BEIJING, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Air China has decided to add more flights between Beijing and Moscow starting 28 March, 2009, which marks the start of the company's summer flight schedule.
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Over the last five years, passenger traffic between Moscow and Beijing has grown by 15-20%. In the year 2009, the carrier expects the growth of passenger traffic to be not less than 10%.
Currently, Air China is operating Beijing-Moscow service with B777-300 on the daily basis, offering First Class, Business Class and Economy Class seats. More flights on the route will be coming soon with Boeing-767 on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, offering Business Class and Economy Class seats.
Schedule:
DEP from Moscow 22:10 - ARR in Beijing 09:50 (+1)
DEP from Beijing 16:30 - ARR in Moscow 20:50, local time.
This arrangement opens the prospects of more increased passenger traffic to other destinations of China and South-East Asia via Beijing.
The company's Moscow office intends to offer promotional fares for the new flights. Passengers can start making reservations now via the company's Call Center, ticketing offices and travel agents all over world.
Air China's executives hope that increased availability of flights coupled with attractive fares will ensure a good payload on the added flights.