Airline Guide · Asia
Hainan Airlines (HU)
China's largest privately-owned airline, Hainan operates extensive domestic and international service known for its premium product.
HU airline facts
IATA Code
HU
ICAO Code
CHH
Callsign
Hainan
Country
China
Headquarters
Haikou
Region
Asia
Alliance
Independent
Founded
1989
Hainan Airlines hubs
Primary airports where Hainan Airlines concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
HAK
HAK hub
Airport guide coming soon
PEK · ZBAA
Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport
Frequently asked: HU
Where is Hainan Airlines based?
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Hainan Airlines (IATA: HU, ICAO: CHH) is headquartered in Haikou, China. The airline was founded in 1989 and operates a fleet of approximately 220 aircraft.
What is Hainan Airlines's IATA code?
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The IATA code for Hainan Airlines is HU. The ICAO code is CHH. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Hainan".
Which alliance does Hainan Airlines belong to?
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Hainan Airlines is an independent airline and does not belong to any of the three major airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or oneworld), though it may have codeshare partnerships with other carriers.
What are Hainan Airlines's primary hubs?
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Hainan Airlines operates primary hubs at HAK, PEK. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does Hainan Airlines have?
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Hainan Airlines operates a fleet of approximately 220 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was Hainan Airlines founded?
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Hainan Airlines was founded in 1989, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history.
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