Review of Air China flight from Beijing to Singapore in Economy

CCA

CA - Air China

Flight taken on 26 June 2018
CA975
00:30 06h 00m 06:30
Model Boeing 787-9
Class Economy
Seat 56K
Harry_He
3,714 · 35 · 4 · 10

Hello y'all
Welcome to another trip-report on Air China's relatively new Dreamliner!
Air China uses the 787-9 on routes like Los Angeles, Montreal, Rome, Auckland, and many other Chinese destinations.
Overall, I think the 787 is a much better option than Air China 's 777-300ER.
This is my second flight from my connecting flight from Harbin to Singapore via PEK.
Flight one:
HRB-PEK
CA 1604
Boeing 737-800
6/25/18
CLICK HERE!!!


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Disembarked. PS: They look way too excited after a redeye flight.


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Air China offers many connecting options here at PEK. Connecting from domestic to international is always an ease at PEK.


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Security+Immigration took about 30 minutes.


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Airside after 40 mins from my flight!


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Planespotting in PEK
Emirates A380 to DXB


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Cathay Dragon A330-300 to HKG


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Air China 747-800i.
Gotta work on my night photography skills though.


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Air China 737-800 Expo 2019 livery


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JAL 737-800 to NRT


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boarding via remote apron


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Boarding


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love the wing


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Dreamliner


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Almost there


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Seat is muy bien.
Pitch 32-33''
Soft padding
5 inches recline
Outlet & USB
Marvelous for this 6 hour flight.



Safety Video. Does the panda look adorable or idiotic? Or both? LOL


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LOVE the mood lightning


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Quick taxi to Runway 1


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See you Beijing!


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"Breakfast" served at 1:32AM


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Chose the western option because the Chinese one looked unappetizing.
fruit
croissant
scrambled eggs
mysterious meat sausage
hash brown or mash potatoes can't really tell
one cold roma tomato
Chinese yogurt
TBH the only edible things are the pineapples, tomato, and the yogurt
NOT A PLEASANT MEAL


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Bathroom tour
I got hungry in the middle of the flight, and I askes the FA if there is anything eat
She offered me the hard as brick croissant from breakfast
I declined
Wish Air China serves a second meal or some snacks on this 6 hours flight.


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Airshow.
The entertainment system was solid. 10 out of 10


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Somewhere near Singapore


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Terminal 1 D gates


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Disembarked


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Arrival Immigration


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Bags
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Product ratings

Airline

Air China 8.0

  • Cabin9.5 / 10
  • Cabin crew8.0 / 10
  • Entertainment/wifi9.5 / 10
  • Meal/catering5.0 / 10
Departure airport

Beijing - PEK9.3

  • Efficiency10.0 / 10
  • Access8.0 / 10
  • Services9.0 / 10
  • Cleanliness10.0 / 10
Arrival Airport

Singapore - SIN10.0

  • Efficiency10.0 / 10
  • Access10.0 / 10
  • Services10.0 / 10
  • Cleanliness10.0 / 10

Conclusion

Air China is a cheap option when connecting through PEK
The flight was generally pleasant, although I would appreciate some snacks or refreshments during the flight.
Most passengers were asleep during the entire flight.
On this route, Singapore airlines definitely beats Air China, however SQ was about $1,200, and I paid $303 to fly Air China
I would certainly choose to fly Air China again in the future!

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Comments (4)

  • That meal, it looked so terrible. What were the Chinese option i wonder?

    • My seatmate had a Chinese meal with a bag of pickle and salted egg. As soon as he opened the lid I changed my mind...

  • Thanks for this FR.

    Given the price difference you were still better off flying CA than SQ, thoug I agree the meal looks bad and is served at a bad time, before landing would be better.

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