17 Facts About China Eastern

China Eastern Airlines is China's second-largest carrier by passenger numbers after China Southern Airlines.

China Eastern Airlines was established on 25 June 1988 under the Civil Aviation Administration of China Huadong Administration.

In 1997, China Eastern took over the unprofitable China General Aviation and became the country's first airline to offer shares on the international market.

China Eastern slogan is World-Class Hospitality with Eastern Charm.

China Eastern Airlines acquired China United Airlines in October 2010.

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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.

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 26 February 2020, China Eastern Airlines launched OTT Airlines as a subsidiary to operate domestically produced aircraft, such as the Comac C919 and Comac ARJ21, in the Yangtze Delta region in addition to business jet operations.

China Eastern Airlines has a strong presence on routes in Asia, North America and Australia.

In 2016, China Eastern Airlines launched direct flights from Shanghai to Prague, Amsterdam, Madrid and St Petersburg.

China Eastern Airlines has codeshare agreements with the following airlines:.

China Eastern Airlines was the first Chinese airline to place an order with Airbus.

In 2005, China Eastern Airlines placed an order for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

China Eastern offers first class, business class, premium economy, and economy.

China Eastern offers complimentary meal service and select A330s, all A350s, 777s, and 787s have seatback entertainment.

China Eastern Airlines signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Shanghai Airport Group, which controls both Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

China Eastern United Airlines is a low-cost carrier based in Beijing Daxing International Airport.