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China’s Hainan
Airlines Announces Introductory Business Class Fare for
Nonstop Flights Between Seattle and Beijing |
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Reserve
Seats by July 16 for Travel Beginning in June or July on
the Only Nonstop Seattle-Beijing Service |
SEATTLE – May 15, 2008 – Hainan
Airlines, China’s largest non-government-owned carrier
(airline code: HU), today announced an introductory
business-class fare for travel on its new nonstop route from
Seattle to Beijing. The non-refundable, non-transferable
round-trip fare is US$2,420, including fuel and security
surcharges, government taxes and fees, and the September 11th
security fee. Fares are subject to change. Special fares for
connecting flights from Portland, Boise, Las Vegas, Spokane,
Austin, Dallas, San Diego, St. Louis and a number of other
U.S. cities, are also available. Seats are limited, and some
restrictions apply.
Additionally, Hainan Airlines is offering special
business-class fares to travelers who wish to extend their
trips from Seattle to other select Chinese cities that the
airline serves from Beijing, such as Shanghai and Guangzhou.
The dates for travel using these special fares coincide with a
number of summer events taking place in China.
Passengers may book reservations either through a travel agent
or by calling the toll-free line
1-888-688-8813 for English speakers or 1-888-688-8876 for
Chinese speakers. Hainan Airlines currently accepts Visa,
MasterCard, UATP and Diner’s Club. Travelers must book
reservations by July 16, 2008, and originate travel in Seattle
between June 9 and July 31, 2008. Return flights must depart
no later than October 31, 2008. The minimum stay is five days;
the maximum stay is three months. Tickets must be issued
within seven days of reservation. For more information about
Hainan Airlines’ special pricing for flights from North
America to China, please visit
“Hainan Airlines is delighted to extend this special fare to
our new business customers so that they can experience
first-hand what makes Hainan Airlines service so exceptional,”
said Joel Chusid, Hainan Airlines’ North American general
manager.
When it begins operations this summer, Hainan Airlines will be
the only carrier to offer nonstop service between Seattle and
Beijing. Initial flights will be on new Airbus A330-200
aircraft with two classes of service: 36 business-class seats
and 186 seats in economy.
Through its extensive network in China, Hainan Airlines can
connect Seattle travelers to more than 40 Chinese cities from
Beijing, including Shanghai, Guangzhou and the capital of
every province. The nonstop flight from Seattle to Beijing
will be a prime connector for neighboring Northwest markets,
such as Spokane, Portland, Boise, Denver and Las Vegas, none
of which has nonstop service to China.
The nonstop flight will operate four times weekly: on Mondays,
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Flight HU 495 will depart
from Beijing at 4:20 p.m. and arrive in Seattle at noon the
same day. Flight HU 496 will depart from Seattle at 2:00 p.m.
and arrive in Beijing at 4:35 p.m. the following day.
The approximately 11.5-hour nonstop flight from Seattle to
Beijing will save roughly four to six hours of travel time by
avoiding layovers when connecting through other airports such
as Vancouver, B.C., or San Francisco. The return flight from
Beijing to Seattle is only 10.5 hours.
Among in-flight amenities are a meal program that is tailored
to both Western and Chinese palates, the latest in-flight
entertainment technology including personal touch screens for
movies in every seat, and 180-degree, flat-reclining seats in
business class. Another Hainan Airlines hallmark featured on
each flight is seated, in-flight yoga.
Hainan Airlines has appointed AirWorld Inc. as its general
sales agent for North America. In addition to the toll-free
reservation and information numbers, AirWorld provides
reservations, sales and ticketing from convenient offices in
New York City, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Toronto and
Vancouver, B.C., to best serve passengers and travel agents.
Editor's Note: A high-resolution photo of a Hainan
Airlines plane is available on request. |
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About Hainan Airlines
Founded in 1993, Hainan Airlines
currently is the fourth-largest carrier in China and the
largest non-government-owned airline in China. Hainan Airlines
is known for its award-winning customer service, impeccable
safety record and on-time performance. Hainan Airlines carries
more than 14 million passengers annually. Hainan Airlines
currently flies to more than 60 domestic and international
cities, including the capitals of every Chinese province.
Hainan Airlines’ international flights include Budapest,
Brussels, Osaka and St. Petersburg.
The toll-free North American reservation and information
numbers will connect travelers to both native English and
Chinese speakers to assist them with their travel needs. The
toll-free number for English speakers is 1-888-688-8813, and
the toll-free number for Chinese speakers is
1-888-688-8876. For more information on Hainan Airlines’ North
American flights, please visit
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China’s Hainan
Airlines Announces North American General Manager and Seattle
Branch Manager
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SEATTLE – April 17, 2008 –
Hainan Airlines, China’s largest non-government-owned carrier
(airline code: HU), today announced the appointment of Joel
Chusid as its North American general manager and the promotion
of Xinyu (Frank) Fang to assume the position of branch manager
of the Seattle office.
Chusid and Fang are responsible for establishing the airline’s
presence in Seattle, launching the new nonstop service between
Seattle and Beijing, and introducing the Hainan Airlines brand
to North American travelers.
Joel Chusid is an international airline executive with 30
years of experience in both international and U.S. domestic
service. Chusid specializes in strategic positioning, sales
and business development, marketing and branding. Prior to
joining Hainan Airlines, Chusid was founder and principal of a
travel industry consulting firm, Joel Chusid & Associates,
which provided counsel to airlines, tourism entities and
travel consortia in China, Latin America, the Caribbean and
Europe. He is chairman of the Association of Travel Marketing
Executives, holds an MBA in International Management from the
University of Dallas and earned his undergraduate degree at
the University of Tennessee.
Frank Fang has more than eight years of experience working
with the HNA Group, the parent company of Hainan Airlines.
Prior to becoming Seattle branch manager, Fang was the
assistant general manager of marketing and sales for Hainan
Airlines. He also served as marketing manager of logistics for
Yangtze River Express, an HNA Group cargo airline based in
China. Fang’s previous experience includes work for China
Xinhua Airlines and Air China. Fang earned his MBA while
studying abroad at the University of Bradford in the U.K.,
where he landed in the Top 10 of his class and showed a
natural skill for strategic management.
Chusid and Fang are currently seeking experienced airline
personnel in international ticketing and tariff, airline
marketing, corporate and/or agency passenger sales, and
airport ramp and passenger service management. Resumes are
accepted by mail at PMB125, 17801 International Blvd.,
Seattle, WA 98158.
Hainan Airlines will launch its first service to North America
with new nonstop flights from Seattle to Beijing beginning on
June 9, 2008. No other airline offers nonstop service between
Seattle and mainland China. Reservations can be made through
travel agencies or Hainan’s call center at 1-888-688-8813.
Editor’s Note: High-resolution images of Joel Chusid,
Frank Fang and a Hainan Airlines plane, as well as the Hainan
Airlines logo, are available on request.
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About Hainan Airlines
Founded in 1993, Hainan
Airlines currently is the fourth-largest carrier in China and
the largest non-government-owned airline in China. Hainan
Airlines is known for its award-winning customer service,
impeccable safety record and on-time performance. Hainan
Airlines carries more than 14 million passengers annually.
Hainan Airlines currently flies to more than 60 domestic and
international cities, including the capitals of every Chinese
province. Hainan Airlines’ international flights include
Budapest, Brussels, Osaka and St. Petersburg.
The toll-free North American reservation and information
numbers will connect travelers to both native English and
Chinese speakers to assist them with their travel needs. The
toll-free number for English speakers is 1-888-688-8813, and
the toll-free number for Chinese speakers is 1-888-688-8876.
For more information on Hainan Airlines’ North American
flights, please visit
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China’s Hainan
Airlines Announces Introductory Fare for - Nonstop Flights
Between Seattle and Beijing
Reserve Seats by April 15 for Travel in June and July on the
Only Nonstop Seattle-Beijing Service |
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SEATTLE – March 27, 2008 – Hainan Airlines, China’s largest
privately owned carrier (airline code: HU), today announced an
introductory fare for round-trip travel on its new nonstop
route from Seattle to Beijing. The non-refundable,
non-transferable round-trip fare (base code: WH30) is $580
U.S. (including fuel and security surcharges). The fare does
not cover government taxes/fees of up to $68, including the
September 11 security fee.
Passengers may book reservations either through a travel agent
or by calling the toll-free line
1-888-688-8813 for English speakers or 1-888-688-8876 for
Chinese speakers. Tickets must be reserved by April 15, 2008,
and travel must originate in Seattle between June 9 and June
30, 2008. Return flights must depart Beijing by July 31, 2008.
The minimum stay is seven days; the maximum stay is 30 days.
Tickets must be issued within 48 hours of reservation.
“Hainan Airlines is delighted to extend this special fare to
new Hainan Airlines flyers,” said Mr. Deng Jian, Hainan
Airlines’ chief marketing officer in Beijing. “We look forward
to providing nonstop service to China for business and leisure
travelers in the Northwest.”
When it begins operations this summer, Hainan Airlines is
expected to be the only carrier to offer nonstop service
between Seattle and Beijing. Initial flights will be on new
Airbus A330-200 aircraft with two classes of service: business
and economy. There will be 36 business class seats and 186
economy class seats.
Through its extensive network in China, Hainan Airlines can
connect Seattle travelers to more than 40 Chinese cities from
Beijing, including the capitals of every province. Hainan
Airlines’ flight to Beijing will also offer convenient
connecting flights to major Chinese cities such as Shanghai.
The direct flight from Seattle to Beijing will be a prime
connector for neighboring Northwest markets, such as Spokane,
Portland, Boise and Las Vegas, none of which has nonstop
flights to China.
The nonstop flight will operate four times weekly on Mondays,
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Flight HU 495 will depart
from Beijing at 4:20 p.m. and arrive in Seattle at noon the
same day. Flight HU 496 will depart from Seattle at 2 p.m. and
arrive in Beijing at 4:35 p.m. the following day.
The approximately 11.5-hour direct flight from Seattle to
Beijing will save roughly four to six hours of travel time by
avoiding layovers when connecting through other airports such
as Vancouver, B.C., or San Francisco. It is only a 10.5-hour
return flight from Beijing to Seattle.
In-flight features will include healthy, fresh, sumptuous
meals from both Western and Chinese cuisine, the latest in
in-flight entertainment technology including personal touch
screens for movies in every seat, and 180-degree,
flat-reclining seats in business class. Another Hainan
Airlines hallmark featured on each flight is seated, in-flight
yoga.
Hainan Airlines has appointed AirWorld Inc. as its general
sales agent for North America. In addition to the toll-free
reservation and information number, AirWorld will provide
reservations, sales and ticketing from six convenient North
American offices – New York City, Chicago, Houston, Los
Angeles, Toronto and Vancouver, B.C. – to best serve
passengers and travel agents alike.
Editor’s Note: A high-resolution photo of a Hainan Airlines
plane as well as the Hainan Airlines logo are available on
request.
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About Hainan Airlines
Founded in 1993, Hainan Airlines
currently is the fourth-largest carrier in China and the
largest private airline in China. Hainan Airlines is known for
its award-winning customer service, impeccable safety record
and on-time performance. Hainan Airlines carries more than 14
million passengers annually. Hainan Airlines currently flies
to more than 60 domestic and international cities, including
the capitals of every Chinese province. Hainan Airlines’
international flights include Budapest, Brussels, Osaka and
St. Petersburg.
The toll-free North American reservation and information
numbers will connect travelers to both native English and
Chinese speakers to assist them with their travel needs. The
toll-free number for English speakers is 1-888-688-8813,
and the toll-free number for Chinese speakers is
1-888-688-8876.
For more information on Hainan Airlines’ North American
flights, please visit
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China’s Hainan Airlines Announces First
North American Service – Nonstop Flights between Seattle and
Beijing
U.S. DOT Approves Only Nonstop Seattle-Beijing Service
Beginning June 9; Airline will Fly Boeing 787 When Available |
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SEATTLE – Feb. 5, 2008 – Hainan Airlines, China’s largest
privately owned carrier (airline code: HU), today announced
its first service to North America with nonstop flights from
Seattle to Beijing beginning on June 9, 2008.
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire said, “I enthusiastically
welcome Hainan Airlines to Washington state. During my trade
mission to China in 2005, I urged the Hainan Airlines Chairman
to begin nonstop flights from Seattle to Beijing, and I am
thrilled that such flights will soon be a reality. China is
Washington’s No. 1 international trading partner, and nonstop
flights between Seattle and Beijing will promote increased
business, tourism and cultural understanding.”
Port of Seattle Commission President John Creighton said, “The
Puget Sound region is a key trading partner with China. Hainan
Airlines’ nonstop service to Beijing will continue to promote
our region’s business, tourist and cultural connections to the
world’s fastest-growing economy.”
“Hainan Airlines is honored to begin nonstop service to North
America, and Seattle, in particular, as our first city,” said
Mr. Deng Jian, Hainan Airlines’ chief marketing officer in
Beijing. “Seattle and the Pacific Northwest are home to many
world-class companies that have significant business ties to
China. We look forward to being Seattle’s nonstop gateway to
China for both business and leisure travelers. We hope to
strengthen the friendship between China and the United States
through our world-class service.”
With U.S. Department of Transportation approval in hand,
Hainan Airlines can now begin the process of taking
reservations and selling tickets on its North American
reservation and information number – 1-888-688-8813. This
toll-free number will connect travelers to both native English
and Chinese speakers to assist them with their travel needs.
Hainan Airlines is expected to be the only carrier to offer
nonstop service between Seattle and Beijing when it begins
operations this summer. Initial flights will be on new Airbus
A330-200 aircraft with two classes of service – business and
economy. There will be 36 business class seats and 186 economy
class seats.
Hainan Airlines is a China launch customer for the new Boeing
787 and will begin flying the revolutionary jet when it
becomes available. Until then, the airline will launch service
with the efficient and comfortable Airbus A330.
Through its extensive network in China, Hainan Airlines can
connect Seattle travelers to more than 40 Chinese cities,
including the capitals of each province. Hainan Airlines’
flight to Beijing will also offer convenient connecting
flights to major Chinese cities such as Shanghai.
The direct flight from Seattle to Beijing will be a prime
connector for neighboring Northwest markets, such as Spokane,
Portland, Boise and Las Vegas, none of which have nonstop
flights to China.
The nonstop flight will operate four times weekly on Mondays,
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Flight HU 495 will depart
from Beijing at 4:20 p.m. and arrive in Seattle at noon the
same day. Flight HU 496 will depart from Seattle at 2 p.m. and
arrive in Beijing at 4:35 p.m. the following day.
The approximately 11.5 hour direct flight from Seattle to
Beijing will save roughly 4 to 6 hours by avoiding layovers
when connecting through other airports such as Vancouver or
San Francisco. It is only a 10.5 hour return flight from
Beijing to Seattle.
In-flight features will include healthy, fresh, sumptuous
meals from both Western and Chinese cuisine, the latest in
in-flight entertainment technology including personal touch
screens for movies in every seat, and 180-degree, flat
reclining seats in business class. Another Hainan Airlines
hallmark featured on each flight is seated in-flight yoga.
Hainan Airlines has appointed AirWorld Inc. as its general
sales agent for North America. In addition to the toll-free
reservation and information number, AirWorld will provide
reservations, sales and ticketing from six convenient North
American offices – New York City, Chicago, Houston, Los
Angeles, Toronto and Vancouver, B.C. – to best serve
passengers and travel agents alike.
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Editor’s Note: A high-resolution Hainan Airlines plane as well
as the Hainan Airlines logo are available upon request.
About Hainan Airlines
Founded in 1993, Hainan Airlines currently is the fourth
largest carrier in China and the largest private airline in
China. Hainan Airlines is known for its award-winning customer
service, impeccable safety record and on-time performance.
Hainan Airlines carries more than 14 million passengers
annually. Hainan Airlines currently flies to more than 90
domestic and international cities, including the capitals of
each province. Hainan Airlines’ international flights include
Budapest, Brussels, Osaka, St. Petersburg, and in May 2008 the
airline will begin service to Berlin.
The toll-free North American reservation and information
number – 1-888-688-8813 – will connect travelers to both
native English and Chinese speakers to assist them with their
travel needs.
For more information on Hainan Airlines’ North American
flights, please visit
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Airline
Launches Reservation Number – 1-888-688-8813 |
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SEATTLE – Jan. 9, 2008 – Hainan Airlines, China’s fourth
largest carrier (airline code: HU), today announced the
appointment of AirWorld Inc. as its general sales agent for
North America.
The airline also announced its new toll-free North American
reservation and information number – 1-888-688-8813 – which
will connect travelers to both native English and Chinese
speakers to assist them with their travel needs.
AirWorld will provide reservations, sales and ticketing from
six convenient North American offices – New York City,
Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Toronto and Vancouver, B.C. –
to best serve passengers and travel agents alike.
Hainan Airlines has applied to the U.S. Department of
Transportation to launch the only non-stop service between
Seattle and Beijing, beginning on June 9, 2008. The non-stop
flight would operate four times weekly – on Mondays,
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays – once the airline receives
U.S. regulatory approval. Initially, the route will be flown
by new Airbus A330 aircraft in a two-class configuration:
business and economy.
Hainan Airlines currently is the fourth largest carrier in
China and is known for its award-winning customer service,
impeccable safety record and on-time performance. Hainan
Airlines currently flies to more than 130 cities. |
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