Airlines
Chinese Airlines Ready To Rebuild Asia-Pacific Networks
Lunar New Year demand and the end of China's Zero-Covid policy and has seen the country's airlines aggressively resume international services.
China Southern Airlines Airbus A350-900 on take off climb
Using an Airbus A350-900, China Southern Airlines plans to operate daily flights from Guangzhou to Sydney beginning January 30. (Photo: Airbus)

Buoyed by Lunar New Year demand and the end to China’s Zero-Covid policy, Chinese airlines are looking to fill air service gaps in the Asia-Pacific region with entry into key markets for the remainder of January and the coming weeks.

Despite pre-departure testing requirements for Chinese travelers, Australian airports are bracing for the return of its largest inbound market as China’s big three, starting with China Eastern Airlines, rebuild their Oceania networks. Under fully owned subsidiary Shanghai Airlines, the carrier resumed service to Melbourne on Tuesday, operating a Boeing 787-9; plans call for the airline to start daily Airbus A350 flights from Shanghai to Sydney in early February.

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