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Hainan Airlines


349 Reviews
Headquarters: Guoxing Road, Haikou 570203 China +86-898-95339 Website
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    In-flight entertainment (WiFi, TV, films)
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sydney, Australia
Level 3 Contributor
22 reviews
10 helpful votes
Reviewed 3 days ago
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I am a fortune wings member and have flown on Hainan a number of times and had few complaints this time was a terrible experience however the 10hr international flight from Xián to Sydney was on a very old domestic A 330 - 200 aircraft their was no entertainment at all with no screens in seats the toilets were held...

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International Economy Xiangyang - Sydney

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Chester, United Kingdom
Level 3 Contributor
10 reviews
4 helpful votes
Reviewed 5 days ago
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This airline really sets some high standards for service, with pricing very competitive compared to its rivals. Although I was in business class, and this was really exceptional, the other comfort level in other classes is still very high.

International Business Class Manchester - Beijing
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Montgomery, Texas
Level 2 Contributor
7 reviews
Reviewed 5 days ago
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Entertainment was very limited which made the flight seem longer. Loved the snacks (sandwiches, cold/hot drinks, etc) in back of plane during flight. Attendants all very friendly and attentive.

International Economy Seattle - Beijing
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Montevideo, Uruguay
Level 1 Contributor
3 reviews
Reviewed 5 days ago
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DO NOT USE THIS AIRLINE. I am an experienced international flyer and am well aware of the requirement that the ticket must match your passport name exactly. However, on this ticket, my middle name was mysteriously not on my ticket. I contacted the airline and could never get a straight answer. This airline has an inability to train its employees...

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International Economy Kansas City - Xi'an

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Sydney, Australia
Level 1 Contributor
4 reviews
Reviewed 6 days ago
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Smooth service arriving Changsha to transit following day to Shanghai by domestic flight. The staff were smart and efficient.

International Economy Sydney - Shanghai
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Portland, Oregon
1 review
1 helpful vote
Reviewed 1 week ago
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Great flight, good entertainment on board, stewardess all very friendly and helpful, food good. aircraft very clean.

International Economy Portland - Beijing
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Clarks Summit, PA
Level 5 Contributor
69 reviews
17 helpful votes
Reviewed 1 week ago
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Skytrax Best Airline: Not on my flight yesterday! Checking in, there were 4 flights ( ORD, BOS, SEA and Toronto) being served by 5 positions from one queue. Hence a long wait! Hainan uses bus (1,2, 3 and 4 )gates at PEK. Announcements kept switching flights between them every 10 minutes or so. The 1340 flight did not board until...

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International Economy Beijing - Chicago

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Level 3 Contributor
17 reviews
7 helpful votes
Reviewed 1 week ago

I had booked a flight with Hainan Airlines from Beijing to Boston, and paid $150 extra for an exit row seat. But I was sick, so I wanted to delay the flight a week. I called the call center and asked to change the dates. I was told they could not tell me how much that would cost, it would...

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International Economy Beijing - Boston

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South Shore, MA
Level 5 Contributor
68 reviews
18 helpful votes
Reviewed 1 week ago

The worse experience ever! Our first direct flight from Boston to Shanghai came with a lot of expectation. The flight took off and arrived on time, the only good thing. The negatives are 1) A rude and impatient flight attendant who accused us of not reading the menu prior her arrival, when my daughter didn't understand what was she asking....

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International Economy Boston - Shanghai

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Boston, United States
Level 1 Contributor
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
Reviewed 1 week ago

First time experience with HaiNan Airline. Enjoy the new facility ( the newest 787 dreamliner ). Clean. And the service was very good. The food in Economy seems better ( tasty ) than Business class even though the setting is completely different. Like the idea that the airline offered some items to make travel easier and more comfortable. And for...

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International Business Class Shanghai - Boston

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“not all Hainan flights to Australia are on this old wreck, the flight up to Changsha was on a newer International aircraft and was fine”
996gregw, 13 Jul 2017 | Read review
“Book elsewhere”
mmeyerso, 11 Jul 2017 | Read review
“Be prepared to lift your luggage at Changsha even if you are transiting overnight to Shanghai”
gerrygrant2017, 10 Jul 2017 | Read review
“You are on your own if there is any disruption”
spc354, 9 Jul 2017 | Read review
“Avoid their foods completely, Speaking Chinese if you could, if not, good luck.”
LeonH942, 5 Jul 2017 | Read review
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About Hainan Airlines
Haikou-based Hainan Airlines (HU) is the fourth largest airline in the People's Republic of China. With hubs at Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), the airline has non-stop flights to about 90 domestic and international destinations. These include points in Asia, Europe, North America and Africa. Although not a part of any airline alliance, Hainan Airlines has codeshare agreements with about a dozen airlines. Its fleet is primarily configured with two cabins (Business Class and Economy Class).
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