On August 11, Air China Limited (“Air China”) held a route launch event titled “Air China Where China Meets the World” at the Embassy of Romania in China. At the event, the airline announced that it would launch a new route connecting Beijing with Bucharest and Zagreb on September 4.

China enjoys longstanding friendship with both Romania and Croatia, with economic, trade, and people-to-people exchanges continuing to strengthen. Romania boasts a rich cultural heritage. Its capital, Bucharest, known as the “City of Joy,” is the largest inland city on the Balkan Peninsula and the country’s political, economic, and cultural center. Croatia, nestled between mountains and the sea, is blessed with breathtaking natural scenery. Its capital, Zagreb, founded in the 11th century, is steeped in history and has become a world-renowned cultural and tourism destination. The upcoming Beijing-Bucharest-Zagreb international passenger route will further expand Air China’s network in the Central and Eastern European aviation market. It will significantly shorten travel time between China and the heart of Central and Eastern Europe, offering passengers more convenient travel options.

As a major carrier in air transport between China and Europe, Air China has continued to optimize its network and increase capacity in the China-Europe market. At present, the airline serves 27 destinations across Europe and operates nearly 260 China-Europe flights each week.