Air China airline is the national airline company situated in Tiongkok Republic. The office center is located in Taoyuan, Taiwan. This Airline is created in 1959 by the former officer of China Air force. This company has the significantly improvement in 1970s. at that time, the use of Boeing 747 became the most important aircrafts which served the International flights.
Unfortunately, this airline reputation became worse because of some accidents happen around 1990s until 2000s. It is because this airline only recruited the former pilot of China Air force. However, flying the economical aircraft is totally different with controlling the air force planes. That was why, this condition was considered as the human errors an unprofessionalism factors.
To build the good reputation at that time, Air China airlines started to recruit the professional civil pilots who have already trained very well. This company also innovate their procedure to take care of the aircrafts. The airline started to grow very well until in 2011 it corporate with SkyTeam alliance and has a branch company airline called Mandarin Airline.
The aircrafts which support the history of this airline actively is Boeing 747. Boeing 747 as stated by Air China President, Song Zhiyong, is the aircraft which served millions of china citizen to empower their transatlantic flights. This aircraft was also said to be the first commercial aircrafts which firstly empowered the transatlantic flight in the world. Now, Air China Is growing very well and also updates the price every certain moment. It means, you can finally find the cheap Air China airline tickets in today’s world.
To get Air China low airfare you can compare the price online in a our website. Usually you can get the comparison in skyscanner.com. You can also get the tickets online by visiting some legal website which corporate with Air China. This company always held a discount moment which allows you to get cheap Air China tickets. It mostly happens in national holiday moment, Christmas, and a certain celebration like Air China birthday, etc.
To get the low price to buy the tickets, you must pay attention to buy in the legal company only. Buying in ‘too low price’ or we can say unbelievable price is mostly delivered you to the scam scheme. The legal company will provide you more complete information about the destinations, schedule, and why the price is cheaper than usual.
Of course, you need to do the Air China airline booking in a certain period before flying. Usually, you can buy the tickets 1 month before flying. This makes you comfortable to get the suitable seat that you want. For example, you want to get a window seat which usually available for a short moment. This action will also increase the possibility to get the cheap Air China airline ticket. It is because the airline usually held the discount only for a few registered passengers which registered early. The information regarding the cheap price will usually appear on their legal site and the tickets reseller which legally cooperated with them.
Aircraft Types
- A319
- A320
- A321
- A330-200
- A330-300
- 737-700
- 737-800
- 747-400
- 777-200
- 777-300ER
Baggage Allowance & Information
The rules of weight concept apply to checked baggage on all domestic routes of Air China. The free baggage allowance for adult-fare or child-fare passengers is as follows: First Class, 40 kg; Business Class, 30kg. Each piece of checked baggage shall not exceed the maximum dimensions of 100cm x 60cm x 40cm.
Tang
2017-11-13 02:52:56
Barcelona to Vienna was a first leg on the flight from Barcelona to Beijing. About 40 minutes queue at Check -in counters. Despite of Barcelona to Vienna flight being within European Union, they forced to go through immigration (and consequently the same in Vienna upon arriving) and it was not convenient and took time. The flight was quite smooth, without delay. Food and services were on the average level.
Yahana
2017-11-13 02:50:42
Washington to Shanghai via Beijing. Food mediocre, but I have yet to be impressed by any airline food. The stopover in Beijing was a little stressful, not quite long enough, would have liked an extra half hour. I am confused why this airline has such bad reviews. I was dreading having to fly with them after reading all that but I was pleasantly surprised. Really not a bad airline, if you're on a budget in particular it's a good choice. No phone rule on plane is annoying, but not enforced very strictly.
T Reed
2017-11-13 02:50:17
Beijing to London Heathrow, business class. Having flown out on Thai Airways, my trip plans changed and a last minute visit to China meant I got booked onto this return flight. I like China, I know and like the Chinese people, but this airline is just unbelievably awful. The lounge in T3 PEK airport was so crowded and hot, food absolutely vile, and I thought getting onto the flight might improve things. No! My neighbour sat and hacked up phlegm for most of the trip, occasionally spitting this into his glass or cup. God knows what germs he was spreading. The seat was okay, but cabin was dirty and had a pungent and very unpleasant smell. Forget the IFE as choices are typically Chinese limited. After the lounge food offering, it got worse on the flight and truly resembled and smelt like dog food - and this was the western choice I opted for. Final elements of enjoyment was when I walked to the toilet about halfway through the flight and noticed 4 cabin crew (in full uniform) spread out fast asleep on some vacant business class seats! Air China is a disgrace to Star Alliance, the Chinese, the airline business at large, and I strongly urge you to reconsider before ever setting foot on one of their planes
Tang
2017-11-13 02:46:49
Flight delayed with no explanation. They had us move to different terminal which was on the other side of the airport. All announcements were in Chinese and not translated. Zero effort to communicate. I understand delays but I’ve flown enough to know what good customer service is. I will never fly this airline again.
Richter
2017-11-13 02:46:19
Sydney to Soul via Beijing. If you need to change anything relating to your ticket you will be charged double what you would have paid through your Travel Agent. For example, if you need to amend your flight you will be charged a $AUS300 administration fee per ticket. Literally 2 minutes work! If you want to upgrade prior to departure the cost is double (in some cases more) compared to if you booked prior to departure. We do multiple OS trips a year and we will never ever fly with Air China again. Don't get stung! Food is appalling, staff have very poor english and the overall experience will wreck your holiday. With all the choices of airlines available, I strongly recommend you choose another airline, even if it costs slightly more.
Richter
2017-11-13 02:45:45
Manila to Vancouver via Beijing. You have to give one thing to Air China, they are consistent. Unfortunately, they are consistently horrible. From ground staff, customer service agents, to in flight personnel, this company needs to revamp its customer service. I personally wish I wasn't lured by their great seat sale - I'd rather pay three times for a ticket to fly with a company that cares for its passengers. They caused me a lot of grief, and a little communication would have gone a long way at making my travel with them smoother. This is a company that lacks flexibility, empathy, and the know-how to be able to retain customers. Judging by their track record online, they seem to be effective at creating disloyalty. Do yourself a favor and read the Terms and Conditions of their ticket before purchasing, if you can't be bothered, look for another flight with another airline.
Reeten
2017-11-13 02:45:20
New York to Tokyo via Beijing. This is by far the worst airline I have ever flown. Although it’s marginally less expensive than some other airlines it’s not worth the headache. Every single person we encountered that worked for this airline was rude and showed no empathy. The food is hardly edible and drinks are barely edible. The real nightmare started when we missed our return flight. They would not put us on another flight later that day or the next day. When we offered to buy new tickets to Beijing to make our connection to New York they informed us that our second leg of the trip would not be honored because we missed the first flight, change fee or buy completely new tickets. They also said that they could not change or sell any tickets from the two airports in Tokyo. How is this possible? We walked to the American Airlines counter and bought two tickets to JFK. I’m utterly disgusted at how irresponsible and unreasonable Air China is. Passengers miss their flights all the time.But to be so unreasonable to people that are thousands of miles away from their home countries is unfathomable
Bei
2017-11-13 02:44:38
Business class from Guangzhou to New York via Beijing. On top one of my bags never made it. This happened during my outbound flight too and I missed a work day. Promised it would be delivered by the morning and received it at 1pm. There was at least 5 people with missing luggage. Waste of our time. Also, the Chinese ground staff support at JFK was super rude when I went to inquire on my missing baggage. The long haul cabin food was the worst I've had in a premium cabin. My entertainment system was broken. The flight attendant was nice enough to switch my seat. Service was okay. Please think twice before flying Air China. I will never again fly this airline.
judith
2016-08-31 21:30:14
This airline was very good. Take off and landing were very smooth. Very comfortable seats and bed when laid flat. The worst thing was the food and entertainment. Old movies and not much choice. The planes were very clean and staff very polite and always there for you .even wandering up and down quietly when everyone is asleep so as not to disturb to check on everyone. I'd definitely fly again but take my own food.
Canadian
2016-08-31 21:28:54
They took off late from JFK by a couple hours and it caused me to miss my connecting flight to Thailand which would't be flying out until the next afternoon.
There was no communication and when I landed in Beijing I was told to go to a different counter by a new person. It was late at night and finally someone at the desk said there'd be a hotel provided.
the hotel was equivalent to a 2 or 3. I had to pay a surcharge of $25 because I didn't want to to SHARE a room with a STRANGER. Considering I had no bedtime clothes and didn't know anyone, no I didn't want to share. It was crazy that I had to pay.
When I arrived in Thailand, also was late by another 3 hours, they lost my luggage. It showed up 3 days later (4 days if you count the overnight in BEJ).
The "customer service" number I was given to call for compensation was only available from 9pm - 3am ( sorry who works those hours??) and the line was busy non stop. I enquired about compensation when I departed and eventually was given the equivalent of $30 USD. Gee thanks Air China.
Food was bad, Service was okay. Movies were old. Wine is sparse.
Definetly avoiding next.
Edward
2015-07-29 21:38:23
Emirates A380 Jumbo Barcelona-Dubai-Brisbane. Superb service, comfortable seat, outstanding 1200 channel entertainment, excellent meals. The only down side is a 9.5 hour stopover in Dubai, (to travel on the A380) add the $100 AUD cost of a hotel near the airport. Or transit in 1.5 hours and continue journey on the Emirates B777, with very cramped seating on the 15 hour direct flight to Brisbane The stopover hotel, hot shower , sleep and breakfast was worthwhile.
Shiwangi
2015-07-29 21:36:14
I flew from CCU-PEK-DEL. I was disappointed because of an Air China staff at the Beijing airport. Just before boarding the flight in Beijing, one staff started yelling at passengers to go check-in their cabin baggages before boarding, for those whose bags looked bigger to him. Well, for information, my cabin baggage was well within the Air China dimension limit as published on their website. And I just asked a question to him whether we have go and check in at the counter first and go through all the security stuff again. To which he replied rudely to me saying that he will check in my bag and give me a receipt. Oh really. He could have explained that politely to us. I was very upset at this behavior. He was even insisting another lady passenger to check-in her bag (which looked well within the dimension limits) who kept telling him that her infant's food was in the bag and to let her take the bag with her. He was very rude to her as well. I ask then, why did the Air China allow my same bag to take in the cabin from CCU-PEK. I am disappointed at the Air China staff's behaviour for sure and maybe will never use this airlines again.
Wiview
2015-07-29 21:34:08
Air China's air planes are not bad. Most of the international flights are big and comfortable. However, if you buy tickets on their website and need to change the flights, it will be a huge trouble especially if it is not direct flight . First, they will tell you some parts of the flights are not Air China, and they can't change it for you. Then, you have to fill out a form and a copy of ID to get your refund. Plus, it takes 3-4 WEEKS! No kidding! When you change the date, they also ask you to fill forms to pay the difference. Just don't get yourself in trouble with their terrible service. Different service people will have different answers for the same question. You better call the third time to find out who was right and who was wrong!
Stella
2015-07-29 21:33:27
WORST Airline I have ever flown! Delayed my flight out of JFK while telling me that connecting flight in Beijing will wait for us - LIE! That flight left before we even landed in Beijing. Returning from Phuket, again departing flight was late. Business class out of Phuket was just a name - seats did not recline, leg room was nonexistent. Might as well have flown coach. Thank gd I was in good spirits but the airline jeopardized my honeymoon and made me lose a day of a once-in-a-lifetime trip!
German
2015-07-29 21:32:30
My return flight CAN-PEK on April 2 was in First Class (business class seats) on board of a A330-200 that in my opinion it has a much better appearance overall. Seats were flat bed with amazing great service and options of food between Western and Asian food. I have the Lamb that was quite good, they had Pepsi Max (I do prefer Coke Zero) good white wine the crew was always around looking that everything was fine, covering your legs with the blanket and helping to put the sleepers before taking off. The crew has very good English on First Class and they are very friendly and professional. It was a good experience.
Rick
2015-07-29 21:31:42
Chose to fly Air China business class due to low fare and what a great deal it was! Flew from JFK to SIN via PEK on 777 and A330 respectively. The 777 leg of flight was extremely comfortable, the flight attendants were attentive, the food was better than a US carrier's international flight. The IFE had only a handful of western entertainment, but should be expected since it caters to its national population. Overall a great experience and will repeat in the future. - See more at: http://www.airlineratings.com/passenger-reviews/59/air-china#sthash.eRF53ynx.dpuf
Joe
2015-07-29 21:30:29
If its too good to be true, it probably is. We chose Air China just because it was the cheapest flight out from Virginia, USA to Manila, Philippines. First, the flight out of Virginia got delayed for one hour, then in Beijing they told us that our flight to Manila already left, even though there was still one hour left before boarding. Next we were told that there was only one flight out to Manila and that would be the following night, so we have to stay in Beijing for one full day. We were shuffled to a dingy hotel, where the rooms smell like cigarette buts, though the hotel food was fair. The planes that were used in our flights were gloomy and dark, with no in-flight entertainment on the Beijing-Manila flight. Airline food was horrible, bland and inedible. You have to really hear what the food being served is or simply say "beef", "chicken" or "shrimp". In any case, do not use Air China on any of your flight unless mediocre service is good for you.
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