December 28, 2015

China jumps into growing Cuba market with Beijing flight

Air China has opened a new route for Chinese tourism and influence with a direct flight from Beijing to Havana, with a stopover in Montreal. Service began yesterday, using a 777-300ER. For Air China, it’s an expansion that gives the state-owned carrier routes to all six inhabited continents, and opens a new destination for Chinese tourists and trade, and adds to the airline’s direct Canada service as well. The first flight took off after ceremonies and speeches by Chinese and Cuban…

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China jumps into growing Cuba market with Beijing flight

Air China has opened a new route for Chinese tourism and influence with a direct flight from Beijing to Havana, with a stopover in Montreal. Service began yesterday, using a 777-300ER. For Air China, it’s an expansion that gives the state-owned carrier routes to all six inhabited continents, and opens a new destination for Chinese tourists and trade, and adds to the airline’s direct Canada service as well. The first flight took off after ceremonies and speeches by Chinese and Cuban…

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