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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.
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, Eva Air and Uni Air launch frequent flyer program cooperation
Air China, Eva Air and Uni Air launch frequent flyer program cooperation from Aug 1st, 2011.
Air China and Tibet Airlines work together on serving loyal customers
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.
Boeing delivers first 777-300ER to Air China
Boeing has delivered the first 777-300ER to Air China, the flag carrier of the People’s Republic of China. The new airplane is the first of 19 777-300ERs Air China has on order with Boeing.
Air China launches arrival lounges
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, 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
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
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”.
Air China upgrades business class of Airbus A330-200
ir China has announced the Business class upgrade of 16 Airbus A330-200, which will be revamped, upgrading the seats to a luxurious full lie-flat 180-degree bed, and improving the entertainment system.