Hainan Airlines started flying from Taiyuan to Beijing and Shenzhen on August 10. The daily operation is served by an all-premium A330 carrier.
Daily Taiyuan–Beijing service:
Flight number |
Departure |
Time |
Arrival |
Time |
HU7371 |
Taiyuan |
1845 |
Beijing |
1955 |
HU7372 |
Beijing |
0830 |
Taiyuan |
0940 |
Ticket price – first class rates from RMB1,650 (US$269) and business class from RMB940 (US$153)
Daily Taiyuan–Shenzhen service:
Flight number |
Departure |
Time |
Arrival |
Time |
HU7779 |
Taiyuan |
1110 |
Shenzhen |
1400 |
HU7780 |
Shenzhen |
1505 |
Taiyuan |
1745 |
Ticket price – first class rates from RMB3,370 (US$550) and business class from RMB2,480 (US$405)
The airline stated that Taiyuan, Shenzhen and Beijing have developed a strong inter-city business market – hence the decision to provide an all-premium service between the three Chinese hubs.
The 116-seat aircraft consists of two classes: a 34-seat first class configured 1-2-1 and 82 business seats arranged 2-2-2.
FIRST CLASS
Seat dimensions
Seat width: 20.73 inches (52.65cm)
Seat pitch: 74 inches (188cm)
Seat recline: 180 degrees
Amenities
Power outlet: 110V 60Hz
LCD screen: 15.4 inches
BUSINESS CLASS
Seat dimensions
Seat width: 19 inches (48cm)
Seat pitch: 51 inches (130cm)
Seat recline: 155 degrees
Amenities
Power outlet: 110V 60Hz
LCD screen: 10.2 inches
Both types of seat feature an on-demand audio and video entertainment system. Content includes 58 movies and 64 TV programmes, both with up to six language choices; 210 music albums providing over 1,500 audio tracks; 15 games; digital magazines; moving maps; duty-free products; destination information; and the CRK website.
Each seat is provided with magazines such as Xinhua Airline, Ever Green, China Civil Aviation and Golf Time.
There are also magazines available upon request, including – Chinese National Geography, China Today, Time, Business Traveller, Newsweek, Vogue, GQ and VIVI.
For more information, visit www.global.hnair.com
Valerian Ho