Airline news and deals

Air China has partnered with the Canadian Tourism Commission to offer special tickets and a travel package from Beijing to Vancouver for the National Day holiday. The round-up ticket costs from 4,000 yuan ($654) and the travel package starts from 2,119 yuan per person.

www.airchina.com.cn

Thai Smile Air will open a new route between Chongqing and Bangkok from Oct 27. It will operate three flights per week with new A320 aircraft with 12 business-class and 156 economy seats. Promotions will be offered soon.

www.thaiairways.com.cn

China Eastern Airlines will fly a new route between Shanghai and Manila from Oct 18. The round-trip ticket can be low as 1,000 yuan.

www.ceair.com