Hainan Airlines News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.