SHANGHAI, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China Eastern
Airlines announced it will officially launch a new direct flight
between Shanghai and Marseille, France on July 2 this year.
The new Shanghai-Marseille service will be operated by Shanghai
Airlines, a subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, with three
round-trip flights per week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
The flight numbers are FM871 from Shanghai to Marseille and FM872 for the return leg. The
estimated flight time is around 12 hours. The new route will offer
gate-to-gate internet service for passengers aboard.
Shanghai, located in east
China and the estuary of the
Yangtze River, and opening to the Pacific Ocean, Shanghai is one of the most economically
vibrant, open, and innovative cities in China. It is dubbed "the grand halls" and the
"first stop for inbound travelers to China". Marseille is France's second largest city, the biggest port
in southern Europe, and an
important hub for Mediterranean shipping and trade. It sits along
the world-renowned azure coast of Provence. In 1987, Shanghai and Marseille became sister cities.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of
diplomatic ties between China and
France, as well as
the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism. On April 9, Shanghai officially released a comprehensive
guide for its 2024 events, showcasing a wide ranging selection of
70 top-tier cultural, sports, tourism, business, and exhibition
events. From July 28 to Aug. 8,
Marseille will host sailing events
of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
The launch of the Shanghai-Marseille flight will establish the first
direct air corridor between this pair of sister cities. China
Eastern Airlines will also become the first airline to operate on
this route.
Now, tickets for this route are already available. Travelers
interested in visiting Shanghai or
Marseille can visit China Eastern
Airlines' official website and mobile app to get more details and
book tickets.
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