As of October 8, the total number of exits and entries through Qingdao airport reached the three million mark 26 days earlier than last year, and the cross-border flow of person hit a new record high.

Enormous people-to-people exchanges can boost cross-border commerce and trade and drive inbound cultural tourism consumption. In terms of the composition of passengers, more than 500,000 foreigners have entered China through Qingdao airport, a year-on-year surge of 30%. The visa-free policy has made cross-border travel much less difficult, boosted inbound tourism, helped achieve a surge in passengers on business trips. Statistics show that as much as 81% of foreign passengers entering China through Qingdao airport this year were entitled to visa exemption.

To date, Qingdao airport operates a cumulative total of 30 international and regional passenger routes, including 28 direct routes. The airport on October 2 resumed the passenger route between Qingdao and Vancouver. It is currently the sole international passenger route for passengers to fly directly to North American from Shandong Province.

In addition to the continuous push to expand international and regional flight routes, Qingdao airport has taken steps to streamline customs clearance, improve service facilities and deliver better services to inbound passengers. The comprehensive service center for foreign passengers is provided with multiple functions such as payment, cultural tourism, communication and transportation, and offers one-stop services ranging from foreign currency exchange to shuttle. Signs in international terminals are all indicated in Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean so that inbound passengers can enjoy more convenient airport services. 

 (Zhou Jianliang)