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Virgin Atlantic & China Eastern Codesharing: Get Access To More Destinations

New codesharing agreement
Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern announce a new codeshare agreement.

Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern travellers can now have access to more business and leisure connections to East Asia while also getting access to more destinations throughout China.

With this new agreement, customers who are booking through Virgin Atlantic can easily connect from the airline’s Heathrow to Shanghai to other destinations in China on one ticket. Some of the destinations that travellers can choose from include Chengdu, Changsha, Qingdao, Shenzhen and Xi’an. Flights are on sale now for these destinations!

Additionally, China Eastern customers can also look forward to the opportunity to connect via Heathrow to Caribbean and African destinations. Although subject to Government approval, China Eastern customers can soon look forward to accessing destinations such as Jamaica, Nassau, Lagos, Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Keep an eye out for Additional Perks for Travellers!

As China Eastern is a fellow member of the SkyTeam alliance, at Shanghai Pudong Terminal One Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold and Silver members and China Eastern Miles members can also take advantage of SkyPriority services, including priority check-in, boarding and extra baggage!

With this expanded codesharing, Flying Club members can reach their rewards faster, and earn Virgin Points and Tier Points on every codeshare flight with China Eastern. 

 

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China Halts Boeing Aircraft Purchases Amid Rising U.S. Tensions

China Boeing Aircraft Purchases Halted Amid Rising U.S. Tensions

China has escalated the ongoing U.S.-China trade conflict by instructing its domestic airlines to stop accepting new deliveries of Boeing aircraft. This significant move follows the United States’ imposition of hefty tariffs on Chinese goods. In response, China slapped 125% tariffs on U.S. exports. The new restrictions, as reported by Bloomberg, include halting the purchase of Boeing aircraft and any associated U.S. aerospace parts or equipment.

This decision severely impacts Boeing, one of America’s largest exporters. Boeing has long viewed China as a crucial growth market, especially as the Chinese aviation industry expands. The halt affects the delivery of Boeing 737 MAX jets, with approximately ten aircraft ready for delivery. However, the government may still allow planes for which payment and delivery documents were completed before the tariffs took effect, on a case-by-case basis.

The move comes amid escalating tensions between the two economic superpowers. U.S. President Donald Trump increased tariffs on Chinese imports up to 145%, prompting China to retaliate with its own tariffs. This situation has forced companies like Boeing to grapple with rising costs and logistical uncertainties. Boeing’s stock has already taken a significant hit, with shares falling 7% since the beginning of the year.

The Chinese government is also considering how to assist domestic airlines that lease Boeing jets, as these carriers face rising costs due to the tariffs. While the decision poses a setback for Boeing, it could benefit Airbus, which has a more established presence in China. As the dispute evolves, the global aviation industry remains uncertain about the long-term effects of these trade restrictions.

In addition to halting aircraft deliveries, China has tightened its control over the supply of critical aerospace components, complicating the situation for both U.S. and Chinese manufacturers.

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