By Lu Hongyan (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2008-04-26 10:31

Xi'an -- The Qinchuan Food Culture Week of the China Eastern Inflight Food Culture Year kicked off in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province on April 25.

Officials from Xi'an and China Eastern Airline attend the ceremony to open the Qinchuan Food Culture Week in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province on April 25, 2008. [chinadaily.com.cn]

During the week, China Eastern Airline will join hands with six famous food and beverage companies in Xi'an to supply Shaanxi-style food to passengers taking flights between Shanghai and Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, and outbound domestic and international flights from the capital city to help enhance the popularity of the food.

A food display booth was set up Friday in Xi'an as well as at the terminal at the city's Xianyang international airport. The food is provided free for passengers taking Chinese Eastern Airlines. VIP passengers will also be given a delicate food gift.

Also on Friday, Xi'an Red Cross accepted a donation of 100,000 small spoons from China Eastern Airlines. The spoon, aiming to remind people to reduce daily salt intake, will be distributed to passengers by the staff members of China Eastern Airlines.

The move will allow passengers of China Eastern Airlines to enjoy new Shaanxi-style food with strong local flavors. During the week, food provided during the flight is themed on nutrition and health.