Air China

Air China

http://www.airchina.com.cn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/air-china/

Air China is a state-owned airline headquartered in China, founded in 1988. With approximately 10,010 employees, it operates within the Airlines and Aviation sector. Functioning as China’s national carrier, the company is also a member carrier of the Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline network.

Revenue

Founded

1988

Headcount

10,001

Headquarters

China

Primary Segment

Airlines and Aviation

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On March 7, 2026, Air China, along with Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, initiated a strategic restoration of flight operations within the Middle East aviation corridor, overcoming significant operational hurdles that had forced a temporary suspension of services. This development followed Chinese airlines delivering a breakthrough on March 6 by reopening Middle East routes after a multi-day pause, with Hainan Airlines notably operating two round-trip flights between Haikou and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 2 and March 4. Earlier, on March 5, China's Civil Aviation Administration had announced that several Chinese airlines resumed some flights to the Middle East, a move prompted by severe disruptions to air travel in the region following US-Israeli military strikes on Iran beginning February 28. Separately, on March 5, Air China Limited announced committee changes. Liu Tiexiang was appointed Chair of the Strategy and Investment Committee and the Audit and Risk Management Committee, in addition to becoming a Member of the Remuneration and Appraisal Committee. Simultaneously, Xu Niansha became a Member of the Strategy and Investment Committee and the Audit and Risk Management Committee, Chair of the Nomination Committee, and a Member of the Aviation Safety Committee.

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Mar

12th

2026

11:08

Passengers Isolated in China After China Eastern, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, and More Cancel Over 100 Flights Disrupting Routes to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenzhen, and More Key Hubs for Travel – New Update

This week, China’s aviation network experienced widespread disruptions, with over 100 flights canceled across major airports including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Shenzhen. The cancellations affected both domestic and international routes, impacting destinations such as Urumqi, Dubai, Xiamen, Wenzhou, Yangzhou, Chongqing, Shanghai, Hamad, Bahrain, Xi’an, Nanjing, Changsha, Taiyuan, Kashgar, Sanya, Lanzhou, and Ben Gurion.

Travel And Tour World

Mar

12th

2026

07:09

Chinese Airlines Extend Dubai Flight Ban

Chinese airlines have extended the suspension of flights to Dubai until the end of March due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and air traffic disruptions, according to Chinese aviation news agency Caixin. Official schedules from carriers including Air China and China Eastern Airlines show no flights between China and Dubai from March 13 to March 31, with the earliest available routes now scheduled to resume on April 1.

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Mar

12th

2026

01:13

Business Expansion, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Binter signs agreement to connect the Canary Islands with Beijing, Sao Paulo, and Havana

Binter has formalised a significant new agreement with Air China that will dramatically enhance connectivity between the Canary Islands and several key international destinations served by the Chinese carrier. The agreement, which is set to come into effect at the end of 2025, will open up a host of new travel possibilities for passengers flying to and from the archipelago.

Mar

11th

2026

06:12

Northern China, Eastern China, and Xinjiang Aviation Network Hit Hard as 60 Flights Are Grounded and 332 Services Postponed Across Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Urumqi by Air China, China Express, and China Eastern, Leaving Thousands of Passengers Stran

Air travel across China experienced significant disruption after severe weather systems forced airlines to cancel dozens of flights across the country. A total of 60 flights operated by three major Chinese carriers — Air China, China Express Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines — were cancelled , affecting passengers traveling between major cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Kunming, Urumqi, Xi’an, and Dubai .

Travel And Tour World

Mar

11th

2026

04:45

Middle East Turmoil Could Ruin Your Next Adventure: How Flight Chaos Is Forcing Travellers to Reroute to Asia and Europe!

Due to a complete restructuring of international air travel due to the rising conflict in the Middle East, the global aviation network is currently experiencing extreme volatility. Widespread airspace closures have disrupted conventional long-haul circuits that depend on Persian Gulf aviation hubs, making the disruption especially painful for millions of Chinese outbound visitors.

Travel And Tour World

Mar

10th

2026

18:18

China’s Airlines Shock Travelers With Unbelievable No‑Fee Refunds and Flight Changes Amid Explosive Middle East Crisis Here’s How to Secure Your Ticket NOW!

China’s passengers bound for Dubai, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and other Gulf cities are now receiving unprecedented support from major Chinese carriers after a surge in Middle East regional tensions scrambled air travel plans. Following official notifications from airlines and regulatory bodies, travellers holding tickets for affected dates can now adjust their itineraries with no penalty fees , easing uncertainty in a volatile situation.

Travel And Tour World

Mar

10th

2026

05:45

Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Hebei, and Shanghai Face Aviation Havoc: 60 Flights Terminated and 320 Postponed by Air China, China Eastern, and China Express — Stranded Passengers Experience Disruption and Confusion; Full Details on Affected Routes and Travel

In a dramatic disruption of air travel across China, a total of 60 flights operated by three major carriers — China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and China Express Airlines — were cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

Travel And Tour World

Mar

9th

2026

19:13

Thousands of Travelers Stranded Across China as Airports in Karamay, Chengdu, Xi’an, Yining, Urumqi, and Beijing Face 156 Cancellations and 1,512 Delays by China Express Airlines, Air China, China Eastern, Chengdu Airlines, and Other Major Carriers

In recent days, flight disruptions have shaken the operations of major airports across China, affecting hundreds of flights and leaving passengers stranded. From delays to outright cancellations, China’s transportation network has faced severe operational hurdles, especially at airports like Urumqi Diwopu International, Chengdu Tianfu, and Beijing Capital.

Travel And Tour World

Mar

9th

2026

18:30

Chinese airlines optimize refund, change policies for Middle East routes to help passengers better arrange travel plans amid tension

Latest news Affected by the relevant regional situation, several Chinese airlines, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines, have further optimized their involuntary ticket refund and change policies for some Middle East routes to help passengers better arrange their travel plans, China Media Group (CMG) reported on Tuesday.

Mar

9th

2026

05:07

Business Expansion, B2B Tag

The Year of the Horse @ Athens International Airport

On the 25th of February, Athens International Airport held a celebration at its Terminal celebrating the Chinese Year, the year of the Horse, together with our colleagues and friends from the three Chinese airlines that are operating to Athens - Air China, Juneyao and Sichuan Airlines, representatives from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Athens and media from both Countries.

Mar

9th

2026

05:05

Chinese airlines reopen Middle East routes amid disruptions

After Middle East routes had effectively been put on “pause” for several days, Chinese airlines have finally delivered a breakthrough. According to China Central Television (CCTV News), Hainan Airlines successfully operated two round-trip flights between Haikou and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 2 and March 4.

Travel Daily Media

Mar

8th

2026

18:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Air China Calls March 2026 EGM to Approve New Director and Major Fleet Expansion

Air China ( (HK:0753) ) has provided an announcement. Air China has called an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting in Beijing on 25 March 2026 to vote on the election of Qu Guangji as an executive director, signaling a planned adjustment to its senior leadership team.

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