In response to passenger demand Air China has begun a new connection between Milan Malpensa in Italy and Chengdu Tianfu in China. The service, which was inaugurated on Monday 29 July, is the fourth direct flight operated by Air China from the Lombardy region.
One of China’s main trading partners in the European Union, Milan is also an attractive tourist destination for Chinese citizens visiting Europe. Meanwhile, as a hub in southwest China, Chengdu is known for its long history, rich culture and breathtaking landscapes. The opening of the link between the two cities will deepen relations between China and Italy and promote economic, cultural and tourist cooperation between the two destinations.
The inaugural flight ceremony was attended by the Consul General of China in Milan, Liu Kan, SEA Milan Airports CEO Armando Brunini and Air China’s European General Manager, Ma Guodong. The flight will be operated three times a week on a wide-body Airbus A350/900 aircraft.
With four flights per week now served by Air China per week, Malpensa has reaffirmed its role as a bridge to Asia with a growth of 38% of passengers this year. Overall, Malpensa’s traffic has increased by 10% compared to 2023 with 20 more destinations and eight new airlines totalling 180 destinations.
Image credit: Ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the inaugural Air China link between Milan and Chengdu. From the left Armando Brunini, CEO SEA Milan Airports, Liu Kan, Consul General of China in Milan, and Ma Guodong, Air China’s European General Manager
