China's largest airline flew into YVR on Wednesday to show off its new 787 Dreamliner, reputed to be one of the most luxurious of its kind.
The China Southern Airlines Dreamliner coasted down the tarmac after flying in from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to kick off its daily service to Vancouver.
"Since China Southern Airlines introduced our Guangzhou - Vancouver service, we have been expanding our presence with more flights on this important route," said Wangeng Tan, president and CEO, China Southern Airlines.
"Our 787 Dreamliner provides an even better experience for our business travelers and indicates our confidence in growing Vancouver aviation marketplace."
Since its first service to Vancouver in 2011, China Southern has continued to grow its operations, increasing initial service from three flights per week to a daily service.
"The introduction of the Dreamliner to China Southern's daily service between
Vancouver and Guangzhou route is a testament to the growing business traffic between British Columbia, Canada and China and validates our strategy to build Vancouver as a global Asia Pacific gateway," Craig Richmond, president and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority, said in a press release.
"China Southern's service connects British Columbia's people, products and businesses with important trade and travel opportunities in China's most populous province, Guangdong."
China Southern's new Dreamliner offers a luxurious first class cabin experience with 27-inch seating, a built-in 17-inch TV screen and the ability to convert into a fully-flat bed just shy of two metres long.
The first-class cabin complements the 24 business class and 200 economy class seats configured in the Dreamliner.
