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China United Airlines

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Connecting China with affordable, reliable air travel.

Founded

1986

Headquarters

Beijing, China

China United Airlines (CUA) is a Chinese low-cost carrier operating under IATA code HR and ICAO code CUA. Founded as a military airline, it has transitioned into a civilian budget carrier serving domestic routes across China, with its primary base at Beijing Nanyuan Airport. The airline is a subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines Group, one of China's three major state-owned airline groups. This affiliation has provided CUA with operational support and resources to expand its low-cost model within the competitive Chinese aviation market. Following the closure of Beijing Nanyuan Airport in 2019, China United Airlines relocated its hub operations to Beijing Daxing International Airport, continuing to focus on affordable domestic travel for Chinese passengers.

Hubs & network

China United Airlines operates primarily out of Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) following the closure of its original hub at Beijing Nanyuan Airport in 2019.

Fleet

China United Airlines operates a fleet consisting primarily of Boeing 737 series narrowbody aircraft suited for domestic short-to-medium-haul routes.

Notable facts

›China United Airlines was originally established as a military airline under the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
›The airline is a subsidiary of the China Eastern Airlines Group.
›CUA transitioned to a low-cost carrier model to compete in China's growing budget travel market.
›Beijing Nanyuan Airport, its former hub, was China's oldest airport before closing in September 2019.
›The airline relocated operations to the newly opened Beijing Daxing International Airport after Nanyuan's closure.

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