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34-576: China Eastern Airlines (branded as China Eastern ) is a major airline in China, headquartered in Changning , Shanghai . It is one of the three major airlines in the country, along with Air China and China Southern Airlines . China Eastern's main hubs are Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport both located in Shanghai . In terms of passenger traffic, it

68-655: A Changning Campus. Schools in Changning District include Shanghai Yan'an High School , a school well known for its mathematics program; Shanghai New Hongqiao High School , a private school; Yew Wah School of Shanghai ; the Primary Division of the bilingual YK Pao School ; and Shanghai Meizhi Mandarin School . Changning is currently served by five metro lines operated by Shanghai Metro : China United Airlines China United Airlines ( CUA )

102-618: A full suspension of flight operations in 2003 due to a Chinese governmental regulation prohibiting the Army from being directly involved in commercial activities. On June 4, 2005, the Civil Aviation Administration of China approved the relaunch of the airline, now with Shanghai Airlines holding 80 percent of the stake, as well as China Aviation Supplies Holding Company as a secondary shareholder. Even though China United Airlines has since then lost its military status, it

136-490: A majority ownership stake in China Eastern Airlines (61.64%), while some shares are publicly held ( H shares , 32.19%); A shares , 6.17%. On April 20, 2006, the media broke the news of a possible sale of up to 20% of its stake to foreign investors, including Singapore Airlines , Emirates and Japan Airlines , with Singapore Airlines confirming that negotiations were underway. After receiving approval from

170-506: A new logo and new livery. In 2015, the airline entered a partnership with Delta Air Lines in which Delta will buy a 3.55% share in China Eastern for $ 450 million. In 2017, China Eastern Airlines reported a net profit of CNY6.4 billion ($ 983 million), up 41% over net income of CNY4.5 billion in 2016. On February 26, 2020, China Eastern Airlines launched OTT Airlines as a subsidiary to operate domestically produced aircraft, such as

204-421: A strategic cooperation framework agreement with Shanghai Airport Group, which controls both Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport . The airline will allocate more capacity to Pudong Airport to open more international routes and boost flight frequencies on existing international and domestic trunk routes. China Eastern Airlines' cargo subsidiary, China Cargo Airlines ,

238-452: A strong presence on routes in Asia, North America and Australia. The airline looks to exploit the domestic market potential as it boosts flight frequencies from Shanghai to other Chinese cities. The airline is also accelerating the pace of international expansion by increasing flight frequencies to international destinations. In 2007, it began operations to New York City from Shanghai, making it

272-499: Is China's first all-cargo airline operating dedicated freight services using China Eastern Airlines' route structure. The cargo airline carries the same logo of China Eastern Airlines. China United Airlines is a low-cost carrier based in Beijing Daxing International Airport . It became a subsidiary of China Eastern in 2010 as a result of acquisitions . OTT Airlines was an airline subsidiary that

306-640: Is a low-cost airline and a subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines . It is headquartered at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing . In 2019, the painted aircraft of China United Airlines won Top 1 at the World Classic Aircraft Award. China United Airlines was established in 1986 as an arm of the civil transport division of the People's Liberation Army Air Force . In November 2002, all scheduled services were ceased, followed by

340-539: Is based in the district. Renren Inc. has its Shanghai office in the SOHO Zhong Shan Square ( simplified Chinese : SOHO中山广场 ; traditional Chinese : SOHO中山廣場 ; pinyin : SOHO Zhōngshān Guǎngchǎng ) in Changning District. Zhongshan Park and Kaiqiao Green Area are located in the district. The Shanghai Zoo is located in the district. New Town Central Park opened in 2000. East China University of Political Science and Law has

374-495: Is called Eastern Miles ( simplified Chinese : 东方万里行 ; traditional Chinese : 東方萬里行 ). Shanghai Airlines and China United Airlines , China Eastern subsidiaries, are also parts of the program. Eastern Miles members can earn miles on flights as well as through consumption with China Eastern's credit card. Members can be upgraded to Elite membership in three tiers: Platinum, Gold and Silver, when meet minimum spending requirement(essential), enough miles or flying sectors. After

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408-533: Is in a 1-2-1 configuration, or angled flat beds or fully flat beds arranged in a 2-2-2 configuration. On Airbus A350s and Boeing 787-9s, business class seats are modified Thompson Vantage XL with doors similar to Delta One suites. On Boeing 777-300ERs, business class seats are Zodiac Cirrus. Premium economy is found on all Airbus A350s and Boeing 787-9s. China Eastern offers complimentary meal service and select A330s, all A350s, 777s, and 787s have seatback entertainment. China Eastern Airlines's frequent-flyer program

442-457: Is the country's second largest airline after China Southern Airlines . In 2021, its operational revenue was 67,127 million RMB with assets totaling 286,548 million RMB . China Eastern (along with its subsidiary Shanghai Airlines ) became the 14th member of SkyTeam on June 21, 2011. China Eastern Airlines was established on June 25, 1988, under the Civil Aviation Administration of China Huadong Administration. In 1997, China Eastern took over

476-607: Is uniquely still permitted to use military air bases as destinations, in contrast to other Chinese airlines and other airlines in general. In 2000, China United Airlines spent US$ 120 million to buy a Boeing 767-300ER , which was previously ordered by Delta Air Lines , as Jiang Zemin 's private jet. Several days before its first flight, covert listening devices were found installed in the toilet, corridor, and even in Jiang's headboard. The devices were believed to be controlled and monitored by satellite. The Central Intelligence Agency ,

510-641: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines required them to obtain a technical permit and an airport slot. In 2012, China Eastern was awarded the “Golden Ting Award” at the China Capital Market Annual Conference 2012, recognizing it as one of the 50 most valuable Chinese brands by WPP and ranking in the top ten of FORTUNE China's CSR ranking 2013. On September 9, 2014, China Eastern introduced

544-618: The Comac C919 and Comac ARJ21 , in the Yangtze Delta region in addition to business jet operations. The key trends for the China Eastern Airlines Group are (as of the financial year ending 31 December): Delta Air Lines and China Eastern Airlines formed a partnership in 2010 with a codeshare agreement, expanding in 2011 when China Eastern joined SkyTeam Alliances. They connected 42 city pairs between

578-577: The State Council of China , it was announced that on September 2, 2007, Singapore Airlines and Temasek Holdings (holding company which owns 55% of Singapore Airlines) would jointly acquire shares of China Eastern Airlines. On November 9, 2007, investors signed a final agreement to buy a combined 24% stake in China Eastern Airlines: Singapore Airlines would own 15.73% and Temasek Holdings an 8.27% stake in

612-833: The United States Embassy in China , and China United Airlines refused to comment on this incident. The specific aircraft was sold to Air China . It operate for over a decade in Air China's fleet and was sold to the Sunday Airlines of Kazakhstan in 2014 after its retirement. China United Airlines was acquired by China Eastern Airlines in October 2010. With the opening of the Beijing Daxing International Airport on 26 September 2019, China United Airlines began service at

646-462: The 24% stake in China Eastern, potentially complicating the deal that Singapore Airlines and Temasek had proposed by Beckett Saufley. However, minority shareholders declined the offer made by Singapore Airlines. It is thought that this was due to the massive effort made by Air China to buy the 24% stake. On June 11, 2009, it was announced that China Eastern Airlines would merge with Shanghai Airlines. The merger of China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines

680-589: The 787 order for Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft, On October 18, 2011, China Eastern Airlines placed an order for 15 Airbus A330s . China Eastern Airlines ordered 20 Boeing 777-300ERs and received its first 777-300ER aircraft on September 26, 2014. In 2015, the airline acquired a further batch of 15 Airbus A330 aircraft for delivery in 2017 and 2018. In April 2016, China Eastern Airlines ordered 20 Airbus A350-900 and 15 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with deliveries commencing in 2018. In May 2021, China Eastern Airlines introduced five A320neos and one ARJ21 . At of

714-663: The Boeing 777 can be turned into a double bed. The business plus product can be found on all Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s. The suites come with bigger space along with larger suite length compared to the business class seats. The business plus suites also feature sliding door and a minibar. The middle seats can be turned into a living room with seating for four. Business class comes in many different versions. On narrowbody aircraft, business class seats are recliners arranged in an 2-2 configuration. On select Airbus A330s, business class seats are either Zodiac Cirrus or Thompson Vantage XL which

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748-618: The China Eastern Airlines Building, on the airport grounds. China Cargo Airlines has its headquarters on the airport property. Spring Airlines has its headquarters in the Homeyo Hotel in Changning. Juneyao Airlines has its headquarters in the district. Huazhu Hotels or China Lodging, which operates Hanting Hotels and other brands, has its headquarters in the district. Additionally Pinduoduo

782-439: The U.S. and China and fostered a strong friendship. In 2015, they entered into an equity partnership, with Delta investing $ 450 million for a 3.55% stake in China Eastern. This led to significant achievements, including an expanded network with over 170 city pairs and the launch of Trans-China baggage check-through service. The partnership has brought numerous benefits to both airlines and their customers. China Eastern Airlines has

816-881: The airline. Singapore Airlines' pending entry into the Chinese market prompted the Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific to attempt to block the deal by buying a significant stake in China Eastern and voting down the deal together with Air China (which already held an 11% stake in China Eastern) at the shareholders' meeting in December 2007. However, on September 24, Cathay Pacific announced that it had abandoned these plans. Air China 's parent company, state-owned China National Aviation Corporation , announced in January 2008 that it would offer 32% more than Singapore Airlines for

850-483: The end of the month, the company operated a total of 738 aircraft. China Eastern Airlines has previously operated the following aircraft: China Eastern offers first class, business class, premium economy, and economy. China Eastern offers first class on Boeing 777-300ERs. A first-class seat comes with a flat bed seat, direct aisle access and a sliding door. The plane also comes with a bar for passengers to serve themselves snacks and socialize with others. Middle seats on

884-464: The financial hub of China. China Eastern Airlines also acquired China United Airlines in October 2010. In March 2012, it was announced that China Eastern was forging a strategic alliance with the Qantas Group to set up Jetstar Hong Kong , a new low cost airline to be based at Hong Kong International Airport , which would commence operations in 2013. China Eastern would hold a 50% stake in

918-506: The following airlines: As of July 2024, China Eastern Airlines operates the following aircraft: China Eastern Airlines was the first Chinese airline to place an order with Airbus . The backbone of the fleet is the A320 series, which are used primarily on domestic flights. In 2005, China Eastern Airlines placed an order for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners . The airline subsequently cancelled its order owing to continuous delays, instead swapped

952-530: The longest non-stop route for the airline. In 2016, China Eastern Airlines also launched direct flights from Shanghai to Prague , Amsterdam , Madrid and St. Petersburg . On 13 November 2024, China Eastern Airlines launched a new service route, Shanghai - Madrid - Lima in collaboration with Spain 's Air Europa through a codeshare agreement. The agreement marks the debut of China Eastern Airlines in Peru . China Eastern Airlines has codeshare agreements with

986-459: The merger with Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines signaled that it would combine the two carriers' cargo subsidiaries as well. The airline's new subsidiary cargo carrier, consisting of the assets of China Cargo Airlines , Great Wall Airlines and Shanghai Airlines Cargo , commenced operations in 2011 from its base in Shanghai, China's largest air cargo market. China Eastern Airlines signed

1020-627: The new airline, with the Qantas Group holding the other 50%, representing a total investment of US$ 198 million. However, in June 2015, the Hong Kong Air Transport Licensing Authority refused to issue an operating license to Jetstar Hong Kong. China Eastern and Qantas subsequently announced the end of the investment. In April 2013, China Eastern received a temporary permit to operate in the Philippines, but

1054-606: The new airport as its main hub and ceased service from Beijing Nanyuan Airport , which was its main operating base for 35 years. The headquarters is on the grounds of Beijing Daxing International Airport in Daxing, Beijing. Previously the headquarters were in Fengtai . The customer service center is in Xinhua , Shijiazhuang , Hebei . As of December 2023 , China United Airlines operates an all- Boeing 737 fleet composed of

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1088-483: The unprofitable China General Aviation and also became the country's first airline to offer shares on the international market. In 1998, it founded China Cargo Airlines in a joint venture with COSCO . In March 2001, it completed the takeover of Great Wall Airlines . China Yunnan Airlines and China Northwest Airlines merged into China Eastern Airlines in 2003. The company slogan is World-Class Hospitality with Eastern Charm ( 世界品位，东方魅力 ). The Chinese government has

1122-422: Was expected to reduce excess competition between the two Shanghai-based carriers while consolidating Shanghai's status as an international aviation hub. In February 2010, the merger was completed. Shanghai Airlines became a wholly owned subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines. However, Shanghai Airlines retained its brand and livery. The new combined airline was expected to have over half of the market share in Shanghai,

1156-652: Was launched in February 2020 to operate domestically produced aircraft like the Comac C919 and Comac ARJ21 in the Yangtze Delta region. China Eastern Yunnan Airlines, formerly known as China Yunnan Airlines, is China Eastern Airlines' local subsidiary in Yunnan province . Changning, Shanghai Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located in Changning. China Eastern Airlines has its headquarters,

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