I am flying them SHA-PEK in a week or so, in F, on an A340. I will certainly report on my experience.

In the meantime, does anyone know if they participate in any FF plan? I know Air China participates with NW and China Southern with DL, but wasn't sure about China Eastern. (And they don't seem to have an english language website, so I can't check there!)

Finally, how is Hongqiao Airport? This is different from the new international airport at Pudong (PVG), which I am flying into on UA.