Hainan Airlines was founded and began operations in 1993 in Hainan Province, the largest special economy zone in
China. In addition to its main hub Haikou, Hainan Airlines has established 8 bases, as well as an extensive network across China which connects to Asia, Europe, America, Oceania and Africa. Hainan Airlines has opened nearly 500 Chinese domestic and international routes flying to more than 90 cities and operates regular international, regional and charter flights.