Shanxi's Datong direct international air route to Ulaanbaatar will resume on July 4, operated by Hunnu Air every Tuesday and Saturday. The route aims to expand inbound tourism, facilitate travel between the two regions, and boost cultural and economic exchanges.
The Guilin-Hong Kong air route has been increased to daily flights, operated by Greater Bay Airlines with Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This enhancement aims to strengthen air connectivity between Guilin and the Greater Bay Area, facilitating business travel, family tourism, and shopping.
Syria's airspace, once a high-risk no-fly zone, has become a new shortcut for international flights due to regional conflicts and airspace closures. Flight traffic has more than doubled, generating significant transit revenue for the country.
A Transport & Environment thinktank report reveals that booking train tickets is difficult or impossible on almost half of the EU's busiest international air routes. The analysis of 30 routes found 20% have no through-ticket availability and 27% only sell tickets from one operator. Routes including Lisbon-Madrid and Barcelona-Milan cannot be booked online at all. The findings come ahead of the European Commission's single ticketing package planned for May 13.
