Air China will launch 2 weekly rotations between Beijing and Okinawa using B737-800, starting January 11, 2012.

The new service will bring the number of Japanese cities served by Air China up to 8 and the number of round-trip direct flights a week between the two countries up to 260. The other 7 Japanese cities are Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Sendai and Sapporo.

Sitting on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, Okinawa is one of the world's most visited destinations that boasts beautiful sceneries, mild climate and rich cultural heritage.