- Computer Glitch Hits ANA Flights[May 28, 2007]
Computer system problems forced Japan's No 2 airline, All Nippon Airways to cancel its domestic flights out of Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 27.
- China Promises More Effort to Ease Flight Delays[May 14, 2007]
On May 14, China's aviation authorities promised to make greater efforts during this summer's thunderstorm season to ease air travel delays -- which have in the past led to violent confrontation at airports.
- Southwest Airlines Commits to Fleetwide RNP Capability[May 09, 2007]
Calling it a "tipping point for performance-based navigation," US FAA Administrator Marion Blakey said at a briefing at Washington National Airport on May 8 that Southwest Airlines informed the agency that it will equip its entire fleet for RNP, including retrofitting its 737 Classics.
- Poor Delta Air Routing System Costs Airlines[May 10, 2007]
Inefficient airspace routing in the Pearl River Delta is costing mainland and global airlines nearly US$130,000 (HK$1.01 million) a day and needs to be remedied quickly, an international airline industry group said on May 9.
- Shenyang Airport Re-opens After 48 Hour Shutdown in Blizzard[Mar. 06, 2007]
Since the night of March 3, when a blizzard hit northeast China, Shenyang Airport in Liaoning's capital of China has been closed for 48 hours.
- Beijing Capital International Airport Crippled by Fog[Feb. 22, 2007]
A dense fog covering Beijing cut visibility to a few dozen meters and delayed flights in and out of China's capital for much of Feb. 21.
- Thick Fog Forces Flight Cancellations in Shanghai[Feb. 09, 2007]
On Feb. 8, thousands of passengers were stranded at Shanghai's two civilian airports as flights were delayed or canceled due to the thick fog that has gripped the city and nearby areas since early afternoon on Feb. 7.
- "Big 3" Carriers Pledge to Keep Passengers Up-to-date About Flight Delays[Feb. 06, 2007]
China's three largest airlines have pledged to inform relevant passengers of updates at least once every 30 minutes during flight delays, Xinhua news agency reported on Feb. 6.
- Air China, Hainan Airlines Lead The Way in Passenger Satisfaction Survey[Feb. 02, 2007]
Passengers have elected Air China and Hainan Airlines as the best carriers on the mainland last year.
- Air China to Step up Services on Delayed Flights[Jan. 10, 2007]
Air China passengers will receive instant text messages in the event of flight delays, one of the measures the company plans to take this year to improve services on delayed flights.