China Eastern Airlines Corporation is a major Chinese airline with a hub located at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Founded in 1988, It is a member of the Skyteam global alliance.
The airline promises ‘world-class hospitality with Eastern charm’ to its nearly 80 million travelers annually and ranks among the top five airlines in the world in terms of transportation volume. They have strong presence on routes to Asia, North America, and Australia.
• China Eastern Airlines was the first Chinese airline to place an order for an Airbus and is currently the second largest Airbus operator in the world after American Airlines.
Frequent Flyer Program
Eastern Miles is the miles and points based reward program for China Eastern Airlines. They have a points transfer partner with SPG (Starwood Preferred Guest) which has recently merged with Marriott Rewards and as of August 2018 will become one unified program.
The program has two elite tiers that correspond to Skyteam Elite and Elite Plus:
Silver
40,000 points or 25 segments
• 15% bonus points on flights
• On China Eastern flights: Guaranteed reservation 72 hours in advance
• Priority reservation waitlist, airport standby and baggage handling; check-in at the business class counter
• Excess baggage allowance of 20 kg for domestic and 10 kg for international; business class lounge access
• On SkyTeam member flights: 10 kg excess baggage allowance; preferred seating and priority baggage handling, airport standby, check-in and boarding on international flights; 15% bonus points on flights
Gold
80,000 points or 40 segments
• 30% bonus points on flights
• On China Eastern flights: Guaranteed reservation 48 hours in advance
• Check-in at the first class counter
• Excess baggage allowance of 40 kg on domestic flights and 20 kg on international; first class lounge access
• On SkyTeam member flights: Guaranteed reservation on international flights; 20 kg excess baggage allowance; lounge access for member and one companion; 30% bonus points on flights
Codesharing
China Eastern Airlines offers codesharing with 26 airlines both inside and outside the Skyteam Alliance. Look for the (CEA) code designation.
When booking with a codesharing partner, you will experience differences in baggage fees, optional services, other charges, and policies from partner airlines on your trip.
Partners Include:
Cabin Classes
First Class
First Class
Lounge Access
Closing door and lie flat bed
Personal locker
Touchscreen remote and personal touchscreen with in-flight entertainment
Power outlet, USB Port and noise cancelling headphones
Stowage compartment with Ferragamo amenity kit, pyjamas, and slippers
Pre-departure cocktail or champagne, premium meal, wines
Free in-flight wifi (only Chinese airline to offer this)
Business Class
Lounge Access
Reverse leather herringbone seats with ottoman
Personal touchscreen with in-flight entertainment
Power outlet, USB Port and noise cancelling headphones
Stowage compartment with Clarins amenity kit and slippers
Pre-departure cocktail or champagne, premium meal, wines
Free in-flight wifi (only Chinese airline to offer this)
Business Class
International Economy Class
International Economy Class
In-flight meal with light snacks and beverages
Personal touchscreen with in-flight entertainment
Power outlet, USB Port, and free in-flight wifi (only Chinese airline to offer this)