Star Alliance, Air China & Beijing Capital International Airport in pact

Hyderabad: Air China, Star Alliance and Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate further establishing Beijing Capital Airport as a leading hub and transfer airport. As part of the MoU, the parties have agreed on co-operation to co-locate all Star Alliance member airlines in the same terminal of Beijing Capital International Airport.

The latest MoU will allow the alliance member airlines to provide an improved passenger experience and implement automation initiatives such as off airport check-in, fast bag drop or self-tagging, etc. The parties can also explore common handling solutions, said a release from Air India, a member of Star Alliance network.

Christian Draeger, Vice-President (customer experience), Star Alliance, said: “Beijing is an important hub for our Star Alliance network. The opening of the second airport at Daxing presents us with an opportunity to cement our commitment to Beijing Capital International Airport. This agreement now sets the foundation to provide a superior customer experience and achieve future growth at the Beijing hub.”

“On the occasion of its 10th anniversary as a Star Alliance member airline, Air China is proud to play its role in securing the Alliance’s long-term presence at Beijing Capital International Airport,” said Zhao Xiaohang, Senior V-P, Air China.