The Frequent Flyer Program cooperation between the two carriers began July 26th, 2011. The arrangement allows Air China Phoenix Miles members to earn Status Mileage on all scheduled flights operated by Tibet Airlines, and redeem Award Tickets on all scheduled flights operated and marketed by Tibet Airlines from November 1st, 2011.

Head to www.phoenixmiles.com or dial 4006-100-666 for details.

Air China has acquired a stake in Lhasa-based startup Tibet Airlines. Tibet Airlines will operate three A319s on routes from Lhasa to Ali and Chengdu. The aircraft have been retrofitted in a way to make them acclimatize to altitude flight.