China steps up North Korea connections as regular Beijing-Pyongyang flights resume
China resumes direct flights to North Korea after 6 years
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China's Air China resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on Monday, marking a strengthening of ties between the two countries. This resumption follows the restoration of passenger train services a few weeks prior, after a six-year suspension. The first flight, operated by a Boeing 737, departed Beijing on Monday morning and was welcomed in Pyongyang by the Chinese ambassador and embassy diplomats. According to the Chinese embassy, the resumed flight route is considered a "landmark event" that will boost bilateral travel, economic cooperation, and cultural exchanges. The route is scheduled to operate on Mondays.
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AI-ExtractedThe route operates on Mondays on the same schedule.
The resumed flight route was a “landmark event” in the two countries’ aviation cooperation.
The Air China flight arrived at Pyongyang Sunan International Airport on Monday morning.
Passenger train services were restored for the first time in six years.
Air China resumed direct flight services to Pyongyang on Monday.
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