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Originally Posted by Bagso

Hainan Airlines starts Manchester to Beijing service - Chinadaily.com.cn

Confirmation of those 90% load factor. Interesting that the view from there seems to be the service supporting The Midlands as well as the North Of England.

If the Midlands start just south of Stoke, their view makes absolute sense and Birmingham is only 80 miles away. In terms of China, the distance is insignificant though the delays on the M6 result in speeds more akin to rickshaw travel than modern transport.