China Eastern Airlines have established a new route between Kitakyushu and Dalian. The airline began operating it on August 17 and will run three round flights a week. Approximately 30 officials from local governments and airline companies attended a ceremony at Kitakyushu Airport to celebrate the news. China Eastern Airlines plan to set up an office in Fukuoka City in order to increase the number of Japanese passengers using their services. Their aim is to achieve an 80% seat occupancy for the flights. Source: Mainichi Shimbun, 8/18/2019
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