- Spring Airlines Blacklists Passengers[Nov. 27, 2007]
Spring Airlines, a China-based private carrier, has blacklisted passengers that have refused to get off planes during previous disputes and refused to accept their orders, Wang Zhenghua, chairman of Spring Airlines, said on the company's Website.
- Airspace Control Ends in East China[Nov. 25, 2007]
The five-day airspace control that disrupted the travel plans of thousands of air passengers to and from Shanghai since Nov. 20 ended at midnight of Nov. 24, said an official with the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) on Nov. 25.
- China Adopts New Airspace Rules, Likely Easing Delays for Travelers[Nov. 25, 2007]
China's move to open up its skies to more civilian planes should bring some relief to travelers in a country notorious for frequent flight delays.
- China Provides More Air Flight Lanes[Nov. 23, 2007]
The General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) has implemented the Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) standard as of November 22, increasing the flight lanes in the height between 8,400m to 12,500m from the original 7 to 13.
- Heavy Fog Delays More Than 200 Flights in Southwest China[Nov. 24, 2007]
The heaviest fog to affect southwest China's Chongqing Municipality so far this winter has delayed more than 200 flights and led to the cancellation of another 10, affecting about 15,000 passengers.
- Airspace Controls over East China to End at Mid-Night on Nov. 24[Nov. 23, 2007]
Airspace controls that have disrupted the travel plans of thousands of air passengers traveling to and from Shanghai since Nov. 20 will end at midnight on Nov. 24, according to the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC).
- Airspace Controls over East China Could Last Until Nov. 25[Nov. 22, 2007]
Airspace controls that were imposed over eastern China starting on Nov. 20 might be extended until Nov. 25, sources with China Eastern Airlines said on Nov. 22.
- New Airspace Limits Come into Use in China[Nov. 22, 2007]
The General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) has announced new vertical airspace requirements, almost doubling the number of flights the country can handle.
- Thousands Affected in Shanghai in Second Day of Airspace Controls[Nov. 21, 2007]
On Nov. 21, about 7,000 passengers were affected as airspace controls continued in eastern China, this time primarily affecting Shanghai, according to sources with Shanghai Airlines.
- Heavy Snow Closes Airports in Northeast China[Nov. 19, 2007]
On Nov. 19, heavy snow in northeast China forced the closure of two major airports, disrupting the travel plans of more than 1,000 people.