Trip Report : Shanghai [Hongqiao] - Beijing on Hainan AirlinesAirlines: Hainan Airlines
Flight : HU7606 SHA - PEK
Reg : B-6510
Aircraft:
Airbus A340-642Dep - SHA : 11:50
Arr - PEK : 13:55
Flight time : 2 hours 05 minutes
Distance : 1,089 km or 677 miles
IntroductionThis trip report is of a flight taken in 2009.
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Singapore Airlines SIN-PVGWriting this report for the Airbus A340-600, which is getting rarer by the year.
After few days stay, it was decided to head to Beijing. The ticket was booked by a agent. Didn't know any details of the airline except the time. The agent provided the ticket night before the flight.
Since was not aware of the flight details arrived early to the airport. Took a taxi from Pudong, there wasn't much traffic.
Trip report video Do watch the video to experience the A340-600 takeoff and landing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOv3A1zvWDwTaxi rideArriving at the Honqiao airport, ShanghaiTerminal B - Arrival Went inside to check the flight information.
Flight ScheduleSince there was still time for check-in to open. Went to have food at Mac's.
View of the arrival area and taxi standFlight Schedule displayed at Mac'sHeading back to Terminal AControl TowerBack to DepartureView of International SectionMostly flight to Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong
Kerbside view of Departure Terminal ATerminal B - Departure The queue at the Check-in was short, had the bags check-in.
Check-inAfter completing check-in, went to the security check.
Security checkDidn't take long to pass security and soon was in the waiting area.
Waiting AreaFlight was departing from Gate A9Gate AreaThe glass was double and tinted.
Airside ActionFirst Class LoungeShopping areaBusiness Class LoungeWalking aroundFlight scheduleTerminal B GatesThe view through double glass and arrival corridor.
Airside ActionGate A9 was a bus gate. Headed down the stairs to the boarding area
Airside ActionI wasn't aware this would be the aircraft.
Hainan Airlines arrivesAerobridgeBoarding call was made and got on a bus. Passed China Southern, China Eastern, Japan Airlines and arrived in front of the aircraft.
Hainan Airlines B-6510 (Ex Cathay Pacific, Registration: B-HQC) was flying to BeijingEngine Cabin Crew uniformFront viewBack viewEngine viewFirst ClassHainan Airlines LogoSettled in the seatWaiting for pushbackAfter the flight was boarded, pushback commenced.
TaxiWindow ViewThe takeoff was slow climb over smoggy Shanghai.
Flight PathFlight informationSafety CardI wasn't going to watch anything, just had the flight map going.
IFE remote controlFlight MapSeatingLegroomDrinks holder
After the flight was in cruise altitude. Meal service was started.
Non-Veg Lunch PackagingLunchRice , chicken piece and dumpling with bread and coconut juice
Veg Lunch OptionLunchRice , mushroom and veggies with bread and orange juice
After lunch, I was asked to filled a survey form. I was happy with the service and crew, filled the form with positive comments.
Window View - CruiseFlight InformationAfter having lunch, got up to stretch.
Cabin ViewFlight PathDescending towards BeijingAfter some turns could see mountains as descend into Beijing commenced.
Onboard camera showed pilots view of the runway while landing
Window ViewDisembarkationPlane parked at the remote bay, bus was used to transport passengers to Terminal 2.
Bus ride to Terminal 2After collecting bag, went outside to get details of how head to city.
Terminal 2 Arrival AreaHad to catch bus from Terminal 3 to city.
Terminal 3 DepartureTerminal 3 Customer ServiceTerminal 3 - Arrival AreaArrival ScheduleBus to the cityHope you enjoyed the report. Thanks for reading.
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