Cathay Pacific vs China Eastern Airlines
Side-by-side comparison of Cathay Pacific and China Eastern Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
China
| Cathay Pacific | China Eastern Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Founded | 1946 | 1988 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | oneworld | SkyTeam |
| Main hubs | Hong Kong International Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 1 | 6 |
| Cabin bag weight | - | 8 kg (18 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | - | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (22 × 16 × 8 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | - | 2 pieces · 23 kg (51 lb) |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 2 days |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h 30 min | 2 h |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +7 (495) 620 9322 | +7-499-6786789 |
Key differences
- China Eastern Airlines opens online check-in earlier (2 days before departure vs 24 h).
- Cathay Pacific lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h 30 min vs 2 h).
- Cathay Pacific is a oneworld member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
- China Eastern Airlines is a SkyTeam member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
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Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.