Experience with Air China
 

Hi folks!

Any experience with Air China?

Cheers
Tim

Lots domestically and minimally internationally--what do you want to know?

I am now Air China Gold and can say the benefits are minimal but appreciated. If you fly domestic in China and you are tall, consider buying First or Business Class. The fare difference is small (in absolute dollars) since the base fares are pretty cheap. For short flights, I can tolerate the VERY tight seat pitch but for 2 or more hours, it is nice to have the room.

International pitch can be better than domestic. Don't expect the service or amenities of other Asian carriers though--OK but if I have the choice, I fly other carriers internationally.

I don't mean to be picky, but I don't believe CA is part of Star even though it does have some code-sharing with UA. In fact, I am not sure if CA will ever be part of Star if the rumor of CA-CX merger ever materializes (that's just a rumor that has been floating around, though).

LAX

True--this belongs in another forum (other Asian).

I am still hoping CA joins Star Alliance. They have good relationships with at least a few of the Star Carriers, including NH, UA and LH and perhaps even RG now. In two years, this post will perhaps be appropriate for the Star forum! :cool: