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The new Shanghai-Marseille service will
be operated by Shanghai Airlines, a subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, with
three round-trip flights per week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
The flight numbers are FM871 from Shanghai to Marseille and
FM872 for the return leg. The estimated flight time is around 12 hours. The new
route will offer gate-to-gate internet service for passengers aboard.
Shanghai, located in east China and the
estuary of the Yangtze River, and opening to the Pacific Ocean, Shanghai is
one of the most economically vibrant, open, and innovative cities in China.
It is dubbed "the grand halls" and the "first stop for inbound
travelers to China". Marseille is France's second
largest city, the biggest port in southern Europe, and an important hub
for Mediterranean shipping and trade. It sits along the world-renowned azure
coast of Provence. In 1987, Shanghai and Marseille became sister
cities.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic ties between China and France, as
well as the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism. On April 9, Shanghai officially
released a comprehensive guide for its 2024 events, showcasing a wide ranging
selection of 70 top-tier cultural, sports, tourism, business, and exhibition
events. From July 28 to Aug. 8, Marseille will host sailing
events of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
The launch of the Shanghai-Marseille flight
will establish the first direct air corridor between this pair of sister
cities. China Eastern Airlines will also become the first airline to operate on
this route.
Now, tickets for this route are already available.
Travelers interested in visiting Shanghai or Marseille can
visit China Eastern Airlines' official website and mobile app to get more
details and book tickets.
Image
Credit: © China Eastern
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