Guangzhou-based airline joins 140+ carriers on Atlas LCC retailing platform, expanding affordable Asia-Pacific connectivity for Global Travel Sellers
Singapore, Oct 28, 2025 – Atlas (atlaslovestravel.com), the complete low-cost carrier retailing and data analytics solution, announced a flight distribution partnership with 9 Air, marking the platform’s first China-based LCC integration. The partnership immediately connects 9 Air’s 85 domestic destinations and 4 international markets—expanding to 12 international routes—to global Travel Sellers through Atlas’s LCC flight API and unified LCC distribution network.
9 Air: China’s Boutique LCC Expanding Global Reach
Established in 2014 as part of Shanghai Juneyao Group, one of China’s Top 100 Private Enterprises, 9 Air operates a fleet of 26 Boeing 737 aircraft serving 110+ routes across China and Asia-Pacific. Based in Guangzhou—China’s southern aviation gateway—the airline carried 6.74 million passengers in 2024 while maintaining 85% on-time performance.
Currently, 9 Air connects multiple China entry points (Guangzhou, Haikou, Linyi, Yinchuan, and Guiyang) to international destinations including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Penang, Vientiane, and Osaka.
9 Air has secured traffic rights from China’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) to twelve countries: South Korea, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, the Philippines, Cambodia, Russia, Laos, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Through its partnership with Atlas, 9 Air is accelerating its international route expansion, making its growing network accessible to global Travel Sellers and unlocking new distribution opportunities across Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Levelling the Flight Distribution Landscape for Regional LCCs
“9 Air represents exactly the kind of carrier Atlas was built to support,” said Mary Li, Founder & CEO of Atlas. “While much attention focuses on bigger carriers, boutique low-cost airlines like 9 Air are quietly revolutionising regional connectivity and making travel accessible to millions. With strategic positioning in Guangzhou connecting China to Southeast and Northeast Asia, 85% on-time performance, and that’s what we’re delivering—transparent, direct LCC Flight API connectivity that levels the landscape for carriers of all sizes.”
“Our partnership with Atlas represents a major opportunity in expanding 9 Air’s international presence”, said Chengjie Ye, General Manager, Marketing of 9 Air. “Global Travel Sellers are seeking more diverse and reliable low-cost options and 9 Air helps fill that gap. Atlas’s transparent, data-driven LCC retailing model aligns perfectly with our commitment to offering value-driven travel solutions. Together, we’re creating new opportunities to make our routes more accessible while helping OTAs to deliver greater choice and value on routes linking China with Southeast and Northeast Asia, differentiating their offerings.”
Strategic Value for Travel Sellers and Travellers
Through Atlas’s direct LCC flight API, Travel Sellers gain instant access to:
Underserved China Market Access – Direct connection to 85 domestic Chinese destinations across 25 provinces, with nearly 30% of routes serving small and medium-sized cities overlooked by traditional airline distribution channels. Guangzhou’s strategic location enables five-hour flight coverage across Southeast and Northeast Asia.
Transparent Multi-Tier Pricing – Complete fare family visibility from basic fare 9AirBasic (carry-on only) to their branded fare 9AirPlus (40kg baggage, meals, premium seating), enabling Travel Sellers to select service levels matching their customers’ needs and budgets without hidden fees.
Optimised Revenue Through Ancillaries – Checked baggage up-sell available at point of booking, allowing Travel Sellers to maximise revenue per booking while providing customers seamless access to extras they need, especially with 9 Air’s basic fare – 9AirBasic (carry-on only).
Flexible Booking and Payment Process – 25-minute fare hold enables Travel Sellers to secure pricing while finalising customer bookings. Streamlined payment processing with a 98% ticketing issuance success rate, reducing abandoned transactions and operational friction.
Reliable Operations – 85%+ year-round on-time performance backed by continuous service improvements in baggage handling, refund processes, and customer resolution—delivering the reliability global Travel Sellers expect from low-cost carriers.
9 Air popular routes now available through Atlas’s LCC distribution: Sanya–Guangzhou, Beijing–Guangzhou, Guangzhou–Bangkok, and other international connections to Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Penang, Vientiane, and Osaka.
Supporting the Complete LCC Ecosystem: From Boutique to Global
This partnership reinforces Atlas’s mission to democratise flight distribution for low-cost carriers of all sizes. By bringing regional specialists like 9 Air onto a unified global LCC retailing platform alongside established carriers, Atlas enables comprehensive route coverage that benefits Travel Sellers seeking affordable connections across Asia-Pacific.
“This partnership creates opportunities—for 9 Air to grow internationally through enhanced LCC distribution, for Travel Sellers to offer unique and alternative China domestic routes, and for travellers to access affordable connectivity between China’s emerging cities and Asia’s key destinations.” Mary added.
The 9 Air integration is now live on Atlas’s LCC retailing platform, with full fare family support, real-time availability, and transparent pricing available to all connected Travel Sellers.
How to Access 9 Air and 140+ LCCs?
Existing Travel Sellers: Contact designated Account Manager to begin the simple integration process via Atlas LCC flight API.
New to Atlas? Request a demo and discover how Atlas’ LCC retailing platform can unlock new business opportunities for Travel Sellers.
