Air Guilin Status

Question

Hi, I booked a flight from Zhangjiajie to Kunming via Trip.com but got an email today to say the flight had been cancelled. I just tried their website but it appears to be down. Is the airline still running?

Thanks

Answer

Here’s what I found out about Air Guilin (IATA code GT) and its current operating status — and some advice for your specific situation with a cancelled flight from Zhangjiajie to Kunming.

What I found:

The official website of Air Guilin is still live, and the airline is still listed in airline directories as “active”.
However, there are credible reports that the airline was grounded “until further notice” in November 2023 after a shareholder dispute and suspension of operations.
Flight-status trackers show many scheduled flights listed for Air Guilin with cancellations, including the route you mentioned (Zhangjiajie to Kunming) showing “Cancelled” under Trip.com.

What this means for you:

Even though the airline is officially still listed, the existing dispute and grounding notice strongly suggest it is currently not operating or may be operating very limited flights.
Your route (Zhangjiajie → Kunming) being cancelled aligns with the context of operational suspensions.
You will need to assume this airline may not be reliable for your onward journey and prepare alternatives rather than count on the booking.

Recommended next steps:

Contact Air Guilin directly (via their website or listed customer service) to confirm if your specific flight is still scheduled and whether the airline is fully operating on your date.
Ask for full information on your booking: whether they will re-route you, provide refund, or change you to another carrier.
Check alternative carriers flying Zhangjiajie → Kunming (or connecting through another hub) and consider re-booking as soon as possible to avoid disruption.
If you keep your Trip.com booking, monitor it closely for updates and cancellations, and ensure you understand the refund/change policy.

In summary, the evidence indicates that while Air Guilin is technically still in the airline registries, it appears to have been grounded or severely impacted by operational issues since late 2023. Given your travel plans, you should treat the booking as high risk and ensure you have backup flight options arranged.

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