China United Airlines vs Xiamen Airlines

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

China United AirlinesXiamen Airlines
Country ChinaChina
Founded 19861984
Type Low-cost carrierFull-service airline
Alliance -SkyTeam
Main hubs Beijing Nanyuan AirportFuzhou Changle International Airport, Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Aircraft types 12
Online check-in opens 24 h24 h
Online check-in closes 1 h2 h
Airport check-in fee freefree
Customer service phone 400102666686-592-2226666

Key differences

  • China United Airlines lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h vs 2 h).
  • China United Airlines is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Xiamen Airlines bundles more into the ticket.
  • Xiamen 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.