Hainan Airlines of China has announced direct flights starting in June 2018 from Edinburgh or Dublin to Beijing.
There will be direct flights from both EDI and DUB to PEK and also "triangular" flights between the three
This opens up the possibility of EDI/DUB>PEK>BKK
No indication yet of pricing but Hainan Airlines are 5 star rated by Skytrax and there are very positive reviews.
Any increase in the options available should be a good thing.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...-fife-43414727