CAAC: Chinese carriers to launch 15 new international routes during 2012 summer

CAAC reported (23-Mar-2012) 32 airlines (including freighters) will operate 44,812 domestic services including 43,887 passenger services and 925 freighter services during the 2012 summer season (25-Mar-2012 through 27-Oct-2012). According to CAAC, 15 carriers will operate 4132 international weekly services including 728 passenger services and 98 freighter services covering 50 countries and 120 cities. During the season, Chinese carriers will open 15 new international routes including 10 passenger routes and five freighter routes. [more - original PR - Chinese]