TIANJIN, China, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Tianjin Airlines is developing into a truly international airline and in 2017 it will begin a global recruitment drive that will start in London on March 29th, 2017.

Tianjin Airlines Company Limited (Tianjin Airlines) have set their sights on developing into a truly international airline and in 2017 will for the first time, start a global flight attendant recruitment plan to find the best possible flight attendants from around the world. This will allow passengers on Tianjin Airlines to enjoy a truly first class, accessible and international experience. London will be the first stop, and Tianjin Airlines will hold flight attendant screenings at Sofitel, London Gatwick Airport at 9AM on March 29th, for potential flight attendants who would like to work for Tianjin Airlines. This is the first stage in Tianjin Airlines plans for international development.

Tianjin Airlines was founded in June 2009, as an aviation enterprise co-established by the Tianjin government and Hainan Airlines Group. Tianjin Airlines owns more than 90 airplanes, mainly consisting of A320, A330 and E190. Through its development in recent years, Tianjin Airlines has built up an airline network with Tianjin, Xi’an, Hohhot, Urumqi as major hubs. They fly to over 250 cities, and have opened more than 160 domestic routes, extending across Asia, Europe and other continents to over 30 international (regional) routes. The annual passenger volume of Tianjin Airlines has reached over 12 million.

With the introduction of the A330 wide-body aircraft in 2016, Tianjin Airlines has opened new routes including Tianjin–Moscow, Tianjin–Chongqing–London (Gatwick) Tianjin–Chongqing–Auckland, and many more.

A new nonstop route to link London and China’s Xi’an is scheduled to open this summer.

2017 will be the year that Tianjin Airlines looks to increase and broaden its international profile.