Air China to launch direct Chongqing

The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Saturday said that Air China will launch a new direct flight service between Chongqing and Manila starting May 1, 2026. In a social media post, the embassy stated that these four weekly flights aim to improve travel links between the two countries. “The new service provides passengers from Southwest China with convenient one-stop access to Manila, as well as easy connections to popular Philippine destinations such as Boracay and Cebu,” it said. “For Filipino travelers, the route opens a direct gateway to explore Chongqing’s iconic “magical 8D city” landscapes and other major tourist destinations…