Airlines Code: CA
General Introduction
Acquired as the largest and most advanced airlines in China, Air China Limited was first set up in 1988 and the present company was formed in 2004 by amalgamating with China National Aviation Company and China Southwest Airlines. The logo of Air China is a red phoenix in the shape of ' VIP'. Phoenix is said to be a lucky bird in Chinese legendary which will bring good luck and brightness to the land it flies to. Recognized as the most valuable airlines brand in China, Air China is the only airlines in China that is permitted to carry a national flag on airframes. In addition, Air China is responsible of providing services for foreign visits of Chinese national leaders and special planes for important foreign guests. Headquartered in Beijing, it has seven branches, two bases and several subordinate factories in China. In August, 2004, it was appointed to be the only airline partner of 2008 Beijing Olympics. By the end of December, 2005, Air China has owned 176 Boeing and Air Bus-styled planes which reach 22 countries and regions in the world, including 36 foreign cities and 70 domestic cities with 4,160 scheduled flights every week.
International Services Operated by CA
Asia
| Country | Short form | City |
| Japan | Japan | Sendai, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka |
| The Republic of Korea | Korea | Seoul, Pusan |
| The State of Kuwait | Kuwait | Kuwait City |
| The State of Mongolia | Mongolia | Ulan Bator |
| The Union of Myanmar | Myanmar | Rangoon |
| The Kingdom of Nepal | Nepal | Katmandu |
| Palestine | Palestine | Karachi |
| Singapore | Singapore | Singapore |
| The Kingdom of Thailand | Thailand | Bangkok, Phuket |
Note: China Airlines operates scheduled flights to Hong Kong and Macau
Oceania
| Country | Short form | City |
| Australia | Australia | Sydney , Melbourne |
North America
| Country | Short form | City |
| Canada | Canada | Vancouver |
| The United States of America | United States | New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles |
Europe
| Country | Short form | City |
| The Republic of Austria | Austria | Vienna |
| The Kingdom of Denmark | Denmark | Copenhagen |
| The Republic of Finland | Finland | Helsinki |
| The Republic of France | France | Paris, Milan |
| The Federal Republic of Germany | Germany | Frankfurt |
| The Republic of Italy | Italy | Rome |
| The Kingdom of Sweden | Sweden | Stockholm |
| The Swiss Confederation | Swiss | Zurich |
| The Russia Federation | Russia | Moscow |
| The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | The United Kingdom (UK) | London |
Specialty Services
1. Cargo Service
Extensively distributed computer systems and adequate cargo planes make your goods arrive at the destination timely and safely. The freight computer system has a wide coverage from offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Dalian and Tianjin to offices in New York, Tokyo, Singapore, Frankfurt, and Rome etc. Having four 747-400 passenger-cargo mixed aircrafts and 60 B74, B767, A340, the company is sufficiently able of taking your cargo to the destination universally. Furthermore, the company has the management rights of some international cargo air routes from Beijing, Shanghai to Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Portland in the USA, Frankfurt in Germany, Paris in France and London of the UK.
Cargos inquire:
Hotline: +86-10-64569990
Inland: +86-10-64599214 / 64593143(fax)
Overseas: +86-10-64599369 / 64599370 / 64599368(fax)
2. Unaccompanied Children
This is a new kind service by Air China which enables children travels without accompanies. Any child from 5 to 12 years old can choose this service which greatly relieves worries and burdens of their parents. Every summer and winter holiday, a large member of children benefit from this service.
3. Phones on the Plane
Inserting the SIM card into the phone on the plane, you can get through anywhere in the world. The charge is counted automatically by a computer system. Designed particularly for airborne use, this kind of phone will not disturb the Hertzian waves when flying.
4. New First Class and Business Class
In order to cater to different customers' needs, Air China has improved the first and business class on Boeing 747 and Air Bus 340. With independent cabin shielded by boards, the first class provides you more private space. The seat, can be leveled, presents you a 190 centimeter-long and 70 centimeter-wide bed for rest. Business Class seat boasts an angle of incidence as high as 170
. New entertainment system on both classes includes 10.4-inch TV sets, over 60 films, 98 CDs and series of online games. Besides, you don't have to worry about your notebook PC because 100W-multiple-system power connections make it possible to use it on the plane.
Customer Service
Toll free hotline: 8008101111(only in Beijing)
Complaint call:+86-10-64595912
Fax:+86-10-64599155
Website: http://www.airchina.com.cn/en/index.jsp
(both Chinese and English versions)
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Travelers' Voices on Air China Limited
1.
Nov. 16,2009 02:27 Reply
Mr.Jiang(China) said:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport recently announced that they will cooperate with Air China to facilitate travelers during the Asian Games. By then, passengers can arrive at any Asia cities (having airport) from Guangzhou if the flight time is within 4 hours. Meanwhile, Air China, as a member of the Star Alliance, will provide many tickets packages which will be 20% lower than single-trip ticket fare.
2.
Nov. 3,2009 21:44 Reply
Mr.Robin said:
Air China Limited has adjusted and added some international scheduled flights to make passengers' choices more flexible. From Dec.20, 2009, Beijing-Madrid-St.Paul flights will be recovered. Beijing-Frankfort flights will be available every day as of Jan.5, 2010. From Dec.14, 2009 to Jan.31, 2010, Beijing-Sydney round-trip flights will reach five per week. Between Nov.30, 2009 and Feb.27, 2010, Beijing-Pudong-Melbourne round-trip flights will be available on every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
3.
Oct. 28,2009 20:59 Reply
Mr.FARHAD (Colombia) said:
With the advent of the boom season for the air industry, Air China decided to adjust their flight routes. Among the international flight routes, they will not only add some flights but also open a flight route Hangzhou-Beijing-Frankfurt as of Oct.27, 2009. And the flights from Beijing to Stockholm has been increased to four a week from Oct.25, 2009. At the same time, there will be Beijing–Rome dally flights. In addition, daily flights will be available from Beijing to Frankfurt as of Jan.5, 2010.
4.
Oct. 22,2009 04:19 Reply
Mr.Zhang(China) said:
Recently, the global famous magazine 'Business Traveler Asia-Pacific' announced a survey result and Air China is awarded 'The Best Chinese Airlines'. The magazine with an English version is mainly published in Asian area. And this survey took more than 3 months and about 16,049 people participated in it.
5.
Oct. 15,2009 02:42 Reply
Mr.BUI(Singapore) said:
If i want to book the ticket online for SG to Kunming, then to Suzhou, to Dalian then back to Singapore, do you have these connection? May be each station will stay for 1 or 2 days.
Oct. 15,2009 05:30
Mr.A.ghot(Canada) replied:
Sir, you could fill in the online booking form in the website below with your exact departure and arrival city, and also your travel date.
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-flights/
Then they will offer you the details once they receive your booking. I have ever booked through them, and it is really convenient!
6.
Oct. 6,2009 07:59 Reply
Ms.Feng(china) said:
Hi I have been searching flight from Shanghai - Frankfurt (around April 2010) and found 3 by Air China.
SHANGHAI(PVG) to FRANKFURT (3 flights) 10.50-17.00 or 13.15-18.15 or 23.40-5.50
But I suspect 2 of those are code-sharing (the ones with *). Is this correct? Do I have to put in my info to get a quote? Thank you very much in advance.
Oct. 8,2009 03:59
Mr.Edward(USA) replied:
Yes, you are correct and those with * are code sharing flights. But that does not affect your booking. Just go on filling in the online booking form in the website: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-flights/
And they will offer you the details once they receive your booking.
7.
Sep. 16,2009 00:55 Reply
Mr.miyazawa(switzerland) said:
Hi! Please inform if one of you know direct air cargo service from China to Zurich. Despatching airport should be around Dairen/Shandong/Shanghai.
Sep. 16,2009 03:52
Mr.Stephen(Canada) replied:
Hi, Swiss International Airlines provide the direct flights from Shanghai to Zurich. So, may be they also provide the air cargo service from Shanghai to Zurich. And personally, it is better for you to consult the airlines or visit the official website of the airlines directly.
8.
Sep. 15,2009 01:12 Reply
Mr.Hubert (Australia) said:
In order to meet the peak of Chinese citizen's overseas travel and the international student's peak in winter holiday, Air China will substantially increase the frequency of flights from China to Australia. The number of the Beijing - Sydney non-stop flights will be increased to six a week; there will be four Beijing -Shanghai - Sydney round-trip flights a week; the Beijing - Shanghai - Melbourne round-trip flights will be increased to five per week. It is also said that after the increase of the flights, people can enjoy more preferential ticket price.
9.
Aug. 19,2009 01:01 Reply
Mr.Hao(China) said:
Since Aug. 9, 2009, Air China has carried out code-sharing cooperation with Brazil TAM Airlines on the flight route from Beijing to Sao Paulo.
TAM Airlines is the largest airlines in South America, and in the near future, it will be a member of the Star Alliance.
10.
Aug. 12,2009 21:11 Reply
Mr.Daneil(Sweden) said:
Air China is planning to open the flight route Chengdu-Taipei form Sep.1, 2009. At that time the number of the flight routes operated by CA from the mainland to Taipei will be increased to 6, and they are respectively form Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, and Tianjing to Taipei. Besides, all these flights will be carried out as scheduled flights from Aug.31, 2009.