Originally Posted by
Transpacificflyer
Fortunately there are quality Chinese airlines like Hainan and China Southern as alternatives.
Haha. Maybe you fell for the Skytrax bait, after all
Back on topic, I agree with those here who have opined that CA J is a notch above UA and LH J, and I'm a bit confused as to where the "bottom tier *A partner" bitterness comes from. I'd definitely put them in the top half, myself.