Articles Tagged ‘HAK’

Hainan Airlines reconnects with Singapore

Hainan Airlines reconnects with Singapore

Hainan Airlines re-introduces link between Haikou and Singapore.

Guangzhou Airport saw 10% boost in traffic in 2017; 74 airlines serving in S18, Thailand is top international market

Guangzhou Airport saw 10% boost in traffic in 2017; 74 airlines serving in S18, Thailand is top international market

Guangzhou Airport welcomed 65.81 million passengers in 2017, a 10% increase on the previous year. Traffic at the Chinese hub has nearly doubled over the past 10 years. Nick Preston examines recent network trends at this year’s World Routes host airport, including its leading airlines and routes. 

China Southern Airlines traffic up 9.8% in Q1 2018; 2017 marks first year of double-digit passenger growth since 2010; Shenzhen expanding fast

China Southern Airlines traffic up 9.8% in Q1 2018; 2017 marks first year of double-digit passenger growth since 2010; Shenzhen expanding fast

China Southern Airlines flew 126.30 million passengers in 2017, representing a 10% increase in traffic versus 2016. Last year was the first since 2010 in which the SkyTeam member has reported double-digit growth. Jonathan Ford looks at the airline’s recent expansion and which cities it is growing from the most. 


Sichuan Airlines seats soar; capacity trebles since 2008, Chengdu is leading airport

Sichuan Airlines seats soar; capacity trebles since 2008, Chengdu is leading airport

Sichuan Airlines flew more than 32 million seats across its network in 2017, an increase of 8.1% over the previous year. Nick Preston takes a closer look at the Chinese carrier’s network developments over the past 10 years, a period in which it has consistently increased capacity. The airline’s leading airports and routes are identified, along […]

Hainan Airlines hops Down Under from Haikou

Hainan Airlines hops Down Under from Haikou

Hainan Airlines begins a twice-weekly service between Haikou and Sydney.

Hainan Airlines more than doubles capacity over past 10 years; international services expand but domestic traffic dominates

Hainan Airlines more than doubles capacity over past 10 years; international services expand but domestic traffic dominates

Hainan Airlines, part of the HNA Group, commenced operations from Hainan Island in the early 1990s and it has seen triple-digit capacity growth over the past 10 years as the Chinese economy expanded at pace. anna.aero looks further into the carrier to investigate its network strategies and developments. 


Malindo Air starts new routes to Australia, Bangladesh, China & Myanmar

Malindo Air starts new routes to Australia, Bangladesh, China & Myanmar

Malindo Air adds Brisbane, Chittagong, Haikou and Yangon to its network.

China dominates Asian growth in Q2; fastest-growing major country market but Jakarta fends off Kunming for fastest-growing airport

China dominates Asian growth in Q2; fastest-growing major country market but Jakarta fends off Kunming for fastest-growing airport

With Routes Asia taking place next week and the start of the summer season less than two weeks away, we decided to take a look at Asian developments in 2017 Q2 compared with 2016 Q2. We look at the top country markets for growth, biggest airlines and fastest-growing airports.

Istanbul Atatürk, Dallas Love Field and Osaka Kansai welcome winter network growth; Turkish Airlines, Southwest and Ryanair driving airport expansion

Istanbul Atatürk, Dallas Love Field and Osaka Kansai welcome winter network growth; Turkish Airlines, Southwest and Ryanair driving airport expansion

Part two of our global analysis of the start of the W15/16 season looks at which airports have seen the biggest net gain in new routes since last winter. We reveal the leading airports in Asia, Europe and North America.


Hainan Airlines makes Macau its latest destination

Hainan Airlines makes Macau its latest destination

Hainan Airlines now connects Haikou and Macau with thrice-weekly 737-800 flights.

Vietnam in Asian ANNIES fast-growing airport win double; Spring Airlines surprises in airline awards

Vietnam in Asian ANNIES fast-growing airport win double; Spring Airlines surprises in airline awards

Just like in 80s mega movie Top Gun ‒ “there’s no points for second place” – there are also no certificates for the runners-up in the 2015 Asian ANNIES. However, there will be certificates for the eight airport and six airline winners of this year’s competition. Find out who made Top Gun this time around.

Shenzhen Airlines flies to 69 airports; Shenzhen-Beijing is #1 route

Shenzhen Airlines flies to 69 airports; Shenzhen-Beijing is #1 route

A Star Alliance member since November 2012, Shenzhen Airlines has managed to establish itself as the fourth largest operator in China, behind Air China, but above Hainan Airlines. With the carrier operating a total of 221 non-stop routes, anna.aero looks at Shenzhen Airlines’ network for this March.