Air China News
Air China’s B777-300 set to debut in February
Dr. Zhihang Chi, Air China’s Vice President & General Manager for North America hasofficially announced the deployment of one of Air China’s B777-300 ERs on the Los Angeles-Beijing route effective February 1, 2012.
Air China introduces self check-in at more foreign airports
Air China has introduced self check-in desks at more foreign airports. Vancouver International Airport, Osaka Kansai International Airport and Nagoya International Airport are the latest to be added to the time-saving scheme.
Air China steps up international presence
Air China will resume Shanghai-Paris rotations CA833/4 and change the Shanghai-Beijing-Paris service CA933/4 to Beijing-Paris direct service. B777-300ER widebodies will be used on these routes to replace the original A340.
Air China launches direct rotations Beijing - Lhasa
Air China officially launched direct daily rotations between Beijing and Lhasa on December 15, the first time that direct scheduled flights between the two cities are available
Air China launching from Gatwick
Air China will launch non-stop, four weekly flights from Gatwick to Beijing starting on the 2nd May 2012. The flights will operate on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday with A330-200.
Air China to resume Shanghai - Paris direct service
Air China will resume its direct rotations between Shanghai and Paris starting March 10, 2012, and the existing Shanghai-Beijing-Paris services (CA933/4) will be rescheduled to become direct rotations between Beijing and Paris operated with B777-300ER.
Air China launches trial of Gogo’s in-flight entertainment equipment
Gogo, a leader of in-flight connectivity and an innovator of in-flight entertainment solutions, has reached an agreement to provide a trial of its wireless in-flight entertainment equipment on Air China.
Air China to launch service to Copenhagen
The number of affluent Chinese tourists and business people visiting Copenhagen will increase substantially next year when Air China opens a non-stop service between Copenhagen and Beijing. SAS already flies to Beijing and will resume non-stop flights to Shanghai in March 2012.
Air China links with Boeing for biofuel showcase
Air China and Boeing have joined forced to conducted China’s first sustainable biofuel flight. Alongside Chinese and US aviation energy partners, the two-hour mainland flight from Beijing Capital International Airport was witnessed by officials from both countries and highlights the viability of using sustainable aviation biofuel sourced in China.
Air China joins SAFUG
Air China will become a member of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG). Being the first Chinese airline of the Group, Air China will be in line with other members to support the commercial use of lower carbon renewable fuels, derived from environmentally and socially sustainable sources, to achieve a broader aim of achieving carbon-neutral growth across the industry.
Agoda.com links up with Air China for air miles scheme
Agoda.com has announced a partnership with Air China which will see PhoenixMiles Frequent Flyer members earn miles when they book a hotel through a special landing page on global hotel booking site. Air China flies more than 243 routes to 47 international and 91 domestic destinations, and offers more than a million seats per week.
Air China completes A380 testing ahead of launch
The first Airbus A380 to be operated by China Southern Airlines took to the skies for the start of a final phase of flight and ground tests earlier. The tests are being carried out from Airbus’ facilities in Hamburg, where the aircraft has undergone painting and full cabin furnishing.