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China's military-origin low-cost carrier serving domestic routes.
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Beijing, China
China United Airlines (KN) is a Chinese low-cost carrier headquartered in Beijing, China. Originally established as a military airline under the People's Liberation Army Air Force, it was later restructured and transferred to civil aviation management, becoming a subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines Group.
The airline primarily operates domestic routes within China, with a focus on secondary and underserved destinations. It positions itself as a budget carrier, offering competitive fares to price-sensitive travelers across the country.
China United operates primarily out of Beijing Nanyuan Airport, which served as its main base for many years. Following the closure of Nanyuan Airport in 2019, operations shifted to Beijing Daxing International Airport.
Hubs & network
China United Airlines primarily operates from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) as its main hub.
Fleet
China United operates a fleet composed primarily of Boeing 737 series narrowbody aircraft for its domestic routes.
Notable facts
- ›Originally founded as a military airline under the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
- ›China United Airlines is a subsidiary of the China Eastern Airlines Group.
- ›The airline operated from Beijing Nanyuan Airport until its closure in September 2019.
- ›After Nanyuan's closure, China United relocated operations to Beijing Daxing International Airport.
- ›It functions as a low-cost carrier focused on domestic Chinese routes.
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