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BUSINESS IN BEIJING
Business travellers to Beijing have a luxurious new option this month, with the launch of Air China flights from Gatwick
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BILATERAL TRADE BETWEEN the UK and China reached a record high in 2013, surpassing £43 billion. UK exports to China grew more than any other country in the European Union. The trend is expected to continue as British companies continue forging relationships in Beijing and expanding into China’s domestic market. Air China is reintroducing its non- stop service between London Gatwick and Beijing Capital International Airport. Jianjiang Cai, president of China National Aviation Holding Company (Air China's parent company), says: “Commercial and cultural relations between China and the UK are growing ever stronger. As China’s flag carrier, we have a duty to support the countries’ mutual growth by providing the best possible air transport service in the market. “Our fleet is younger than
most European carriers, and our Beijing hub connects UK passengers with the domestic Chinese network and destinations in Thailand, the Philippines, Japan and Australia. Chinese firms are also keen to invest in the UK as they look to expand their global reach.”
Four weekly services between Gatwick (LGW) and Beijing (PEK) will start from March 30, bolstering the daily non-stop service from Heathrow. An Airbus A330-200 will service the route. A spacious business class cabin has state-of-the- art, 80-inch pitch seats in a 2-2-2 configuration, each reclining 180 degrees to become fully-flat beds. Our passengers’ comfort is of paramount importance: business passengers receive an amenity bag, pyjamas, a duvet, slippers and noise-cancelling headphones. Each seat is fitted with a 15.4-inch screen and in-flight entertainment system. Western and Asian cuisine are served with fine wines and spirits. A complimentary limousine service is available to passengers within a 55-mile radius of the airport, and between PEK and downtown Beijing. Business travel guests also have access to the No.1 Lounge at LGW’s North Terminal. A comfortable 2-4-2
configuration is available in economy class, each seat offering a generous 32-inch pitch with a built-in personal on-
demand in-flight entertainment system. Western and oriental dining options are served with free alcoholic beverages. More than £1 billion of
investment has turned Gatwick airport into one of the slickest operational airports in Europe. It is only 30 minutes from central London by train, and for the last two years has been voted Best UK Airport at the Business Travel Awards. Stewart Wingate, chief executive of Gatwick Airport, says: “Efficiency is important to business travellers. At Gatwick, 95 per cent of passengers pass through security in less than five minutes.” For more information, or to
book, call your travel agent or visit
www.airchina.co.uk
● For information on route deals and corporate contracts, please contact: Nathan Howell –
nathanhowell@airchina.com Sanjay Rudki –
sanjay@airchina.com
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