A bit more news regarding Hainan.
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All-in-all, the products offered by Hainan Airlines definitely have the hallmarks and prerequisites of being a five-star carrier. Their business class cabin will definitely give global competitors a run for their money. Such hallmarks have generated a success at Manchester alone. Having a catchment area to 22 million people, with a reasonable percentage of that being Chinese residents, Hainan has witnessed quick success in the first six months of operation within the market. For instance, from the start of operations in June 2016 up to October 2016, Hainan has carried 38,000 passengers between Manchester and Beijing with an average load factor of 92%.
The airline’s Deputy General Manager of the UK Ryan Zhang mentioned to the press that extra services from Manchester could occur in the future if the trend continues. He mentioned that the airline is potentially open to adding routes to Shanghai and Guangzhou. However, Hainan may face competition over the next few years as Air China might make a move on the slots that have acquired from Manchester Airports Group. Hainan, however, could be eyeing Heathrow in the future following British Airways’ withdrawal from Chengdu.
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