China Eastern Records 100 Million Passengers for the First Time in 2016
By Lena Ge, China Aviation Daily | Jan. 04, 2017
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China Eastern Airlines transported its 100 millionth passenger on December 31, 2016, marking a new passenger milestone for the Shanghai-based carrier.
The 100 millionth passenger was Mr. Liu, travelling on flight MU5156 from Beijing to Shanghai.
In 2016, China Eastern operated total traffic volume of 19.7 tonne kilometers in 2016, with 1.96 million hours of safe operation.
With steady growth in traffic, the Shanghai-based carrier has achieved its eighth consecutive year of profitability since 2009.
Currently, China Eastern Air Holding operates more than 580 aircraft, flying to 1,062 destinations among 177 countries and regions via the extensive shared network of SkyTeam Alliance.
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