How to Book Travel on China Eastern Airlines

Imagine drifting in a boat, fishing from the seat of your bamboo chair with a large umbrella overhead. You're sipping cool drinks while enjoying the sun and the scenery of the Yangtze River shores. This dreamy vision of old-time Shanghai holds true for some; but the sprawling city has also erupted into a commercial and industrial center of China during the 20th century. Rapid economic development has positioned Shanghai to rival Hong Kong as the richest city in China. Follow these steps to plan your trip via China Eastern Airlines.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Credit card
• Valid Visa and passport
• Computer with Internet access
• Telephone with long distance service

Book Air Travel on China Eastern Airlines

1. Book your tickets on China Eastern Airlines by visiting their Web site (see Resources below). You can also contact them directly by calling 888-359-5108.

2. Select the "Contact Us" tab on the China Eastern Airlines Web site (see Resources below) to access the phone numbers and emails for all of their international reservation offices.

3. Place a reservation request by email at [e-mail]. Be aware that your ticket is not booked until you receive a confirmation number.

4. Know that passenger and cargo transportation services are available via China Eastern Airlines.

5. Choose China Eastern Airlines out of Shanghai to book your domestic and international air travel arrangements.

6. Fly to London, Paris, Madrid or Frankfurt in Europe on China Eastern Airlines. Travel to Moscow, Australia, Eastern Asia or North America is also available.

Enjoy Travel Amenities on China Eastern Airlines

7. Book your travel reservations on first class and delight in the incidentals awaiting your arrival: leather recliner/beds, fresh linens, pajamas and warm socks. These tickets can be expensive.

8. Choose business class on China Eastern Airlines for your choice in entertainment (cinema, CD player, TV or movie channel), a king size bed and screen dividers. The eager airline staff serves first-rate cuisine hot.

9. Select the affordable economy class for a comfortable seat on China Eastern Airlines. The airline provides meals and entertainment.

10. Visit the duty-free shopping area onboard the aircraft for deals on perfume, cigarettes, liquor, jewelry and toys.

Tips & Warnings

• Take advantage of the convenience of online booking. Not only will you have more control over your booking options, but you may also find Web exclusive discounts.
• Visitors to China need to pass Quarantine Check upon arrival. Officials are very thorough. They will check your visa and passport items as well.