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XiamenAir Launches New Intercontinental Route with Inaugural Xiamen-London Flight
The three-times-weekly Boeing 787 service is Fujian's first direct passenger link to London and removes stopovers for travelers.
- On Sunday, XiamenAir's inaugural flight MF821 landed at Heathrow Airport, officially launching the first direct round-trip service between Xiamen and London.
- Fujian, home to a large Chinese community in Britain, has strong travel demand among students, driving this route to strengthen bilateral ties between China and the UK.
- The 12-hour flight carried 263 passengers on Boeing 787 Dreamliners, featuring an immersive service themed "Egret Island's Sea Breeze and British Charm" combining coastal and cultural elements.
- Operating on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, the service gives business travelers early London arrival with ample time for onward connections to other European cities.
- This expansion injects fresh momentum into Fujian's global engagement while offering travelers convenient access to XiamenAir's wider network, including 15-second smart customs clearance at Xiamen Airport.
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XiamenAir Launches Direct Flight Service Between Xiamen and London
XiamenAir inaugurated a new direct flight service between Xiamen, China, and London, United Kingdom, on September 6. The inaugural flight, designated MF821, arrived at Heathrow Airport following a 12-hour journey from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. The flight carried 263 passengers on its initial trip, establishing a new round-trip connection between the two cities. This service
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