article_snippet.sent: Hainan Airlines is to operate two flights a week between July 3 and August 28, expected to pave the way for a regular service.
article_snippet.sent: The flights are set to carry almost 4,000 Chinese tourists to the UK and follow a trial last year saw three flights between the cities.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Kehoe said there was competition in the Far East for The flights and was hopeful it could lead to scheduled operations directly from Birmingham to China.