More air routes linking China with Japan will be launched over the next few months to cater to an upsurge of Chinese travelers during the coming summer holidays.
Shanghai-based budget carrier Spring Airlines announced a new air link between Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang province, and Nagoya on June 29. It is the first direct route linking the city with the central area of Japan. The three-hour flight will fly every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, according to the airline.
In addition, Xiamen Airlines said Sunday that it will open a direct link between Fuzhou, capital of southeast China's Fujian province, with Osaka. The Boeing 738 flight will operate every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday beginning July 16, the airline said.
The airline will also open a round-trip flight to connect Xiamen, where the company is based, with Tokyo in August.
In the first half of this year, Japan became an increasingly popular destination for Chinese tourists. The popularity is expected to continue in the coming summer holidays, said Mao Yi, spokesperson for Spring Airlines.
Last year, more than 2.4 million Chinese tourists visited Japan, a substantial increase from previous years.
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Shanghai-based budget carrier Spring Airlines announced a new air link between Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang province, and Nagoya on June 29. It is the first direct route linking the city with the central area of Japan. The three-hour flight will fly every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, according to the airline.
In addition, Xiamen Airlines said Sunday that it will open a direct link between Fuzhou, capital of southeast China's Fujian province, with Osaka. The Boeing 738 flight will operate every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday beginning July 16, the airline said.
The airline will also open a round-trip flight to connect Xiamen, where the company is based, with Tokyo in August.
In the first half of this year, Japan became an increasingly popular destination for Chinese tourists. The popularity is expected to continue in the coming summer holidays, said Mao Yi, spokesperson for Spring Airlines.
Last year, more than 2.4 million Chinese tourists visited Japan, a substantial increase from previous years.
Chinese airlines to launch more direct flights to Japan|WantChinaTimes.com