Two new services from London Gatwick Airport to cities in China will commence in June, taking the number of weekly flights to the country to 26.
Air China will begin operating a daily service to Beijing Capital Airport on 1 June using A330-300 aircraft. Later in the month, on 20 June, China Southern will launch a three-times-weekly service from Gatwick to Guangzhou using B787-8 aircraft.
Air China had launched services from Gatwick to Beijing last summer but switched its services to Shanghai.
The two routes commencing in June will take the number of weekly flights between Gatwick and Chinese cities to 26, with services to Shanghai operated by both China Eastern and Air China and the introduction of China Southern flights between Gatwick and Zhengzhou in December.
Stephanie Wear, VP aviation development, London Gatwick said: "These new services to China are fantastic news for both passengers and businesses across London and the South East, providing greater opportunities for tourism and trade.
"Having welcomed both Air China and China Southern to the airport last year, the additional routes highlight the carriers’ commitment to growth at London Gatwick. Alongside China Eastern, we are delighted to continue growing these positive relationships with China’s three largest airlines."