China Eastern Airlines
Shanghai's hometown airline and China's second-largest carrier. China Eastern is the airline of the Yangtze River Delta — the most economically productive region in China. They're a SkyTeam member with a huge domestic network.
China Eastern was the first airline in the world to operate the Chinese-built COMAC C919 in commercial service, putting China's homegrown narrowbody jet to work.
Quick answers
What is China Eastern Airlines' callsign?
"CHINA EASTERN". On the radio a flight is called by that word plus its flight number, and on a live map its callsign starts with CES.
What are China Eastern Airlines' airline codes?
ICAO CES, IATA MU. Tickets and departure boards use the two-letter IATA code; air traffic control and flight data use the three-letter ICAO code.
Where are China Eastern Airlines' hubs?
Shanghai (PVG), Shanghai (SHA).
Is China Eastern Airlines in an airline alliance?
Yes: SkyTeam.
Aircraft you’ll see in China Eastern Airlines colors
China Eastern Airlines special liveries
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Is that a China Eastern Airlines flight?
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