Air China increasing service between Vancouver, Beijing
Tue 9th February 2010
Air China, China’s national airline, is adding three more flights a week in addition to its daily non-stop flights from Vancouver to Beijing. The new flights will begin in June arriving in Vancouver on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Flights to Beijing will depart Vancouver in the early morning on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, using Airbus A330-200 aircraft. David Solloway, Air China Canada’s senior advisor, said, “Our goal is to stimulate both business and leisure travel to open up opportunities for Canadian companies to increase business in China and vice versa. While Beijing is an important destination in its own right, it is also a convenient connection hub for passengers who wish to travel beyond. From our hub in Beijing, we can offer connections to 123 destinations in 28 countries and regions throughout the world.” Air China is a member of Star Alliance. (http://www.airchina.ca)Related Articles from News
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AC set to double China lift
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