Hainan Airlines

Q: Does Hainan Airlines belong to an airline alliance?

Hainan Airlines is not a member of any of the three major airline alliances. However, the airline has codeshare agreements with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and other carriers. It is part of the HNA Group and has consistently earned Skytrax 5-Star ratings since 2011.

Q: Where are Hainan Airlines main hub airports?

Hainan Airlines' primary hub is Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) on Hainan Island. The airline also operates major bases at Beijing Capital (PEK), Shenzhen Bao'an (SZX), and Dalian Zhoushuizi (DLC), with long-haul service to North America and Europe.

Q: What cabin classes does Hainan Airlines offer?

Hainan Airlines offers Business Class and Economy Class on both domestic and international routes. Long-haul Business Class features fully flat seats in a reverse herringbone configuration with direct aisle access, consistently rated among the best in China by Skytrax.

Q: What is Hainan Airlines checked baggage allowance?

Economy Class passengers on Hainan Airlines international flights receive one free checked bag up to 23 kg. Business Class passengers are allowed two bags at 32 kg each. Domestic flights follow a weight-based system with 20 kg for Economy and 30 kg for Business.

Q: What makes Hainan Airlines stand out among Chinese carriers?

Hainan Airlines is the only Mainland Chinese airline to hold a Skytrax 5-Star rating, which it has maintained consecutively since 2011. The airline is known for its premium service quality, modern fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Airbus A350s, and award-winning Business Class product on long-haul routes.

Abstract

Beijing provides 57 departing routes in the record for Hainan Airlines, followed by Xianyang (26), Guangzhou (23) and Shenzhen (23). The catalogue lists 511 routes and 92 destinations across 20 countries, of which 452 sectors are internal to China. Beyond the mainland the largest entries are Russia (8), Belgium (8) and the United Arab Emirates (7), a spread that is wide relative to the small number of international sectors. Chicago O'Hare to Shanghai Pudong, 11,334 kilometres, is the longest recorded. Registration is in China; the airline uses IATA code HU, ICAO code CHH and the callsign HAINAN. Destinations number 92, served by 511 catalogued flight numbers.