New airport provides greater air-rail connectivity opportunities across China
Effective 1 June 2020, Etihad Airways (Etihad) will transfer all its flights to and from Abu Dhabi and Beijing, and its flights to and from Beijing to Nagoya, Japan, to the new advanced Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
“We are proud to announce that Etihad Airways will be one of the first airlines in the region to move to Beijing’s iconic Daxing International Airport,” affirmed Robin Kamark, CCO, Etihad Aviation Group.
The daily flights will continue to be operated by the technologically advanced Boeing 787 Dreamliner, featuring the airline’s innovative, award-winning cabin designs and products, complemented by its acclaimed service and hospitality.
Flights include Food and Beverage Managers in Business and a Flying Nanny in Economy to provide specialised care for families with young children.
The new Zaha Hadid-designed aviation hub, is the largest single-structure airport terminal and integrated transportation hub, projected to reach a network of 28 cities in China, home to 202 million people, by high speed train within three hours.
The terminal’s major rail transportation links include high-speed rail, inter-city, and subway connections, providing Etihad’s customers with greater air-rail connectivity across China, enabling a reduction in the carbon footprint of domestic connecting travel through the capital.
The airport is a pioneer in the use of double-deck departure and arrival platforms and is equipped with technologically advanced services such as facial-recognition equipment and baggage-tracking systems.
The environmentally-focused facility features several sustainability initiatives including carbon reduction policies, solar paneling, and systems collecting rainwater for re-cycling and re-use.
