China Southern Airlines flight CZ6051 departed from Beijing on June 16 with 173 passengers en route to Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. This inaugural flight marks the official launch of the Beijing Daxing–Dushanbe route by China Southern Airlines — the first direct flight operated by a Chinese carrier between the two countries'capitals.
The inaugural flight was operated by a Boeing 787, while subsequent services will use Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The journey takes approximately six hours, with two scheduled flights per week on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
For the maiden voyage, China Southern Airlines dispatched a dual-captain crew and decorated the cabin with Chinese cultural elements. At Beijing Daxing International Airport, multiple check-in counters were opened specifically for the flight. The airline also set up additional guidance personnel, flight information displays, and signage, and arranged for Russian-speaking staff to assist travelers with document inquiries, check-in, and baggage services, ensuring smooth and efficient boarding. (....)