"The chartered cargo flights not only save time but also lower loading expenses," said an employee of the Representative Shanghai Office of EAC, who declined to be named. "It is absolutely a promising step, benefiting more business people."

He said EAC officials hoped the operations of chartered cargo flights would be normalized soon.

Chen Chienming, editor of a Taiwan magazine, urged both sides to carry on further consultation to begin regular chartered services in both cargo and passenger flights as soon as possible.