China Southern Airlines Launches First-Ever Direct Passenger Flight from Shenzhen to Mexico City!

This Saturday China Southern Airlines launched its first-ever direct passenger flight from Shenzhen to Mexico City. Reports suggest that this is now the longest non-stop regular commercial flight to originate in China. The flight covers an intercontinental distance of 14, 147 kilometres.

Travellers can explore this new route twice weekly, and experience the only direct route from China to Mexico and from China to Latin America. The timing for the regular outbound and inbound flights are as follows:

Regular outbound flights will depart from Shenzhen at 9 p.m. local time every Tuesday and Saturday, arriving in Mexico City at 11 p.m. local time.
Inbound flights leave from Mexico City at 1 a.m. local time every Wednesday and Sunday, arriving in Shenzhen at 12:20 p.m. local time the following day after a layover in Tijuana, a city in northwest Mexico.

Hou Ming, the Deputy General manager of the Shenzhen Company of China Southern Airlines also reports that the airline has signed cooperation agreements. This includes airlines like Aeromexico. With these agreements, the airline can connect flights that reach major cities within Mexico as well as South American cities such as Sao Paulo in Brazil, Buenos Aires in Argentina, and Lima in Peru. This new route also sets a record as the world’s 8th longest flight, according to the aviation analytics database Official Aviation Guide.

The opening of the route will better cater to diverse needs such as tourism, business, and people-to-people exchanges between the two nations, bringing positive outcomes for strengthening pratical cooperation and enhancing bilateral relations says Jesus Seade – Ambassador of Mexico to China.

Prior to this, China Southern also announced amazing new destinations that travellers can explore before 2026. This includes 17 international destinations. According to Reuters report, the new routes for China Southern Airlines include Amsterdam (AMD), London (LON), Doha (DOH), Riyadh (RUH), and Tehran (THR).

The national Airline of Maldives; Maldivian has launched direct flights to three major cities in China—Chengdu, Beijing, and Shanghai. This expansion of the airline’s international network follows the addition of the Airbus A330-200, Maldivian’s first wide-body aircraft. As a result, the new routes will begin in January 2025, with the first flight to Chengdu scheduled for 22 January, followed by Beijing on 24 January, and Shanghai on 27 January.

Ismail Amrah Umar, Chief Commercial Officer of Maldivian Airlines, commented on the expansion:

“The launch of these direct flights to China represents a significant achievement in our expansion strategy. By connecting the Maldives directly with three major Chinese cities, we are not only enhancing accessibility for Chinese tourists but also strengthening the cultural and economic ties between our nations.”

The Airbus A330-200, which carries up to 260 passengers across Business, Premium Economy, and Economy classes, will operate these flights. Additionally, the aircraft offers a 10-tonne cargo capacity, which further supports the airline’s expanding operations. Consequently, the new aircraft enables Maldivian to enhance its service offerings and reach even more destinations.

Celebrating the Launch with Special Promotional Fares

To celebrate the new routes, Maldivian is offering special promotional fares. These are as follows:

Male’-Chengdu: USD 688 return
Male’-Beijing: USD 788 return
Male’-Shanghai: USD 777 return

These promotional fares include a 40 kg baggage allowance and are valid for travel from 22 January to 4 February 2025, depending on the destination. Therefore, passengers can take advantage of these limited-time offers to explore China’s most vibrant cities.

This expansion of Maldivian’s international network will play a crucial role in attracting more visitors to the Maldives, particularly given the long-standing popularity of the destination among Chinese travelers. Additionally, it will benefit the country’s economy, as tourism remains a key sector in the nation’s growth. Moreover, the new routes are expected to further strengthen the Maldives’ position as a leading tourist destination in the region.

With these new routes and the Airbus A330-200, Maldivian strengthens its position as a key player in the region’s aviation industry. As a result, the airline continues to offer more travel options for international passengers, ensuring seamless connections between the Maldives and major global cities.

China Southern Airlines Launches First-Ever Direct Passenger Flight from Shenzhen to Mexico City!

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