I have just been looking at Air China website and reviews which are awful! Has there been any feedback from previous travellers about the standard of service?

God knows where the reviews you read come from.

Service, punctuiality etc all excellent

On the flight back we even had free drinks (inc beer!) from the galley at the rear, all we had to do was go up and ask

:thumbup:

Hi Alison

I believe Air China uses the large overhead monitor for inflight entertainment in its economy cabins. They do offer individual screens and on-demand entertainment in business and first class. It might be worth trying to get a seat with a good view of the screen when you check in if you are flying economy.

Another option might be a portable DVD player - you can pick these up for around £40 now, or maybe cheaper.

I love watching films on long flights too - sometimes two or three in a row!

Kind regards

Olly, your editor

Hi Alison,

Returned from the China trip two weeks ago. You are in for a treat,a marvellous experience, very busy but so many wonderful sights.On both Air China flights we had individual TVs and programme control.so reckon you will have the same.Will be happy to answer any other queries if I can.Enjoy the trip.

Regards,

Eileen L

I was wondering what the train journey was like too - I've heard reports about dubious hygiene practices ( all part of the experience though)

Hi Alison

I believe Air China uses the large overhead monitor for inflight entertainment in its economy cabins. They do offer individual screens and on-demand entertainment in business and first class. It might be worth trying to get a seat with a good view of the screen when you check in if you are flying economy.

Another option might be a portable DVD player - you can pick these up for around £40 now, or maybe cheaper.

I love watching films on long flights too - sometimes two or three in a row!

Kind regards

Olly, your editor

HI ALISON,I went to China last year with China airways,and we all had own screen and controls.It may depend on what type of aircraft you fly in.You will have a great time there,trust me,David.

Thanks David, I am sure I will - really looking forward to it.

Best wishes, Alison

Hi Alison and Carole

Apologies - it looks like my information is out of date and that most Air China flights have individual screens now.

Kind regards

Olly, your editor

Great - glad I checked back, yes Carole -I also noted service and food don't seem to be highly rated - perhaps in view of all the issues about flights that have been posted, Just You should consider British Airways flights to Beijing (support the local economy also)

Best wishes, Alison

Apologies - it looks like my information is out of date and that most Air China flights have individual screens now.

Kind regards

Olly, your editor

Hi,

Do you know if the flights on 23rd May trip to China, returning on 1st June have individual TV's and programme control or one communal one? Might sound a weird question but I usually watch lots of films on long flights and if I can't control my viewing I will need to take bigger books to read!

Getting excited now, but trying hard to pack light!

Alison

Thanks for the 'heads up!' on the flight entertainment ....made me look at Air China reviews...wish I hadn't bothered! See you on 23rd ( with lots of books!)