Vancouver International Airport (YVR) announced Wednesday that Beijing Capital Airlines (BCA) will begin service between YVR and Hangzhou, via Qingdao on Dec. 30.
The new, thrice-weekly service, which will use an Airbus 330, with seating for 222 passengers including 36 in business class and 186 in economy, marks the first time Beijing Capital Airlines will fly to any destination in North America.
“We are thrilled Beijing Capital Airlines has chosen YVR as its first entry point into North America,” said Craig Richmond, YVR’s president and CEO. “Beijing Capital Airlines is the sixth airline to serve YVR from mainland China – two more than any other airport in North America or Europe.
