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English translation based on YouTube video of interview with Chen Guangfu and his wife, conducted by Hong Kong-based iSun Affairs magazine ...

*Updated with ChinaAid-produced video with English subtitles based on my translation. Dear Premier Wen Jiabo, I finally escaped. All th...

When a "Christian Bale" started emailing me in late November, I ignored him as most people probably would. Why would a Hollyw...

As China reflects on its transformation over the past six decades, it’s a perfect time to marvel at the changes in the country’s air travel ...

Even in today’s increasingly crowded skies, an airplane remains a thing of engineering and aesthetic beauty. Little wonder, then, that the u...

Flying was once a privilege – and few passengers minded the extra calorie intake from relaxing for a few hours in a comfortable seat while s...

Another peak travel season, another airfare hike? Not this summer. Airlines are showering customers with sales and promotions during what is...

When a summer breeze blows over Beijing, it’s easy to lose count of your drinks, whether you’re sipping cocktails on a terrace or chugging 5...

I didn’t need to go to Boston. And even if I did, the quickest way would be flying through Chicago or Washington. So why did I fork out 875 ...

If you are what you eat, are airlines what they serve? I was pondering this question on a recent hop to Shanghai as an Air China flight atte...

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. When it came to air travel between mainland China and Taiwan, however, the shor...

A time for marriages and mega-carriers? The Year of the Ox has arrived with the usual bang of firecrackers, but air travelers may not feel s...

Falling demand means delays in new flights For air travelers, the impact of the global economic downturn has been mixed. The plunging price ...

Catching a holiday flight is rarely a pleasant way to start the holidays. After paying top dollar for the tickets and cramming presents into...

Beijing’s long-overshadowed and oft-neglected sibling Tianjin is taking off thanks to Airbus (among others). The Toulouse-based aviation gia...

Another Golden Week, another billion travelers – or so it seems. Expect to witness the burst of national wanderlust this October, as people ...

To many frequent fliers, using a new airport terminal is like dating a new partner. You have the first impression, the trials and tribulatio...

Summer is probably the best time to travel, but the worst to time to fly – especially now. Brace yourself for expensive tickets, delayed fli...

Being a high-profile industry means the airline sector frequently finds itself in a harsh spotlight. With more Chinese flying than ever befo...

Like air travelers elsewhere, passengers in China often fall victim to stormy weather, mechanical failures and increasingly congested air tr...