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Air China Airline Profile

Air China information, codes and useful links

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Air China profile

Overview

Marketing name: Air China

Legal name: Air China Limited

Year established: 1988

Region: Asia

Base country: China

Base city: Beijing

Base airport: Beijing Capital International Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: CA

Airline ICAO code: CCA

Base city IATA code: BJS

Base airport IATA code: PEK

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance: Star Alliance

Operating status: Active

Useful links

Official Website: airchina.com.cn

Baggage policy: visit website

Online check-in: visit website

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Air China overview and services

Air China Limited marketed as Air China is a currently operating Asian scheduled full-service airline with a base at Beijing Capital International Airport, in Beijing, China.

This carrier's 2-char IATA designator is CA, and its 3-character ICAO designator is CCA. Established 37 years ago in 1988, the airline is one of the mature carriers. Along with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, and 27 others, Air China is a Star Alliance alliance member.

Air China offers a web check-in option for the convenience of its passengers. The latest information about Air China baggage policy (last updated 2025) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.