Airline Guide · Asia
China Eastern Airlines (MU)
One of China's three largest airlines and a SkyTeam member, China Eastern operates an extensive network from its Shanghai hubs.
MU airline facts
IATA Code
MU
ICAO Code
CES
Callsign
China Eastern
Country
China
Headquarters
Shanghai
Region
Asia
Alliance
SkyTeam
Founded
1988
China Eastern Airlines hubs
Primary airports where China Eastern Airlines concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
PVG · ZSPD
Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
SHA · ZSSS
Shanghai
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
KMG
KMG hub
Airport guide coming soon
Frequently asked: MU
Where is China Eastern Airlines based?
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China Eastern Airlines (IATA: MU, ICAO: CES) is headquartered in Shanghai, China. The airline was founded in 1988 and operates a fleet of approximately 600 aircraft.
What is China Eastern Airlines's IATA code?
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The IATA code for China Eastern Airlines is MU. The ICAO code is CES. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "China Eastern".
Which alliance does China Eastern Airlines belong to?
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China Eastern Airlines is a member of SkyTeam, which means passengers can earn and redeem frequent flyer miles with partner airlines, access partner lounges, and enjoy other alliance benefits.
What are China Eastern Airlines's primary hubs?
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China Eastern Airlines operates primary hubs at PVG, SHA, KMG. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does China Eastern Airlines have?
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China Eastern Airlines operates a fleet of approximately 600 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 China Eastern Airlines founded?
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China Eastern Airlines was founded in 1988, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history.
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