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China Southern to Start A380 Service on Beijing – Hong Kong Route from Mar 2012

AS per 02FEB12 GDS Inventory display, China Southern from 02MAR12 launches Airbus A380 service on Beijing – Hong Kong route, replacing Airbus A321. With A380 aircraft enters operation on this route, departure from HKG will move 80 minutes later.

Currently A380 service is scheduled till 24MAR12 as the airline has not yet update Summer schedule for Domestic China flights as well as A380 operation.

Reservation for the A380 flight is now open. Schedule:

CZ310 PEK0850 – 1220HKG 380 D
CZ309 HKG1440 – 1750PEK 380 D

http://airlineroute.net/2012/02/02/cz-pekhkg-mar12/

[krnboy1009]

Weird route that I dont see being sustained long term, not even Koreans use those airports.

[BarbaricManchurian]

huh? It's 2 of the biggest airports in Asia.

[krnboy1009]

^I am talking about new routes to Sokcho and Chungju on previous page lol.

Originally Posted by hkskyline

Harbin-Cheongju & Harbin-Sokcho Routes to be Launched on January 23
Press Release
2012-02-01

To meet the market demands and expand the international route network of China Southern Airlines Heilongjiang Branch, China Southern Airlines plans to launch two flights of Harbin-Sokcho-Harbin and Harbin-Cheongju-Harbin on January 23, 2012, offering a convenient air bridge for trade and cultural exchanges between China and South Korea. As it is just in time for the "Snow Festival" in Sokcho, against the snow-capped Seoraksan Mountain, tourists can participate in various activities such as ice climbing. For inquiry and reservation, please call China Southern Airlines Customer Service Hotline 95539. Detailed flight schedules are as follows:

Harbin-Cheongju-Harbin

1. Flight No.: CZ6081/6082

Route & Time: Departure from Harbin at 20:50 and arrive at Cheongju at 23:20; return from Cheongju at 00:20 the next day and arrive at Harbin at 02:50. Aircraft type: A320. Five flights a week. Dates of implementation: Jan. 27, 2012; Feb. 3, 2012.

2. Flight No.: CZ6081/6082

Route & Time: Departure from Harbin at 19:30 and arrive at Cheongju at 22:00; return from Cheongju at 23:00 and arrive at Harbin at 01:30 the next day. Aircraft type: A320. Five flights a week. Dates of implementation: Feb. 10, 2012 – Jan. 22, 2013.

Harbin-Sokcho-Harbin:

1. Flight No.: CZ6037/6038

Route & Time: Departure from Harbin at 20:50 and arrive at Sokcho at 23:20; return from Sokcho at 00:20 the next day and arrive at Harbin at 02:50. Aircraft type: A320. One flight a week. Dates of implementation: Jan. 23, 2012; Jan. 30, 2012.

2. Flight No.: CZ6037/6038

Route & Time: Departure from Harbin at 19:30 and arrive at Sokcho at 22:00; return from Sokcho at 23:00 and arrive at Harbin at 01:30 the next day. Aircraft type: A320. One flight a week. Dates of implementation: Feb. 6, 2012 – Jan. 22, 2013.

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Situated in central South Korea and 128 km away from Seoul, Cheongju is a city with four distinct seasons and rich soil and water resources. It covers an area of 153 sq. km and has a population of 580,000. As the capital city of Chungcheongbuk-do, Cheongju is the political, economic, educational, cultural and tourism center of the province. With the implementation of the fourth National Comprehensive Land Development Plan of South Korea, Cheongju is upgraded to a national cutting-edge hi-tech zone, expected to become a hi-tech industrial base and supply base integrating production, education and research. Relying on the development of the cutting-edge industries, Cheongju is growing to be an economic leader in central South Korea, boasting advanced transport systems, rich educational resources and comprehensive supporting capacity.

Sokcho is located in the northeast of South Korea, abound in tourist resources such as mountains, lakes and hot springs. As a port city lying on the eastern coast of South Korea, Sokcho boasts plenty of natural beauties which make it an ideal destination all year round. In spring, when everything's gone green, you can enjoy the beautiful natural sceneries; in summer, you can take a sunbath or do some exercises on the bathing beach of Sokcho; in autumn, you can climb on the Seoraksan Mountain to appreciate the red maple leaves; in winter, the snow-capped Seoraksan Mountain offers distinctive beauty, and the hot springs will leave you warm and refreshed both physically and mentally.

[hkskyline]

^ Looks like these are special flights for a limited time only.

[krnboy1009]

Hm, charter flights? Sounds like scheduled flights to me, albeit seasonal.

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China bans airlines from paying EU carbon fees

BEIJING, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- China's air regulator said Monday that it has banned its airlines from complying with a European Union scheme, which imposes charges on carbon emissions from international flights into and out of Europe.

Chinese airlines have also been banned from increasing fares or other passenger charges because of the EU scheme, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said in a statement.

The CAAC said it had been authorized by the State Council, China's Cabinet, to notify all domestic airlines of the order.

From Jan. 1, the EU began charging airlines using EU airports for carbon emissions, based on its Emission Trading Scheme (ETS), which the 27-nation bloc claimed to be aimed at curbing emissions of climate-changing gases.

Although the carbon tax charges are effective, the money will not be collected until April 30, 2013, and China has added its voice to a growing global protest ahead of the collection date.

"The statement is sending the most concrete signal of China's opposition," said Chai Haibo, deputy secretary-general of the China Air Transport Association, which represents the country's airlines. "It is high time for the EU to rethink its carbon tax scheme and respond in a positive manner."

The EU had said airlines that refuse to comply will be fined, or even banned from flying in the EU in extreme cases.

Under the scheme, it is estimated that around 4,000 airlines will pay the EU for pollution permits, rendering the ETS one of the widest-reaching emission-regulative measures adopted by any country or regional bloc.

However, the bloc's unilaterally forcing international airlines into its ETS angered many governments including China.

"China objects to the EU's decision to impose the scheme on non-EU airlines, and has expressed its concerns through various channels," the CAAC said in the statement.

The ETS "runs contrary to relevant principles of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the international civil aviation regulations," it said.

"The ETS is neither rightful nor rational," Chai added. "I believe China's airlines will implement the government's decree."

A spokesman at Air China, the country's national flag carrier, refused to comment on the statement, however.

Already squeezed by high fuel prices, Chinese airlines will face tougher times due to the carbon tax.

The China Air Transport Association estimated that the scheme will cost the country's airlines 800 million yuan (126.98 million U.S. dollars) in 2012, 3 billion yuan in 2020, and cumulatively 17.6 billion yuan over the next nine years.

Passengers may have to pay 200 to 300 yuan more for their plane fares as airlines may pass on the potential costs, analysts said.

The air regulator said it will consider necessary measures to protect the interests of Chinese citizens and companies, pending the development of the issue.

Chai said he had no idea of what specific counter-measures the government would launch, since that would be a decision made by several departments.

He also noted that the EU has been very headstrong despite global opposition.

The United States, Russia, India and Canada have all joined the group opposing the scheme, criticizing the ETS as a trade barrier.

The U.S. Senate is mulling a bill that would make the U.S. Department of Transportation bar U.S. airlines from joining the ETS, Chris Goater, spokesperson for the International Air Transport Association said last month.

The International Civil Aviation Organization has also called on the EU and its member states to refrain from including non-EU carriers in its scheme.

However, the ETS still came into force as scheduled, after the European Union Court of Justice dismissed challenges from a group of U.S. air carriers last December.

"I think there should be some political solution reached before the standoff goes global," said Chai. "I can hardly imagine the worst scenario when all countries come up with counter-measures. What will the EU do at that time? Will they really detain flights from other countries at its airports?"

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Air China, China Southern approved for airplane loans
Updated: 2012-02-06 16:13
China Daily

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), China's top economic planner, over the last weekend approved Air China Limited and China Southern Airlines Co's application to buy airplanes on international commercial loans, the Beijing Times reported Monday.

According to the NDRC's statement, Air China was approved to borrow $1.96 billion for purchasing 28 airplanes. It also gave a green light to China Southern to borrow $954 million for buying 14 craft.

The Air Transport Association predicted the aviation industry would continue to worsen in 2012. The gloomy market is considered by industry insiders as a good time to purchase airplanes.

It takes three to five years from placing an order to delivering the airplanes, so it is uncertain if the market will be out of the downturn by then, the report said.

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China's aviation giant to expand fleet

BEIJING, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- A major Chinese aviation group said Monday it will expand its aircraft fleet and boost revenues to become a global carrier by 2015 as the country's aviation industry grows.

China National Aviation Holding Co. (CNAH) will increase its number of planes to 700 by 2015, CNAH General Manager Wang Changshun said Monday.

Wang said the company wishes to be positioned among the world's top five aviation groups in terms of asset value, profitability and sales revenues by 2015.

The group had more than 430 planes as of the end of 2011, with total assets exceeding 180 billion yuan (28.6 billion U.S. dollars), company data showed.

Air China, the country's flagship airline and a CNAH subsidiary, had 393 planes as of the end of 2010, most of which were purchased from Boeing and Airbus.

Currently, CNAH ranks 10th among its global peers. Its profits exceeded 15 billion yuan in 2010, more than any other Chinese aviation firm, according to company data.

Supported by steady growth in passenger volume, China's aviation industry has continued to expand despite rising fuel costs and grim global market conditions.

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Zou Jianjun, an associate professor with the Civil Aviation Management Institute of China, said he believes the new measures might lead to more disputes at airports.

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An Australian flight attendant checks in at the airport in Sydney, Australia, Feb. 17, 2012. China Southern Airline sent its first batch of 13 Australian flight attendants to Guangzhou for training. (Xinhua/Jin Linpeng)





Australian flight attendants are seen besides the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, Feb. 17, 2012. China Southern Airline sent its first batch of 13 Australian flight attendants to Guangzhou for training. (Xinhua/Jin Linpeng)

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33.76 mln air passenger trips taken during Spring Festival rush

BEIJING, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Ministry of Transport said Monday that 33.76 million air passenger trips were taken in China during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush, up 3.6 percent year-on-year.

During the period hundreds of millions of Chinese, mainly migrant workers and college students, travel home. The travel rush period stretched from Jan. 8 to Feb. 16 this year.

To meet the travel demand, the country's airlines made a total of 250,000 flights during the travel rush, up 7.7 percent from a year earlier, the ministry said in a statement on its website.

The ministry said the number of flights increased 17.3 percent year-on-year during the 14-day travel rush before the Spring Festival holiday, 9.4 percent over the week-long holiday and 4.2 percent afterwards.

The Spring Festival holiday began on Jan. 22 this year, one day ahead of Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, which is most important festival for Chinese.

During the festival travel period, air passenger trips peaked at 968,000 on Jan. 28, the last day of the Spring Festival holiday, according to the ministry.

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