Hainan Airlines into Avalon

[Paul O'Rourke]

It was announced in April of 2014 Hainan Airlines had a MOU with the Victorian Govt. that this airline would be flying into Avalon within 18 months. 18 Months is up. Has anyone heard any updates to this?

Chinese airline Hainan set to fly into Avalon Airport under new deal - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-11/chinese-airline-hainan-set-to-fly-into-avalon-airport-under-new/5383480)

[PoppaJo]

Forget it.

A lot of these Chinese carriers announce new destinations, new routes but either cancel before it happens or reduce frequency. I think this mob has already served SYD, then packed up and left.

Reminds me of China Eastern/Southern/Western/Northern who every so often announce increases to Melbourne services but never make it happen!