Air Astana and China Southern Airlines have entered into a strategic codeshare agreement to strengthen connectivity between Kazakhstan and China. Signed on 29 July 2025, the agreement enhances cooperation on trunk routes linking the two countries and provides passengers with expanded travel options across a growing network.
Air China is set to introduce a new route connecting Beijing Capital to Minsk, with a stopover in Xi’an. The route, scheduled to commence operations on 28 December 2024, will be serviced by the Airbus A330-200.
Hainan Airlines is expanding its network to Russia with a new direct route from Xi’an, China, to Vladivostok, beginning December 3, 2024. The service will operate four times weekly, utilizing a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, and is expected to cater to both business and leisure travelers. The flights are scheduled to depart from Xi’an at 07:40,…
