Due to aircraft rotation on our routes, we are currently flying London-Shanghai with an Airbus 340-300. From 03Feb09 we will be flying London-Shanghai with new Airbus 330-200.

Airbus 330-200

The A330-200 is the newest member of Airbus' wide body twinjet family. In early of 2006, China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its first A330-200 thus becoming the launch operator of the aircraft on the Chinese Mainland. The aircraft is powered by Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines and, can seat 262 passengers in a two-class layout with 28 seats in business class.

The Luxury business class seats have generous pitch of  57 inches, massage featured, Laptop power point and an individual interactive entertainment system. Seats can recline to 169 degree, almost like a flat bed.

BUSINESS CLASS   Airbus 330-200

Airbus 340-300
First Class (12 seats), Business Class (28 seats), Economy Class (247 seats)

First Class offers twelve 28-inch-wide luxury seats, with 62 inches of pitch and a recline of 165 degrees. First Class seats have their own satellite phone and an individual interactive entertainment system. Computer games are available, and calls can be made to anywhere in the world. First Class passengers also are treated to cocktails, fine wines and a choice of Chinese or Western cuisine, amenity kits, and have full use of the Air France lounge at Heathrow and our own First Class lounge in Shanghai.

The 28 Business Class seats recline up to 135 degrees, have a pitch of 38-42 inches, and are nearly 23 inches wide. Passengers will feel able to work, sleep and relax during their journey to and from China. Personal interactive entertainment systems are featured. Of course, fine wines and choice food are also offered. Amenity kits are provided and the Air France airport lounge in Heathrow and the China Eastern Business class lounge in Shanghai are available prior to flight departure.

Economy Class on the 340 also offers newly designed seats with 32-34 inches of pitch, and audio inflight entertainment. Televisions are regularly spaced throughout the cabin and generally show two western films, one chinese film, one french film and a news broadcast. There is a full selection of drinks and a western and oriental food option. Please call the hostess for drinks and snacks at any time throughout the flight and they will be happy to help you.