Air China
Air China Limited, known as Air China, has been a member of Star Alliance, a network of worldwide airlines since December 2007. Code sharing partnerships with 18 airlines, including Alitalia, United Airlines, Korean Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and US Airways has expanded its global route coverage. Perceived as a domestic leader in terms of brand value, Air China holds executive status with the distinct task of transporting Chinese national dignitaries traveling abroad and foreign leaders visiting China.
Air China
Sales Office
South Access Road, Bldg 616, Room 331D,
Chicago, IL 60666
(773) 686-0168
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines is the country's largest airline with 13 domestic branches and 54 international offices in cities, such as Amsterdam, London, Singapore, Paris, Sydney, New York and Vancouver. It has the largest and most technologically advanced fleet and offers the most domestic flights in the People's Republic of China. Its SkyTeam membership has enabled partnerships with international airlines, such as KLM, AeroMexico, Continental Airlines and Czech Airlines to offer service to 841 cities in 162 countries. In 2007, China Southern Airlines was the only carrier in mainland China ranked within the world's Top 10 passenger airlines, based on annual passenger traffic volume.
China Southern Airlines
United States Office
6300 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 101
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 653-8088
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines is China's largest nonstate-owned airline operating from its hub in Beijing to points throughout the country. It offers service to more than 60 domestic and international cities, such as Moscow, Dubai, Luanda (Angola), Berlin, Taipei, Budapest and Brussels. It continues to open markets new to China, including nonstop service between Beijing and Seattle, which started in June 2008. Plans are underway for a second U.S. gateway--Honolulu, Hawaii. For 10 years, Hainan Airlines has received the distinguished Passenger's Airlines Choice award. The award is bestowed upon airlines that transport from 5 to 20 million passengers per year and is based on customer satisfaction.
Hainan Airlines
Reservations/Sales
450 Seventh Ave., Suite 705
New York, NY 10123
(888) 688-8813
Additional Traveling Tips
Look for an English-speaking guide who can translate China's rich history to fully understand what you see.
Bring the business card for the hotel where you are staying. The card will bear the address in Chinese and a map of your hotel should you require assistance in getting back.
After walking or hiking all day, look for signs that show two feet and treat yours to Chinese reflexology or TuiNa (massage).
