China's Sichuan Airlines to begin new passenger service between China and Vancouver
May 18, 2012, 12:04 pm
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China's Sichuan Airlines to begin new passenger service between China and Vancouver
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VANCOUVER, May 18, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced that China's Sichuan Airlines will begin a new passenger service between China and Vancouver, beginning in June.
"The new service being offered by Sichuan Airlines will boost tourism, provide more choice for Canadian travellers and have a significant impact on our economy," said Minister Moore. "We welcome Sichuan Airlines to Vancouver and look forward to further building our ties with China."
The new passenger service is made possible by the Canada-China Air Transport Agreement. Sichuan Airlines is headquartered at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, in Chengdu, the capital of China's Sichuan province. The passenger service will start on June 22, 2012, and will be offered three times a week. The service will operate between Chengdu and Vancouver, making a stopover in the North Eastern Chinese city of Shenyang.
Located strategically between Western and Eastern China, Chengdu is one of the most important commercial centres in Western China, home to 14 million people. Chengdu as a manufacturing centre has a market reach of over 200 million consumers. Pillar industries include automotive and aerospace manufacturing, biotech, pharmaceuticals, food processing, metallurgy and building materials, information and communication technology, and petrochemical processing.
Sichuan Airlines recognizes Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway as a vital portal between Canada and China. This new service reflects the priorities of the partners in the Asia-Pacific Gateway that are aimed at making it the best transportation network between North America and Asia. To date, the Government of Canada has partnered with all as well as with municipalities and the private sector, to announce strategic infrastructure projects worth over $3.5 billion, including federal contributions of over $1.4 billion.
VANCOUVER, May 18, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced that China's Sichuan Airlines will begin a new passenger service between China and Vancouver, beginning in June.
"The new service being offered by Sichuan Airlines will boost tourism, provide more choice for Canadian travellers and have a significant impact on our economy," said Minister Moore. "We welcome Sichuan Airlines to Vancouver and look forward to further building our ties with China."
The new passenger service is made possible by the Canada-China Air Transport Agreement. Sichuan Airlines is headquartered at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, in Chengdu, the capital of China's Sichuan province. The passenger service will start on June 22, 2012, and will be offered three times a week. The service will operate between Chengdu and Vancouver, making a stopover in the North Eastern Chinese city of Shenyang.
Located strategically between Western and Eastern China, Chengdu is one of the most important commercial centres in Western China, home to 14 million people. Chengdu as a manufacturing centre has a market reach of over 200 million consumers. Pillar industries include automotive and aerospace manufacturing, biotech, pharmaceuticals, food processing, metallurgy and building materials, information and communication technology, and petrochemical processing.
Sichuan Airlines recognizes Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway as a vital portal between Canada and China. This new service reflects the priorities of the partners in the Asia-Pacific Gateway that are aimed at making it the best transportation network between North America and Asia. To date, the Government of Canada has partnered with all as well as with municipalities and the private sector, to announce strategic infrastructure projects worth over $3.5 billion, including federal contributions of over $1.4 billion.
May 23, 2012, 6:27 pm
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What global alliance are they a part of?
I know China Southern (parent company) is Sky Team. Would you get Sky Team mileage?
The price really has to be good for me to forego the mileage points - Vancouver to China is a lot of mileage....
I know China Southern (parent company) is Sky Team. Would you get Sky Team mileage?
The price really has to be good for me to forego the mileage points - Vancouver to China is a lot of mileage....
Jun 16, 2012, 11:46 pm
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I've been scratching my head trying to figure out how this route pencils. Sure, Shenyang has (or soon will have) the biggest auto plant in the world (BMW), but I fail to see how this has anything to do with Vancouver. What's more, apart from the Chengdu tag, it's basically a point to point route. I don't know many people in Shenyang who spend a lot of time in Vancouver, and I'm sure the flipside is also the case.
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Vancouver Airport Authority today welcomed the first direct flight linking North America and China's interior province of Sichuan. The inaugural flight of Sichuan Airlines' service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Chengdu, via Shenyang, marks the start of the airline's thrice-weekly service.
The world's second largest economy, China is a key market for British Columbia and Canada. Demand for air travel from China continues to grow and last year, the number of airline seats available between Mainland China and YVR increased by 30 per cent. As of the end of May, more than half a million passengers travelled through YVR from the Asia Pacific region in 2012.
"Sichuan's choice to land at YVR shows how B.C.'s airport is the gateway of choice between North America and Asia," said Larry Berg, President and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority. "The new route will generate 60 direct jobs at the airport, 260 direct jobs in B.C's tourism industry and contribute $16 million into B.C.'s economy annually. We are delighted to welcome Sichuan Airlines to YVR."
"The new Chengdu - Shenyang - Vancouver service will enable Vancouver International Airport to extend its reach into China's domestic network," said Lan Xinguo, Chairman of Sichuan Airlines. "Furthermore, it will accelerate deep and multi-scope cooperation between Canada and China's western and northeast regions in agriculture, technology, commerce, trade, tourism and education."
Sichuan province, served by Sichuan Airlines' domestic network, is home to 100 million people - approximately three times the population of Canada. An important economic connection for British Columbia, the region is a hub for trade, tourism and commerce.
"The federal government welcomes this new passenger service of Sichuan Airlines to Canada, and we applaud their interest in flying regularly to Vancouver which will make travel more convenient for business and tourism travellers," said The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway. "The launch of this service is yet another testament to the deepening Canada-China partnership - a growing relationship that is benefiting people in both countries."
"Sichuan Airlines' flights will connect B.C. business travellers and air cargo to lucrative new markets in China's western and northeast regions," said The Honourable Blair Lekstrom, British Columbia's Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. "Stemming from Premier Clark's recent mission to China and the continued hard work of YVR, Sichuan's new link shows B.C. is attracting new air passenger and cargo services. Expanding markets in Asia is a key part of the B.C. Jobs Plan and our Pacific Gateway Strategy and is creating more jobs for B.C. families and more opportunities for B.C. businesses."
Sichuan Airlines' service to and from YVR will use an Airbus 330 aircraft with capacity for 245 passengers. Flights operate on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, arriving at YVR at 8:20 AM and departing at 10:20 AM.
Vancouver Airport Authority today welcomed the first direct flight linking North America and China's interior province of Sichuan. The inaugural flight of Sichuan Airlines' service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Chengdu, via Shenyang, marks the start of the airline's thrice-weekly service.
The world's second largest economy, China is a key market for British Columbia and Canada. Demand for air travel from China continues to grow and last year, the number of airline seats available between Mainland China and YVR increased by 30 per cent. As of the end of May, more than half a million passengers travelled through YVR from the Asia Pacific region in 2012.
"Sichuan's choice to land at YVR shows how B.C.'s airport is the gateway of choice between North America and Asia," said Larry Berg, President and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority. "The new route will generate 60 direct jobs at the airport, 260 direct jobs in B.C's tourism industry and contribute $16 million into B.C.'s economy annually. We are delighted to welcome Sichuan Airlines to YVR."
"The new Chengdu - Shenyang - Vancouver service will enable Vancouver International Airport to extend its reach into China's domestic network," said Lan Xinguo, Chairman of Sichuan Airlines. "Furthermore, it will accelerate deep and multi-scope cooperation between Canada and China's western and northeast regions in agriculture, technology, commerce, trade, tourism and education."
Sichuan province, served by Sichuan Airlines' domestic network, is home to 100 million people - approximately three times the population of Canada. An important economic connection for British Columbia, the region is a hub for trade, tourism and commerce.
"The federal government welcomes this new passenger service of Sichuan Airlines to Canada, and we applaud their interest in flying regularly to Vancouver which will make travel more convenient for business and tourism travellers," said The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway. "The launch of this service is yet another testament to the deepening Canada-China partnership - a growing relationship that is benefiting people in both countries."
"Sichuan Airlines' flights will connect B.C. business travellers and air cargo to lucrative new markets in China's western and northeast regions," said The Honourable Blair Lekstrom, British Columbia's Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. "Stemming from Premier Clark's recent mission to China and the continued hard work of YVR, Sichuan's new link shows B.C. is attracting new air passenger and cargo services. Expanding markets in Asia is a key part of the B.C. Jobs Plan and our Pacific Gateway Strategy and is creating more jobs for B.C. families and more opportunities for B.C. businesses."
Sichuan Airlines' service to and from YVR will use an Airbus 330 aircraft with capacity for 245 passengers. Flights operate on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, arriving at YVR at 8:20 AM and departing at 10:20 AM.
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