Linfen Yaodu Airport hosted a special event to mark the resumption of the Linfen-Haikou flight route on Sept 20. It also celebrated the debut of the Linfen-themed livery aircraft, operated by Longjiang Airlines and going by the flight code LT6661.

The Linfen-themed livery aircraft parked at Linfen Yaodu Airport. [Photo/Linfen Daily]

Inside the airport terminal, an interactive exhibition featured traditional paper-cutting from Fushan county, a form of intangible cultural heritage. Zhang Ning, a heritage inheritor, demonstrated Yao culture-themed paper-cutting techniques, showcasing and gifting creative paper-cutting cultural products to passengers.

The "Linfen" aircraft underwent a cultural upgrade, with cabin headrest covers, luggage racks, paper cups, and brochures incorporating elements of Linfen's local culture and tourism.

An artisan of local cultural heritage showcases Fushan paper-cutting works in the terminal. [Photo/Linfen Daily]

This flight route enhances Linfen's civil aviation network by establishing an air corridor between Shanxi and Hainan provinces, fostering the integration of aviation and tourism.

Linfen Yaodu Airport said it will continue to use themed flights and cultural-tourism connections to expand its route network, driving growth in local tourism and external economic and trade exchanges.

The Linfen-themed flight cabin highlights Linfen’s paper-cutting culture, showcasing unique aspects of local intangible cultural heritage. [Photo/Linfen Daily]