Air China to increase Moscow frequency

Star Alliance member will increase existing frequency on its Beijing-Moscow Shermetyevo sector from a daily rotation to a 10x weekly service. The increase will become effective June 23rd and is to be operated with B777 aircraft.

Hainan Airlines also operates a 3x weekly service and Aeroflot operates an 11x weekly service from its main base.

IATA BSP data (Airport IS) shows that over 233,000 passengers have flown the sector between Nov 08-09 with Air China having a market share of 47%.