Flights

frequently travel by flights from Shanghai to Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hong and other cities in China. I am not a travel agency, or ticket broker. Some of my readers asked me many questions regarding China flights, flights to a city, airfares, or ticket booking. I am sorry that I cannot help to plan your trip, or arrange your tickets. What I can, however, is to share my personal experience of my countless flight travel experience with you, and help you to understand what exactly flights in China looks like .

1. Back from Xiamen via Spring Airlines Nov 11, 2009
   I wrote about Spring Airlines three years ago. At that time, the low cost airline just celebrated its first anniversary. Now, it not only broke even, but also made...
2. Channel 9 of Flight Control Center Jul 16, 2009
   Maybe the last key reason to keep me fly on United Airlines is the Channel 9 they offer. I believe most of people even don't know that there is...
3. Airline Fuel Surcharge Lowered Jan 3, 2009
   Wendy, Yifan and I am planning to get back to home in Luoyang in January. We booked flight ticket away ahead, so we are happy to got tickets between...
4. Arranging Hong Kong - Xian - Beijing Trip Jun 21, 2007
   Readers asked me about how to arrange a trip in China. I understand that many tourist will do an around-China tour, so most of the tour is connected between...
5. China Eastern Airlines Oct 23, 2006
   To ask the right question is more important than answering it, isn't it. Here is the question of today: What is flying with China Eastern like? I've booked to...
6. Say Goodbye to Paper Ticket Oct 17, 2006
   From yesterday, CATA (China Air Transportation Association) stopped providing paper ticket to ticket agents. This is an event that will eventually affect my life, and many others. This is...
7. Suzhou Airport Aug 13, 2006
   Suzhou Airport? When people ask me about Suzhou airport, my first impression was, does Suzhou has an airport? Yangtze-Delta area has too Many Airports This is a fact that...
8. China's Low-Cost Spring Airlines Jul 19, 2006
   Spring Airlines is amazing. They started its first flight from Shanghai to Yantai on July 18, 2005, exactly one year ago. Within one year, they successfully broke even in...
9. 46A is the Best Seat on Boeing 747 Jun 13, 2006
   This is not a secret, but very few people know it, and most people either don't care or don't know. The best seats in the economy class of Boeing...
10. CTRIP + CMB = Best eCommerce Experience Apr 21, 2006
    It has been at least 4 years since I first used online payment in Shanghai. There were always dissatisfactions and "exceptions" either in the system, or credit card payment,...
11. Booking China Domestic Flight Outside China Mar 6, 2006
    My friend asked me whether it is cheaper to book China domestic flights within China than outside China. It is for sure - almost always so. When I check...
12. Both Bejiing and Shanghai Airports are Smarter Jan 11, 2006
    Beijing and Shanghai airports are among the two most important airports in mainland China. Lot of people complain about their service and management, but the good thing is, both...
13. Short Time Flight Ticket Sep 9, 2005
    Question When I get to Shanghai Oct 10, I need to get a one-way flight to Chengdu on 13th. Will I be able to do that on the 10th...
14. How to Win Free Cross China Travel? Jun 18, 2005
    Many people have the Around the World dream. For young people in China, maybe the Around China Travel is more realic. Dan Washburn did wonderful to travel around China...
15. Yes. I Expect the Flight Delay Jan 14, 2005
    After posting two blog entries (I and II), I am still at the Chengdu Airport. My flight CA4519 from Chengdu to Shanghai was expected to depart at 7:20 PM...
16. Flying and Flying... Jan 11, 2005
    From Dec 6 of the last year till now, the mileage numbers in many airlines increased a lot: ANA, United, China Eastern and Air China.... As I didn't disclose,...
17. United Airlines in Shanghai Nov 29, 2004
    Company name: United Airlines Toll Free Phone (inside China): 800-810-8282. This toll free number works very smart. It is a Beijing based toll free number. When dialed in Shanghai,...
18. Airport Construction Fee Included in Tickets Sep 3, 2004
    From Sept 1, 2004, the Airport Construction Fee (50 RMB for domestic travel, 90 RMB for international and 10 RMB for branch airlines) is paid along with the ticket...
19. Overweighed Carry-on Not Allowed Jul 1, 2004
    Please not the important change in Beijing Airport regarding carry-on baggages. The 5kg limitation will be enforced from July 1, 2004. I am going to Beijing next Monday and...
20. Airport Construction Fee Jun 2, 2004
    Airport Construction Fee I don't have the impression to pay for this fee when I was in U.S. or Singapore. Michael asked about whether it is required for departing...
21. First Class On MU5106 Feb 14, 2004
    Finally, I managed to go back home at the Valentine's Day. The airport (both Beijing and Shanghai) were very crowded. I was informed at the counter that the tickets...
22. PNR on United Airlines Ticket Jul 31, 2003
    There is a PNR record on all the United Airlines ticket. Typically, it is printed on the upper-right corner on every page of the ticket. I always wanted to...
23. PVG: Book Domestic Flight in China Jul 14, 2003
    Wendy sent me email asking about how to book China domestic flight. Thanks for your great website. I am taking a trip to Fuzhou via Shanghai. I think I...
24. Flight from Shanghai to Beijing Jan 8, 2003
    Here is the flight information from Shanghai to Beijing. It seems I need to travel between the two cities frequently. Just keep a record here for my future reference....
25. Frequent Flyer - Jian Shuo Dec 2, 2002
    During the clearance of my drawer, I found a notebook with the following flying records: Aug 24 7:30 PM Shanghai -> Hefei Aug 26 8:15 AM Hefei -> Shanghai...