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Air China Airline Profile

Air China information, codes and useful links

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Air China profile
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Overview

Marketing name: Air China

Legal name: Air China Limited

Year established: 1987

Region: Asia

Base country: China

Base city: Beijing

Base airport: Beijing Capital International Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: CA

Airline ICAO code: CCA

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance: Star Alliance

Operating status: Active

Useful links

Official Website: visit website

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 38 years ago in 1988, the airline is one of the mature carriers. Along with Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, and 34 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 2026) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.