HAINAN Airlines of China has agreed to introduce direct flights to Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) from Beijing in a bid to boost business and tourism between the two countries. The decision was announced in Guangzhou by the airline's Chairman, Mr Chen Feng, following a request from Tanzania's Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda, who wanted the firm to look into the possibility of starting a Tanzanian route. Mr Cheng said that much as they are ready to start direct flights to Dar es Salaam, authorities should also ensure that the airport becomes a hub for all flights to China so that the country can benefit from the deal. He said that should Dar es Salaam become a hub from diverse states to China, it would mean that all flights from neighbouring countries would connect through the Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA). However, he said, to make it work the country needs to have a strong local national airline, with which they will work to ensure that the route
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