On March 24, at the Brussels International Airport in Belgium, Air China crew members and guests took a group photo on the tarmac. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lu You
Xinhua News Agency, Brussels, March 24 (Reporter Kang Yiding Yinghua) Air China held the inaugural ceremony of the direct flight from Brussels to Beijing at the Brussels International Airport in Belgium on the 24th, and announced that it will officially launch the direct flight from Brussels to Chengdu on the 26th.
On the same day, Brussels International Airport held a "Watergate Ceremony" to see off the first direct flight to Beijing. Leon Verhaeren, director of aviation development at the airport, said in an interview with Xinhua News Agency that Chinese airlines entering the Belgian market and opening direct flights to Beijing and Chengdu will significantly enhance Brussels International Airport's gateway status as a regional aviation hub.
On March 24, at the Brussels International Airport in Belgium, Air China crew members took a group photo during the first flight ceremony. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lu You
Verhaeren said that after China implemented relevant visa-free policies, the interest of Belgian people in traveling to China has increased significantly. The opening of the new route will not only help promote tourism exchanges, but will also further promote economic and trade cooperation and cultural exchanges between Europe and China.
Passenger Bonnie Silen said that this was her first trip to China and she was very excited to coincide with the first direct flight from Brussels to Beijing. She said that cross-continental direct flights not only save time, but also have cost advantages. She hopes to have more opportunities to travel to China in the future, explore more cities and experience Chinese culture.
According to reports, in recent years, Europe has become the region where Air China has invested the most international transportation capacity. With the opening of two new routes, Air China's service points in Europe will increase to 23.
On March 24, at the Brussels International Airport in Belgium, guests cut the ribbon at the first flight ceremony. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lu You
On March 24, at the Brussels International Airport in Belgium, passengers on the inaugural flight prepared to board the plane. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lu You
On March 24, at the Brussels International Airport in Belgium, passengers on the first flight displayed souvenirs of the first flight. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lu You
On the evening of March 23, guests shared a cake to celebrate Air China's press conference on launching routes from Brussels to Beijing and Chengdu held in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lu You
On March 24, the Brussels International Airport in Belgium held a "Watergate Ceremony" to see off Air China's first direct flight from Brussels to Beijing. Published by Xinhua News Agency (Photo courtesy of Air China)
