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06 ❘ special report CONTACT US AT: 8351-9441, [email protected] Fri/Sat/Sun September 29~October 1, 2017 Fly me to Moscow (From Page 1) Before Thursday, Shenzhen residents had to go to Hong Kong or Guangzhou to take a flight to Russian cities, such as Moscow and St. Petersburg, popular destinations for Chinese tourists. In 2016 a total of 1.3 million Chinese traveled in Russia, an increase of about 30 percent over the previous year, accord- ing to Russian officials. “At present Hainan is the most popular destination for Russians traveling in South China,” Kolyshkin said. “But I believe after the flight opens, more Russians will come to Shenzhen for doing business and sightseeing and the city’s popularity will be greatly improved.” China Southern Airlines now operates 16 international routes in Shenzhen and is the largest air service provider in the Shenzhen market. The company initiated its internationalization drive in May 2016 by operating Shen- zhen’s first intercontinental route to Sydney. In September, Xiamen Airlines, a subsidiary of the company, operated flights from Xiamen to Seattle via Shenzhen. In 2107, the company opened flights to Jakarta, Melbourne and Phnom Penh. Statistics released by the Shenzhen airport showed the airport handled 2.36 million international travelers between January and August this year, an increase of 24 percent over the same period last year, thanks to the opening of more interna- tional routes. At present, the airport is operating a total of 34 inter- national routes. This number will increase to 40 before the end of the year, according to Chen Jinzu, general manager of Shenzhen Airport Group Corp. Crew members at the launch ceremony of the first direct flight from Shenzhen to Moscow on Thursday. Photos by Sun Yuchen except otherwise stated. Oxana Dudnik, acting consul general of the Russian Federation in Guangzhou, delivers a speech at the ceremony. Mashkina Olga, acting head of the Aca- demic Department of Shenzhen MSU-BIT University, speaks. Liu Guojun, general manager of China Southern Airlines Shenzhen Co., speaks to reporters. Liu Qingsheng (C), member of the Standing Committee of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the CPC, Russian consulate officials and officials with China Southern Airlines press on the buttons to symbolize the launch of the first direct flight from Shenzhen to Moscow. A winner of a lucky draw is presented with a prize. A performer dances at the opening ceremony. Chen Daiwei Passengers select souvenirs before the flight. Chen Daiwei Crew members of the first flight.
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06 x special reportCONTACT US AT: 8351-9441, [email protected]
Fri/Sat/Sun September 29~October 1, 2017
Fly me to Moscow(From Page 1)
Before Thursday, Shenzhen residents had to go to Hong Kong or Guangzhou to take a fl ight to Russian cities, such as Moscow and St. Petersburg, popular destinations for Chinese tourists.
In 2016 a total of 1.3 million Chinese traveled in Russia, an increase of about 30 percent over the previous year, accord-ing to Russian offi cials.
“At present Hainan is the most popular destination for Russians traveling in South China,” Kolyshkin said. “But I believe after the fl ight opens, more Russians will come to
Shenzhen for doing business and sightseeing and the city’s popularity will be greatly improved.”
China Southern Airlines now operates 16 international routes in Shenzhen and is the largest air service provider in the Shenzhen market.
The company initiated its internationalization drive in May 2016 by operating Shen-zhen’s fi rst intercontinental route to Sydney. In September, Xiamen Airlines, a subsidiary of the company, operated fl ights from Xiamen to Seattle via Shenzhen.
In 2107, the company opened
fl ights to Jakarta, Melbourne and Phnom Penh.
Statistics released by the Shenzhen airport showed the airport handled 2.36 million international travelers between January and August this year, an increase of 24 percent over the same period last year, thanks to the opening of more interna-tional routes.
At present, the airport is operating a total of 34 inter-national routes. This number will increase to 40 before the end of the year, according to Chen Jinzu, general manager of Shenzhen Airport Group Corp.
Crew members at the launch ceremony of the fi rst direct fl ight from Shenzhen to Moscow on Thursday. Photos by Sun Yuchen except otherwise stated.
Oxana Dudnik, acting consul general of the Russian Federation in Guangzhou, delivers a speech at the ceremony.
Mashkina Olga, acting head of the Aca-demic Department of Shenzhen MSU-BIT University, speaks.
Liu Guojun, general manager of China Southern Airlines Shenzhen Co., speaks to reporters.
Liu Qingsheng (C), member of the Standing Committee of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the CPC, Russian consulate offi cials and offi cials with China Southern Airlines press on the buttons to symbolize the launch of the fi rst direct fl ight from Shenzhen to Moscow.
A winner of a lucky draw is presented with a prize.
A performer dances at the opening ceremony. Chen Daiwei
Passengers select souvenirs before the fl ight. Chen Daiwei
Crew members of the fi rst fl ight.
