China Southern to launch first flights from London to Guangzhou by Cheap Flights Booker UK

UK travellers will have greater access to the south of China this year, with a new route from London Heathrow to Guangzhou, the Asian nation"s third-largest city, set to begin on 6 June.

China Southern Airlines will operate the service, providing three flights a week from the British hub"s fourth terminal.

It has taken eight years for the route to become feasible, with airport operator BAA first contacting the Asian carrier in 2004 but capacity constraints at Heathrow making the launch impossible until now.

BAA once again stressed the importance of expansion at the London airport if the UK is to provide links to major international markets like China and keep up with aviation industry competitors such as France, Germany and the Netherlands.

Colin Matthews, the operating company"s chief executive officer, said: "We are delighted that China Southern has chosen Heathrow and we would like to welcome more flights from China Southern and other airlines that could bring jobs and growth to the UK."

The Chinese carrier is one of the world"s largest, with a fleet of more than 300 aircraft.


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