China Eastern (MU) is a major Chinese airline company that was founded in the year 1988. It is the second largest air carrier in China when measured by the number of passengers carried. Headquartered in the Changning District of Shanghai, China Eastern flights operate extensive regional, domestic and international routes. The airline maintains two primary hubs - at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport & Shanghai Pudong International Airport and three secondary hubs at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, Kunming Changshui International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport.
China Eastern Reservations are available to destinations across Asia, Australia and North America. It has three subsidiary companies namely ? Shanghai Airlines, China United Airlines and China Cargo Airlines. Its frequent flyer program is called Eastern Miles. It is a member of the international airline alliance called SkyTeam.
Connectivity and Fleet Size
China Eastern offers round trip and one way flight deals to a total of 217 destinations in more than 20 countries. Some of the major destinations you may find China Eastern flight tickets to include Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, Phuket, Madrid, Frankfurt, Zurich, New York City, Toronto, amongst the many others. China Eastern presently boasts of a fleet size of 453 aircrafts.
A China Eastern booking will get you the following amenities and services –
Passengers traveling in the First Class cabin enjoy extra privacy and comfort. Spacious seats allow stretching out with seats featuring superior reclining. Passengers are also provided soft eye-shades, warm socks and pajama suits.
Seats in the Business Class cabin are designed to offer maximum comfort providing lots of space to work, extra space for storing personal stuff and dedicated power ports.
Economy Class seats feature neck support and adjustable footrest.
Passengers can choose from a variety of delicious meals featuring Chinese and Western cuisines. One can also choose from a range of snacks and beverages along with a special menu of wines.
Passengers traveling with infants in the First and Business Class cabins are provided with baby amenity kits.
For the differently –abled passengers, wheelchairs are provided assisted by flight attendants.
All the seats are equipped with personal in-flight entertainment systems featuring an array of movies, TV programs, games and music in a variety of languages.
The shoppers can indulge in some on-board shopping thanks to the airline’s duty free shop. One can choose from a range of perfumes, cigarettes, liquors, travel items and accessories. Payment can be made in cash or by credit card.
China Eastern offers its passengers the facility of web check-in allowing the passengers to avoid waiting at the long queues at the airport and print their boarding passes from the comfort of their homes. Passengers can check-in from 24 hours to 90 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time of the flight.
After making an online flight booking, it is recommended for travelers to verify with the airline the exact details of the baggage policy as it might differ depending upon the route of the flight and the travel class of the passenger.
Carry-On Allowance: China Eastern allows its passengers traveling in the First Class cabin to carry up to 2 pieces of baggage. On Business Class and Economy Class Reservations, passengers can carry up to one piece of baggage. All the carry-on baggage must adhere to the following requirements ?
The maximum dimensions of each of the bags must not exceed 22 x 16 x 8 inches including handles, wheels and side pockets.
The maximum weight of each of the bags must not exceed 11 lbs including handles, wheels and side pockets.
All the carry-on baggage must be able to fit in the overhead bin or beneath the seat on front of you.
Checked Baggage Allowance: It differs area wise and we have listed them as follows -
For passengers traveling to/from North America ?
First Class passengers can carry up to 2 pieces of baggage. The maximum weight of each of the bags must not exceed 70 lbs and the maximum dimensions cannot exceed 62 linear inches.
Business Class passengers can carry up to 2 pieces of baggage. The maximum weight of each of the bags must not exceed 70 lbs and the maximum dimensions cannot exceed 62 linear inches.
Economy Class passengers can carry up to 2 pieces of baggage. The maximum weight of each of the bags must not exceed 50 lbs and the maximum dimensions cannot exceed 62 linear inches.
For passengers traveling to/from Europe, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Thailand and Korea ?
First Class passengers can carry up to 3 pieces of baggage. The maximum weight of each of the bags must not exceed 70 lbs and the maximum dimensions cannot exceed 62 linear inches.
Business Class passengers can carry up to 2 pieces of baggage. The maximum weight of each of the bags must not exceed 70 lbs and the maximum dimensions cannot exceed 62 linear inches.
Economy Class passengers can carry up to 2 pieces of baggage. The maximum weight of each of the bags must not exceed 50 lbs and the maximum dimensions cannot exceed 62 linear inches.
