Juneyao’s three-times weekly Manchester-Shanghai route becomes the UK’s first direct connection with China’s financial capital at a non-London airport.
MAN said the route would bolster inbound tourism links from China, and serve UK based businesses and travellers heading to the city.
The airport said tourist destinations and businesses throughout its catchment would benefit from typically per person spend by Chinese visitors running to nearly £4,000.
The new route has been welcomed by Windermere Lake Cruises, Marketing Manchester, the Liverpool China Partnership and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.
