CAAC approves more cross-Strait services

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office has confirmed that the CAAC has approved up to 36 additional direct cross-Strait frequencies, to be operated by Taiwan carriers, with a further nine additional frequencies awaiting approval.
The 36 approved frequencies include 14 to Shanghai Hongqiao, four to Beijing, four to Shenzhen, 11 to Xiamen and Fuzhou combined, two to Qingdao and one to Changsha. The nine frequencies awaiting approval includes services to Xiamen, Guangzhou and Hangzhou.
Taiwan International Securities said investors still have high hopes that Taiwan and China will soon iron out a plan to allow direct cargo flights across the Taiwan Strait,
Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation reported.