China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shanghai, is one of the three major state-owned aviation transportation groups in China. It originated from the first civil aviation squadron, which was established in Shanghai in January 1957. The company is publicly listed on both the Shanghai and Hong Kong stock exchanges.
China Eastern operates a fleet of over 800 aircrafts, which is one of the youngest fleets in the world. Moreover, it boasts the largest-scale widebody fleet with leading commercial and technical models in China. China Eastern is the global launch customer for the domestically manufactured C919 aircraft and currently operates the largest C919 fleet, with the most commercial routes served by this aircraft.
As a member of the SkyTeam Alliance, China Eastern boasts an aviation transport network covering more than 1,000 destinations in 160 countries and regions,serving over 140 million passengers annually and ranking among the world’s top ten airlines.."The Eastern Miles" frequent flyers enjoy the membership rights and interests of a number of SkyTeam’s airlines and have access to over 750 VIP airport lounges worldwide.
Currently, China Eastern operates dual hub systems in the two municipalities of Beijing and Shanghai, along with regional hubs in Xi’an, Kunming, and other key cities. Its network fully covers all provincial capitals and airports handling over 10 million passengers annually, and runs more than 100 domestic and international offices.In recent years, China Eastern has launched multiple new international routes along the Belt and Road, actively contributing to the development of an “Air Silk Road” that enhances global connectivity. China Eastern currently leads the industry in the recovery of international route operations.
China Eastern has long been a leader in green aviation, consistently optimizing its fleet structure, implementing energy conservation, emission reduction, and waste management initiatives. The airline has launched green products such as “Light Flight” and “Low-Carbon Premium,” actively participates in industry-wide carbon reduction efforts, and strongly supports China’s “dual carbon” goals—carbon peaking and carbon neutrality.
China Eastern is accelerating its journey toward becoming a world-class airline, striving to deliver high-quality, fantastic travel experiences through meticulous, precise,exquisite and refined service. Widely trusted by passengers, China Eastern works together with its customers to uphold its brand core value: “World-class Hospitality with Eastern Charm.”
For consecutive years, China Eastern has been named one of the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Chinese Brands by WPP, and has also ranked among Brand Finance’s Top 50 Most Valuable Global Airline Brands. The company has also received numerous domestic and international awards and honors for its operational excellence, service quality, and strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, etc.