Hainan Airlines has launched a non-stop service between Shenzhen, China and Cairns, Australia.

The maiden flight of Hainan Airlines HU745, which took off from Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport at 22:50 and landed at Cairns Airport at 08:30.

Following the roll-out of the Shenzhen-Brisbane service on September 20th, 2017, this will be Hainan Airlines’ second direct flight service from Shenzhen to Queensland as well as the airline’s sixth direct flight service to Australia.

With the launch of the new service, Hainan Airlines will have established a route network in Australia spanning three eastern states and four major cities, with 12 round-trip flights weekly.

The route, with two round-trip flights weekly, will be serviced by an Airbus A330 deluxe wide-body aircraft with spacious cabins.

Business class passengers will be provided with 180-degree lie-flat seating with an in-seat massage feature, Bose headsets and top quality Bvlgari toiletry bags.

Passengers in all classes will have access to an exclusive on-demand entertainment system and a gourmet selection of western and oriental meals.