China · Founded 1988

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China Eastern Business Class

China Eastern is a SkyTeam member (since 2011) based at Shanghai Pudong, flying to 232 destinations on one of the world's largest fleets. Business class is genuinely inconsistent across aircraft types: the A350 carries a true suite with sliding doors (Thompson Vantage XL); the 777-300ER has a reverse-herringbone seat with no door; and the A330 fleet varies aircraft-to-aircraft between fully-flat 1-2-1 and angled-flat 2-2-2 layouts — worth confirming which tail operates your flight before booking if the seat matters to you.

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From: $2,320
Max savings: 61%
Rating: 4.2★^*
Fleet: 5 types

Last updated May 3, 2026

Quick answers

At a glance

What is China Eastern business class?

China Eastern Business Class — Varies significantly by aircraft: A350 has Thompson Vantage XL WITH sliding doors (true suite); 777-300ER has reverse herringbone, NO door; A330 varies by specific tail — some 1-2-1 fully flat, others 2-2-2 angled-flat with no direct aisle access for middle seats. Seat width 20-22 inches (varies by aircraft), length 78 inches on A350/777; A330 varies by configuration.

How much can I save on China Eastern?

Consolidator fares from $2,320 — about 61% below published retail. You earn full Eastern Miles miles.

Which lounges does China Eastern use?

China Eastern Business Lounge (PVG). Worldwide: SkyTeam partner lounges worldwide.

The Airline

About China Eastern

A comprehensive look at China Eastern's premium cabins, service philosophy, route network, and what makes them worth flying.

Airline overview

Founded in 1988, China Eastern is headquartered in China and operates to 232+ destinations across 80+ countries. The fleet is built around Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-300 and Airbus A330-200 for long-haul operations, with additional narrowbody types on regional routes. China Eastern is a SkyTeam alliance member, which gives passengers access to lounges and booking across all partner carriers worldwide.

The business class experience

China Eastern Business Class features Varies significantly by aircraft: A350 has Thompson Vantage XL WITH sliding doors (true suite); 777-300ER has reverse herringbone, NO door; A330 varies by specific tail — some 1-2-1 fully flat, others 2-2-2 angled-flat with no direct aisle access for middle seats. Seat width is 20-22 inches (varies by aircraft) and fully extended bed length is 78 inches on A350/777; A330 varies by configuration — comfortable for passengers up to about 6'3" (190cm) to sleep fully flat. The seat layout on China Eastern's long-haul widebody aircraft typically offers direct aisle access for every business class passenger, so you never have to climb over a seatmate.

In-flight entertainment is delivered via Seatback touchscreen IFE. Dining on China Eastern: Shanghai and international cuisine. Baggage allowance in business class: 2 × 32kg checked. All flights include amenity kits, premium bedding, and priority boarding/baggage handling.

Lounges and ground experience

At the home hub: China Eastern Business Lounge (PVG). At other airports worldwide: SkyTeam partner lounges worldwide. Lounge access is included with your business class ticket — you show your boarding pass at the lounge entrance and receive food, drinks, WiFi, and dedicated workspaces until boarding time.

On the ground at departure, China Eastern business class passengers get dedicated check-in counters, fast-track security lanes where available, and priority boarding. At arrival, baggage is tagged with priority labels and comes out first — typically saving 15-30 minutes versus economy on heavily-loaded flights.

What travelers say

“This is one of the least consistent business products among major carriers — the A350 suite with doors is excellent, but the A330 can put you in an older angled-flat 2-2-2 cabin with no direct aisle access depending on the specific aircraft. Check your equipment before booking. Shanghai cuisine is well represented, and SkyTeam/Delta connections are convenient.”

— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review

Booking China Eastern with consolidator fares

Our consolidator contract with China Eastern gives us access to net fares significantly below published retail — typically 61% savings on business class bookings. These are standard China Eastern tickets with full frequent flyer mile earning in Eastern Miles, complete lounge access, standard cancellation rules, and priority handling on both ends of the trip. The only difference is the price.

When you request a quote, we search all available China Eastern dates and routes for your trip, compare against other carriers that serve the same route, and send you the best option within 15 minutes. No membership required, any service fees disclosed upfront, and you book directly with China Eastern under your name — we're just the consolidator agency that unlocks wholesale pricing through our host consolidator network.

Cabin Details

Inside China Eastern business class

Every detail that matters — seat, service, lounge, luggage and miles.

Cabin name: China Eastern Business Class
Seat type: Varies significantly by aircraft: A350 has Thompson Vantage XL WITH sliding doors (true suite); 777-300ER has reverse herringbone, NO door; A330 varies by specific tail — some 1-2-1 fully flat, others 2-2-2 angled-flat with no direct aisle access for middle seats
Seat width: 20-22 inches (varies by aircraft)
Seat length: 78 inches on A350/777; A330 varies by configuration
In-flight entertainment: Seatback touchscreen IFE
Dining: Shanghai and international cuisine
Baggage allowance: 2 × 32kg checked
Miles program: Eastern Miles

Home lounge

China Eastern Business Lounge (PVG)

Lounges at other airports

SkyTeam partner lounges worldwide

Hubs

Shanghai Pudong (PVG)Shanghai Hongqiao, Kunming, Xi'an (secondary)

Aircraft types

Boeing 777-300ERAirbus A350-900Boeing 787-9Airbus A330-300Airbus A330-200

“This is one of the least consistent business products among major carriers — the A350 suite with doors is excellent, but the A330 can put you in an older angled-flat 2-2-2 cabin with no direct aisle access depending on the specific aircraft. Check your equipment before booking. Shanghai cuisine is well represented, and SkyTeam/Delta connections are convenient.”
— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review

Top Routes

Popular China Eastern business class routes

The most-booked China Eastern premium routes through our consolidator contracts.

New York → Shanghai
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Los Angeles → Shanghai
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Chicago → Shanghai
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San Francisco → Shanghai
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Fleet

China Eastern aircraft we book

China Eastern china eastern business class on each aircraft type — cabin product, seat configuration, and route examples.

See the full China Eastern fleet index for cabin-by-aircraft details.

Reference Data

China Eastern carrier reference

Field	Value
IATA airline code	MU
ICAO airline code	OTT
Canonical name	OTT Airlines (Wikidata)
Country	People's Republic of China
Alliance	SkyTeam
Hub airports	Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao, Kunming, Xi'an (secondary)
Source for canonical fields	Wikidata (CC0) · Q86731708 cross-referenced with our editorial catalog

Canonical airline metadata cross-referenced with Wikidata (CC0). When fields disagree, our editorial catalog is the source of truth for cabin specs, fare data, and ratings; Wikidata is the source of truth for ICAO codes, founding year, and country attribution.

Facts independently verified 2026-08-05

Fleet, route, seat, and lounge facts on this page were checked against 2 independent sources:

Star ratings follow a separate five-source composite methodology — see our ratings & verification methodology.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about booking China Eastern business class through our consolidator.

How much is China Eastern business class?

Consolidator fares start from $2,320 — about 61% below published retail. Exact pricing depends on route, travel dates and season.

What seat will I get on China Eastern?

China Eastern business class features Varies significantly by aircraft: A350 has Thompson Vantage XL WITH sliding doors (true suite); 777-300ER has reverse herringbone, NO door; A330 varies by specific tail — some 1-2-1 fully flat, others 2-2-2 angled-flat with no direct aisle access for middle seats. Seat width: 20-22 inches (varies by aircraft), fully extended length: 78 inches on A350/777; A330 varies by configuration.

Which lounges can I use with China Eastern business class?

At the home hub: China Eastern Business Lounge (PVG). Worldwide: SkyTeam partner lounges worldwide.

Will I earn miles on these fares?

Yes. We book you directly with China Eastern under your name. You earn full Eastern Miles miles and tier credit — typically 100-125% for business class.

What dining and IFE does China Eastern offer in business class?

Dining: Shanghai and international cuisine. In-flight entertainment: Seatback touchscreen IFE.

What's the baggage allowance?

2 × 32kg checked. This is the standard China Eastern business class allowance.

Fly China Eastern business class

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