Revenue across the Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong offices has grown by 18 per cent year-on-year. Charter numbers are also up across the region; Shanghai by 40 per cent so far in 2024.

This is an exciting time for James Royds-Jones and Wanny Wu, as together they are responsible for developing the ACS greater China team of nearly 50 people, targeting the second largest economy in the world.

Air Charter Service reports that it has received a deluge of flight requests relating to travel to and from areas worst affected by the coronavirus. Passengers and stocks of face masks have needed quick turnarounds.