Prague-Beijing flights could begin in October

A new scheduled airline link between Prague and Beijing could be launched as early as October 1, prime minister Bohuslav Sobotka announced on Tuesday. The comments followed a meeting with China’s ambassador to the Czech Republic. The new route would be operated by Chinese company Hainan with Czech group Český Aeroholding providing support. The starting date for the service should be confirmed with the June visit to Prague of Chinese deputy prime minister Liu Yandong. Chine authorities had earlier been undecided whether Prague should be linked to Beijing or Shanghai.

Author: Chris Johnstone