China Eastern Airlines launches service desks for 2025 Winter Games

China Eastern Airlines officially launched seven arrivals and departures service centers at airports in six major Chinese cities on Monday. The initiative aims to provide enhanced services to air travelers during the upcoming 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games, scheduled to begin on Feb 7, 2025, in Harbin, the capital of China's northernmost Heilongjiang province.

Formally known as the arrivals and departures service desks, the centers are located at airports in Harbin, Shanghai, Beijing, Xi'an of Shaanxi province, Guangzhou of Guangdong province and Urumqi of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, according to the Shanghai-based airline.

As the official aviation service partner for the event, China Eastern will operate the service centers until Feb 17, covering the Asian Winter Games, scheduled from Feb 7 to Feb 14. The airline anticipates the first peak of the special services around Jan 31, with daily service reception volumes likely to exceed 100 passengers.