Connecting You to China's LCC Market

Guangzhou-based airline joins 140+ carriers on Atlas LCC retailing platform, expanding affordable Asia-Pacific connectivity for Global Travel Sellers

We’re excited to announce a significant expansion of our platform! Atlas has partnered with 9 Air (AQ), our first China-based Low-Cost Carrier (LCC), bringing their network directly to you via our LCC flight API.

This new integration immediately adds 85 domestic Chinese destinations and 4 international markets—expanding to 12 international routes—including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Osaka to your inventory.

What This Means for You:

• Underserved China Market Access: Offer unique domestic connections across 25 Chinese provinces, including smaller cities often missed by traditional GDS channels.

• Complete Fare Visibility: Access 9 Air’s transparent multi-tier pricing, from the basic 9AirBasic (carry-on only) up to branded fares like 9AirPlus (40kg baggage, meals, premium seats). This gives you control to match every customer's budget.

• Optimised Revenue: Seamlessly upsell checked baggage and other ancillaries at the point of booking, maximising your revenue per booking.

• Flexible Booking and Payment Process: 25-minute fare hold enabling you to secure pricing while finalising customer bookings. Streamlined payment processing with a 98% ticketing issuance success rate.

• Reliable Service: 9 Air boasts an impressive 85% on-time performance—providing the operational reliability you expect from all our carrier partners.

Message From the Leadership Team

Mary Li, Founder & CEO of Atlas:

“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.”

Chengjie Ye, General Manager, Marketing of 9 Air:

“Our partnership with Atlas represents a major opportunity in expanding 9 Air’s international presence”, said Chengjie Ye, General Manager, Marketing of 9 Air. “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.”

This partnership reinforces our mission to democratise flight distribution, delivering you the most comprehensive and affordable LCC connectivity across the Asia-Pacific region.

9 Air is now live! Contact your Account Manager for more information.