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26-Jul-2016 12:28 PM

Xiamen Airlines launches first North America service with 90% load factor

Xiamen Airlines confirmed (26-Jul-2016) it launched three times weekly Xiamen-Vancouver service with Boeing 787-8 aircraft on 25-Jul-2016, marking the first direct service between Fujian and North America as well as Xiamen Airlines' fifth intercontinental service - see Route Changes Table for more information. The aircraft is configured with four first, 18 business and 214 economy class seats. Xiamen Airlines transported 213 passengers on the inaugural service for a 90% load factor. Forward booking during the initial period of service is above 80%. Xiamen Airlines plans to open services from Xiamen to Seattle via Shenzhen and to Los Angeles as well as from Fuzhou to New York. [more - original PR - Chinese] [more - original PR - Vancouver International Airport]

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