Chengdu 5-hour direct access to India "West Portal" Mumbai relay more Convenient

Civil Aviation Resources Network May 2, 2012: China International Aviation Co., Ltd. (air Chinese 2¥q, "Air") on May 2, 2012 opened in Shanghai, Chengdu, India, Mumbai route, the opening of the route will make Mumbai after the Delhi and "Silicon Valley" city Bangalore, Air China's third flight destination in the Indian route network. As the only direct Bombay route in mainland China, the route is of far-reaching significance to the economic and trade cooperation and cultural exchanges between the Yangtze River Delta region and Chengdu, which is the center of Shanghai.

Chengdu 5-hour direct access to India "West Portal" Mumbai, more convenient transit

The upcoming Shanghai via Chengdu to Bombay route will be flown by Airbus A319 airliner, 4 classes a week. Go to the flight number for CA429, every Monday, five or seven execution, flights from Shanghai's Take-off time is 16:55, after a short stay in Chengdu will be 21:30 from Chengdu, local time 00:20 to reach Mumbai; The return flight number is CA430, each Tuesday, six or one executes, 01:40 local time from Bombay Take-off, 08:50 or so arrived in Chengdu, the time to arrive in Shanghai is around noon 12:40.

Mumbai is India's largest seaport and important transportation hub, known as India's "western Gateway", through its convenient transportation network can easily travel to other major cities and tourist destinations in India. In the past, travellers from mainland China had to travel to Mumbai via Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok, where they had long transit time, high costs and energy. Air China Shanghai Chengdu Mumbai New routes to the opening of the full play of Chengdu in Northeast Asia and South Asia Center of the unique geographical advantages, providing passengers with a better choice of transit, Chengdu and Mumbai one-way 5-hour flight time will save a lot of time and energy for travellers.

Value-added services for travellers to make easy journeys

In order to make the transit journey more comfortable and enjoyable, Air China will also provide intimate transit hotel services to travellers who need to transit in Chengdu overnight and transit time of not more than 24 hours, including free hotel rest, airport car transfer and breakfast and other services. Passengers are required to apply for the purchase of tickets, and at the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to the Air China designated counters to handle related business. In addition, the platinum and gold guests who purchase business class air tickets can also enjoy the VIP courtesy of the BMW car shuttle between Shanghai city or Chengdu and the airport.

Expand China-India route network to meet more travel needs of travellers

After the opening of the Shanghai-Chengdu-Bombay route, Air China will provide 20 flights a week between the two countries. At that time, Chinese tourists can be in Beijing, Shanghai or Chengdu take Air China flights to Delhi, Bangalore or Mumbai in India, and then to other cities and destinations in India, while Indian travellers can make a turnaround from Mumbai, Delhi or Bangalore via China's Chengdu, Shanghai Pudong or Beijing, through a wide range of airline networks, Reach other popular destinations in China and around the world.

Shingjie, deputy general manager of Air China Marketing, said: "The opening of Shanghai-Chengdu-Bombay route is mainly to meet the growing demand for air transport in both economic and trade areas and tourism markets." This route for the improvement of Air China in South Asia and the Middle East market Route network, promote the construction of Chengdu Aviation Hub, enhance the competitiveness of international routes is of great significance. ”

(Author unit: Air China Marketing Department brand Planning)