Hainan Airlines extends Edinburgh-Beijing service – Daily Business

Scotland’s roster of international flights received a second boost in recent days after Hainan Airlines said it will operate the country’s only direct service to China all year-round.

The airline currently operates a service between Edinburgh and Beijing from March until October.

Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh Airport said: “We’ve always been proud of being home to Scotland’s only direct service to China so it’s great to see Hainan making that a year-round route.

“Ensuring Scotland has connections to the world is a key aim for us, and having direct access to one of the world’s biggest economies is something that will be welcomed by many industries, and by our partners in Edinburgh and beyond.”

On Friday, United Airlines said will extend its seasonal service between Edinburgh and Washington DC to almost year-round, increasing its seat offering from the Scottish capital by almost 10%.