Air China, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China, has resumed flights to South Africa on 29 March 2023. The airline, which last flew to the country three years ago, just before the Covid-19 pandemic, operates three weekly flights between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg via Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen.
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03 December 2018
Air China to operate flights between Beijing <> Johannesburg via Shenzhen!
Air China, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China, is set to adjust its service between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. Effective 03 January 2019, the airline will operate the service to/from South Africa via Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, so that the new routing will be Beijing - Shenzhen - Johannesburg. Air China continues to operate three weekly flights on board a Boeing 777-300ER.
27 July 2015
Air China to launch direct flights to South Africa in October 2015!
The national flag carrier of China, Air China, will launch direct flights between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China, and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 29 October 2015. The airline will operate three flights a week between the two destinations, codesharing with South African Airways (SAA). Flights will depart Beijing at 23:15 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, arriving in Johannesburg at 07:55. Return flights from Johannesburg will depart at 11:50 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, arriving the following day in Beijing at 07:30.
11 May 2015
Air China to launch flights Beijing <> Johannesburg!
The national flag carrier of China, Air China, will launch direct flights between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China, and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 30 Aug 2015. The airline will operate three fligths per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays on board a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft between the two destinations.
05 March 2012
South African Airways & Air China signed code-share agreement
South Africa's flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced a code share agreement with China's flag carrier, Air China, that will complement SAA’s recently inaugurated non-stop service between Johannesburg and Beijing.
Both airlines, which are members of Star Alliance, will introduce code-share services on the main route (Johannesburg <> Beijing) that was launched by SAA on 31 January 2012. The agreement calls for South African Airways to offer flights with the "SA" code on Air China-operated flights between Beijing and Shanghai. Air China will in return be able to offer flights with its "CA" code on SAA’s service between Beijing and Johannesburg.
The new flight options are available for booking and purchase since 28 February 2012 and for travel since 01 March 2012.
Both airlines, which are members of Star Alliance, will introduce code-share services on the main route (Johannesburg <> Beijing) that was launched by SAA on 31 January 2012. The agreement calls for South African Airways to offer flights with the "SA" code on Air China-operated flights between Beijing and Shanghai. Air China will in return be able to offer flights with its "CA" code on SAA’s service between Beijing and Johannesburg.
The new flight options are available for booking and purchase since 28 February 2012 and for travel since 01 March 2012.
28 November 2011
South African Airways to introduce direct services to Beijing (China)
update (28 Dec 2011): SSouth African Airways has revised its planned operational schedule for the new Johannesburg <> Beijing route, due to start from 31 Jan 2012.
The new schedule results in operational day changes out of Beijing, which currently remains subject to Government Approval. Plan for 3 weekly Airbus A340-600 operation remains unchanged.
South Africa's flag carrier, South African Airways, will launch a direct service between Johannesburg and Beijing in China. The inaugural flight is scheduled to depart on Tuesday 31 January 2012 from Johannesburg to arrive in Beijing, China,on Wednesday 01 February 2012.
Introducing direct flights to Beijing is in line with SAA’s strategy to expand its network to Asia, the fastest growing market in the world. South African Airways will operate the route three times a week. The route will be served by the Airbus A340-600 aircraft, which have the capacity to operate the route directly all year round with no passenger payload restrictions. Flying time between Johannesburg and Beijing takes on average 15 hours.
The new schedule results in operational day changes out of Beijing, which currently remains subject to Government Approval. Plan for 3 weekly Airbus A340-600 operation remains unchanged.
South Africa's flag carrier, South African Airways, will launch a direct service between Johannesburg and Beijing in China. The inaugural flight is scheduled to depart on Tuesday 31 January 2012 from Johannesburg to arrive in Beijing, China,on Wednesday 01 February 2012.
Introducing direct flights to Beijing is in line with SAA’s strategy to expand its network to Asia, the fastest growing market in the world. South African Airways will operate the route three times a week. The route will be served by the Airbus A340-600 aircraft, which have the capacity to operate the route directly all year round with no passenger payload restrictions. Flying time between Johannesburg and Beijing takes on average 15 hours.
02 May 2011
SAA to launch direct service to Beijing
South Africa's flag carrier South African Airways will launch direct flights between Johannesburg and the Chinese capital Beijing on 01 September 2011, following South Africa having joined the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) informal trade bloc. Flights will be operated by a A340-600 capable of carrying 379 passengers in a three-class cabin layout. The airplane provides similar passenger capacity to a Boing 747 but with 25 percent more cargo volume, and at lower trip and seat costs. Travelles currently have to travel by way of Hong Kong, Singapore or even Europe to get to Beijing.
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