BEIJING: More cities in China are gradually reopening flights after the epidemic-triggered suspension and airlines have taken preventative measures to minimize the risks of infection during trips. The northern Chinese city of Tianjin has resumed some of its domestic flights that link with cities including Xi’an, Haikou, Sanya, Urumqi, Hohhot and Chongqing and is expected to handle 72 flights per day from Feb. 27 to Feb. 29. The number will reach 244 in the first half of March. Chengdu, capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, has resumed nine international cargo air routes and opened a new flight linking Beijing, Chengdu and Cario Thursday. On Friday morning, a direct air route that links Chengdu with Frankfurt was reopened after a 21-day suspension. – Agencies
