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Air China joins SAFUG

Air China joins SAFUG

10 October 2011 Press Release Airline News

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.

Air China completes A380 testing ahead of launch

Air China completes A380 testing ahead of launch

20 August 2011 Airline News

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.

Air China inks deal with Siemens

Air China inks deal with Siemens

Air China has become the first provider to be considered by Siemens when it comes to global travel solutions. The signing ceremony was attended by Air China commercial committee vice chairman Shi Zengqi and Siemens world procurement vice president Bernd Schulz.

Air China and Tibet Airlines work together on serving loyal customers

Air China and Tibet Airlines work together on serving loyal customers

5 August 2011 Press Release Airline News

The Frequent Flyer Program cooperation between the two carriers began July 26th, 2011. The arrangement allows Air China PhoenixMiles members to earn Status Mileage on all scheduled flights operated by Tibet Airlines, and redeem Award Tickets on all scheduled flights operated and marketed by Tibet Airlines from November 1st, 2011.

Air China launches arrival lounges

Air China launches arrival lounges

11 July 2011 Press Release Airline News

First/Business Class passengers or PhoenixMiles Platinum and Gold members flying from Vancouver, European cities and Australia to Beijing on flights operated by Air China qualify for access to our around-the-clock arrival lounges at T3 of Beijing, and can stay there for a good rest for up to 3 hours.

bmi launches codeshare with Air China

bmi launches codeshare with Air China

6 July 2011 Airline News

bmi, British Midland International, has announced a new codeshare deal with Air China on its UK and Ireland services from London Heathrow. Effective immediately, Air China adds its CA code onto bmi services to and from London Heathrow to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Manchester, Belfast and Dublin.

Air China offers French online check-in

Air China offers French online check-in

2 July 2011 Press Release Airline News Travel Technology News

The French version of the online check-in feature of the carrier’s sub-website for France www.airchina.fr was offered on June 27, making it easier for passengers departing from Charles de Gaule airport, Paris, to check in online from 28 hours to 3 hours before flight departure.

Air China and bmi Start Code Share

Air China and bmi Start Code Share

1 July 2011 Press Release Airline News

According to the deal inked by the two Star Alliance member carriers, bmi’s flights from London to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast and Manchester will carry Air China’s code “CA”.