How to make a reservation?
To make a reservation on Air China, you will need to
reserve a seat through the Air China website or by contacting
an Air China local sales office. Once a seat is reserved,
you will need to purchase your ticket within the specified
timeframe required by Air China. If you fail to purchase
your ticket within the specified timeframe, the seat
reservations will be cancelled.
How to calculate the validity period of a ticket?
The validity period of a special fare ticket is calculated
according to related regulations. The validity period
of a normal fare ticket which includes a one-way, round
trip or multiple segment trip is one year. The validity
period of an open ticket (non-scheduled flight) is calculated
from 00:00 (zero hour) of the day after the date of
the ticket issuance. The validity period of a fixed
time ticket (scheduled flight) is calculated from the
date after the commencement of travel. For all unused
tickets, the validity period is one year from the date
of issuance.
How to make changes to a ticket?
If you would like to change the flight route, the date
of the flight or the class of service, please contact
Air China as soon as possible. Changes will be made
depending on the type of ticket that was purchased and
the seat availability. According to ticket regulations,
you may be required to pay an additional fee for any
ticket changes.
How to get a ticket refund?
If you would like to request a refund, it will be handled
according to the terms and conditions of the ticket
that was purchased. Refunds can only be handled within
the validity period of the ticket at the original purchase
place of the ticket. For electronic ticket purchases,
refunds can be requested online at Air China’s website.
Why are there different fares for Economy Class tickets?
Economy Class offers different sub-cabin seat choices
for different fares. If you visit Air China's official
website,or dial the sales hotline 95583, we will introduce
the best offer first.
Can I change the name on my ticket if I find an error after
the ticket has been issued?
E-tickets are issued to specific individuals and the
passenger name can not be changed after the ticket is
purchased. Please be sure that the passenger name is
correct before you purchase your ticket.
Why is my ticket considered a special ticket even though
it's rather expensive?
Special fares are those that are offered from time to
time by Air China based on flight demand and market
conditions. These fares are in addition to our regular
published fares and their pricing may vary.
When is the best time to find low priced tickets?
Tickets are sold through a nationwide network that is
continuously updated each time a ticket is purchased.
Ticket prices fluctuate based on demand. Please check
the Air China website or call the sales hotline for
the most current pricing information.
Why must I provide a phone number when I book a ticket?
We recommend that you provide your phone number so that
we can inform you if there are changes to your flights.
Can passengers with a Chinese passport purchase one-way
tickets to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Djakarta or Singapore?
Chinese citizens must have round trip tickets with definite
dates and seat assignments in order to be admitted to
these destinations. One-way tickets do not qualify passengers
for entry with a short term visa. Please contact the
countries' embassies directly for more information about
visa requirements before you purchase your tickets.
How can I purchase a ticket if my name contains uncommon
characters?
Use the Chinese phonetic alphabet starting from any
uncommon characters that you can't type.
How can I purchase a ticket if my English name is too long?
You can abbreviate your middle name to its initial letter.
Why is there a "stu" logo after my name?
The "stu" logo identifies an overseas student ticket.
Can I reserve a ticket online and pay for it at the airport?
No. Online reservations are held for 20 minutes. Any
reservations not purchased within that time will automatically
be cancelled.
Where are the special offers for disabled soldiers and police officers available?
To provide special benefits fordisabledsoldiers and policemen and to provide them with bett
er service when they purchase tickets, according to requirements from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), disabled soldiers and police officers qualify for a 50% discount off standard adult fares for domestic flight ticketspurchased at any
Air China sales office in China, when they show their original credentials awarded by the Ministry of Civil Affairs ("People's Republic of China Disabled Revolutionary Servicemen Certificate" or "Pension Certificate for Disabled Policein the People's Republic of China")
How many tickets are required in order to qualify for group
fares?
Ten tickets or more are required in order to qualify
for group fares.
Which credit cards can be used to purchase tickets through
the sales hotline (95583)?
Currently, the following credit cards can be used: VISA,
MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINER'S CLUB and JBC credit
cards issued by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China,
Agricultural Bank of China, China Construction Bank,
Industrial Bank, China Citic Bank, China Merchants Bank,
Bank of Communications, China Minsheng Bank, Shanghai
Pudong Development Bank, and Bank of China.
Is the letter of authorization required to use an overseas
credit card to purchase tickets over the telephone?
Yes, Please note that overseas credit cards can only
be used to purchase tickets for the card holder or for
a group of passengers that includes the card holder.
What passport information is required in order to make a
reservation on an international flight?
Passport number, expiration date and date of birth