48 hours in shanghai
Flight routing
- 1Harbin(HRB) - Shanghai Pudong(PVG) China Southern A320
- 2Shanghai Pudong(PVG) - Harbin(HRB) China Eastern A321
Routing for this trip
At Harbin (HRB) parking is available for 50 yuan a day which is about $8
Somewhat chaotic check-in took roughly about 30 minutes.
Arrived at gate after 15 minutes
Wait? Where is my ride, which is an Airbus A320? What is this A321 doing here?
Boarding…I have no clue where we're going tho…
Walking down a jet bridge that's not even attached to the aircraft.
Remote Apron!!!
CZ gives these "confirmation cards" so that people don't get on the wrong flight.
"redycle"… I think China Southern had just created a new word!
Miserable for everybody else to be trapped in this metal box without AC for 10 minutes in July…
But fun for me!!! I love getting free ramp sightseeing tours.
They couldn't wait to get on the plane.
China Southern is definitely the dominant carrier here at Harbin (HRB)
XIAMEN AIR Boeing B737-800
Flying B-6680, an 8 years old Airbus A320
IAE V2500
Seating at the emergency exit row today. Unlimited Legroom for my 5'6" frame.
No Photos Allowed? I couldn't care less…
Group Photo.
China Southern has a lot of emotional value to me. Growing up in Harbin, I've flown their Airbus A320 numerous times.
Another CZ A320 B-6766 is going to Yantai (YNT) today.
Seatback content
Interesting illustration of Airbus B737
Lining up RWY 23
Window seat
Great view!
Emergency Instructions
Meal service had begun. I had reserved the fruit platter option online, I couldn't sleep last night with so much excitement about airplane meal. LOL
I thought that was a bag full of trash, and I was confused when the FA handed me trash… Usually it goes the other way…
After 10 seconds of awkward eye contact between the FA and me, as it turns out that it is my breakfast!!!
Nice job on economy meal presentation China Southern, what a beautiful plastic bag!!!
Seriously this is a little sad even for economy.
Breakfast—Pathetic fruit platter option
1 piece of orange
1 piece of kiwi
2 grapes
2 blocks of dragon fruit
3 slices of cantaloupe
I finished my breakfast even before my neighbor started his…
Completely disappointed…
View is pretty good tho
Cabin shot
There are no entertainment except for these tiny overhead Tvs
Legroom situation at regular economy seats
I asked for a regular meal
Regular Breakfast
3 smaller slices of cantaloupe
Corn
Steamed bun
Sweet potato
Chinese yogurt Use the STRAW people!!!
3 hours did go by fast without any kind of entertainment…
Pretty windy today. Wind is at 24 kts
landed
Disembarked via jetbridge.
Why are HSBC ads everywhere? They always remind me of my house mortgage.
Hainan Airbus A330-300 "Hai Manchester" sticker. Get the pun? Hai stands for Hainan instead of Hi
Walking
UA 787-9 Dreamliner. Probably going to LAX
The End
I would definitely be surprised too when a dish is handed over to you in a plastic bag. Most likely the flight attendants were lazy or simply did not bother to unpack it. A very sloppy thing for sure. Thanks for sharing!
Hai Harry! (Get the pun?) LOL
I loved your report. So many experiences in a single flight!
Luckily you ended up in the correct flight. My worst nightmare would be getting lost in an airport in China, without knowing a single word in Chinese!
Er... I strongly recommend you check there is something attached at the end of jetbridges before you reach the far end, unless you're planning to catch your flight like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vPE6KJs4Sc
I feel reassured. So I am not the only one who could get lost in China!!
Nice try from the part of the airline, but it sounds a bit "redyculous"!! XDD
That's the spirit of a flight reporter! We can endure the worst conditions!!
I wouldn't care, either!! But, why the red arrow pointing down? "No photos under the seat?" LOL
That's the most unpresentable presentation I have ever seen! Well, it was your pre-ordered meal, and the bag was probably showing that this meal was "special"? Or was it just laziness from the part of the FA?
Looks much like a bus! Just wider! :D
Next time bring your binoculars with you!! XD
Looks small, but delicious. I love corn!
Thank you very much for sharing. It was a very entertaining report! :D
Thanks for your support!!!