Squawk7777
27th Jan 2003, 00:53
[translated]
After more than 50 years direct flights resume again from China to Taiwan. A China Airlines 747 departed Taipeh, flew over Shanghai to HK and back to Taipeh. A source from China Airline called this a "historic moment".
The flight was a result from combined efferts to support taiwanese business people. Six airlines now offer direct flights from Taiwan to mainland China. Almost all seats were sold out in the first weeks, according to officals.
After more than 50 years direct flights resume again from China to Taiwan. A China Airlines 747 departed Taipeh, flew over Shanghai to HK and back to Taipeh. A source from China Airline called this a "historic moment".
The flight was a result from combined efferts to support taiwanese business people. Six airlines now offer direct flights from Taiwan to mainland China. Almost all seats were sold out in the first weeks, according to officals.