China United Airlines vs Shenzhen Airlines

Side-by-side comparison of China United Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.

China United AirlinesShenzhen Airlines
Country ChinaChina
Founded 19861992
Type Low-cost carrierFull-service airline
Alliance -Star Alliance
Main hubs Beijing Nanyuan AirportShenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Aircraft types 14
Cabin bag weight -5 kg (11 lb)
Cabin bag size -55 × 40 × 20 cm (22 × 16 × 8 in)
Checked bag (Economy) -32 kg (71 lb)
Online check-in opens 24 h24 h
Online check-in closes 1 h1 h 30 min
Airport check-in fee freefree
Customer service phone 4001026666-

Key differences

  • China United Airlines lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h vs 1 h 30 min).
  • China United Airlines is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Shenzhen Airlines bundles more into the ticket.
  • Shenzhen Airlines is a Star Alliance 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.