The airline, which is due to launch the service on June 10, has announced that it will now operate an Airbus 330-300, carrying up to 292 passengers, on the route instead of the originally planned Airbus 330-200.
Hainan chairman Xie Haoming said: “We are delighted to be able to increase the capacity on our flights to and from Manchester. It highlights just how committed Hainan Airlines is on making this route a success.”
The airline still plans to operate the Manchester-Beijing route four times per week from June.
Stephen Turner, commercial director at Manchester airport, added: “It is excellent news that Hainan Airlines is increasing the number of seats on its four flights a week to Beijing.
“This gives the 22 million people in our catchment area more choice and availability on what we believe will be an incredibly popular route.”
Hainan Airlines adds Manchester capacity
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