China Eastern Airline Profile

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 37 years ago in 1988, the airline is one of the mature carriers. Along with SAS Link, Delta, Saudia, and 17 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 2025) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.