Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
The Chinese conglomerate HNA Group which has been on a global buying spree the last decade has been declared bankrupt today, collapsing under a mountain of 500+ billion yuan of debt. Hainan Airlines apparently keeps on flying but HNA Group’s stake in Hong Kong Airlines is in limbo as Air China and other parties are […]
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Will the HNA Airline Empire Finally Fail?
Written by CF @ Cranky Flier
Long before the coronavirus decimated travel to China, HNA Group was in trouble. It had overspent not just on airlines, but on a variety of companies all over the world. The coronavirus just made things worse for the teetering conglomerate, and now it appears that the end may be near. …
Read MoreReader Question: Hainan Airlines Flight Cancellation Ex-Europe
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
A LoyaltyLobby readers sent us a question regarding Hainan Airlines flight from Rome that has been canceled more than a month in advance due to “Corporate Planning.” Remember that you can always email us, send a message via Facebook, or use Twitter and include photos too. We’ll try to cover Reader Questions & Comments here several times a week. Here’s […]
Le Club AccorHotels Hainan Airlines Triple Fortune Wings Club Miles June 1 – August 31, 2019
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Le Club AccorHotels has launched new bonus miles offer for Hainan Airlines frequent flier program members. Fortunate Wings Club members can earn triple miles for stays worldwide both booked and consumed June 1 – August 31, 2019. You can access this offer on Accor’s website here. READ MORE: Le Club AccorHotels Rate & Bonus Points […]
The Cheapest Flights To Asia (27k) /w Hainan Points!?
Written by Drew Macomber @ Travel is Free
Hainan is a recent transfer partner of Capital One R […]
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Read MoreHainan Airlines Diamond Family Package For Australia (30 Business Class Roundtrips For 33K AUD)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Cash-strapped Hainan Airlines has launched new Diamond Family Package-promotion for the Australian market. The airline is selling 30 international business class roundtrip tickets for 33,000 AUD ($24K) excluding taxes/fees/fuel surcharges. You can access this offer on Hainan’s website here. The Family Package can be used by the buyer and up to three beneficiaries. One of […]
Le Club AccorHotels New Airline Partner: Hainan Airlines Fortune Wings Club
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Le Club AccorHotels has introduced new airline partner that is China based Hainan Airlines Fortune Wings Club. Fortune Wings Club members can now earn miles for their Accor stays or convert Le Club AccorHotels points to miles. You can access Accor’s page for airline partners here. READ MORE: Le Club AccorHotels Rate & Bonus Points […]
Airbus Refuses Delivery Of Airbus A330 To Hainan Airlines Due To Outstanding Payments, HNA Liquidity Problems
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Hainan Airlines has previously ordered a number of Airbus A330 but not they are in hot water as the manufacturer refuses delivery to the Chinese carrier since they apparently can’t pay for aircraft. Hainan Airlines parent company HNA is in turmoil due to a shortage of capital and the recent sudden departure of their chairman […]
HNA Co-Founder Falls Off A Cliff & Dies In France
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
HNA co-founder and chairman fall of a cliff in France yesterday and died while photos were taken. HNA owns Hainan Airlines, Radisson hotels, 30% stake in NH hotels (Spanish chain) and 25% stake in Hilton. Here’s an excerpt from WSJ (access their piece here): HNA said Mr. Wang, 57 years old, died unexpectedly Tuesday after […]
Hainan Airlines Fortune Wings Club Status Challenge Now Available For As Little As One Business Class Flight Or Alternatively Via Segments/EQP’s
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Fortune Wings Club the frequent flyer program for Hainan Airlines, Hongkong Airlines and a couple smaller domestic Chinese carriers is offering two different status challenges allowing to jump into the elite level with this program. The match promotion offers interested members the chance to be promoted to either the Gold or Silver level depending on […]
Hainan Airlines Flight Bound For L.A. Delayed 15 Hours Because Captain Brought Wrong Passport
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Passengers of a Los Angeles bound Hainan Airlines flight were furious when they encountered a delay of 15 hours after the Captain of the flight allegedly brought a wrong passport to work that day. This information comes from an airport employee who handled the affected customers and they received a sum of 500 CNY each […]
How is Breakfast on a Chinese Domestic Flight?
Written by Matthew @ Live and Let's Fly
How was breakfast on a Chinese domestic Hainan flight? The answer, not bad at all. For this week’s Meal of the Week I recall a hearty breakfast on an early morning flight. Hainan is considered one of the better if not the best Chinese carrier. I booked this flight, however, due to price and time […]
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Read MoreHainan Airlines Unveils Fashionable New Crew Uniforms In Refreshed Oriental Design
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Hainan Airlines is the latest carrier that goes the route of having their crew equipped with fashionable new uniforms and the design makes headlines all over the internet. Their newly designed apparel features a variety of items such as a heavy overcoat, lighter jackets and an inflight uniform that is more practical during regular service.[…]
An unexpected surprise: Nanshan Temple
Written by oneworld82 @ Airways and Travels
Sanya offers a lot of day trip opportunities to tourists. Unfortunately, most of them are either geared towards families (fun trips) in safe, “fake” environments (think of a forest park instead of a forest), or are geared towards locals and their entertainment (think cultural parks where local minorities are on display – literally). There are […]
A gorgeous piece of Hainan: Yalong Bay
Written by oneworld82 @ Airways and Travels
We stayed at the Conrad for four nights to take advantage of Citi Prestige’s 4th night free deal, which saved us around $400. Since we stayed in Hainan five nights, we decided to spend the last night in Yalong Bay to check this increasingly famous spot out. I was struggling between the Mandarin Oriental and […]
Combine Alaska Awards on Hainan & Two Hilton Card Offers For (Almost Free) Trip to Asia
Written by Scott Grimmer @ MileValue
Hainan Airlines partnered with Alaska Airlines earlier this year, and their flights are now bookable on alaskaair.com. Their award chart is dirt cheap. That’s right, 50,000 miles one way in a flat bed for over 13 hours, with connections all over Asia. The only other deal that can compare is using Alaska miles to book Cathay Pacific flights for […]
419 Regional Airlines Raise Pilot Pay
Written by maxflight @ Airplane Geeks Podcast
Pay for regional pilots, prospects for the A380, Auto-GCAS saving F-16 pilot’s lives, travel security, large airports and GA airplanes, a rebate for ADS-B, and flying the Eclipse 550. News American Airlines raises pay for regional pilots American Airlines Group subsidiary Envoy Air announced they are raising their starting pay for new hires 47% to […]