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Fly to Cuba from Montreal for under 300$ with Air China!

December 21, 2015 By bernard.montrel@gmail.com

MONTREAL | Air China becomes cheap tour operator from Montreal. Three times a week, flights will depart from Beijing on the same day to Havana, Cuba, for as little as $ 150 to $ 300 depending on the site chosen.
This unbeatable promotional begin on 27 December and will offer departures on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays during the winter.
“Air China saw the potential market, since there is no direct flight between Beijing and Havana, far too long. The planes landing in Montreal can therefore leave 2 hours 40 later, with travelers to Cuba and return the next day to catch a flight from Montreal to Beijing, “said the spokesman of Air China, Li Yufu Florian.
In a press release, Air China said that ties between China and Cuba are tightly tightened in recent years and that this destination will enhance economic, trade and cultural cooperation between the two countries, in addition to stimulating the Asian tourism to Cuba .
Air China also wants to offer residents of the Caribbean to borrow the Havana connecting flight, then travel to Beijing from Montreal.
First Chinese
Air China believes that flights to Havana will be used by many Asians who choose to go through Montreal before a sun destination. It calculates that 50% of places are already occupied by Chinese and Cubans who want to visit their families.
The destination to Havana will be by the same device that performs the Beijing- linking Montreal, a Boeing 777-300 with a capacity of 311 seats. Passengers will be entitled to free drinks and meals during the flight, as well as two pieces of luggage of 23 kg at no extra charge, in addition to the carry-on bag.
Air China has signed agreements with some travel agencies specializing in flights to Asia, but will also sell tickets directly from its website.
Comparative price
Return flights for a week (without accommodation package)
– Sunwing, starting December 28, 2015: 825$ (arrival in Varadero)
– WestJet, starting in January:495$ to 816$
– Air Transat departing in January: 578$ to 750$ (arrival in Varadero)
– Cubana Airlines, starting in January: 738$
Le Journal de Montréal (via Google Translate)

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Air China, Canada, China, Cuba, Low Fares

Air France flights makes emergency landing at St. Petersburg

November 30, 2015 By bernard.montrel@gmail.com

A Boeing 777 of the French company has made an emergency landing on the runway at the Pulkovo airport in St. Petersburg.
An aircraft engine had a problem, a source told the news agency RIA Novosoti. But the device, which was flying from Paris to Beijing landed without incident without any injuries being reported.
RT en Français (via Google Translate)

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 777, Air France, Boeing, China, France, Russia

Air China adds Havana tag-on to Montreal flight

October 16, 2015 By bernard.montrel@gmail.com

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Air China in late-December 2015 will begin its first service to the Caribbean as it opens reservation for planned Cuba service. From 27DEC15, existing 3 weekly Beijing – Montreal service will be extended to Havana, on board Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Reservation for this route opened on late-Thursday 15OCT15, including Montreal – Havana sector. Currently this route is only bookable in the GDS, through Air China’s inventory (direct access). With this newly-extended service, Montreal departure to Beijing will see operational day changes.
CA879 PEK1400 – 1340YUL1620 – 2015HAV 77W 257
CA880 HAV0900 – 1230YUL1430 – 1730+1PEK 77W 136

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Air China, Beijing, Canada, China, Cuba, Havana, Montreal

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