Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern launch new partnership

SKYTEAM PARTNERS Virgin Atlantic and China Airlines have launched a new codeshare agreement to strengthen business and leisure ties in mainland China. Virgin Atlantic customers are now able to connect from the airline's London Heathrow to Shanghai service (which relaunched last May after restrictions were lifted) to other destinations in China on one ticket, including Chengdu, Changsha, Qingdao, Shenzhen and Xi'an. Subject to government approval, China Eastern customers will also soon be able to connect via Heathrow to Caribbean and African destinations, including Jamaica, Nassau, Lagos, Cape Town and Johannesburg. Since November, the two airlines have been co-located at Shanghai Pudong Terminal One, where Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold and Silver members and China Eastern Miles members can take advantage of SkyPriority services, including priority check in, boarding and extra baggage.…