Bringing China closer: Jetwing Air in deal with Air China for direct flights
Tuesday, 20 January 2015 00:50
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Air China, the flag carrier and one of the People’s Republic of China’s major airlines will launch direct flights from Chengdu to Colombo, with operations beginning from February 2015 onwards. Jetwing Air, a part of the Jetwing family, acts as the airline’s general sales agent (GSA) and will overlook reservations within Sri Lanka.
With Sri Lanka achieving tourism milestones with 1.5 million tourist arrivals for 2014, the Chinese market is certainly a growing one – having increased rapidly in the last two years.
Beginning from 10 February, Air China will operate four weekly direct flights from Tuesday to Sunday using Airbus A330 aircraft to Colombo. The flights will operate from Chengdu, a major air hub in southwest China linking 187 cities including 78 international routes.
Owned and operated by Sri Lanka’s premier hospitality brand, Jetwing Air functions as the representative of Air China in the country. Currently acting as the GSA for approximately 13 airlines including SpiceJet, FlyDubai, Bangkok Airways, Hahn Air and EgyptAir, Jetwing Air is also connected to the global distribution systems of Amadeus and Galileo, making the company a preferred overseas travel partner.
A representative of Air China said: “This is the first service from Chengdu to a Sri Lankan city, marking an important step towards the construction of the flag carrier’s Chengdu hub.”
Adding to the statement, Jetwing Travels Managing Director Shiromal Cooray welcomed the initiative, saying that “it is a new bridge connecting two great cultures, and enhancing the benefits of tourism for both countries”.
Family-owned and in the tourism industry for the past 41 years, Jetwing Hotels has surpassed expectation at every aspect. Building on their foundation of being passionate, as well as the experience of true, traditional Sri Lankan hospitality, constantly pioneering discoveries captures the essence of the brand.
Such a strong statement and direction have enabled Jetwing Hotels to imagine, create and manage marvels and masterpieces, where distinctive design and elegant comfort complement each other and the environment.
Considered a priority, sustainable and responsible practice is implemented through the award-winning Jetwing Eternal Earth Program; with energy efficiency, community upliftment, and education of earth saving measures to schoolchildren being a few tenets of the Program.
