Swiss adds Beijing to its network

The rush to open routes up to China continues with Lufthansa-owned Star Alliance carrier Swiss adding Beijing from 11 February next year.  A three-class Airbus A340 will probably be used on the route.

The new flights to China’s capital mark a further expansion in Swiss services of the growing Chinese market, a development that began with the addition of Shanghai to the network in May 2008.  Swiss also serves a third Chinese destination, Hong Kong.  The new route marks a return to Beijing for Swiss, the airline previously serving China’s capital until June 2003.

In another long haul move Swiss will also be modifying arrangements on its Zurich – New York Newark route, which is currently operated by an all Business Class PrivatAir Boeing 737.  From 31 March 2012 onwards, Swiss will use its own long haul aircraft on the route with a three-class cabin configuration and substantially increased seating capacity.  The operation will also be expanded to daily service. www.swiss.com

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