BEIJING, Aug. 5 (Xinhuanet) -- Air China became a major airline provider for the Beijing 2008 Olympics after signing a cooperation deal with the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee on Thursday.

    As a partner, the airline giant promised to provide punctual flights for Olympians, officials, media representatives and tourists from more than 200 countries.

    Air China is the fifth partner to be involved in the Olympics after the Volkswagen Group, Bank of China, China Mobile and China Netcom.

    (CRIENGLISH.com)