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  About Shanghai

Shanghai is one city that believes in 'Change is the only constant' and actually implements it. If the old restaurants in the city aren't changing their decor or remodelling, they get replaced by a new store. Shanghai is a city that has been developing rapidly. It is one of the most dynamic cities in China and has a vibrant nightlife. You will also find a lot of tall buildings and skyscrapers in the city. Shanghai is also known for its rich history, trendy architecture and several Michelin star restaurants. There is very little chance of you finding vegetarian food in the city, but otherwise, the culinary experience here is stunning. Even if you are not an art lover, you will find yourself appreciating the art museums and galleries in the city. Shanghai also has a lot of water towns in the city, which offer a tranquil getaway. Shanghai has a lot of towns that represent places like Great Britain, Italy, Germany, Spain and Sweden. The city is also well-connected to other cities in China if you are planning to explore them.

Best Time to Visit Shanghai

Autumn is the peak tourist season for Shanghai. April and May is the spring season in the city with the temperature ranging from 10 to 23 degree Celsius. There are several national festivals celebrated in the city during this time, which means there will be a surge in hotel prices. Make sure you book your hotel in Shanghai well in advance if you are planning to visit during these months. You must also book your flight tickets to Shanghai well in advance. However, it is advisable to not plan your trip to Shanghai in April or May. You can attend events like the Qingming Festival and Youth Day. It's also May Day or Labor Day on 1st May. This is not the busiest time for the city, but you will get to witness beautiful blossoms in the parks in the city.

June to September is the peak travel season in Shanghai and the busiest time for the city. The temperature ranges from 20 to 31 degree Celsius, and the weather is not very pleasant. The room rates are quite high, and you will find a lot of tourists in the city, too. There are also possibilities of typhoons in the city during late summer. It also rains quite a lot in the city during this time. You can attend events like the Dragon Boat Festival and Army's Day. The city also celebrates International Children's Day on 1st June. Since this is peak tourist time, hotels will be completely booked. Make sure you book your hotel in Shanghai several weeks in advance, so you get a decent deal and for a low price. There are slim chances that you will get cheap flight tickets to Shanghai during this season.

The fall season begins in October and lasts till November. The temperature ranges from 8 to 22 degree Celsius and hotel prices drop considerably. While the days are warmer, the nights are quite chilly, so make sure that you pack a couple of warm clothes, too. The weather provides quite a relief from the scorching summer heat. The rainfalls also reduce quite a lot in the fall season. The first week of October attracts a lot of Chinese tourists, owing to the public holiday. December to March is the winter season in Shanghai. It doesn't get as cold as it does in Beijing, but it is still not the best time to visit the city. With Chinese New Year in January/February, the hotel prices and flight tickets to Shanghai witness a surge. The temperature ranges from 0 to 13 degree Celsius. It is best to avoid travelling to Shanghai during this time since there will be a lot of traffic and it will be difficult to enjoy a vacation in Shanghai during this time. It goes without saying that you will also find it difficult to get good flight deals to Shanghai in winter.

Places to Visit in Shanghai

While Shanghai seems like it is just a concrete jungle, but it has quite a lot of sightseeing options in store for you. The Bund is a very attractive building in Shanghai. While it is a very common site for the locals, if you are visiting the city for the first time, you will be completely blown over. Try to visit the building at sunrise for the best experience. You will find a lot of pensioners flying kites and practice tai chi. The Propaganda Poster Art Centre is an art museum that you can visit even if you are not interested in art and history a lot. Eight ancient water towns surround Shanghai. You can either visit them all, or you can just stop at Qibao to experience it all. It is known for its delicious street food, and you can also go on a shopping spree here without burning a hole in your pocket. Fuxing Park is another popular spot in the city. It was one of the largest parks in the city and is a common hangout spot for the senior citizens in the locality. M50 is an architectural landmark which is short for Moganshan 50. It is a very hip and happening contemporary art district. You will find some of the best art galleries in the neighbourhood.

Caojiadu Flower and Bird Market is another popular place where you can go on a shopping spree. While the first floor has a lot of outdoor plants, herbs, birds, turtles and other animals, you can shop for wedding supplies and home decor items on the second floor. You can also head to Shanghai Disneyland. The speciality of the amusement park is that the rides have been modified to cater to the Chinese audience. Shanghai Science and Technology Museum is dedicated to nature, earth, robotics, space travel and is a popular place to visit. You can also head over to the Longhua Temple. You will find a lot of peace here. Chongming Island is another popular tourist attraction in the city that is worth visiting. If you want to go on a shopping spree, you can also head to Xintiandi, a very popular mall in the city. You cannot leave Shanghai without checking out the Shanghai Circus World.

Things to do in Shanghai

You can opt for a sightseeing tour of the city or explore it on your own. However, it is advisable that you hire a tour guide to get to know the city better. The city has a lot of museums that you can head to whether or not you love art and history. If you love science, you must definitely head to the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum. Zhujiajiao is like the Venice of Shanghai and is worth a visit. Shanghai is also known for its unique cuisines. You can either sign up for a food tour or join a cooking class to learn how to make a few Chinese cuisines. If you want a spiritual experience, you can head over to Longhua Temple. You can also offer your prayers as you learn more about Buddhism. Catch an acrobatics show at the Shanghai Circus World.

Food and Restaurants in Shanghai

Local street food is highly recommended if you are visiting Shanghai for the first time. However, you will also find a lot of fine dining, Michelin star restaurants in the city. It might be a tad expensive, but completely worth it. It will be quite difficult to find vegetarian food on the menu here or at local food joints. However, if you love meat or seafood, you can try the Xiaolongbao here or Liang pi. While the street food here is quite famous, a lot of locals prefer it for breakfast only. Aura Lounge and Jazz Bar at The Ritz-Carlton is a popular place to head to for dinner. The ambience and service here are impeccable. You can also head to The Roof for a couple of drinks and delicious food. Jin Xuan Chinese Restaurant is another restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton where you will find a variety of Chinese and Asian food. Yi Cafe at Pudong Shangri-La is another popular place to try seafood and Asian cuisine. Sakemate is another restaurant that you must try. The menu includes Japanese, Peruvian, Latin and Asian cuisines.

How to reach Shanghai (Transportation)

Shanghai Pudong International Airport serves the city. The flight connectivity to Shanghai from India is excellent. Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, ANA All Nippon Airways and Cathay Pacific Airways have frequent flights to Shanghai from India with layovers at Singapore, Bangkok, Tokyo and Hong Kong. If you travel during the offseason, you might get cheap flight tickets to Shanghai. You will get taxis or car rental services from the airport quite easily to your hotel. However, it is best that you book your tickets and hotel in advance so you don't end up paying a high price and make the most of the deals you might find online.

  About Hong Kong Airlines

In September 2006 "CR Airways Limited" was renamed as "Hong Kong Airlines Limited" and introduced the first Boeing 737 passenger aircraft which had passenger routes between Hong Kong and the cities in PRC. The airline is based in Hong Kong and has its headquarters in the Tung Chung district. Hong Kong Airlines' main hub is at Hong Kong International Airport. In its young history, the airline is currently flying to 25 destinations across Asia and the world and operates an all-Airbus fleet of 32 passenger aircraft. On 27 June 2006, Hainan Airlines secured a 45 per cent holding in the airline, and two months later, Mung Kin-Keung acquired the balance 55 per cent of the airline and became the controlling shareholder on 7 August; and its director on 13 August. The airline went through brand redesigning, and its new logo represents a Bauhinia flower, which is the symbol of Hong Kong where the airline is anchored. The airline made the biggest aircraft order on 21 June 2007, by ordering 51 narrow-and wide-body aircraft from European plane maker, Airbus, at an estimated value of US$5.6 billion.

Under its brand guideline, 'Fresh and Very Hong Kong', this service-oriented airline actively promotes management efficiency and strives to improve the management process. In firsts of the many milestones, the year 2010 was pivotal in the rapid growth of the airline with Hong Kong Airlines officially joining the IATA and its operating fleet size reaching ten aircraft. It was in the same year that it introduced a wide-body aircraft, Airbus A330, which helped deliver better customer experience and tried to meet the needs of the increasingly popular routes. It also launched its first cargo freighter service with A330F. The first full cargo route was from Hong Kong to Hangzhou. Hong Kong Airlines has been the recipient of the internationally acclaimed four-star rating from Skytrax since 2011. By the year 2012, Hong Kong Airlines was operating at 20 aircraft and had launched new routes between Hong Kong and the Maldives. It had reached a new milestone by then of passenger traffic crossing four million.

Both domestic and international routes have grown since the year 2013, with new passenger routes being launched between Hong Kong and the Maldives, Miyazaki-Yancheng-Nanchan, North America including Vancouver and Los Angeles, San Francisco, Maldives, Manila and Moscow and many more. Including four daily flights to Beijing and five flights to Shanghai. In 2017, it ranked second in the "Best Regional Airline: Asia" category and in the year 2018 it was named one of the top 20 airlines in the world by Skytrax. The service-oriented airlines' Company Management functions acquired the international certification of ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System (QMS) in December 2014 which has since been upgraded to ISO 9001:2015 standard in July 2018. With the addition of enhanced business class dining experience, Hong Kong Airlines is working consistently towards giving passengers world-class experience.

Fleet Size Of Hong Kong Airlines

The current fleet of Hong Kong Airlines comprises 44 aircraft in total. While the size remains 44, the entire fleet is made up of Airbus, with no room for other aircraft. There are 12 Airbus A320-200, 11 Airbus A330-200, 10 Airbus A330-300 and six Airbus A350-900 that are currently in service. As for the orders made by Hong Kong Airlines, they are currently expecting five Airbus A330-300 and five Airbus A350-900. Both are wide-body aircraft that are being expected to be delivered to them by the aircraft-manufacturing company. Hong Kong Airlines operates an all-Airbus fleet consisting of passenger and cargo aircraft. In the year 2007, the airline made its biggest order at an estimated value of US$ 5.6 Billion to make 51 narrow, and wide-body aircraft and the order was given to the European plane maker, Airbus. In the past, the airline did accommodate a mixed fleet that consisted of Boeing 737-300SF, Boeing 737-800, Bombardier CRJ-200ER and Bombardier CRJ-700.

Baggage Allowance

Hong Kong Airlines is quite meticulous when it comes to baggage allowance. They have made a tabular form to explain the baggage allowance protocols and where do you stand as a passenger. Since the airline offers a slew of provisions and accommodations, the baggage policy is quite strict. In case you are travelling in the economy or business class, the baggage rules change. While the range of baggage allowance can be between 10 kg to 30 kg, the dimension of the baggage is very important. For checked baggage, then the airline would not allow if the bag's dimension is not within 158 cm. Similarly, there are certain restrictions with respect to the carry-on baggage too that passengers should know about. Since the rules apply differently to different ticket-holders, the best thing to do would be to peruse through their website and know more about the same.

In-flight services

Business-class – Hong Kong Airlines in-flight services for Business Class on long haul flights has 180-degree flatbeds with direct access to the aisle. The airline offers a best-in-class experience for passengers starting from arrival at the airport to when onboard. The business class seats for short duration flights in the airline's Airbus aircraft are comfortable with attention being given to the minor details which includes everything, right from the fabric selection of the seats to in-flight entertainment. The seats offer better legroom for utmost comfort. The WiFi packages ensure constant and uninterrupted connection so even while you're in the sky, you stay connected and your work doesn't stop. Right from checking and replying to emails, to working on an important presentation, airlines ensure passengers connectivity. The seat can easily be turned into a workstation or an entertainment pad based on the passenger's preference. The business class passengers can enjoy seamless entertainment content on the personal 12-1-inch screen TV with latest TV shows, movies and other online content to keep you entertained through your journey. For enhanced Business Class dining experience the airlines have collaborated with renowned chefs Chris Cosentino and Gabriel Choy. They make sure to deliver an array of delicious meals available for you to savour.

Economy class - Economy class is designed to give a good experience to the passengers with its comfortable seating and design arrangements. The seats offer enough legroom, but the same can be extended by opting for extra legroom. Passengers can opt for it by logging to the website of Hong Kong Airlines. The airline's in-flight menu offers a variety of meals and snacks to choose from. Further, the airline also offers beverages. A prior booking needs to be made by the passengers for availing the same, or the same can be booked through their customer centre.

The economy-class seats are also equipped with WiFi to help the passengers stay connected with their work commitments or for leisure. The WiFi packages are available to purchase onboard, which will help you access the internet on your phone, tablet and laptop. On long haul flights, passengers are given complimentary tablets, which serve as an in-flight entertainment system, including video-on-demand.

Popular routes and top cities for Hong Kong Airlines

Hong Kong Airlines is decently connected with some domestic routes as well as some international routes. As Cathay Pacific has already claimed dominance in the international route market with its excellent connectivity, there is not all that much for Hong Kong Airlines. However, that hasn't stopped the airline from trying to be at the top of the game. Hong Kong Airlines majorly caters to destinations that surround Hong Kong. These would mean cities from China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korean, and other such countries. Some of the top cities that the airline operates from including Beijing, Changchun, Chengdu, Chongqing, Nanning, Sanya, Tianjin, Hong Kong, Naha, Osaka, Tokyo, Almaty, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Manila, Seoul, Bangkok, Istanbul, Ho Chi Minh City and more.

The airline also has codeshare agreements with airlines such as Air Astana, Etihad Airways, Air India, Royal Brunei Airlines, Fiji Airways, Air Mauritius, Asiana Airlines, Bangkok Airways, Garuda Indonesia, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kenya Airways, Shanghai Airlines, South African Airways, Virgin Australia and Turkish Airlines. This helps the airline receive more destinations in its list to attract passengers.

Why travel by Hong Kong Airlines?

One of the primary reasons behind choosing Hong Kong Airlines over the others is because the flight tickets are decently priced and are more affordable, as opposed to the expensive alternatives that are prevalent in the market. The fact that Hong Kong Airlines has great domestic route connectivity helps attract passengers. Not to mention how the ticket booking process has been eased. Passengers can now book a Hong Kong Airlines flight ticket on their official website or other travel portals as it is available everywhere. Along with the flight ticket, passengers will also get to do web check-in, which is rather a convenient option that many travellers opt. Passengers who have booked their ticket can also find out flight status and Hong Kong Airlines' flight schedules to know by what time it would be ideal for reaching the airport.