How to Book Travel on China United Airlines

Capture the essence of cultural Beijing by shopping the districts and distinct styles of this modern Chinese metropolis. Pick up a piece of "Jingtailan" metal works or Beijing lacquer ware for your favorite artisan's birthday. Sample the Mandarin duck or a "fuling jiabing" pancake from the roadside vendor before window shopping along the historic streets and exquisite shops of this urban sprawl. Travel via China United Airlines is both comfortable and affordable. Follow these steps to book a flight so you can find out for yourself.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

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

Book Air Travel on China United Airlines

1. Book your tickets on China United Airlines by visiting their Web site (see Resources below), or by calling 800-810-8282.
2. Contact the flight reservation offices by phone Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The offices are also open on weekends from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
3. Go to the "Travel" page of the China United Airlines Web site to get a list of international and domestic destinations by city name (see Resources below).
4. Purchase first class, business or economy class on China United Airlines for your air travel. Ticket prices range from moderate to expensive depending on the level of amenities, your destination and whether you are flying domestically or internationally.
5. Join "Mileage Plus," the Frequent Flyer program, so you'll have access to special air travel promotions, upgrades and travel awards. If you don't want to be a member but want to buy an online ticket, log on as a guest. You can still make your purchase.

Receive Air Travel Tickets from China United Airlines

6. Get your tickets from China United Airlines via a number of delivery options: e-ticket, ticket delivery by post, or paid ticket.
7. Choose to purchase an e-ticket for maximum convenience. Instead of a paper ticket, you simply need to bring your confirmation number and passport when checking in.
8. Purchase your air travel ticket by phone if there's less than 48 hours before your scheduled plane departs. E-purchases are not available for purchases within this period.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose to book your tickets online. It's the fastest, most-convenient way to select your flight itinerary.
• Know that you'll need to pass a Quarantine Check upon your arrival in China.
• The Chinese Government is very strict about the people it lets into the country. Make sure that all your travel paperwork is in order before your departure.

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