GET TO KNOW: China Eastern Airlines
Have you ever flown with China Eastern Airlines?
Did you know that they’re a Qantas Frequent Flyer airline partner and codeshare partner?
An Airbus A350 in China Eastern livery.
Get to know them a little better here.
FROM SYDNEY
China Eastern operates 10 weekly non-stop Airbus A350 services from Sydney to Shanghai Pudong Airport. In addition, the airline operates 7 weekly codeshare services with Qantas.
Into Beijing, the airline operates 3 weekly services via Hangzhou, 3 via Nanjing, as well as 5 weekly codeshares on Qantas.
To Xian, China Eastern operates 3 weekly services via Wuhan
The airline’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is already operating services between Melbourne and Shanghai, and commences Sydney–Shanghai services from 27 October 2019.
A China Eastern Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
FROM MELBOURNE
China Eastern operates 10 weekly direct, non-stop Boeing 787 Dreamliner services into Shanghai Pudong.
FROM BRISBANE
China Eastern operates 4 weekly direct, non-stop Airbus A330 services into Shanghai Pudong.
Shanghai skyline.
EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS
China Eastern’s European network includes:
- London Heathrow
- Paris
- Frankfurt
- Amsterdam
- Budapest
- Rome
- Moscow
- Saint Petersburg
- Stockholm
- Prague
- Madrid
SAMPLE FARES
PARIS
Economy Class: $1112 ex Sydney return
Premium Economy: $3657 ex Sydney return
Business Class: $4807 ex Sydney return
Fares were correct at 17 July 2019, but are subject to change and availability. Business Class was priced using a departure date of 04NOV19; Premium Economy and Economy Class fares were priced using a departure date of 29AUG19.
The airline’s key codeshare partner in Europe is Air France KLM.
WHAT’S ON BOARD
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
BUSINESS PLUS
- The first 4 private suites, complete with closing doors
- Larger (32 inch) LCD TV screen along with the lengthier cabin
- Direct and uninterrupted aisle access
- Seat can stretch to a fully-flat bed
- Convert the middle seats into ad-hoc meeting room
- Seatbelt equipped companion bench
- HPUSB & AC Power
- Mini bar
- Amenities Kit
- Complimentary WIFI
BUSINESS CLASS
- 1-2-1 seat configuration
- Uninterrupted aisle access for every guest
- XL suites complete with closing doors
- 18 inch HD touch screen display
- Fully flat bed (196cm)
- HPUSB & AC Power
- Mini bar
- Amenities Kit
- Complimentary WIFI
PREMIUM ECONOMY
- Separate cabin
- Extra space for leg rest
- Priority check-in and boarding
- 2-3-2 configuration with 28 seats
- Leather Seats
- Seats pitch 38 inch, width 19 inch, recline 7 inch
- 13 inch high definition touched screen
- Individual AC+USB power
- Amenities kit & Slippers provided
CHAUFFERED AIRPORT TRANSFERS
China Eastern Airlines (CEA) is delighted to offer complimentary Limousine transfers from/to Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane Airport and from/to Shanghai Pudong Airport or Beijing Capital International Airport to eligible First and Business class passengers whom purchased tickets in Australia.
TRAVEL WITHOUT A VISA (TWOV)
Australian citizens normally need a pre-arranged visa to enter China, but the country’s Transit Without Visa (TWOV) program allows foreigners to enter the country for up to six days visa-free, provided their travel plans meet certain requirements like having a valid onward ticket to another country.
- Stay up to 144 Hours
- Available in Shanghai, Nanjing & Hangzhou
- Entry through Shanghai, and exit through Hangzhou or Nanjing is permitted
- Applies to entries by air, exit by cruise
- Eligible for passport holders from more than 50 countries including Australia and New Zealand.
- Stays in China on the TWOV program are permitted in both directions
For more information, simply leave us a note in the form below, or CALL US to discuss your specific requirements.
We’d love to hear from you.
