Capital Airlines Signs Route Cooperation Agreement with Vancouver Airport Authority in the Presence of Canadian Prime Minister

BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2016 /CNW/ -- The Canada China Business Council (CCBC) held its 38^th annual general meeting at Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai, on September 1, 2016. Capital Airlines Chairman Xu Xin and Vancouver Airport Authority CEO Craig Richmond signed a route cooperation agreement, in the presence of Canada's Minister of International Trade Chrystia Freeland. Thanks to the strong support and assistance provided by Vancouver Airport Authority, Capital Airlines plans to launch its Hangzhou-Qingdao-Vancouver route, operating three times a week, on December 30^th, in a move to further strengthen the economic and cultural ties between China and Canada.

During his visit to China for the G20 Summit, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Shanghai and took photos with representatives from Chinese companies that have helped strengthen the trade relationship between the two countries.

Route schedule

Flight No.	Flights	Airport	Departure	Arrival	Airport	Departure	Arrival	Airport
JD471	Wednesdays/Fridays/Sundays	Hangzhou	14:15	16:05	Qingdao	18:05	13:15	Vancouver
JD472	Wednesdays/Fridays/Sundays	Vancouver	16:30	19:40+1	Qingdao	21:40+1	23:25+1	Hangzhou

From now until September 30^th, travelers who book tickets in advance are entitled to preferential round-trip prices, starting at C$200 (excluding tax) for economy class tickets from Vancouver to Hangzhou, C$320 (excluding tax) for economy class tickets from Vancouver to Qingdao and C$1,950 (excluding tax) for business class tickets from Vancouver to Qingdao and Hangzhou.

For more detailed ticket information, please call the hotline [phone] or visit Capital Airlines' official website at http://www.jdair.net.

About Beijing Capital Airlines Co., Ltd.

Established in 2010, Capital Airlines has leveraged the travel sector resources of HNA Group and Beijing Tourism Group to expand their coverage in domestic and international air travel markets. Capital Airlines' 60+ Airbus fleet flies more than 40 international routes that the carrier has opened since 2014. Looking ahead, Capital Airlines, defined by the warm and enthusiastic persona of its customer service, plans to develop more products that meet the needs of China's outbound tourism market and become a one-stop supplier of professional air travel services for travelers who wish to reach any destination worldwide by working with one provider.

SOURCE Beijing Capital Airlines Co., Ltd.

Xiaoying Dong, [phone], [email protected]