Chinese airlines put on notice over Olympics

Thursday, 27 Mar, 2008 0

BEIJING – China’s peak aviation body, CAAC, said it has adopted measures to curb flight delays and protect passengers ahead of the Olympic Games later this year.

According to the regulator, Chinese airlines based in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other Olympic-related cities are being ordered to have one or two backup aircraft on hand to guarantee on time performance.

Carriers cancelling flights during the period must transfer passengers to other airlines and cover their fares in full.

From July through September, the regulator will forbid all domestic airlines from ticket over sales.

Any carriers that do not perform adequately in terms of on time performance and mishandled baggage during the Olympic period won’t be approved for any expansion or allowed set up a branch company for two years, CAAC said.



 

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