China Flights Update — 8 June 2026
flights • 8 June 2026
Several **new and expanded China international routes** are appearing in the current schedule, with notable additions including **China Southern’s Guangzhou–Urumqi–Frankfurt** service, which is being operated **twice weekly** on a **Boeing 787-9** according to Travel and Tour World’s route roundup.[1] For Australian travellers, the most useful takeaway is that China’s international network is broadening across both **direct long-haul links** and **one-stop options via major Chinese hubs**. FlightConnections lists Air China as serving **82 international destinations in 52 countries** as of June 2026, which shows how extensive the carrier’s outbound network remains for connections to and from China.[2] If you want, I can next turn this into a **short Australia-focused update** covering: - **new China routes from Australia** - **new routes from China to Europe/North America** - **best China airline options for Australians**