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Air China flight and travel non official information.

Flight costs and schedules may change without notice. Please confirm your flights and prices and departure/arrival times before planning according to this information:

Seasonal Table
Destinations Off Season Shoulder Season On Season
Los Angeles/San Francisco to Beijing/Shanghai 03/25--04/26
05/02--06/22
09/04--09/26
10/04--10/27 04/27--05/01
06/23--07/27
09/27--10/03 07/28--09/03

Beijing/Shanghai to New York 03/25--04/26
05/02--06/22
09/04--09/26
10/04--10/27 04/27--05/01
06/23--07/27
09/27--10/03
07/28--09/03

International Flights Table
Destinations Days Ticket validity Off Season Shoulder Season On Season
Los Angeles/San Francisco to Beijing/Shanghai Mon.--Thur. 3 months $958 $1037 $1261
Fri.--Sun. 3 months $1011 $1090 $1314
Beijing/Shanghai to New York Mon.--Thur. 3 months $879 $879 -
Fri.--Sun. 3 months $879 $879 -

Flights Schedule
Departure Arrival Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Stop over Aircraft
Beijing Los Angeles CA983 20:30 17:45 12hr 15mn - Boeing 747
New York CA981 13:00 14:30 13hr 30mn - Boeing 744
San Francisco CA985 16:00 12:40 11hr 40mn - Boeing 747

Los Angeles (LAX) Beijing CA8857/986 11:00 17:05 15hr 5mn San Francisco (SFO) -
New York (JFK) CA982 16:30 18:00 13hr 30mn - Boeing 744
San Francisco CA986 14:20 17:05 11hr 45mn - Boeing 747

Los Angeles(LAX) Shanghai(PVG) CA8857/ 986/1549 11:00 20:40 18hr 40mn San Francisco (SFO) / Beijing -
New York (JFK) Shanghai(SHA) CA982/1589 16:30 22:40 18hr 10mn Beijing -
Shanghai (PVG) CA982/986 16:30 23:20 18hr 50mn Beijing -
San Francisco Shanghai (PVG) CA986 14:20 23:20 18hr Beijing Boeing 747

Shanghai(PVG) Los Angeles (LAX) CA985/983 12:05 17:45 20hr 40mn Beijing -
Shanghai (SHA) New York (JFK) CA1590/981 8:55 14:20 17hr 35mn Beijing -
Shanghai(PVG) CA1858/981 7:55 14:30 18hr 35mn Beijing -
Shanghai (SHA) CA3101/981 8:15 14:30 18hr 15mn Beijing -
Shanghai(PVG) CA985/8180 12:05 0:26 24hr 21mn San Francisco (SFO) -
Shanghai(PVG) San Francisco(SFO) CA985 12:05 12:10 15hr 5mn - Boeing 747

AIR CHINA baggage and luggage information:

Baggage

1. On which routes the Baggage Weight Concept applies?
The weight.concept applies worldwide, except for the US-China,Canada-China and San Paulo -Madrid routes.

2. On which routes the Baggage Piece Concept applies?
Routes between the US and China, Canada and China, San Paulo and Madrid have baggage restrictions by number of pieces.

3. What are the baggage allowance according to the Weight Concept?
For all regional and international flights (except routes between the US and China and Canada and China), passengers holding adult-fare or half-fare tickets are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 40kg (88 lbs) for first class, 30kg (66 lbs) for business class and 20kg (44 lbs) for economy class. If the bags exceed the weight limit specified, an overweight fee of 1.5% of a one-way non-stop economy class ticket will be charged for every kilogram overweight.

4. What are the baggage restrictions for first and business class passengers on routes between the US and China and Canada and China?
For first and business class passengers, two bags per passenger may be checked free of charge. The maximum dimensions of each piece should not exceed 158cm (62 inches) and should not weigh more than 25kg (50 lbs).

5. What are the baggage restrictions for economy class passengers, child passengers and infant passengers on routes between the US and China and Canada and China?
For adults and children in economy class, two bags per passenger may be checked free of charge. The maximum dimensions of each piece should not exceed 158cm (62 inches) and should not weigh more than 23kg (50 lbs). The maximum dimensions of two pieces combined should not exceed 273cm (107 inches).

Infant passengers paying 10% of the adult fare are allowed to check one bag free of charge and the maximum dimensions should not exceed 115cm (45 inches). A baby stroller (if able to fold) or carrying basket may be checked free of charge.

6. How does Air China find lost baggage?
Air China uses the “WT System” which does an automatic search for 24 hours after the bags are reported lost. Any findings will be communicated immediately to the passenger. Air China will also contact the Air China office at the original departure location and any transit locations to begin searches through other channels.

7. What is the compensation policy if baggage is lost or damaged on a flight between US and China and Canada and China?
Your flight qualifies under the international transportation policies of the Montreal Convention, which states the baggage compensation limit is 1000 special withdrawing rights for each passenger. A special withdrawing right refers to the special withdrawing right regulated by the International Monetary Fund and one (1) special withdrawing right is valued at 1.37 dollars of which the exchange rate is floating. Baggage compensation shall be confirmed according to related regulations of baggage transportation for Air China.

AIR CHINA Booking and Check in information:

Booking & Ticketing

1. How to make a reservation?
To make a reservation on Air China, you will need to reserve a seat through the Air China Website or by contacting an Air China local sales office. Once a seat is reserved, you will need to purchase your ticket within the specified timeframe required by Air China. If you fail to purchase your ticket within the specified timeframe, the seat reservations will be cancelled.

2. How to calculate the validity period of the ticket?
The validity period of a special fare ticket is calculated according to related regulations. The validity period of a normal fare ticket which includes a one-way, round trip or multiple segment trip is one year. The validity period of an open ticket (non-scheduled flight) is calculated from 00:00 (zero hour) of the day after the date of the ticket issuance. The validity period of a fixed time ticket (scheduled flight) is calculated from the date after the commencement of travel. For all unused tickets, the validity period is one year from the date of issuance.

3. How to make changes to a ticket?
If you would like to change the flight route, the date of the flight or the class of service, please contact Air China as soon as possible. Changes will be made depending on the type of ticket that was purchased and the seat availability. You may also make changes to an electronic ticket online at us.fly-airchina.com. According to ticket regulations, you may be required to pay an additional fee for any ticket changes.

4. How to get a ticket refund?
If you would like to request a refund, it will be handled according to the type of ticket that was purchased. Refunds can only be processed within the validity period of the ticket either at the original purchase place of the ticket or an alternative place agreed upon by Air China.

Contact: Travel Solutiions at US fax 305-847-7770