China Airlines Boeing 747-400 (B-18210) with blue Boeing livery.
The new full Boeing livery is one of my favorites. Even though I understand why Boeing is not painting all their test Boeing 747-8’s and 787’s with the full livery (cost, time, weight), I wish it was different. At least we have been able to enjoy the livery on the Dreamliner.
All the way back in 2004, Boeing delivered a Boeing 747-400 with a special livery to China Airlines. It has the blue-Boeing livery with the China Airlines tail. It was the first 747 to offer the new Boeing Signature Interior.
Today the aircraft (B-18210) still flies with the same livery. Check out photos of the aircraft on Airliners.net.
Image: Ken Koller
Air China Airbus A330-200 (B-6075) with new livery
China is joining the majority of the world and letting their airlines set their own prices. On June 1st the Chinese government is now letting airlines set prices based on the fluctuating market versus set prices. Previously first class tickets had to be set 1.5 times normal fares and business class had to be set 1.3 times normal fare.
The de-regulation also means that airlines can now start offering discounted tickets. Chinese airlines have already taken advantage of the new rules and are offering cheaper tickets in the coming weeks.
This move is great for passengers flying on airlines in China. Now with open competition, airlines will be able to compete for lower fares and more passengers.
Source: Xinhuanet.com Image: Peng Chen
