One person detained for delayed flight from Kunming to Beijing, Air Travel Weekly Report | Shanghai Summer Daily Flight Volume Exceeds 2019 Shanghai Regional Daily Average | Flights | Shanghai
No.1 Shanghai's average daily summer flight volume reached 110% in 2019
According to data from the Air Traffic Control Center of the East China Air Traffic Control Bureau, since July 1st, the daily average number of guaranteed flights in the Shanghai region has reached 6987, which is 110% of the same period in 2019. On July 14th, it set a historical record of 7269 single day guaranteed flights.
At the same time, the volume of two flights in Shanghai has also reached a new high. Hongqiao Airport guarantees an average of 745 flights per day, surpassing the data for the same period in 2019. On July 1st, it was the peak day of recent flights, reaching 810 flights. Pudong Airport guarantees an average of 1327 flights per day, reaching over 90% of the same period in 2019. July 11th was the recent peak, reaching 1405 sorties.
However, with the strong recovery of flights, there has been a rare occurrence of complex weather in recent years. Since early June, the East China region has been affected by the dual effects of the Northeast Cold Vortex and the Subtropical High Pressure, resulting in unusually complex weather. It is reported that currently, the East China Air Traffic Control Bureau's air traffic control center and surrounding control units have established a normalized collaborative mechanism, jointly making decisions on ADP control pre tactics on the day before daily operation, and strengthening collaborative decision-making efficiency.
NO. 2 One person detained for flight delay due to on-board quarrel
NO.2 One person detained due to flight delay caused by onboard argument
Recently, on a flight from Kunming to Beijing, two passengers clashed fiercely due to seat backrest adjustments, causing a 93 minute delay in the flight.
The flight was originally scheduled to depart at 8:20 am. After boarding, two passengers in the front and back positions on the plane had an argument over adjusting their seat backs, and the flight safety officer suggested changing seats. But at this moment, both of them were emotional and unwilling to change seats. Subsequently, the rear passengers smashed the paper bag containing drinks towards the front passengers. At that time, the cabin was in chaos, and the front passengers reported to the police.
After learning about the situation, the police at the airport police station imposed a 3-day administrative detention on the rear passengers in accordance with the law, and criticized and educated another passenger.
NO.3 China Eastern Airlines adds Singapore
On July 20th, China Eastern Airlines opened a direct flight route from Beijing Daxing to Singapore, becoming Singapore's first airline to travel between Beijing Daxing International Airport. At this point, China Eastern Airlines operates 66 flights to and from Singapore per week, which has returned to 87% of pre pandemic levels.
The relevant person in charge of China Eastern Airlines Singapore Business Department introduced that in mid August, China Eastern Airlines will further enhance its Shanghai Singapore route and add a new Hefei Singapore route. At that time, China Eastern Airlines will have 80 flights per week between New China and China, exceeding the level of the same period in 2019. Passengers can fly from Singapore to seven cities in China, including Shanghai, Beijing, Xi'an, Kunming, Yantai, Changsha, and Hefei.
NO. 4 Hong Kong Express first recruit mainland flight attendants
NO.4 Hong Kong Express's first recruitment of mainland flight attendants
Following Cathay Pacific's recruitment of flight attendants in mainland China, its low-cost brand, Hong Kong Express, also launched its first recruitment of base flight attendants in mainland China today.
However, Hong Kong Express has stricter requirements for flight attendants than Cathay Pacific, such as requiring a bachelor's degree or above, an English proficiency score of 425 or above in CET-4, or other equivalent competency assessments. However, Cathay only requires a high school education or above at the age of 18, and its requirements for English are relatively vague.
