Northeast China's port city of Dalian opened 10 more international air routes Saturday to the cities in Europe, America, Oceania and Asia via Shanghai.

The flights, all run by China Eastern Airlines, links the tourist, scenic coastal city in northeastern Liaoning Province to London, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Melbourne, Sidney, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, Delhi, and Phuket in Thailand, according to the airlines.

Passengers to take the flights could go through custom inspection in Shanghai, but their their luggage can be consigned in Dalian, according to the Zhoushuizi Airport in Dalian.

China Eastern Airline has also signed a cooperation agreement with the Dalian municipal government to help turn city into a transportation hub in northeast Asia, according to the airlines.

(Xinhua News Agency July 25, 2005)