Fasten your seatbelts - China Southern Airlines to fly higherChina’s recent decision to grant visa-free entry to citizens of four Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain—from June 9, 2025, is expected to significantly boost travel demand between China and the Gulf region.
Key benefits for China Southern Airlines:
> Increased passenger traffic from GCC countries for tourism, business, and cultural exchange.
> Opportunity to expand direct flight routes to major Gulf cities, enhancing its international network.
> Stronger hub positioning for cities like Guangzhou and Urumqi as gateways for Middle East–Asia connectivity.
> Improved load factors and revenue from both inbound and outbound travel, especially during peak seasons.
This policy complements earlier agreements with the UAE and Qatar, which already enjoy 30-day visa-free access, effectively making all GCC nations visa-exempt for short-term visits to China
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