With its nearby links to Stratford-upon-Avon, the home of Shakespeare, Birmingham are promoting this with the introduction of two flights every week to Beijing, China, operated by Hainan Airlines during the Summer months (July – August). In China Birmingham Airport is being presented as “Shakespeare’s Airport” and hope to promote business and tourist links between the two countries.
It is hoped that if these flights go well a regular service could be on offer, as well as possible links to Shanghai and Guangzou.
