New Way to London
United Arab Emirates is throwing their Airbuses into the pre-Olympic ring with flights to and from Beijing starting on March 31. The four year old airline hubs in Abu Dhabi with connections throughout the Middle East and Europe. Of particular note are connections to London Heathrow, Brussels, Munich, Milan and Dublin. Introductory rates are pretty good. Fly direct round-trip to Abu Dhabi for RMB6,255 in late April or RMB7,244 to London. Those prices include all taxes. www.etihadairways.com

