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Hainan Airlines is coming to Mexico

Hainan Airlines will launch the Beijing – Tijuana – Mexico City route on March 22, 2018. The new route will operate three days a week with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners.

Hainan Airlines Holding Company, Ltd. officially announced the launch of its first nonstop flights from Tijuana to Beijing on March 22 this year. Initially, this route will be operated with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner three times a week. This route represents the first nonstop service connecting Beijing to Mexico, and thanks to the Cross Border Xpress (CBX), San Diegans have a convenient new option.

Flight schedules are planned as follows (times are local):

Flight No.	Aircraft	Schedule	Departure City	Departure time	Arrival time	Arrival city
HU7926	B787	Tuesday Thursday Saturday	Mexico City	00:00	2:15 AM	Tijuana
HU7926	B787	Tuesday Thursday Saturday	Tijuana	4:15 AM	08:35AM+1	Beijing
HU7925	B787	Monday, Wednesday Friday	Beijing	6:30 PM	3:55 PM	Tijuana
HU7925	B787	Monday, Wednesday Friday	Tijuana	5:55 PM	10:00 PM	Mexico City

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Hainan Airlines to open the Shenzhen – Tianjin – Vancouver route in May

Hainan Airlines (Haikou and Beijing) on May 25, 2018 will open a new twice-weekly Shenzhen – Tianjin – Vancouver route. The new route will operate with Airbus A330-300s.

The airline issued this statement:

Hainan Airlines Holding Co., Ltd. is scheduled to launch a new service between Vancouver, Tianjin and Shenzhen on May 25. Following the roll-out of the Toronto-Beijing and Calgary-Beijing services, this will be Hainan Airlines’ third flight between Canada and China as well as the airline’s 15^th service to a destination in the US and Canada.

As 2018 has been proclaimed as the Canada-China Year of Tourism, the launch of the new service will take the cooperation between the two countries on tourism to a new level. 2018 also marks the 10^th anniversary of Hainan Airlines’ first flight to a destination in North America. Over the past 10 years, Hainan Airlines’ route network covering North America has experienced rapid development. In addition to the direct routes to and from destinations in Canada, Hainan Airlines has launched 12 services between cities in the US, including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Seattle, San Jose, Chicago, Boston and New York, and major cities in China.

Shenzhen-Tianjin-Vancouver Flight Timetable (All times are local):

Flight No.	Aircraft	Schedule	DepartureCity	Departure Time	Arrival Time	ArrivalCity
HU7960	Airbus 330	Monday and Friday	Vancouver	11:30 am	2:15 pm +1	Tianjin
HU7960	Airbus 330	Tuesday and Saturday	Tianjin	4:45 pm	7:45 pm	Shenzhen
HU7959	Airbus 330	Monday and Friday	Shenzhen	07:25 am	10:25 am	Tianjin
HU7959	Airbus 330	Monday and Friday	Tianjin	1:25 pm	9:30 am	Vancouver
Note: Please confirm exact flight times, these are subject to change due to a variety of factors, on Hainan Airlines’ official website.

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Hainan to start flying the Shenzhen – Madrid route

Hainan Airlines (Haikou and Beijing) will launch the Shenzhen – Madrid route on March 22. The new route will be operated weekly with Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

The airline issued this statement:

Hainan Airlines will officially launch nonstop service between Madrid and Shenzhen on March 22, 2018. The route will be serviced by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with two round trip flights weekly, on Mondays and Fridays. This will be Hainan Airlines’ first direct service between China and Spain.

Shenzhen is located in southern China, adjacent to Hong Kong. Shenzhen’s picturesque coast, pleasant climate and varied theme parks have turned the city into an attractive travel destination. As a key economic hub in southern China, Shenzhen leads in several sectors, including IT, finance and innovative technologies. The splendid city has attracted the world’s attention with its amazing growth rate.

After arriving at Shenzhen, travellers can fly on to other Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xi’an, via Hainan Airlines’ domestic network. Hainan Airlines recently also launched three nonstop international routes: Shenzhen–Auckland, Shenzhen-Brisbane and Shenzhen-Cairns, providing another high-quality choice for Spanish travellers en route to New Zealand and Australia.

Hainan Airlines Shenzhen-Madrid Flight Timetable (All times are local):

Flight	Flight No.	Dep. Time	Arr. Time	Schedule	Aircraft
Shenzhen-Madrid	HU7983	14:35	21:50	Thursday and Sunday	B787
Madrid-Shenzhen	HU7984	00:00	19:55	Monday and Friday	B787
(Note: The above timetable is for reference only, subject to change between winter and summer time at certain destinations. Please confirm the exact departure and arrival times on the day you plan to fly when purchasing your ticket.)

Copyright Photo: Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner B-7302 (msn 36219) (Dreamworks Kung Fu Panda) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 938164.

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Hainan Airlines to add a third Chinese route to Brussels

Hainan Airlines will add the twice-weekly Shenzhen – Brussels route on March 20, 2018. The new route will be operated with Boeing 787 Dreamliners and will be the third Chinese route serving Brussels.

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Hainan Airlines adds a new route to Cairns

Hainan Airlines on December 19, 2017 commenced new twice-weekly nonstop service between Shenzhen and Cairns, Australia.

This new route follows the Shenzhen-Brisbane service started in September 2017.

From	To	Flight No.	Dept. Time	Arr. Time	Frequency	Price for Round Trip
Cairns	Shenzhen	HU746	10:30	15:45	Wednesday, Sunday 2017/12/19-2018/03/24	From 611AUD
Shenzhen	Cairns	HU745	23:05	8:30+1	Tuesday, Saturday 2017/12/19-2018/03/24	From 611AUD

Hainan is assigning Airbus A330-200 aircraft to the new route.

Hainan Airlines takes delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 MAX 8, introduces the new features

Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 MAX 8. The pictured Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 B-1390 (msn 62183) was handed over on November 18, 2017.

The airline has taken the opportunity to spotlight the new type:

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 features an all-new engine and cutting-edge dual-feather winglets that reduce drag and fuel consumption compared with the conventional winglets on 737-800 aircraft.

The 737 MAX 8 uses a new noise-reducing engine that is 10 decibels quieter than the ICAO noise limit, ensuring a quieter trip.

More comfortable seating

Industry-leading, ergonomically designed slimline seating provides extra legroom without sacrificing comfort.
iPad holder for in-flight entertainment.
All-in-one magazine holder for extra legroom.
Powerful 2.1A USB power supply for charging portable devices.

All-new cabin design

New red and gray design
Revamped cabin with the background color of the curtains and walls changed from red to light gray while retaining the same design, for a refreshed, comfortable and relaxed cabin interior.
Stylish Boeing Sky Interior
Ultra-spacious cabin with larger, inset overhead baggage compartments and colored LED lighting.

Top Copyright Photo (all others by Hainan Airlines): Hainan Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 B-1390 (msn 62183) BFI (Joe G. Walker). Image: 939883.

Hainan Airlines launches first nonstop service between New York (JFK) and Chengdu and Chongqing in western China

Hainan Airlines, a unit of HNA Group and mainland China’s only Skytrax Five-Star airline, this week begins two new routes between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the Chinese cities of Chengdu and Chongqing.

Services to Chongqing commenced on October 21 and to Chengdu on October 27 from JFK’s Terminal 4. Each route will operate twice weekly on Hainan Airline’s fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. With a capacity for over 60,000 passengers per year, it is the only nonstop service offered between New York City and China’s rapidly growing Sichuan province. Chongqing to New York will be Hainan Airlines’ longest flight route—nearly 7573 miles.

These new services represent the 13^th and 14^th nonstop trans-Pacific routes, following the West Coast launch earlier in the year.

Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, is widely recognized for its Giant Panda Breeding Center. But this traditional home of Sichuanese cooking city is fast-becoming the latest stop on the global food trail, as Chengdu is Asia’s first UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Chengdu also strikes the perfect balance of traditional Chinese customs and modern cultural elements, from the many traditional tea houses to the 150 museums it boasts.

Chongqing is a major commercial center of 30 million people, renowned for its distinctive spicy cuisine, and its busy port along the Yangtze River. Chongqing is the home of the UNESCO World Heritage site of The Dazu Rock Carvings and Chinese religious sculptures and carvings that date back to the 7^th Century. As the provisional capital of China from 1937 – 1945, Chongqing also has a rich wartime history.

Hainan Airline New Route Information

Through its partner, JetBlue, Hainan Airlines will offer connections to its network of over 70 destinations to passengers arriving from JFK.

Flight Route	Departure Time	Landing Time	Schedule	Type
Chongqing-New York HU415	22:00	00:50+1	Weds/Fri	B787
New York-Chongqing HU416	02:50	05:55+1	Thurs/Sat	B787
Chengdu-New York HU7915	22:00	00:50+1	Thurs/Sat	B787
New York-Chengdu HU7916	02:50	05:55+1	Fri/Sun	B787

Hainan Airlines launches new collaboration with DreamWorks Animation, announces “Kung Fu Panda”-themed Liveries – Six new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners will feature special designs

Copyright Photo: Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner B-1540 (msn 62715) (Dreamworks Kung Fu Panda) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 935149.

Hainan Airlines has issued this statement:

On the occasion of its inaugural Boeing 787-9 flight to North America, Hainan Airlines announced on June 30, 2016 a new collaboration with DreamWorks Animation to feature the “Kung Fu Panda” film franchise on Hainan’s award-winning fleet, which provides nonstop service between China and seven North American destinations.

Photo: Hainan Airlines.

The agreement will include up to six specially designed “Kung Fu Panda”-themed liveries for Hainan’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, delivered in 2016 and 2017. These full-wrap designs will showcase characters and scenes from the blockbuster film franchise, including Po, Tigress, Monkey and others, and will remain for a three-year period.

Kung Fu Panda

“The ‘Kung Fu Panda’ story is deeply rooted in Chinese history, culture and society,” said Hou Wei, Vice President of Marketing at Hainan Airlines. “We are excited to partner with an iconic American movie studio and strengthen the bridge connecting China and North America. Hainan Airlines is proud to extend its elite experience and top-rated customer service to celebrate these outstanding films and characters.”

“Stay tuned for an exciting opportunity for fans of “Kung Fu Panda”, Hainan and Boeing to be a part of this landmark collaboration,” continued Mr. Hou. “We will make an announcement soon about how you can create an original piece of aviation history.”

The inaugural flight of Hainan’s first 787-9 Dreamliner to Los Angeles is a nod to the home of DreamWorks Animation, the Hollywood studio that produced the “Kung Fu Panda” movies. Hainan is China’s only airline to operate both the 787-8 and now the newest 787-9 Dreamliner in its fleet. The larger 787-9 features 289 seats in a two-class configuration and is an update to Boeing’s industry-leading airplane, which includes features such as Wi-Fi and an all new personal entertainment system.

When “Kung Fu Panda 3” was released in early 2016, two versions of the movie were created, one with animation that matched the English audio, one with Chinese-language animation, a first for an animated feature. ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ is the first film co-produced by DreamWorks’ Shanghai-based venture Oriental DreamWorks, established in 2012. All three “Kung Fu Panda” films will be available on demand on board Hainan’s Dreamliners this summer.

“We are thrilled to team with Hainan for this exciting collaboration which connects ‘Kung Fu Panda’ to fans and travelers in an entirely new way,” said Mimi Slavin, Head of Global Promotions, DreamWorks Animation. “This campaign reinforces DreamWorks Animation’s ongoing commitment to the Chinese market and only serves to further enhance our connections to fans throughout Asia and around the world.”

Hainan Airlines is Mainland China’s largest independent airline, and is the only Mainland Chinese airline with a perfect five-star rating from Skytrax, the international airline ratings agency, five years in a row. The airline is expanding its North American service, flying nonstop between China and Seattle, Silicon Valley (SJC), Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago, Boston and Toronto. Today, Hainan also inaugurates its nonstop service between Calgary (YYC) and Beijing, the first airline to fly nonstop between Calgary and China.

Business class passengers enjoy priority check-in and luxurious seats that convert to fully-flat beds. Gourmet Chinese and Western cuisine as well as award-winning wines, freshly brewed espresso and high-quality tea are available. Amenity kits feature Bulgari® cosmetics. Premium passengers can also reserve complimentary private chauffeured car service between home, the airport and their destination in both the U.S. and China. A state of the art entertainment system offers over 100 movies, audio selections and games on demand for all passengers.

Hainan Airlines starts nonstop Beijing – Manchester service

Hainan Airlines’ Beijing to Manchester maiden flight successfully touches down at Manchester Airport (PRNewsFoto/Hainan Airlines Co., LTD)

On June 10, 2016, a Hainan Airlines’ Airbus A330 took off from Beijing Capital International Airport and landed at the Manchester Airport after a more than 10-hour flight. China-based Hainan Airlines formally opened a direct air route between Beijing and Manchester.

To welcome its first passengers on the flight to Manchester, Hainan Airlines had the words “Hai! Manchester” painted on the side of the aircraft (above) in celebration of the maiden journey. In addition, Hainan Airlines flight attendants prepared limited-edition postcards and British-themed gift sets for each passenger. The exciting range of maiden voyage activities highlight Hainan Airlines as an international, exclusive air service brand.

Hainan Airlines’ air route between Beijing and Manchester enables the first direct air service between the two big cities. The addition of the route at this time is also in response to and in support of the “One Belt, One Road” initiative, the program rolled out by Chinese President Xi Jinping, to rebuild a modern equivalent of the ancient silk route that joined China to Europe in ancient times, as well as the Northern Powerhouse program, the UK government’s program to boost economic growth in the north of England. The direct route creates not only an air traffic bridge between the two cities but also a new Silk Road in the air.

In 2016, Hainan Airlines opened several international routes, including Changsha-Los Angeles, Beijing-Tel Aviv and Beijing-Manchester. The new Beijing-Calgary route is scheduled to be launched later this month.

Photo: Hainan Airlines.

Hainan Airlines to fly the Los Angeles – Changsha, China route

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Hainan Airlines (Haikou and Beijing) has announced it will launch the only nonstop service from Los Angeles (LAX) to inland China on January 21, 2016. Hainan will connect passengers to Changsha, capital of Hunan Province, a metropolis of over 7 million people famous for its world-renowned cuisine and rich history.

The new route is part of Hainan’s large-scale expansion in North America. On the west coast, Hainan already operates nonstop service between San Jose (Silicon Valley) (SJC) and Beijing, and from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Beijing and Shanghai. This complements the airlines’ direct routes between Beijing and Chicago, Boston and Toronto, and between Shanghai and Boston.

All North American routes – including the new service between LAX and Changsha – are flown by Boeing 787 Dreamliners, making Hainan the airline with the most nonstop 787 Dreamliner routes between China and North America.

Beginning January 21, the newest route departs LAX Terminal 2 on Mondays and Thursdays at 12:35 pm and arrives Changsha at 7:20 pm the following day. Return flights depart Changsha at 1:00 pm and arrive LAX at 10:35 am the same day. LAX times are one hour later after March 12 due to Daylight Savings Time.

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