Chinese Airlines Now Charging Extra Fees for Domestic Flights

After a three-year hiatus, multiple airlines brought back the fuel surcharge.

by Aimee Burlamacchi, 12 June 2018

Virgin Halts London-Hong Kong Service After 30 Years

British airline cited "operational complexities" due to the closure of Russian airspace.

by Ned Kelly, 17 October 2022

American Airlines Re-Routes 3 China Flights Amid Rising US-Russia Tensions

Growing tensions between Russia and the United States have prompted American Airlines to re-route at least three China-bound flights.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 15 April 2018

Another International Flight Returns, This Time from Tianjin

Xiamen Air will operate a return flight between Tianjin and Bangkok.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 19 October 2022

Chinese Man Escorted Off Plane After Opening Emergency Exit

Takeoff was delayed for 2 hours after the emergency exit was opened.

by Austin Coley, 03 July 2019

Beijing’s Brand-New Starfish-Shaped Airport is Now Open

The design by Zaha Hadid was described as resembling a phoenix, an auspicious bird in Chinese legends, but has since been nicknamed ‘starfish.’

by Herlina Liu, 27 September 2019

Beijing Restarts 8 Direct International Flights

As life on the ground continues to get back to normal in China, life in the air is slowly taking off once again.

by That's Beijing, 07 September 2020

All Sanya to Beijing Flights Suspended Due to COVID-19

Sanya Phoenix International Airport has also implemented stricter rules for entering the terminal buildings.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 28 February 2022

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