The aircraft’s 28 premium economy seats, meanwhile, are laid out 2-3-2, while economy is eight across in a 2-4-2 layout.

Flights will be available to book from January 30, 2018, with Lufthansa stating return fares will begin at €529 (US$657) inclusive of taxes and fees.

Lufthansa flies to five other destinations in Greater China from Frankfurt –Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Chengdu and Shenzhen.

Shenyang is the capital of Liaoning province in the northeast of China and one of the country’s major industrial centres.

Business Traveller took an in-depth look into the city’s history, growth and future in our March, 2017 Inside China feature “Shenyang: Rust Belt Renaissance”.

Inside China… Shenyang: Rust belt renaissance

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