning it will no longer offer cargo belly capacity into the Brazilian market. The carrier says its three times weekly Singapore Changi-São Paulo Guarulhos via Barcelona El Prat service has suffered from poor passenger loads in recent months thereby warranting its closure. Brazil’s economy has been mired in recession resulting in a number of carriers slashing services to the country. In … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines pulling out of Brazil
American, Delta apply for LA-Beijing
American Airlines has submitted a proposal to the US Department of Transportation to begin daily nonstop service from Los Angeles to the Chinese capital of Beijing, two weeks after Delta Air Lines announced a similar bid. Currently, Air China is the only airline operating direct flights from Los Angeles to Beijing. Both airlines said they would like to begin service from Los Angeles International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport starting 16 December, but with a limited number … [Read more...] about American, Delta apply for LA-Beijing
