The Number of Regular Direct Flights Between Mainland and Taiwan Increased

Today, CACC (the Civil Aviation Administration of China) said another six cities, including Hefei, Harbin, Nanchang, Guiyang, Ningbo and Jinan are joining mainland cities in operating direct passenger flights between mainland and taiwan. There will be 270 flights per week in total.
The previous 108 direct passenger flights were classed as charter flights, but the coming flights will comprise both regular charter and scheduled flights.
25 out of 27 cities in mainland will launch scheduled direct passenger flights form Monday to Saturday.
History about transportaion between mainland and Taiwan
On Nov.4 last year (2008), regular direct passenger flights bagan to operate, before that, flights were only available on weekend or during the traditional festivals.
On Dec.15 last year (2008), direct air and sea transport links and postal services began to operate.