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China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (branded as China Eastern, IATA: MU) is one of China’s three major airlines, headquartered in Changning District, Shanghai. Established on June 25, 1988, under the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s Huadong Administration, it has grown into the country’s second-largest airline by passenger traffic, carrying over 130 million passengers annually (pre-COVID peak). A member of the SkyTeam Alliance since June 21, 2011, China Eastern operates a modern fleet of over 730 aircraft, serving 1,036 destinations in 170 countries through its hubs at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG). Known for its slogan, “World-Class Hospitality with Eastern Charm,” the airline emphasizes premium cabin products, digital innovation, and sustainability, while maintaining a strong presence in Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia. Despite challenges like customer service issues and delays, China Eastern is a key player in global aviation, recognized for operating the world’s first COMAC C919 jetliner and achieving a Skytrax 3-Star rating.
China Eastern Airlines was founded in 1988 as part of China’s aviation restructuring, taking over the unprofitable China General Aviation in 1997 and becoming the first Chinese airline to offer shares internationally. It merged with China Yunnan Airlines and China Northwest Airlines in 2003, forming China Eastern Air Holding Company (CEA Holding). The airline joined SkyTeam in 2011, enhancing global connectivity.
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China Eastern operates from its primary hubs in Shanghai (PVG and SHA), with secondary hubs in Xi’an (XIY) and Kunming (KMG). Its network spans over 1,036 destinations, including 200+ cities across Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and Africa.