Shanghai - Urumqi - Korla Flight: Hainan Airlines opens a regular line between Shanghai and Korla. The flight, including a stopover at Urumqi, takes off on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. There is also a direct line between Shanghai and Urumqi on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Discounts up to 75 percent are offered for advanced reservations. More information on the website: www.hnair.com.

Beijing - Phuket Flight: Air China will launch a non-stop flight between Beijing and Phuket on Nov 18, flying four times a week. Passengers can enjoy a discounted round-trip ticket of 3,200 yuan until Dec 31. Bargain-price tickets are on sale at the website: www.airchina.com or call the sales hotline at 95583.