First international flight after regulation lifted lands in China

And the nearly 300 passengers on board have become the first group of international inbound tourists who do not have to be quarantined upon their arrivals to the mainland in three years, said the statement.

"I'm so happy, as I can return home happily," said a woman passenger surnamed Gong.

"When I learned China has optimized its COVID-19 policies and measures, and inbound passengers no longer have to be put under quarantine upon their arrivals in the mainland, I immediately booked a ticket for home," she said.