China Eastern Airline Profile

China Eastern information, codes and useful links

China Eastern profile
China Eastern quick facts
Type: full-service carrierRegion: AsiaCountry: ChinaBase airport: Shanghai Hongqiao International AirportYear established: 1988

Airline Overview and Services

China Eastern Airlines marketed as China Eastern is a currently operating Asian scheduled full-service airline company based in Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, in Shanghai, China.

This airline's 2-char IATA designator is MU, and its ICAO code is CES. Founded 36 years ago in 1988, the airline is one of the mature carriers. Along with Delta, Saudia, Aeromexico, and 16 others, China Eastern is a SkyTeam alliance member.

China Eastern offers a web check-in option for the convenience of its passengers. The current information about China Eastern baggage policy (last updated 2024) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.

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