China Flights Update — 29 April 2026

**China Eastern Airlines has launched new direct flights from Xi'an to Vienna and announced Shanghai-Tbilisi services starting July 15, enhancing international access to China for Australian travellers.** These routes operated by the Shanghai-based carrier include three weekly Vienna-Xi'an flights o

Sources

• https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/29/WS69f176f0a310d6866eb462df.html
• https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260426385511/en/China-Eastern-Airlines-Launches-First-Direct-Route-Linking-Vienna-with-Northwest-China
• https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/boeing-china-airlines-secondary-cities-growth/
• https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/vietjet-strengthens-china-connectivity-with-five-new-flight-routes/
• https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2026/04/28/china-eastern-airlines-launches-new-flights-to-vienna/