Swiftski From Australia, joined Dec 2006, 2701 posts, RR: 2 Reply 1, posted (6 years 3 months 3 weeks 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 1779 times:
PVG is a home airport for me. Fantastic architechture, very modern designs, and functional too. Nothing - almost - to buy airside though, so dont hold on for that!!
How long between flights? The MAGLEV is fantastic if you have long enough for a quick ride.
JBLUA320 From United States of America, joined May 2002, 3160 posts, RR: 21 Reply 3, posted (6 years 3 months 3 weeks 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 1744 times:
I'm curious to see more replies to this thread, as I am traveling on the MU nonstop JFK-PVG in Y on the A346!
Buckieboy From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 4, posted (6 years 3 months 3 weeks 3 days 8 hours ago) and read 1733 times:
Quoting JBLUA320 (Reply 3): I'm curious to see more replies to this thread, as I am traveling on the MU nonstop JFK-PVG in Y on the A346!
I've flown MU both intra-China and intra-Asia; never intercontinental.
I've always enjoyed flying with MU. I've flown the A346 in Y from PVG to ICN and the cabin was spotless, the F/As excellent and the food was good. Just flown a MD-90 from HKG to HGH on Thursday in C and again, excellent.
My longest flights have been between PVG/NRT and PVG/SIN on A300s. Not the most modern of cabins, although again good food and service. Sometimes I have no option but to travel on MU, however given a choice I would not hesitate to use them if the schedules and prices were right.
ERJ135 From Australia, joined Nov 2000, 670 posts, RR: 1 Reply 5, posted (6 years 3 months 3 weeks 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 1724 times:
I flew them twice, once from SYD to PVG and domestically to Beijing.
Perfectly acceptable airline with good service and food was very very good. The A340's are a bit old now but I heard the -600s are brilliant. PVG airport is a lovely terminal and as stated before take the Maglev train into town and back, It's an amazing way to travel.
B742 From UK - England, joined Mar 2005, 3760 posts, RR: 21 Reply 6, posted (6 years 3 months 3 weeks 2 days 18 hours ago) and read 1709 times:
Thanks for the replys!
Quoting Swiftski (Reply 1): How long between flights? The MAGLEV is fantastic if you have long enough for a quick ride
Unfortinatly only 2-4hrs. I realy want to ride the Maglev train!
Quoting Cathay Pacific (Reply 2): Is there any particular reason for you to choose MU?
Just the price, they offered a lower fare then some airlines. I will be travelling from LON to BKK/SGN/USM in August. I mite well go back to CX again. I will give direct services a miss and also services via the Gulf a miss this time.
I realy did want to fly via ICN or NRT, but I cant seem to find any cheap fares! Does anyone know where I can?
Goldorak From France, joined Sep 2006, 1672 posts, RR: 3 Reply 7, posted (6 years 3 months 3 weeks 2 days 16 hours ago) and read 1707 times:
PVG is very nice. The only problem is that it takes forever for immigration, on arrival. As said before, MAglev is absolutely amazing !
I took MU only once for PVG-HKG : standard, nothing exceptional but nothing bad either
Aeroflot777 From Russia, joined Mar 2004, 2957 posts, RR: 30 Reply 8, posted (6 years 3 months 3 weeks 2 days 15 hours ago) and read 1705 times:
As I mentioned in another thread... I flew MU on a LAX-PEK-PVG trip a few years ago on an MD-11 before they were all converted to freighters.
Excellent airline, great service and food. Since this was a few years ago... PTVs weren't there. However the screen was large enough for everyone to see if they wanted, so no problem there.
Personally, I could care less about PTVs, you're on a freakin plane... enjoy it. Look out the window and read a book if you get bored lol.
I would recommend this airline to anyone without any sort of hesitation.
David31998 From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 79 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (6 years 3 months 3 weeks 14 hours ago) and read 1638 times:
I have flown to and within the China regularly for the past 11 years. My rule is to avoid Chinese airlines, including MU, as much as possible. If everything goes according to plan (no flight delays. lost luggage, ticket problems), flying with them is ok. But the Chinese have not entirely adopted the western business model, and they are typically unconcerned about their customers. Once they have your money, they have done enough except get you there any way, any how, regardless of how miserable you are. I have a few stories about that, but those can wait for another time.
Employees do not respond well to concerns or complaints. Customer service reps. may be completely indifferent to your situation. And don't expect explanations or information if you flight is delayed. You just sit there with no idea what will happen next or how long you will have to wait. So, my strong advice to you is stick with U.S. carriers.
David31998 From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 79 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (6 years 3 months 2 weeks 5 days 20 hours ago) and read 1596 times:
Rob,
Well, have we convinced you not to fly on MU? I hope so.
B742 From UK - England, joined Mar 2005, 3760 posts, RR: 21 Reply 13, posted (6 years 3 months 2 weeks 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 1584 times:
Thanks again for the help!
Quoting FlyEmirates (Reply 11): Rob it seems you have a soft spot for Thailand, I guess ill see you down Walking street thats if your not hanging around with Mr Al Baker.
I've been to Thailand many, many times. I used to travel alot from HKG (when I lived there) to Thailand for short breaks. I still love the country, although I have to travel a bit further to get there now
Do you go to Thailand alot?
Me and Mr Al Baker may see you with Mr Tim Clark
Quoting David31998 (Reply 12): Well, have we convinced you not to fly on MU? I hope so.
Not quite David, but a pretty good job
I would like to travel a mainland Chinese Airline again; perhaps not MU?!
Continental123 From United States of America, joined Nov 2006, 147 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (6 years 3 months 2 weeks 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 1580 times:
Quoting JBLUA320 (Reply 3): I am traveling on the MU nonstop JFK-PVG in Y on the A346!
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