Shanghai's airports top national rankings

Shanghai retained several leading positions in an annual assessment of China's aviation hubs and airport-linked economies.

Shanghai unveils plan to build global aviation hub

The plan aims to build Shanghai into a comprehensive international aviation hub with global influence by the middle of this century.

Pudong airport retains Asia-Pacific's top spot for air connectivity

Shanghai Pudong International Airport ranked first in connectivity among airports across the Asia-Pacific region, according to the Air Connectivity Ranking 2025.

Air travel connections through Shanghai get easier

Shanghai is expanding its flight network and launching new services to facilitate easier connections for passengers between airlines, terminals, and airports.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport launches new measures for inbound and transit passengers

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has upgraded its services to meet the needs of inbound and transit passengers during the summer travel peak.

Hongqiao airport shortens domestic check-in cutoff

Starting June 29, the check-in cutoff for domestic flights at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 30 minutes before scheduled departure for most airlines and 25 minutes for Spring Airlines, regardless of whether passengers have checked baggage.

Hongqiao Airport opens pet-friendly lounge

A departure lounge designed for passengers traveling with pets commenced operations at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on June 18.

Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services opens a huge maintenance facility

A Boeing-backed aircraft maintenance joint venture in Shanghai has opened a new maintenance facility capable of servicing up to six aircraft simultaneously.

Smart cargo terminal begins operations at Pudong airport

A smart cargo terminal was put into operation at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on June 3.

Shanghai strengthens air cargo development with safety initiative

Key achievements on Shanghai's pilot of Dangerous Goods Trust Community were published on June 1.