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Air India Appoints TAM Group as Mainland China GSA Ahead of Shanghai Relaunch
Effective 1 December, Air India has appointed TAM Group as its General Sales Agent for mainland China, paving the way for Delhi–Shanghai non-stop flights resuming on 1 February 2026 and future Mumbai–Shanghai service. The partnership strengthens the airline’s distribution reach and promises new nonstop options for India–China corporate travel.
China Eastern Opens Twice-Weekly Beijing–Muscat Service, Strengthening Air Silk Road
China Eastern Airlines has inaugurated a twice-weekly Beijing Daxing–Muscat route, the first direct service between China and Oman. The A330 flights are expected to boost tourism, trade and project mobility along the Belt & Road corridor and give Chinese corporates a faster gateway to the Gulf.
Mechanical Issue Forces Shanghai–Detroit Delta Flight to Divert to Tokyo
A Delta A350 operating Shanghai–Detroit diverted to Tokyo Haneda after a hydraulic issue, landing safely and causing overnight delays for passengers. The incident highlights the need for robust disruption policies on trans-Pacific corporate travel itineraries.
China’s Visa-Waiver Push Delivers 35 % Jump in Foreign Arrivals
New NIA statistics show foreign arrivals in Beijing are up 35 % year-on-year after China expanded its 30-day visa-waiver scheme and 240-hour transit-without-visa programme. With 60 % of visitors now entering under the relaxed rules, multinationals are seeing swifter trip approvals and lower compliance costs, while hotels and conference venues report a sharp uptick in bookings.
China Rolls Out Nationwide e-Arrival Card, Halving Airport Queues
A new electronic Arrival Card—fillable via web, WeChat or Alipay—went live nationwide on 20 November, replacing China’s last paper immigration form. Early results at Shanghai Hongqiao show clearance times for foreign passengers reduced by more than half, giving companies faster, paper-free compliance and signalling Beijing’s shift to fully digital borders.
Smart Lanes Power Record 5 Million Crossings at China–Myanmar Gateway
Smart-inspection technology and dedicated fast-track lanes have helped Yunnan’s Ruili border post hit 5 million crossings in 2025, cutting wait times by 30 % and boosting trade and travel with Myanmar. The upgrades offer corporates quicker crew rotations and lower transport costs while signalling China’s push for high-tech, high-capacity land borders.
Beijing–Muscat Non-stop Service Takes Off, Opening New Gulf Corridor
China Eastern’s new Beijing–Muscat route commenced on 30 November, providing the first direct air link between China and Oman. The twice-weekly service shortens journeys by up to 12 hours, supports expanding trade and tourism, and dovetails with China’s visa-waiver for Omani nationals, offering mobility planners a faster, visa-light corridor into the Gulf.