Friday, 23 August 2024

New air link between Shanghai and Melbourne


Get ready for a new choice when flying between Melbourne Airport and Shanghai. 

One of China’s top privately-owned airlines this week announced it will launch flights between Shanghai and Melbourne starting in December.

Juneyao Airlines will operate three weekly flights to and from Melbourne Airport from December 19, increasing to a peak-season daily service for January and February.

The new flights will mark an Australian debut for Juneyao Airlines.

The airline’s flagship Boeing 787-9 will be operated on the route with 324 seats, including 29 lie-flat business class seats.

The new route takes Chinese seat capacity above pre-pandemic levels for Melbourne Airport

“We are thrilled to welcome Juneyao Airlines to Melbourne,“ Melbourne Airport CEO Lorie  Argus said.

Founded in 2006, Juneyao Air is part of Star Alliance. It has also revealed plans to connect Shanghai with Sydney from December 17. 

The airline serves almost 200 destinations in Asia and Europe, with a fleet of 92 aircraft, narrow-bodied Airbus A320s and wide-bodied Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

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