Daily Service Launched! Xiamen Airlines Introduces Beijing Daxing-Vientiane Route
At 10:49 local time on December 15, 2024, Xiamen Airlines Flight MF8721 touched down smoothly at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, officially inaugurating the new daily route between Beijing Daxing and Vientiane.
"Do you know what Vientiane is also known as?" On the day of the inaugural flight, Xiamen Airlines held a simple yet engaging event at the boarding gate. "I'm traveling with a tour group for the first time, and I didn't expect to learn some interesting facts about Vientiane at the boarding gate before I even left, and I also received a commemorative gift," said Ms. Wang, a passenger who enthusiastically participated in Xiamen Airlines' inaugural flight event. Other passengers eagerly participated in the engaging trivia quiz and posed for photos to commemorate this special occasion.
The flight schedule for the new daily route includes a departure from Beijing Daxing International Airport at 7:45 Beijing time, with an arrival at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane at 11:10 local time, designated as Flight MF8721. The return flight, MF8722, is scheduled to depart from Vientiane at 12:10 local time and arrive in Beijing at 16:55 Beijing time. This service marks the only daily flight from Beijing and the entire northern region of China to Laos.
Vientiane, the capital and largest city of Laos, boasts a history spanning over 1,400 years, renowned for its rich cultural heritage that includes famous landmarks such as Wat Si Muang, Wat Si Saket, and Patuxai Victory Monument. The city is home to numerous famous tourist attractions, including Wat Si Muang, Wat Si Saket, Wat Phra Kaew, Pha That Luang, and Patuxai Victory Monument. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Laos, and the beginning of the implementation of a new action plan to build a China-Laos community with a shared future. The launch of this route by Xiamen Airlines, marking Xiamen Airlines' first route to Laos and the second international route from Beijing Daxing International Airport, is a significant step in response to the "Belt and Road" initiative. It is anticipated to significantly bolster exchanges between the two countries in personnel, tourism, and trade.
The Beijing Daxing-Vientiane route offers a seamless travel experience from the outset. Passengers on Xiamen Airlines' Vientiane flights can enjoy through check-in services to other domestic destinations served by Xiamen Airlines at Daxing International Airport, eliminating the need for secondary baggage handling. Additionally, passengers who purchase Xiamen Airlines tickets for flights departing from or arriving at Beijing Daxing International Airport can redeem a one-way ticket for the Daxing International Airport Line using Egret Points. Both points redemption and cash purchases are eligible for a 20% discount, providing a convenient, one-stop transfer service for quick access to and from the city center and the airport.