Sharaf Travel has announced that Hainan Airlines will launch its first direct flight connecting Beijing to Dubai, twice a week, from May 25 2009. Hainan is offering special introductory fares and promotions to celebrate the launch of these direct flights. The carrier has a fleet of Boeing 737 and 767 and Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft, and flies to over 90 cities in China and around the world.