Juneyao Air launches flights to Australia, connecting Shanghai to Sydney

Juneyao Air has officially made its debut in Australia, providing travelers with a new way to connect to destinations across China. The airline’s inaugural flight, HO1669 landed at Sydney Airport at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Juneyao is the ninth carrier from mainland China to begin operations at the airport. The new service includes four weekly direct flights between Shanghai and Sydney, boosting Sydney Airport’s seat capacity to mainland China to levels surpassing pre-pandemic numbers. Minister for Jobs and Tourism John Graham highlighted the importance of this development, noting that increased aviation capacity is vital to supporting the $50b annual visitor economy in New South Wales.<br/>