Spring Airlines, the Chinese budget carrier, has started operating round-trip flights from Hong Kong to Shijiazhuang, the capital city of northern Hebei Province.

The first flight arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday afternoon. Ticket cost only 299 yuan, excluding fuel surcharge and taxes. The new service will be operated every Monday, Thursday and Sunday.

In July 2009, Spring Airlines chose Shijiazhuang International Airport as one of its hubs. The carrier also plans to operate a bus link between Shijiazhuang Airport and downtown Beijing, in a bid to attract more passengers from in a round the capital city.

Source: CNTV.cn