Hainan Airlines has inaugurated a new direct flight route connecting Vienna and Chengdu, boosting tourism and business ties between Europe and Asia. This thrice-weekly service offers convenient travel options and promises to significantly impact the global travel industry.
A Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner en route to Shenzhen, China, was forced to return to Rome’s Fiumicino Airport after a bird strike ignited its right engine shortly after takeoff. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, November 11th, resulted in a safe landing with all passengers and crew evacuated without injury. The plane remains grounded while authorities investigate the incident and review safety measures to prevent similar occurrences.
Hainan Airlines is set to launch a new nonstop flight from Chengdu, China to Vienna, Austria, beginning December 1, establishing the first direct link between the two cities. This move comes amidst a backdrop of reduced flight connections between China and Austria, with other Chinese airlines facing recent restrictions. Hainan’s expansion marks a significant step in rebuilding air travel between the two countries.
