Qingdao airport ramps up aviation services
China DailyQingdao Jiaodong International Airport in Shandong province has ramped up flight services in response to a surge in inbound tourists from South Korea following the implementation of a new visa-free entry policy with nine countries. The airport operates an average of 32 daily round-trip flights to and from South Korea, serviced by multiple airlines including Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, Busan Air and Korean Air. "The high-frequency flight schedules at Qingdao airport provide more flexible and convenient options for travelers from both China and South Korea, whether for business trips, visiting relatives and friends, or tourism," said Gao. Local border inspection staff have taken a series of measures to manage the increased passenger flow, including deploying officers proficient in foreign languages, optimizing border inspection processes, and providing guidance to visa-free travelers to ensure safe and smooth Customs clearance, said Bian Feng, an officer of Qingdao airport border inspection authority.