China Eastern Airlines

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Frequent Flyer Programme:  China Eastern Airlines features a frequent flyer programme, Eastern Miles. It has two tiers - Golden Card and Silver Card. One can earn Eastern Miles through various activities, like taking a flight, lodging at a hotel and credit card usage. The number of privileges and services offered increases with an increase in a tier. For example, a member of the Gold Card is entitled to a range of privileges like priority seat reservations, First Class Lounge access and priority baggage handling. For more information on Eastern Miles, visit www.europe.flychinaeastern.com/eastern_miles.htm?4

Cabin Classes:

• First Class - Passengers with First Class China Eastern Airlines reservations are offered a wide variety of benefits and amenities. An elaborate and an extensive wine list are couple of many privileges one can enjoy after booking China Eastern Airlines' first class tickets.
• Business Class - Travellers with China Eastern Airlines' Business Class flight bookings are provided a spectrum of amenities. Personally catered service and entertainment options are abundant for business class passengers.
• Economy Class - Travellers with China Eastern Airlines' Economy Class flight bookings are offered comfortable seats, flavourful cuisine and an array of entertainment options.

In-flight Service and Entertainment: China Eastern Airlines’ First Class and Business Class travellers have access to a wide-ranging programme of entertainment with the extended China Eastern Media Panel. Passengers can choose from a number of movies in different languages, 30 TV programmes, 170 CDs, a selection of audio books, several international radio channels, an assortment of games, as well as numerous language courses. As far as in-flight food is concerned, a wide range of delectable options are available to First Class, Business Class and Economy Class travellers.

Online Check-in : China Eastern Airlines offer online check-in service only for flights departing from Hong Kong. China Eastern Airlines does not offer online check-in facility to its passengers from UK or any other country.

Baggage Policy: Depending on the booking class and the destination, China Eastern Airlines allows ticket holders some free baggage allowance.

• Cabin Baggage: Each passenger, irrespective of booking class, can carry one cabin bag not exceeding 56x36x23cm (22x14x9 in) in size free of charge. The maximum weight allowed for the baggage, however, differs with each booking class. First Class - 15kg (33 lbs), Business Class - 10kg (22 lbs) and Economy Class - 7kg (15 lbs).
  
  First and Business Class travellers can also bring 1 garment bag measuring a maximum of 20cm (8 inches) thick when folded in half, or 1 soft bag no more than 20cm (8 inches) thick.
• Checked Baggage: Checked Baggage allowance differs with class and the location. Apart from locations in Americas and China, First Class passengers all over the world are allowed 40kg (88lbs), Business Class travellers are permitted 30kg (66lbs), and Economy Class passengers are allowed 20kg (44lbs). Two bags or less are preferred by the airline, with the dimensions of 100 cm (39 in) length, 60 cm (24 in) width and 40 cm (16 in) height.
  
  Other details of baggage allowance offered by China Eastern Airlines can be garnered from www.europe.flychinaeastern.com/trip_preparation.htm?3#2
  
  Travellers who hope to book flights on China Eastern Airlines from the UK or other parts of the world must verify the information with the airline

Fleet Information: CEA has a fleet of 200 large-to-medium sized modern jets that comprises A340-600, A340-300, A330, A320 series, B767 and B737 series etc.

Awards: CEA has twice received the 'Golden Eagle Cup', the highest honour of flight safety in China aviation industry. The airline is also awarded the 'Five Star Diamond Award" by the American Hospitality Service Academy.