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Air China launches free air-rail intermodal transport in Greater Bay Area
November 13th 2026
Starting November 11, 2026, passengers purchasing tickets for designated Air China routes and cabin classes can enjoy free travel on the Guangdong Intercity Railway, connecting Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport with seven cities: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan, Dongguan, Huizhou, Zhaoqing, and Qingyuan, the FATIII news outlet and local media reported. Read More » The service can be used for both departures and arrivals at Baiyun Airport. The new service uses Baiyun Airport East Station as its hub, covering five rail lines in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Qingyuan, the Foshan-Zhaoqing area, and the Dongguan-Huizhou area, connecting the seven cities of the Greater Bay Area into a single intercity network. Passengers do not need to purchase separate tickets; they can claim this free intercity travel benefit simply by presenting their Air China ticket.
The new amenity can be used for tickets bought via the Air China app, allowing passengers to obtain a QR code for entry and exit. First-time passengers on the Guangdong Intercity Railway can complete facial recognition authentication using their ID card at the self-service terminals at the intercity stations to begin their journey. Air China is the last of “China’s big three” to launch a partnership with Guangdong Intercity Railway, allowing its passengers to travel free of charge from Baiyun Airport to destinations within the railway operator’s network.
