

Established in 1984 Xiamen Airlines was the first airline in China to be run by private enterprise and is based at Xiamen International Airport in China. The airline is 60% owned by China Southern Airlines, a major player in the Chinese aviation industry and the remainder by the Ximen C & D Group. The airlines main operating base is at Ximen and has hubs in Fuzhou, Wuyishan and Hangzhou from where they operate flights to 41 domestic Chinese airports as well as Hong Kong and the gambling mecca of Macau. International destinations include Singapore, Seoul, Osaka, Toyko, Kuala Lumpur, and Taipei.
China Southern Airlines signed an initial agreement to purchase 13 Boeing 787 aircraft, 3 of which are for Xiamen Airlines. Aircraft deliveries are to be completed by 2010. This is part of an ongoing development plan which should see the airline double it’s fleet by 2010 and reach the 13 million passengers carried per year milestone. Xiamen Airlines operates a fleet 46 blue and white liveried Boeing 757’s (9) and 737-500/700/800 series (37) with eight more 737’s expected shortly.
Alternative Airlines just loves private enterprise and this airline is living proof that you do not have to be a mega corporation to succeed. Mind you having China Southern Airlines as majority shareholder and financier does help!! They have built a good domestic route network operate to six key international business destinations in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, S. Korea and Taiwan. Their expansion plans have very well thought out and executed in a and very professional manner. With full onboard services and friendly cabin crew we suggest that you give this progressive Chines airline a try when you are next in their neck of the woods - you won’t be disappointed. As Xiamen Airlines do not have an english language on line booking facility just complete the Look and Book section on this page for immediate confirmed reservations with tickets sent direct to you by e-mail
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