Air China News
Air China expands US flights with new Houston departure
Air China has announced a new non-stop service between Houston in the United States and Beijing, pending government approval. The news was welcomed by Houston mayor Annise Parker, who said: “Houston is honoured to be the newest global gateway for Air China as our international growth depends on strong relationships worldwide.”
Virgin America, Air China launch interline agreement
California based Virgin America and Air China have signed a new interline agreement which offers seamless travel on the networks of both carriers across their respective routes in North America and Asia.
Air China launches new mobile site
Air China has officially launched its mobile website in the United States, allowing passengers to their smartphone to access a wealth of information. The site allows passengers to check flights, purchase air tickets, view reservations, book special meals, and inquire about free baggage allowance policies, PhoenixMiles and contact numbers of Air China’s outlets around the world.
Air China to offer through check-in for Beijing-Sweden service
Air China and Swedish customs authorities recently inked a deal on the carrier’s starting to offer, from September 1, baggage through check-in to passengers who need to transfer to other Swedish domestic cities via Stockholm airport.
Air China introduces Fast Track service at Bangkok airport
Air China has introduced the ‘Fast Track’ service at the airport of Bangkok to benefit its premium customers. First Class/Business Class passengers and PhoenixMiles Platinum members on the flight Beijing-Bangkok-Beijing operated by Air China can get the ‘Fast Track’ card onboard or at the airport of Bangkok and then head to the specified location carrying the sign ‘FAST TRACK PASS’, where they should produce their valid credentials to qualify for the service.
Travelport signs full content agreement with Air China
Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has today announced a new multi-year global full content agreement with Air China.
Air China takes steps to alleviate Heathrow congestion
In order to improve the service on the flights from Beijing to London, Air China has introduced the Fast Track immigration service at Heathrow Airport. First and Business Class passengers and PhoenixMiles Platinum members can now head to the specified location carrying the sign “FAST TRACK”, where they should produce their valid credentials to qualify for the service.
Air China offers online check-in in Seoul, South Korea
Passengers can visit www.airchina.com or www.airchina.kr to check-in onto Air China’s flights from Seoul’s Incheon and Gimpo airports to Beijing from after midnight until three hours before fight departure on the flight day. With valid ID and e-ticket, they can select seat, collect Air China kilometers and print the boarding pass. After they finish check-in, they can print the boarding pass on a piece of A4 paper. At the airport, they can get the official boarding pass and check in their baggage at specified counters.
Air China opens its Danish internet site
Air China has recently opened its Danish Internet site www.airchina.dk, which keeps customers up to speed on real-time flight status, flight schedules, onboard services, promotions, admission to FFP, FFP activities and contact numbers of the carrier’s representative offices worldwide.
JetBlue and Air China announce plans to partner
JetBlue and Air China have formed an interline agreement and plan to implement a codeshare deal this year. The new deal marks JetBlue’s first partnership with a Chinese carrier.
Air China launches Gatwick services
Air China is expanding its London network with a non-stop service from Gatwick to Beijing International Airport four times a week. The Airbus A330-200 aircraft will depart Gatwick at 1300 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Air China and Air Macau align frequent flyer programs
According to a recent arrangement, Air China’s PhoenixMiles members can collect non-status mileage on all scheduled flights operated by Air Macau and request award tickets on the scheduled flights operated by Air Macau and carrying the code “NX”.