Xi An Ri Bao·2026-01-13 03:51Group 1 - The first professional air cargo hub in the Yangtze River Delta, Jiaxing Nanhu Airport, has officially commenced operations, with Eastern Airlines announcing the launch of the Xi'an-Jiaxing route on January 16, 2026, marking the first regular direct flight between the two locations [3] - The Xi'an-Jiaxing route will operate daily with flight number MU6787/6788, departing from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport at 07:30 and arriving at Jiaxing Nanhu Airport at 09:40, with the return flight leaving Jiaxing at 10:30 and arriving back in Xi'an at 13:05 [3] - Eastern Airlines plans to expand its domestic route network from Jiaxing, with additional flights to Beijing Daxing and Kunming scheduled for the winter season of 2025/2026 [3] Group 2 - To promote tourism and consumer spending, Jiaxing's cultural and tourism bureau has launched a series of activities called "Fly to Jiaxing," offering discounts on various services for passengers arriving on the new route [4] - The establishment of this route significantly shortens the travel distance between Shaanxi and northeastern Zhejiang, enhancing trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges between the two regions [4] - This development is expected to inject new aviation momentum into Jiaxing's integration into the Yangtze River Delta and its connection with important cities in the central and western regions of China [4]