The Big Three state-owned Chinese carriers together have made larger net profit in the first nine months of 2016 than the full year of 2015.
The final panel at the Airline Distribution Conference discusses the price of loyalty programs and what benefits it can bring to both airlines and consumers.
With the increasing touch points that technology brings, airlines can leverage their auxiliary services to attract more consumers and grow revenue.
Chinese airlines have responded to OTAs by focusing on direct sales and axing agency commission fees. At the heart of their argument was that the move was for consumers.
Chinese carriers are seeking to launch more non-stop services between Australia and lower-tier Chinese cities, as demand is booming while air rights in top-tier cities are tight.
China-US Airport Opportunities Symposium estimated Chinese tourists to USA in next ten years will grow from 2.6 million in 2015 to 17 million in 2025, according to VOA.
HNA Group’s financial arm is about to complete its series B round funding and raise more than RMB 4 billion in the round. This will put its value at around RMB 8 billion.
Air China is assiduously improving both domestic and international websites, as well as its mobile App.