[PW #2912] China Airways

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China unveils its brand new flag carrier to the world

Beijing, People's Republic of China - 5 April 1999: Today the People's Republic of China is proud to announce the launch and inaugural flight of the new carrier, China Airways. Based at Beijing Capital International Airport, the new airline will proudly take up its position as official carrier of the People's Republic of China. The airline launched with six domestic routes to:

• Harbin, Heilongjiang in Northeastern China
• Jinan, the capital of Shandong
• Ningbo in the Yangtze River Delta region
• Taiyuan, the capital of the Shanxi province
• Tianjin in Northern China and one of the five national central cities of the People's Republic of China
• Yinchuan, the capital of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region

China Airways also launched its first international route to Busan in South Korea, connecting the People's Republic of China with the Republic of Korea for the first time by air. The airline operates scheduled daily services to all the destinations above with its first aircraft, a Boeing 737-400.

Currently the only carrier in the country, China Airways has got a number of expansion plans in progress with its first brand new aircraft on order. The new aircraft will serve smaller regional destinations, connecting the People of China with each other, the easy way.

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China Airways expands route network to South Korea

Beijing, People's Republic of China - 20 May 1999: Today, China Airways, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China unveils the first part of its Asia expansion plans, revealing additional routes to the neighbouring Korean Peninsula. Three new daily flights from Beijing will now serve three additional destinations in South Korea, adding to the airline's existing daily flight to Gimhae International in Busan, South Korea, that launched earlier this year. The new South Korean destinations are:

Welcome to South Korea!

• Cheongju, the capital of the North Chungcheong Province and home to the popular Jikji Festival held every September.
• Daegu, located in South East Korea and the third largest metropolitan area in the nation. The city is famed for its fascinating traditional-medicine market!
• Gwangju located in the center of the agricultural Jeolla region, where the city is also famous for its rich and diverse cuisine.

The City of Gwangju

China Airways is currently working on expanding its domestic route network as well as preparing phase 2 of its international route network expansion into Japan, Taiwan and Russia. Currently the Chinese carrier is the airline of choice of nearly 4,000 daily passengers with the number growing on a daily basis.

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China Airways welcomes you to North Korea!

Beijing, People's Republic of China - 21 September 1999: Today, China Airways, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China is proud to announce the addition of Pyongyang, the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) to its ever expanding list of destinations. The brand new non-stop daily service will operate seven days a week from Beijing Capital International Airport using China Airways' latest aircraft, the Boeing 737-800.

Pyongyang, the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

As China Airways' fifth international destination, the sowewhat controversial North Korean capital city, Pyongyang, is unlike any other on earth. An ideological statement forged in concrete, bronze and marble, Pyongyang is the ultimate totalitarian metropolis, built almost entirely from scratch following its destruction in the Korean War. The city offers breathtaking monuments, towers, statues and buildings that includes the Triumphal Arch, the Tower of the Juche Idea and the Mansudae Grand Monument and a rendering of founder of the People's Republic of Korea, Kim Il-sung eternalised in bronze. While these are all impressive, a gentle stroll on Pyongyang’s relaxed Moran Hill, amongst many other things, is a great way to experience the locals having picnics, playing music and idling away sunny afternoons.

The expansion into North Korea initiated China Airways' third phase of its expansion plans. The airline also expanded its domestic route network and now offers daily flights from Beijing to:

• Two major cities in the Liaoning Province - The seaport city Dalian and Shenyang the largest city in Northeast China
• Qingdao, another seaport and major industrial centre in eastern Shandong Province, Eastern China
• Nanjing, the second-largest commercial centre in the East China region

Shenyang, the largest city in Northeast China

Additionally China Airways now flies to five destinations in South Korea with a new daily flight to Gimpo International Airport, the third largest airport in South Korea.

Currently China Airways offers daily flights to 27 destinations in China and North & South Korea to over 6,000 passengers every day. The immediate expansion into North and South Korea will help strengthening ties between the three countries and promote international travel and tourism.

[1993matias]

Nice reports, keep them up!

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China Airways lands in Japan's friendliest city

Beijing, People's Republic of China - 23 November 1999: Japan's southernmost metropolis, sunny Kagoshima has become China Airways' first Japanese and it's seventh international destination. The new full service, fulfilled by the airline's brand new Boeing 737-700 aircraft will operate daily return flights to Kagoshima - connecting the passengers of China Airways with the Land of the Rising Sun for the first time!

The volcanic tropical paradise of Kagoshima!

Voted as Japan's friendliest city, Kagoshima was the natural choice for China Airways' first route to Japan. A volcanic tropical paradise that could easily become known as the 'Hawaii of Japan', Kagoshima is one of the easiest places to get up close and personal with live volcanoes. While the massive three-peak volcano, active continuously, rises like a giant broken molar out of the surrounding blue waters of Kinko Bay, Yakushima, one of Kagoshima's many outlying islands and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a ferry ride away to see giant cedar trees, dive and snorkel with tropical fish, hike the highest mountain in all of Kyuushuu (Mount Miyanoura), and see unique species such as Yaku monkeys and Yaku deer. At the tranquil tip of Kagoshima's Satsuma peninsula lies the tourist town of Ibusuki, famous for its amazing hot sand baths. The magma is so close to the surface that it warms the sandy beaches of the town. For a few hundred yen, cheery octogenarians will bury visitors up to their neck and even mop the sweat from their brows as they cook in the sand for as long as they can handle it. It's an experience hot spring buffs travel from all over Japan to enjoy! The new air connection between China and Japan's Kagoshima will boost international travel and tourism to this tropical paradise and reveal there's more to Japan than Tokyo and sushi.

The Xichan temple, a popular tourist attraction in Fuzhou, one of China Airways' new domestic destinations.

Additionally China Airways' domestic route network now stands strong at 25 routes with daily flights to destinations across China. The latest additions include Nanchang, the capital of Jiangxi province and home to the Tengwang Pavilion, a towering pavilion on the east bank of the Gan River and one of "the Four Great Towers of China"; the "mild and pleasant land" of Wenzhou in southern Zhejiang Province and Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian province and home of the famous Wu Ta (??) "Black Pagoda".

Currently China Airways provides over 7,500 daily passengers with its world class full onboard service to 32 destinations in China, North & South Korea and now Japan. The airline has got several aircraft on order as part of its immediate short and medium haul expansion plans.

[norge]

Love the reports! Do you have a link to the airline?

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Love the reports! Do you have a link to the airline?

Why thank you very much! I enjoy doing these reports! Good point about the link. Here it is - China Airways

I will include it in future updates.   Thanks for reading! Really appreciate it!

Fixed the link - Matias

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Major Chinese cities, Shanghai and Xi'an, welcomes China Airways

Beijing, People's Republic of China - 19 March 2000: China Airways, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China, is proud to announce the inaugural flights of its newest routes to the glamorous international metropolis of Shanghai and the legendary city and melting pot of cultures and religions, Xi'an - two of China's largest cities and of vital importance to the airline's strategic growth plan in its domestic market. The new daily services from Beijing will be fullfilled by the "Pearl of the Orient", China Airways' brand new and largest aircraft in its current fleet, the Boeing 757-300.

Shanghai, Hu for short, is a renowned international metropolis drawing more and more attention from all over the world.

Aptly named after Shanghai, a city that capture so much history, indulgence and exotic promise in just a name; the "Pearl of the Orient" is China Airways' latest addition to its fast expanding short and medium haul fleet. The aircraft is fitted with the latest luxury air travel fittings and sports a new and improved AVOD in-flight entertainment system with hundreds of movies and music selections, plus a whole range of online games for all passengers to enjoy. The "Pearl of the Orient" is also the first China Airways aircraft to feature the airline's new leather and fabric combo business class seats with a reclining angle of 180 degrees, a first of air travel in China.

China Airways' "Pearl of the Orient", the Boeing 757-300.

In addition to Shanghai and Xi'an, China Airways also now fly to Luoyang, one of the cradles of Chinese civilization and one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. Once the very centre of the Chinese universe, the city plays host to the very popular Annual Peony Festival that sees Wangcheng Park flooded with tourists, floral aficionados, photographers, peony garlands and huge bouquets of flowers. This new daily connection will enable travellers from Beijing to easily connect with this bustling city in the middle reaches of the Yellow River.

China Airways now offer daily full service flights to 32 cities in China with just over 50% of all passengers travelling from Beijing Capital International Airport selecting it as their airline of choice. In addition to its popular domestic route network, China Airways also offer daily full service flights to several destinations in North & South Korea and a daily flight to Kagoshima in Japan. For more information on China Airways, please visit our website at www.flychinaairways.cn

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Enjoy island holidays in Japan with China Airways

Beijing, People's Republic of China - 21 April 2000: If the idea of a break away to a beautiful subtropical quiet island sounds like just what you need, you will be pleased to hear China Airways just launched a brand new route to Tsushima Island in Japan. The new direct daily flight from Beijing to the popular tourist hotspot that lies in the Tsushima Strait south of the Sea of Japan and north-east of the East China Sea, is the airline's second Japanese route and its 10th international route.

The beautiful island of Tsushima in Japan.

The two and half hour flight will take you away from the hustle and the bustle of the city to the calm and relaxing plateau of Tsushima known for its exquisite wildlife. Guided adventure tours consisting of hiking and fishing showcases every aspect of this beautiful island for visitors to explore and enjoy. The port town of Izuhara plays host to a handful of modern hotels and restaurants with local seafood playing a vital part in the full experience of the island. The mysterious deep blue sea and magnificent green mountains makes this the ideal and most breathtaking location for a break from city life!

One of the many landmarks to explore on Tsushima Island.

China Airways now flies to 46 destinations across China, North & South Korea and Japan with over 13,000 passengers experiencing the world class service on board China Airways aircraft every day. Thinking of joining us soon? Visit www.flychinaairways.cn to book your flight now!

 

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China Airways adds Taipei, Mandalay, Yangon, Fukuoka and Osaka to its ever expanding list of international destinations

Beijing, People's Republic of China - 20 August 2000: Today, China Airways, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China, is proud to announce the expansion of its current international route offering. The latest additions to the airline's ever expanding list of international destinations, includes daily flights from China to Taiwan, Myanmar and new routes to Japan.

Taipei, the unhurried but vibrant capital of Taiwan, was naturally the number one new international destination for China Airways. With its Chinese, Japanese and Western influences in food, culture folk arts and architecture, Taipei offers travellers a refreshing and beautiful experience which passengers on the new daily flight from Beijing, will now be able to take advantage of.

The Shilin night market in the Taiwanese Capital

Additionaly the airline launched two new routes to the extraordinary land of Myanmar with daily flights departing from Beijing to Mandalay, the cultural capital of Myanmar with it's many pagodas, striking churches, Indian temples and notable mosques; and a daily flight from Beijing to Yangon, former capital and Myanmar's largest and most commercially important city. Its downtown skyline is dominated by the 'winking wonder' of Shwedagon Pagoda, a dazzling Buddhist temple that attracts pilgrims from all over the world.

The Southern Gate of Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon

Lastly, China Airways also launched two new services to Japan, now totalling six daily flights from Beijing to various cities in the Land of the Rising Sun. The new flight to Fukuoka, Japan's sixth largest city and home of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Matsuri that attracts thousands of festival goers from all over the world will open up new and interesting cultural opportunities for travellers on China Airways. Osaka, the working heart of Kansai that is famous for its down-to-earth citizens and the colourful Kansai-ben they speak, became the airline's sixth Japanese destination enabling travellers on China Airways to be able able to finally kuidaore (eat 'til you drop) in this city famed for conjuring some of the most delicious Japanese food in the county!

The colourful and fragrant city of Osaka at night time

Currently China Airways offers daily flights to 57 destinations in China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Myanmar with just short of 20,000 daily passengers enjoying top-class hospitality and service the airline is already famous for. Futher route expansion plans are well underway as well as plans to deploy new, larger aircraft on current routes to provide passengers with even more and even better air travel services and opportunities. For more information about China Airways and our destinations please visit www.flychinaairways.cn

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China Airways opens second Chinese base and expands Asian route network

Guangzhou, People's Republic of China - 21 July 2001: Today, China Airways, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China, is proud to announce the opening of its brand new and second Chinese base at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, the largest city in South Central China. Located on the Pearl River, just north-northwest of Hong Kong and north of Macau, Guangzhou serves as an important national transportation hub and trading port for the country and naturally the second location for China Airways to commence operations from.

The beautiful city of Guangzhou where China Airways recently opened a second Chinese base.

Guangzhou is one of China's busiest cities and China Airways is honoured to be be able to offer travellers now even more easy choices when it comes to making travel plans and decisions. The airline launched operations to several domestic destinations including:

• The city of Xiamen in Fujian Province, known for its scenery and tree-lined beaches;
• Chongqing in Southwest China and home to the People's Liberation Monument; and
• Songpan, a county of northwestern Sichuan province with the scenic and very popular attraction of Huanglong

Currently China Airways serves 53 destinations from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. This includes a vast domestic route network and international routes to Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and the Philippines. In the coming months, China Airways will expand its domestic and international route network from both its Chinese hubs in partnership with Boeing, China Airways' aircraft manufacturer of choice.

The airline now operates 135 daily flights from Beijing and Guangzhou collectively. For more information on our route network or our world class onboard service, please visit our website at www.flychinaairways.cn

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China Airways launch daily flight to the Island of Bali, Indonesia

Guangzhou, People's Republic of China - 23 October 2001: China Airways, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China is proud to announce the addition of the Island of Bali in Indonesia to it's ever-expanding list of international destinations. The airline's first Indonesian destination, Bali is the largest tourist destination in the country and renowned for its highly developed arts, including traditional and modern dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music.

The Island of Bali, one of the world's most popular tourist destinations.

Offering travellers beaches, surfing, diving, and resorts great and small, Bali is more than just a fun-in-the-sun retreat. Now passengers on China Airways will be able to experience the rich and diverse culture of Bali that plays out at all levels of life - from the exquisite flower-petal offerings placed everywhere, to the processions of joyfully garbed locals, shutting down major roads as they march to one of the myriad temple ceremonies, to the other-worldly traditional music and dance performed island-wide. The new daily flight from the airline's Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport base will open up even bigger and more equisite travel options for passengers looking for a new paradise to explore!

Bali is famous for its rich and diverse culture.

Currently China Airways fly to 110 destinations on 115 daily flights across Asia. The airline's widely recognised red, black and white logo is fast becoming a household name with it being the airline of choice for over 50,000 passengers every day. China Airways currently handles over 60% of all air traffic at Beijing Capital International Airport and over 77% of all air traffic at its second base at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The airline continues to expand with it's first long-haul international flight just days away from taking off. More details to follow soon. For more information on China Airways and its destinations, please visit www.flychinaairways.cn

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China Airways lands in Germany and Switzerland

Beijing, People's Republic of China - 21 November 2001: China Airways, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China today proudly launched its inaugural flights to its first European destinations. Two new non-stop flights have been added to the airline's international route network from Beijing to Frankfurt, Germany's second-largest metropolitan region and Zurich, the capital of Switzerland. The new flights mark the airline's entry into the European travel market.

The beautiful city of Zurich in Switzerland, one of China Airways' new European destinations.

The two new direct routes are serviced by Empress Dowager Ci'an, China Airways' brand new long haul aircraft - the Boeing 777-200ER - fitted with the latest comforts and luxurious amenities to match the airline's five star sky service. The aircraft, named after one of China's most renown female rulers, welcomes 440 passengers onboard with 10 stately seats in Qin Dynasty, the airline's First class cabin; 30 prime seats in Tang Dynasty, the Business class cabin and 400 lavish seats in Economy class called the Ming Dynasty cabin.

The Boeing 777-200ER, the latest addition to China Airways' long haul fleet.

Currently China Airways have another two Boeing 777-200ER aircraft on order with more long haul flights to launch into Europe. Locally, the airline continues to expand its domestic route network in China. For more information on China Airways, its aircraft and it's over 100 destinations, please visit our website at: www.flychinaairways.cn

[1993matias]

I really like these reports, they are so detailed!

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I really like these reports, they are so detailed!

Thank you very much! I enjoy doing them.