BEIJING, Feb. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — From May 2017, Air China will start five new international routes, including Beijing – Zurich, Beijing – Astana, Beijing – Jakarta, Shanghai – Barcelona and Shenzhen – Los Angeles. Against the background of newly started international routes slowing down and business travel picking up, these new routes will give Air China more access to international markets and reflect Air China’s confidence in expanding its international presence in 2017.