https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/hainan airlines/ Hainan Airlines News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:58:49+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-and-hainan-airlines-forge-new-heights-in-travel-experience-integration/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-and-hainan-airlines-forge-new-heights-in-travel-experience-integration/ IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Hainan Airlines have embarked on a groundbreaking partnership, introducing the ‘IHG Explorer’ aircraft and redefining air travel with a blend of hospitality and innovation. The collaboration brings bespoke business class amenities, including culturally immersive dining experiences and co-branded safety videos, to passengers traveling between Hainan Free Trade Port and major cities. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:11:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rokid-and-hainan-airlines-launch-worlds-first-ar-flight-experience/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rokid-and-hainan-airlines-launch-worlds-first-ar-flight-experience/ Taking a significant step forward in redefining in-flight entertainment, Rokid has teamed up with Hainan Airlines to launch the world’s first AR in-flight experience Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:28:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-to-launch-new-hainan-based-carrier/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-to-launch-new-hainan-based-carrier/ Government-backed China Eastern will own a majority 51 per cent share in the new carrier, which will be called Sanya International Airlines. Mon, 15 Jun 2020 09:48:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-signs-codeshare-deal-with-hainan-airlines-to-grow-china-options/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-signs-codeshare-deal-with-hainan-airlines-to-grow-china-options/ China and Spain are better connected by air as of now, thanks to the new codeshare agreement between Iberia and Hainan Airlines. Iberia customers can now fly direct from Madrid to Shenzhen on a flight operated by Hainan. Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:14:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-launches-new-shenzhen-dublin-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-launches-new-shenzhen-dublin-route/ Tourism Ireland has welcomed the inaugural Hainan Airlines flight from Shenzhen, in south-eastern China, to Dublin. This is the second service from mainland China to Ireland – with Hainan operating a service from Beijing since last year. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:49:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-launches-paris-chongqing-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-launches-paris-chongqing-connection/ The route is the second direct international flight from Chongqing to Europe by Hainan Airlines, the first being to Rome, Italy. Mon, 31 Dec 2018 07:43:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-hainan-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-hainan-airlines/ As China has risen to prominence in international tourism its airlines have become world leaders. Among the best is Hainan Airlines, based Hainan province, the largest special economic zone in China. Here Breaking Travel News finds out more about this rapidly developing carrier Tue, 14 Aug 2018 10:08:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-deepens-partnership-with-radisson-hotel-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-deepens-partnership-with-radisson-hotel-group/ Radisson Hotel Group has announced a new strategic partnership with Hainan Airlines. Hainan is owned by HNA Group, a China-based conglomerate which is also a majority owner of Radisson Hotel Group. Tue, 03 Jul 2018 08:09:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-launches-new-flights-to-cairns-australia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-launches-new-flights-to-cairns-australia/ 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. Thu, 21 Dec 2017 09:16:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-leads-winners-at-the-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-leads-winners-at-the-world-travel-awards/ Hainan Airlines has led winners at the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2017, taking the trophy for World’s Leading Airline - Business Class. Also receiving top titles during the glittering red carpet event were Deer Jet, recognised as World’s Leading Private Jet Charter, and Aeroflot. Sun, 10 Dec 2017 15:01:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/ouyang-chen-manager-service-department-hainan-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/ouyang-chen-manager-service-department-hainan-airlines/ Ouyang Chen, manager, service department, Hainan Airlines, speaks to Breaking Travel News about winning at the World Travel Awards. Fri, 09 Jun 2017 14:16:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mandarin-ouyang-chen-service-department-manager-hainan-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mandarin-ouyang-chen-service-department-manager-hainan-airlines/ Ouyang Chen, service department manager, Hainan Airlines, speaks to Breaking Travel News about the airline’s victory at the World Travel Awards. Fri, 09 Jun 2017 08:13:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/beijing-capital-airlines-to-connect-london-heathrow-to-qingdao-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/beijing-capital-airlines-to-connect-london-heathrow-to-qingdao-china/ Heathrow has today confirmed that Beijing Capital Airlines will launch a new direct service from the UK’s hub airport to Qingdao, the home of Tsingtao beer and one of the fastest growing cities in China. The new route will connect passengers and cargo directly from Heathrow to Qingdao for the first time, providing three direct services every week starting this summer. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:36:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-to-bring-dreamliner-to-manchester-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-to-bring-dreamliner-to-manchester-route/ Hainan Airlines has announced it will now operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its routes between Manchester and Beijing. From May 1st, the Chinese carrier will use its flagship aircraft on the route. Tue, 18 Apr 2017 11:39:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-to-go-five-times-weekly-on-manchester-beijing-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-to-go-five-times-weekly-on-manchester-beijing-route/ Hainan Airlines plans to increase its Manchester Airport frequency from four flights per week to five from June. This added service will potentially see Hainan Airlines new Dreamliners operating this direct route into Beijing, depending on aircraft availability. Tue, 21 Mar 2017 13:47:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-welcome-new-lounge-to-terminal-2-at-beijing-capital-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-welcome-new-lounge-to-terminal-2-at-beijing-capital-airport/ Located in Terminal 2 at Beijing Capital Airport, covering 726 square meters, Hainan Airlines has unveiled its new international lounge. The luxurious location is equipped with more than a dozen functional areas, including a Chinese traditional tea art display area. Mon, 20 Mar 2017 06:55:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/yi-wang-marketing-manager-international-business-hainan-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/yi-wang-marketing-manager-international-business-hainan-airlines/ Yi Wang, marketing manager, international business, Hainan Airlines, speaks to Breaking Travel News about the four awards the airline picked up at the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2016. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:32:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitbritain-signs-hainan-airlines-partnership-to-boost-chinese-visitor-num/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitbritain-signs-hainan-airlines-partnership-to-boost-chinese-visitor-num/ VisitBritain has celebrated its milestone partnerships with Hainan Airlines and Alitrip, Alibaba group’s tourism arm, in China. Both partnerships have been established to attract more Chinese visitors to Britain. UK secretary of state for culture, media and sport Karen Bradley and VisitBritain director Patricia Yates earlier met with senior executives from Hainan Airlines and Alitrip as part of the fourth UK-China People to People Dialogue. Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:22:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-welcomes-boeing-787-9-dreamliner-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-welcomes-boeing-787-9-dreamliner-to-fleet/ Boeing and Hainan Airlines have celebrated the delivery of the carrier’s first 787-9 Dreamliner. Hainan becomes China’s first operator of both the 787-8 and 787-9 variants of the Dreamliner family. Hainan Airlines, the largest privately owned airline in China, leased the airplane through an agreement with Air Lease Corporation. Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:07:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-joins-with-manchester-airport-to-support-dragon-boat-festiv/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-joins-with-manchester-airport-to-support-dragon-boat-festiv/ Hainan Airlines and Manchester Airport are set to join forces to sponsor the UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, which takes place on Sunday, June 5th in Salford Quays. Organised by the Xinhua Chinese Association, the Dragon Boat Festival is a key highlight in the lunar calendar for the Chinese community and is perfectly timed for the start of Hainan Airlines’ new direct service to Manchester from Beijing, which launches on June 10th. Wed, 18 May 2016 15:02:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-prepares-for-manchester-launch-with-uk-roadshow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-prepares-for-manchester-launch-with-uk-roadshow/ Hainan Airlines is set to hit the road this spring on a whirlwind roadshow, beginning in Stoke on Trent, in advance of its first flight from Manchester to Beijing in June. From there, the Hainan Airlines and Manchester Airport team will be heading to other locations across Yorkshire, the Midlands, the north-east, north-west and London. Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:31:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-looking-for-european-media-representation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-looking-for-european-media-representation/ Hainan Airlines is looking for a European PR agency to provide strategic and creative consultancy, plus brand development across the eight countries it serves in Europe. Reporting to Hainan Airline’s Brand team based in China, the initial tender process will be managed by the press office at Manchester Airport. Hainan Airlines will begin direct flights from Manchester to Beijing in June this year, making it the only UK airport outside of London with a direct service to China. Tue, 08 Mar 2016 09:38:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-boosts-capacity-on-manchester-beijing-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-boosts-capacity-on-manchester-beijing-route/ It is a very happy Chinese New Year for the UK’s third largest airport, as Hainan Airlines has increased capacity on its Manchester-Beijing route, before it has even launched. Starting on June 10th 2016, Hainan Airlines will fly four times a week to the Chinese capital and has announced this week it will increase capacity on the aircraft, going from an Airbus 330-200, to an Airbus 330-300. Mon, 08 Feb 2016 09:07:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dnata-wins-hainan-airlines-contract-in-australia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dnata-wins-hainan-airlines-contract-in-australia/ Global air services provider dnata has signed another multi-year agreement with a Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines to provide full ground handling services for the airline’s new flights to Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport. This is the second Chinese airline customer that dnata has won this year, adding to the contract with Xiamen Air announced earlier in the month. Mon, 21 Dec 2015 14:16:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-to-launch-manchester-beijing-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-to-launch-manchester-beijing-route/ Hainan Airlines will launch a Beijing-Manchester route in June of 2016, the first nonstop service between the two cities. HNA Group Chairman Chen Feng said: “As a company born in China and now actively expanding into international markets, Hainan Airlines is doing its bit to assure the success of the ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative and has progressively been adding nonstop flights connecting China with Europe over the last few years.” Sun, 25 Oct 2015 12:24:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hna-group-joins-with-netease-for-new-online-travel-venture/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hna-group-joins-with-netease-for-new-online-travel-venture/ NetEase, one of China’s leading Internet and online game services providers, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Lede Technology has signed a partnership agreement with HNA Group to form a joint venture company. The new venture will establish an all-new internet travel company. In December 2014, the two companies had signed a strategic framework cooperation agreement to become partners in the sectors of Internet travel and travel finance. Tue, 26 May 2015 09:59:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-brings-first-commercial-biofuel-flight-to-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-brings-first-commercial-biofuel-flight-to-china/ Boeing, Hainan Airlines and Sinopec have celebrated China’s first passenger flight with sustainable aviation biofuel, a key environmental milestone for China’s commercial aviation industry. The regularly scheduled Hainan Airlines flight – which carried more than 100 passengers from Shanghai to Beijing in a Next-Generation 737-800 – used biofuel made by Sinopec from waste cooking oil collected from restaurants in China. Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:50:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-to-launch-three-new-non-stop-us-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-to-launch-three-new-non-stop-us-routes/ As part of a large scale expansion in North America, China’s Hainan Airlines has announced it plans to begin three new non-stop routes between the United States and China. Service will be inaugurated from Silicon Valley’s Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Beijing on June 15th, from Boston’s Logan Airport to Shanghai’s Pudong Airport on June 20th, and from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong on June 22nd. Thu, 05 Mar 2015 07:11:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hng-group-launches-gx-airlines-in-guangxi-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hng-group-launches-gx-airlines-in-guangxi-china/ HNA Group or China has continued to expand its airline portfolio, with the official launch GX Airlines - a new carrier based in southern region of Guangxi. The start-up airline launched its inaugural flight earlier, from its home base at Nanning, the capital of scenic Guangxi. Mon, 16 Feb 2015 09:05:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-recognised-as-best-airline-in-china-by-skytrax/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-recognised-as-best-airline-in-china-by-skytrax/ SkyTrax has recognised Hainan Airlines as the ‘Best Airline in China’ for the fifth consecutive year. Revealing the annual winners of its covered awards, SkyTrax also presented the airline with the title of ‘Best Staff Service in China’. Thu, 17 Jul 2014 09:01:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-reaffirms-boeing-commitment-with-new-737-max-8-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-reaffirms-boeing-commitment-with-new-737-max-8-deal/ Boeing and Hainan Airlines today announced that the two companies are finalising terms and working toward a purchase agreement for 50 737 MAX 8s, reaffirming the Chinese airline’s preference for an all-Boeing single-aisle fleet. The commitment, valued at more than $5.1 billion at current list prices, will be subject to the approval of the Chinese government and will be posted on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website once all contingencies are cleared. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:54:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-links-boston-to-mainland-china-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-links-boston-to-mainland-china-for-first-time/ China’s Hainan Airlines has launched non-stop services between Boston’s Logan Airport and Beijing, representing the first scheduled non-stop flight between New England and mainland China in history. The route will use the industry’s most advanced airliner - the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Tue, 01 Jul 2014 08:54:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-and-travelport-sign-new-merchandising-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-and-travelport-sign-new-merchandising-agreement/ Travelport, a travel commerce marketplace providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, today announces Hainan Airlines as the latest carrier to sign up for Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding merchandising technology – a key component of the Travelport Merchandising Platform. Wed, 04 Jun 2014 03:30:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-begins-non-stop-service-between-chicago-and-beijing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-begins-non-stop-service-between-chicago-and-beijing/ China’s Hainan Airlines officially commenced non-stop service from Chicago to Beijing, opening the airline’s newest American gateway. Mainland China’s only certified Skytrax® five-star airline will operate service out of Chicago twice per week on Tuesdays and Sundays Sat, 07 Sep 2013 23:30:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-takes-delivery-of-first-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-takes-delivery-of-first-dreamliner/ Boeing and Hainan Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 787 Dreamliner. The delivery is the first of ten 787s for Hainan Airlines. “Today is a great day for Hainan Airlines as the most technologically advanced and fuel efficient airplane in the world joins our fleet,” said Mu Weigang, vice chairman of Hainan Airlines. Thu, 04 Jul 2013 10:32:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-and-chinas-hainan-airlines-launch-new-codeshare-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-and-chinas-hainan-airlines-launch-new-codeshare-service/ American Airlines and Beijing-based Hainan Airlines have implemented their new codeshare agreement, providing significant growth opportunities for American in China and for Hainan in the United States. Customers can now book these new codeshare flights for travel beginning March 25. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-and-beijing-based-hainan-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-and-beijing-based-hainan-airlines/ American Airlines and Beijing-based Hainan Airlines have signed an agreement to codeshare on each other’s flights and to offer their frequent flyer members new opportunities to earn and redeem miles/points. The agreement, subject to government approval, will open many new markets that will complement American’s existing service to China. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:27:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-and-chinas-hainan-airlines-announce-joint-cooperation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-and-chinas-hainan-airlines-announce-joint-cooperation/ American Airlines and Beijing-based Hainan Airlines have signed an agreement to codeshare on each other’s flights and to offer their frequent flyer members new opportunities to earn and redeem miles/points, while providing new growth opportunities for American in China and for Hainan Airlines in the United States. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-to-launch-zurich-service-on-may-31st-2011/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-to-launch-zurich-service-on-may-31st-2011/ Hainan Airlines will start its non-stop service between Zurich and Beijing on May 31st, 2011. The aircraft to be used on this route is A330 with 34 business class and 179 economy seats. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:45:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-route-between-mainland-china-and-hawaii-launched-hawaii-declares-hain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-route-between-mainland-china-and-hawaii-launched-hawaii-declares-hain/ Hainan Airline Group (“HNA Group”) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation with a commercial delegation from the State of Hawaii on November 9. Under the agreement, HNA Group will launch a service between Beijing and Hawaii, the first such service between a city on the Chinese mainland and Hawaii to be offered by a Chinese airline. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:55:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090526091104465/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090526091104465/ Hainan Airlines has launched its first direct flights connecting Beijing to Dubai, twice a week. Sharaf Travel has been appointed as GSA for the airline in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region. Tue, 26 May 2009 09:11:03 +0000