ATHENS, Greece — Greece and China are to be linked by direct commercial flights starting next week, Air China has announced.
China's state-run carrier will begin operating twice-weekly services between Athens and Beijing on Nov. 28 with a flight out of the Chinese capital. It marks the first direct air service between the cities.
Boeing 762 aircraft will be used, with a seating capacity of 213. Total flying time will be 13 hours and 50 minutes, Air China representatives said Wednesday.
