With a population of over 1 billion people and a land mass the size of the continental United States, China offers lots to see and do for the adventurous traveler. Those hoping to book travel on Hainan Airlines should know that this carrier offers domestic flights for those traveling within China, as well as international flights connecting China with the world.
Book your travel via a travel agent to get the best deals. Hainan Airlines does offer a Web site for direct booking (see Resources below). However, the best bargains can often be obtained via a travel agent, who can give you discounts of 50 percent or more.
Pick an international destination for travel on Hainan Airlines. The airline offers flights to Bangkok, Thailand; Brussels, Belgium; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Budapest, Hungary; Osaka, Japan; and Seoul, South Korea.
Choose a domestic destination for travel on Hainan Airlines. The carrier travels to more than 50 destinations within Chinese borders.
Know that Hainan Airlines is based in Haikou, in the Chinese province of Hainan. Hainan Airlines flies out of Haikou Meilan International Airport.
Be aware that Hainan Airlines is the fourth largest carrier in China when measured by the size of its fleet. Hainan Airlines' fleet consists of the following: Airbus A319-100s, Boeing 737-300s, Boeing 737-400s, Boeing 737-800s, Boeing 767-300ERs and Dornier 328 Jets. On average, the fleet's planes are around six years old.
Order any special meals as far in advance as you can. Hainan Airlines offers special meal packages for vegetarians, the lactose intolerant, diabetics and those whose diets are proscribed by the rules of Islam.
Use any of nine service phones in Haikou Meilan airport to inquire about luggage status, tickets or lost items.
Breathe easily. More than 99 percent of the airport's land is given over to greenery, so the air is cleaner and fresher than most other airports.
Bear in mind that it usually takes about a half an hour to get to Haikou Meilan International Airport by cab from Haikou, and that the fare will run about 50 renmimbi.
