check out a recent price quote I received for this flight, 8 RMB to a dollar FYI:

Dear All:

Now there will be direct flight from Shanghai to New York with China Eastern. Pls find the amazing special price as following:



CHINA EASTERN--RMB2888+Tax Round way trip from Shanghai(PVG) to New York(JFK)

Notes:

1.Departure date druing 11Dec-10Jan, for MU587 only on Monday or Wednesday every week

2.45 days ticket

3.Non-changeable, Non-refundable