Core Points - China Eastern Airlines' subsidiary Shanghai Airlines will launch a new direct flight route from Shanghai to Casablanca starting September 25, 2025, with four weekly flights [1][5] - The new route will significantly reduce travel time compared to the previous Marseille stopover, enhancing convenience for business and tourism between the two cities [4][5] - The flights will be operated using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, equipped with high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi [3][4] Flight Details - The new direct flight will operate under flight numbers FM881/FM882, departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 00:50 Beijing time and arriving in Casablanca at 08:20 local time [4] - The return flight will leave Casablanca at 10:20 local time and arrive in Shanghai at 06:35 Beijing time the next day [4] - The existing Shanghai-Marseille-Casablanca route will continue to operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays [1][4] Market Impact - The introduction of the direct flight is expected to improve the flight convenience between Shanghai and Casablanca, optimizing the air route network between China and Africa [5] - The new route is anticipated to promote cooperation between China and Morocco in economic, technological, and cultural fields [5] - Tickets for the new direct flight are now available for purchase, with promotional offers available from August 15 to August 31 [5]