Air China or China Eastern

[anchew]

Hi AFFers,

I'm looking for some advice from AFFers who fly regularly within China. I'm looking at flying Beijing - Shanghai on either Air China or China Eastern. Which airline is better? They're both exactly the same price.

Thanks

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Hi AFFers,

I'm looking for some advice from AFFers who fly regularly within China. I'm looking at flying Beijing - Shanghai on either Air China or China Eastern. Which airline is better? They're both exactly the same price.

Thanks

Basically no difference internally - it's only a 2 hour flight - go with whichever schedule suits you better - if you can earn points go with that airline.

If after considering above - still neck and neck - maybe Air China. Personally I think China Eastern FA's bit sweeter - b ut hey it's still only a 2 hour flight.

Make sure you choose correct airport to arrive into - Pudong is a long way from Hongqiao but I guess you already knew that.

 

[simonpenny408]

I'd go Air China - often bigger planes on that route and less likely (marginally) to be delayed. Both airlines are fine though

 

[UP4014]

I'd use the train. :mrgreen:

 

[Cruiser Elite]

I'd use the train. :mrgreen:

Might just take a little too long my friend - the fast train (5 hours) is due to start late this year I think.

 

[one9]

If you have a choice for China Southern Airlines, go with them. I have found them much better than China Eastern Airlines.

 

[yohy?!]

I'd go Air China - often bigger planes on that route and less likely (marginally) to be delayed. Both airlines are fine though

Bear in mind that a larger plane could translate into a bigger headache should the flight be delayed or cancelled (as is common flying domestically in China).

 

[UP4014]

Might just take a little too long my friend - the fast train (5 hours) is due to start late this year I think.

I would choose it because of its slowness.

 

[julesten]

Have always flown air china never had any problems. have been delayed once but then i am delayed every time i fly out of sydney.

 

[pshepvic]

I've only flown China Eastern in J. They were ok but nothing to rave about. Lounges were disgraceful. They do offer QFF points if that is a factor.

 

[BensAdventures]

I've also flown China Southern a couple of times, I was impressed. I'm flying with them again in just over a month.

Ben

 

[wxxnxs]

If you fly between PEK-SHA, then china eastern is your best choice. This route is the golden business route in China, all 3 major airlines operate more than 50 flights daily but China eastern provides the most flights, every 30 mins during the peak and 1 hr afterwards. The service is also the best compare with the other two.

 

[drewbles]

I would choose it because of its slowness.

And the ability to be more likely to arrive in one piece