Beijing

What we’re reading: FAA cites aircraft repair station, drive a bulldozer, Beijing to build mega-airport

by Stephanus Surjaputra on September 13, 2011

FAA cites aircraft repair station in Southwest fine, drive a bulldozer or shoot a machine gun in Vegas, Beijing to build mega-airport as its aviation market blooms

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Northwest requests delay in Seattle-Beijing service

by Stephanus Surjaputra on December 31, 2008

Yesterday we reported that Delta has delayed its Detroit-Shanghai service until June 2009. Now Northwest is seeking permission from the Department of Transportation to delay its Seattle-Beijing service.

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Breathing in Beijing may be hazardous to your health

by Ned Levi on August 1, 2008

OK, you’ve got your flights to China and tickets to the opening ceremony, track, cycling and other Beijing Olympic events. You’ve read about the pollution in Beijing, so are you going to pack face masks? That’s a question running through the minds of many travelers going to the Olympics.

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Off the beaten path in Beijing

by Stephanus Surjaputra on July 25, 2008

So you managed to snag a ticket to the Olympics in Beijing, but you’re looking for other things to do. You can always go to where the tourists go, but there are those attractions that won’t be so crowded because they aren’t so well-known.

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Beijing opens Olympic-sized terminal

by Jon Surmacz on February 29, 2008

Beijing opened its newest airport terminal Friday, a gargantuan glass-and-steel creation built to accommodate a surge in visitors for the Summer Olympics. The 14-million-square-foot complex will handle tourists for this year’s summer Olympic Games.

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