Xiamen Airlines has launched trans-Pacific flights by adding Vancouver to its network.

The flight is operated three times a week with a Boeing 787-8.

“We’re delighted to welcome Xiamen Airlines as our fifth airline from Mainland China,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority. “It’s no surprise that this very successful airline chose YVR as its first North American destination – our city has close ties with Fujian province, while our northwest location and world-class facility makes YVR the best gateway to North America for any Asian airline.”

The inaugural flight also coincided with the airline’s 32^nd anniversary.

Xiamen Airlines, which is partly owned by China Southern, took delivery of its first 787-8 in August 2014 and now has six in its fleet.

The schedule for the new flight is as follows.