China's fourth-largest airline, connecting the world.
Founded
1993
Headquarters
Haikou, China
Hainan Airlines is a major Chinese carrier headquartered in Haikou, Hainan Province. Founded in 1993, it grew rapidly to become the fourth-largest airline in China by passenger volume, operating an extensive domestic and international network.
The airline is a subsidiary of HNA Group, a large Chinese conglomerate, though HNA Group underwent significant financial restructuring in the early 2020s. Hainan Airlines has received multiple Skytrax five-star ratings, making it one of the few Chinese carriers to achieve this distinction.
Hainan Airlines operates a modern fleet serving destinations across Asia, Europe, North America, and beyond. Despite the financial difficulties experienced by its parent company, it has continued to maintain a reputation for quality service and in-flight experience.
Hubs & network
Primary hubs are at Beijing Capital International Airport and Haikou Meilan International Airport, with secondary hubs at several other major Chinese cities.
Fleet
Hainan Airlines operates a fleet primarily composed of Boeing 737 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft for domestic and long-haul international routes.
Notable facts
- ›Hainan Airlines has received Skytrax five-star ratings multiple times, one of only a handful of Chinese airlines to do so.
- ›The airline is a subsidiary of HNA Group, which filed for bankruptcy restructuring in 2021.
- ›Hainan Airlines launched some of the first non-stop flights between China and the United States.
- ›The airline was founded with investment from George Soros in its early years.
- ›It is the largest privately-held airline in China by fleet size.
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