Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines is a full-service Chinese carrier positioned toward higher-end service among mainland Chinese airlines, operating both domestic and international services. From a traveler’s perspective it offers a traditional full-service experience with separate cabin classes and amenities geared to medium- and long-haul travelers.

The airline focuses on domestic China and regional routes across Asia while also maintaining long-haul services to markets such as North America, Europe and Australia. Hainan is not a member of one of the major global airline alliances and is part of the HNA Group; it supplements its own network with codeshares and partner agreements to broaden its international reach.

Fortune Wings Club - Hainan Airlines' Frequent Flyer Program

Hainan’s loyalty program is Fortune Wings Club. Members earn award miles or points for flights on Hainan and participating partner airlines, and points can be redeemed for award travel, upgrades and other benefits; the program includes multiple elite tiers that confer priority services and lounge access for qualifying members. Fortune Wings Club has partnerships across airlines, hotels and other travel services so you can earn and redeem beyond Hainan’s own flights. For passengers who fly Hainan frequently, crediting travel to Fortune Wings Club is generally worthwhile; occasional flyers should compare earnings and redemption options against other programs they use most.

Where Hainan Airlines Flies

Hainan’s route network is built around major Chinese gateways, notably Beijing Capital (PEK) and Haikou Meilan (HAK), and it operates an extensive domestic network plus regional international services across Asia and long-haul flights to destinations in North America, Europe and Australia. The airline deploys narrowbodies for domestic and short-haul regional sectors and widebodies for its intercontinental services. Hainan also uses codeshares and interline arrangements to extend its reach beyond its own operated routes.

Hubs

• Beijing Capital International Airport · PEK
• Haikou Meilan International Airport · HAK

Aircraft and Cabin Classes

Hainan operates a mixed fleet of narrowbody and widebody types used to serve domestic, regional and long-haul routes. Narrowbody Boeing 737-family aircraft and newer single-aisles such as the COMAC C919 are used on domestic and short regional services, while widebodies including Airbus A330/A350 and Boeing 787 (and older types listed in some sources) are used on intercontinental routes. The airline offers economy and business cabins on most aircraft, with a premium/extra-legroom economy available on some long-haul services; long-haul business class normally features lie-flat seats on the airline’s widebody aircraft.

Aircraft types operated: Airbus A330, Airbus A340, Boeing 737 Classic, Boeing 737 Next Generation, Boeing 767, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Comac C919, Dornier 328, Airbus A350

Tips for Flying Hainan Airlines

• Credit Hainan flights to Fortune Wings Club if you fly the airline regularly, otherwise compare the value of earning on Hainan versus other programs before choosing.
• Check baggage allowances carefully before booking - allowances vary by route and fare class and domestic tickets often have different rules than international ones.
• Select seats early on domestic and narrowbody flights, as lower fare classes may charge for or restrict advance seat selection.
• Long-haul business cabins on Hainan’s widebodies typically feature lie-flat seats, so consider upgrading on longer sectors if award or upgrade availability exists.
• Use the airline website or app to manage bookings but verify language options and contact the local reservations office if you need help or to confirm special requests.