China Flights Update — 1 August 2026

flights • 1 August 2026

Several **new or resuming China routes** are being added by international carriers, with the latest announcements focused on Europe, North Asia and South Asia. For Australian travellers connecting onward to China, the most notable updates are Hainan Airlines’ extra Brussels–Beijing frequencies from 17 September, Jin Air’s new Incheon–Yichang service from 17 September, and Air India’s planned return of Delhi–Shanghai flights in September 2026.[1][5][10] According to Hainan Airlines, the Brussels–Beijing route will increase to **four flights a week** from 17 September, with services routed via **Xi’an** or **Chongqing** as the first point of entry in China.[1] Jin Air said it will launch **twice-weekly** Incheon–Yichang flights from 17 September, then expand to **four flights a week** during the autumn travel peak, while also resuming Incheon–Qingdao in August and Incheon–Yantai later in the month.[5] Air India is expected to resume **non-stop Delhi–Shanghai** flights in September, adding another option for travellers heading to eastern China.[10] For longer-haul China access, China Daily Hong Kong reports that United Airlines plans to add **Los Angeles–Beijing** services, while Delta intends to resume **Los Angeles–Shanghai** flights, which would improve North America–China connectivity and broaden international transit options into the mainland.[2] If you want, I can turn this into a **short Australia-focused travel brief** on the best new China flight options for Australian travellers.

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