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Why Book China Eastern Airlines Flights With TravelPodium?

It is easy to book flights with China Eastern. Our website provides you with instant deals, special promotions, and 24/7 customer service. From booking a China Eastern flight to changing your booking or last-minute China Eastern Airline cheap flights. If you are planning group travel with us, then we are here to assist you with the best pricing available.

How to Book a China Eastern Airlines Flight?

Book Online—Through Our Website

Here is a complete guide to booking a China Eastern flight online-

• Go to the TravelPodium website.
• Enter destination, dates, and passengers.
• Choose results to view available China Eastern flights.
• Compare prices as per the class type: economy, Business, or First Class.
• Make your selection, book with China Eastern.
• Pay securely and you will receive the confirmation at the registered email address. 

Phone Booking Assistance—Want to Talk to a Person?

Talk to our travel experts, and they will help with anything you ask. We can make China Eastern Airlines reservations, book special meals, and help you find the best deal offers to save on your flight purchases. Our customer support executive will book the best for you.

Manage Your China Eastern Airlines Booking

Here are all the facilities we provide you if you book your flight with us:

• Immediate date change or passenger detail booking.
• You can upgrade to Business Class or First Class.
• Get extra baggage, meals, or dietary customization.
• Updating contact details so you can get your flight alerts, boarding alerts, and gate notifications in advance.

Contact TravelPodium’s customer service executive. They’ll help you with booking China Eastern Air tickets, upgrades, changes, cancellations, or any other services. 

China Eastern Airlines Seat Selection Policy

China Eastern has a flexible seat selection policy. The seat selection can cost depending on the seat you choose. Here is how China Eastern Airlines' seat selection policy works:

• Standard Seat Selection: The Standard seat selection is free in almost all fare types and for both domestic and international flights.
• Preferred Seat Selection: Preferred seats like exit row, extra legroom, or front-section seats can be reserved for purchase based on flight and availability.
• Seat Changes and Cancellations: You can change your seat one hour before departure. 
• Traveling with Companions: If you are traveling with your children in the same cabin class, then you can select an adjacent seat for your child while selecting your seat. 
• Booking and Modifying Seats: You can select or change your seat through the website or mobile app. You can make changes to your seat a minimum of 3 times. 

Contact TravelPodium’s customer service executive to help you select the best seat or change your seat. Our customer service is just a call away. 

China Eastern Airlines Seat Upgrade Policy

China Eastern Airlines provides multiple ways to upgrade your seat. Here is how you can upgrade your seat from China Eastern Airlines’ Business class to any other class:

• Booking Upgrade: You can select your seat in advance while booking your flight. 
• Miles Upgrade: If you’re a member of China Eastern's frequent flyer program, which is Eastern Miles, then you can use it to get a higher-class seat. 
• Bid to Upgrade: China Eastern offers a bid to upgrade for passengers. If your bid is accepted, then you can upgrade your seat to a higher class. 
• Airport Upgrade: If you want a seat upgrade at the last minute, then you can do it during check-in or at the gate. But it depends on seat availability. 

If you have booked with us, call our customer service, who can also change it for you if you provide them with the reference number of the booking. 

China Eastern Airlines Flight Change Policy

Here is how you can change from China Eastern Airlines’ First class to any other class:

• 24-Hour Risk-Free Period: China Eastern direct booking flights can be changed or canceled for free if booked at least 7 days before departure and within 24 hours of booking. 
• Post-24-Hour Fees:  Post-24-hour fees will be assessed based on the original fare ticket terms.
• Fare Difference:  When upgrading from the initially booked flight, the passenger pays the fare. Refund according to the rules of fare for downgrading the flight.
• Name Changes: You can change your name within 24 hours of booking. After 24 hours, you’ve to pay additional fees for name changes. 
• How To Change: To change your flight, go to the Manage my booking option on the website or mobile app. You can also contact their customer service for any assistance. 

You can contact our customer service to change your flight. Our travel experts will advise you and help you make a good decision. 

China Eastern Airlines Flight Cancellation Policy

If you’re planning to cancel your ticket, then read this China Eastern flight cancellation policy before cancelling your flight:

• 24-Hour Grace Period: Your ticket can be refundable between 24 hours and after the date of booking (for bookings 7 days and above).
• Refundable Fares: If your fare class is refundable then you’ll get a refund upon cancellation of your ticket. 
• Non-Refundable Tickets: In non-refundable tickets, passengers can get a refund of unused taxes. 
• No-Show Policy:  No-show or cancellation will not make you eligible for a refund, and you will lose the full price of the ticket. Cancel at least a couple of hours in advance if the travel schedule gets altered. 
• Refunds: Refunds are issued in 7–14 business days, depending on the mode of payment.  
• How to Cancel: Go to the China Eastern Airlines manage booking section on the website or mobile app. Also, you can contact their customer service. 

Contact our customer service if you're not able to cancel your flight by yourself. Our customer support executive will do it on your behalf. 

China Eastern Airlines Baggage Policy

Cabin Baggage

• China Eastern Airlines Premium Economy & Business: 10kg
• First Class: 10 kg
• Passengers can carry a laptop bag along with 10 kg of luggage. 

Checked Baggage

• For domestic flights: Economy class gets 20 kg, Business 30 kg, First 40 kg.
• For international flights, allowance depends on the route and class. Economy typically 1–2 pieces of 23 kg. Business & First often 2 pieces up to 32 kg each. 

Extra Baggage

Excess baggage would be purchased separately at an additional cost.

China Eastern Airlines Check-In Facilities

Here is how you can do China Eastern Airlines online check-in:

1. Online Check-In

China Eastern Airlines also offers online check-in service, where people can check in online through the official site of the airline. The domestic service covers flights originating in one of the specified airports with China Eastern Airlines or Shanghai Airlines as the carrier to the actual destination, and selected international (regional) flights that are carried out by members of the SkyTeam. It should be remarked that online check-in does not apply to passengers with paper tickets or those who need special assistance. 

2. Airport Check-In

China Eastern Airlines has an option of traditional check-in counters for those people who find it convenient to check in at the airport. Such counters are usually open 3 hours before the planned departure time. The passengers will be advised to get to the airport early enough to enable them to go through the check-in process and security checks.

3. Self-Service Kiosks

China Eastern Airlines has adopted self-service kiosks in all its airports, where customers are allowed to check in, reserve seats, and print boarding passes themselves. This is a facility that is present at limited airports and is intended to simplify the check-in operation, which minimizes waiting time and makes the whole operation more effective.

China Eastern Airlines Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) Policy

China Eastern Airlines provides UMNR service for children travelling alone. Here is how China Eastern Airlines' UMNR policy works: 

Valid Age Group: 

• Children aged 5 to 11 tend to travel under the UMNR service. 
• Children aged 12 to 17 may opt to avail themselves, but they are not forced.

Booking Procedure: Call China Eastern Airlines customer service 72 hours before departure for domestic flights and 96 hours for international flights. It has to be bought via offline booking.

Documents: Passport, visa if applicable, and signed authorization slips. Phone numbers of arriving and departing adults to be given in advance.

Service Features:

• Boarding check-in.
• Cabin crew monitoring of the flight.
• Hand over to the destination-appointed guardian.

Restrictions:

• Not accessible on extended layovers and interline journeys from other airlines.
• Fares vary per flight and are imposed per child, per flight.

China Eastern Airlines Popular Routes

• Shanghai – New York (JFK)
• Shanghai – Los Angeles (LAX)
• Shanghai – San Francisco (SFO)
• Shanghai – Chicago (ORD)
• Shanghai – Amsterdam (AMS)
• Shanghai – Madrid (MAD)