Are the mainland China big 3 airlines safe to fly
Sep 14, 2017, 10:45 am
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Yes, safety is fine.
The main valid negative asserted is not about the airlines, but air congestion on the coast that can cause connection problems. Kind of like using the NYC airports.
I would use CX if the price was close, but if you are saving a good bit go with the other choice.
Note: If you are talking about flying between two cities I never heard of in China, then I would suspect the pilots would be much less experienced. Like flying on a regional here in the States. But on your route that would not be the case.
The main valid negative asserted is not about the airlines, but air congestion on the coast that can cause connection problems. Kind of like using the NYC airports.
I would use CX if the price was close, but if you are saving a good bit go with the other choice.
Note: If you are talking about flying between two cities I never heard of in China, then I would suspect the pilots would be much less experienced. Like flying on a regional here in the States. But on your route that would not be the case.
Sep 15, 2017, 3:09 am
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Sep 15, 2017, 8:35 am
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We flew CZ earlier this year and there is no reason to think that they are not safe. My understanding is that CZ and most likely the other Chinese carriers as well, have a very comprehensive training program, just like most airlines for their pilots.
We even saw a CZ training center for pilots in Perth this summer.
I would not hesitate to fly any of these 3 airlines you have listed.
We even saw a CZ training center for pilots in Perth this summer.
I would not hesitate to fly any of these 3 airlines you have listed.
Sep 26, 2017, 11:43 pm
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I would rank CZ > MU > Air China for both safety and especially customer service.
Sep 27, 2017, 1:50 am
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In terms of safety they are all exactly the same (extremely safe) the CAAC makes sure of that. You're rating them in terms of safety but what is this based upon? Your own person beliefs?