How to Book Travel on Shandong Airlines

With its fast-growing, modern economy and ancient sights, China has much to captivate travelers. Those seeking to book travel on Shandong Airlines should know that this carrier offers domestic routes for travel within China, as well as a handful of international routes connecting China with other parts of the world.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Passport.
• Visa.
• Valid credit card.
• Computer with Internet access.

Book Travel on Shandong Airlines

1. Learn more about Shandong Airlines by visiting its Web site (see Resources below).
2. Make your bookings by calling the carrier directly.
3. Get the best prices on tickets for Chinese domestic air travel on Shandong Airlines when you book in China, with a Chinese travel agent. Steep discounts are available on ticket prices, but only if you make your reservations through an agent.
4. Choose a domestic destination for travel on Shandong Airlines. The carrier offers flights to 44 Chinese cities including Beijing, Harbin, Hong Kong, Kunming, Shanghai and Tianjin.
5. Pick an international destination for travel on Shandong Airlines. Shandong flies to Singapore, as well as Seoul, South Korea.

Get to Know Shandong Airlines

6. Know that Shandong Airlines is based in Jinan, the capital of China's Shandong Province. The airline is over 10 years old, and began operating in 1994.
7. Be aware that Shandong Airlines has a relatively large fleet, comprised of the following aircraft: Boeing 737-300s, Boeing 737-700s, Boeing 737-800s, Bombardier CRJ-200LRs and Bombardier CRJ-700ERs. On average, the planes in the fleet are about 5 years old.

Familiarize Yourself with Jinan, Home City of Shandong Airlines

8. Study the local geography. Jinan is found in the western part of Shandong Province. Its neighbors are Liaocheng to the southwest, Dezhou to the northwest, Binzhou to the northeast, Zibo to the east, Laiwu to the southeast and Tai'an to the south.
9. Understand that Jinan's major airport is the Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport. This airport offers flights to cities all throughout China. Major Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Fuzhou may all be accessed via the Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport.
10. Keep in mind that Jinan offers many tourist attractions. It is home to the scenic Baotu Spring Park and the vast Daming Lake. Jinan also offers the Shandong Provincial Museum, which is perhaps most famous for its display of a taxidermied six-legged calf.

Tips & Warnings

• A Chinese visa is required for entry to China. You may obtain a Chinese visa by applying to your home country's Chinese embassy before departing for China.
• Always read the U.S. State Department's travel advisories (see Resources below) before departing for any foreign destination.