Thank you so much! Yeah they’re certainly ok to fly with, not at the same level as some airlines but considering the price it’s certainly a decent airline! You’re very welcome!
They detour and take the more eastern route when there's bad weather near the Hong Kong and Guangzhou FIR which is common in the summer months. Now, the better detour would be to head north from Manila, hug the western coast line of Taiwan while continuing to fly north then finally switch back to Shanghai FIR north of Taipei and east of Wenzhou at the Shanghai/Taipei IFR handover point and fly West. However, only direct flights between mainland China and Taiwan is allowed to use this handover point, and also international flights to and from mainland China also aren't allowed to use Taiwan airspace at all. That's why they have to fly much further east and spend an extra hour, though the flight scheduel is padded to allow that route to be taken so you'd usually still be ontime arriving into Shanghai, and if the shorter route is taken then it's common to be an hour ahead of schedule. Interestingly mainland China does allow international flights to and from Taiwan to overfly mainland airspace, but they are still not allowed to use the more convenient handover point north of Taipei to go into China. They have to fly south towards HongKong, get handed over to the Hong Kong FIR, then once they reach the Hong Kong/Shenzhen handover point be handed over to Guangzhou FIR by Hong Kong FIR - no direct handover between Taipei and Guangzhou FIR. Before the Ukrian war CI/BR typically head north and fly over Russia for their flights to Europe but since then Taiwanese airlines have been prohibited into Russian airspace so that route is not usable anymore.
In fact, all curved (not straight) routes between Chinese mainland and Taiwan are required by Taiwan. Because Taiwan is afraid that PLA soliders will land in Taiwan quickly by civil aircraft. On the other hand, Chinese mainland is not worried at all that Taiwan will use civil aircraft to attack the mainland.
18:52, In the summer when there is a worst bad weather monsoon season in the South China sea that runs from June until October, they have to detour to Kagoshima and Guam airspace to avoid the worst bad weather and turbulence in the South China sea.
i dont think it was this flight but i was flying to SYD on virgin aus via the back stairs and the shanhai airlines when thought and almost blew us off the stairs lol
@@Aviation763 90% of people check in 6 bags and have connecting bags. and most of the time their bags are overweight and they have to get stuff out of 6 bags
Great video! On the route it was probably because of the huge rains and storms around Hong Kong and Guangzhou in mid April with lots of turbulence! Enjoy your time in Shanghai such a fascinating city!
@@Aviation763 Thanks. I’m going to be flying China Southern to Beijing via Sydney and Guangzhou this month and later on this year I’ll be flying EVA Air to Milan, Italy via Taipei.
@@jeffyam36 how so? they have no accident and have perfect safety ranking? May be you should check your bias, by this logic barely any airline is an airline.
Glad you are choosing these airlines that many aviation influences are really reviewing. Thanks! (BTW, I just flew Shanghai Airlines!)
Do you mean aren’t reviewing? You’re welcome! Awesome!
Yes, sorry!
@@SKYSOAOWP all good!
Another ripper review! Love it!
Thank you!
Wow I just watched your video amazing moments to see Shanghai airline feature
Very tidty clean
Thank you! Yeah
Hey Buddy, Awesome review! I am looking at MU for Oct. I was reluctant to book. Your review has me sold that they are ok to fly with. Thanks!!
Thank you so much! Yeah they’re certainly ok to fly with, not at the same level as some airlines but considering the price it’s certainly a decent airline! You’re very welcome!
They detour and take the more eastern route when there's bad weather near the Hong Kong and Guangzhou FIR which is common in the summer months.
Now, the better detour would be to head north from Manila, hug the western coast line of Taiwan while continuing to fly north then finally switch back to Shanghai FIR north of Taipei and east of Wenzhou at the Shanghai/Taipei IFR handover point and fly West. However, only direct flights between mainland China and Taiwan is allowed to use this handover point, and also international flights to and from mainland China also aren't allowed to use Taiwan airspace at all. That's why they have to fly much further east and spend an extra hour, though the flight scheduel is padded to allow that route to be taken so you'd usually still be ontime arriving into Shanghai, and if the shorter route is taken then it's common to be an hour ahead of schedule.
Interestingly mainland China does allow international flights to and from Taiwan to overfly mainland airspace, but they are still not allowed to use the more convenient handover point north of Taipei to go into China. They have to fly south towards HongKong, get handed over to the Hong Kong FIR, then once they reach the Hong Kong/Shenzhen handover point be handed over to Guangzhou FIR by Hong Kong FIR - no direct handover between Taipei and Guangzhou FIR. Before the Ukrian war CI/BR typically head north and fly over Russia for their flights to Europe but since then Taiwanese airlines have been prohibited into Russian airspace so that route is not usable anymore.
In fact, all curved (not straight) routes between Chinese mainland and Taiwan are required by Taiwan.
Because Taiwan is afraid that PLA soliders will land in Taiwan quickly by civil aircraft.
On the other hand, Chinese mainland is not worried at all that Taiwan will use civil aircraft to attack the mainland.
Very interesting! thank you so much for the info!
Week 3 Of asking do do a a380 or qantas 737 Liberty and also you video was a great one keep it up
Thank you!
Recommendation: fly on air Asia a321 it’s pretty comfortable in a 3-3 config with usb A ports in the arm rests but no adjustable headrest sadly
Id definitely like to do that at some point!
Nice one mate
Thanks!
18:52, In the summer when there is a worst bad weather monsoon season in the South China sea that runs from June until October, they have to detour to Kagoshima and Guam airspace to avoid the worst bad weather and turbulence in the South China sea.
Yeah that makes sense, thanks for the info!
Yes. My pleasure.
Nice flight report! Can I get some tips on how the recording quality is that good, do you use a camera or you handphone?
Thank you! I use my iPhone :)
i dont think it was this flight but i was flying to SYD on virgin aus via the back stairs and the shanhai airlines when thought and almost blew us off the stairs lol
oh wait it was that flight LOL
Oh wow 😂
When I watch the video ur voice like safety video in plane and women will say thank you😂😂
😂
Not long now. Well done 🎉
Thank you!!
My family loves watching your videos as we have a upcoming trip to china, always been wondering if you chinese also :)
Awesome! I’m so happy to hear that! I’m not Chinese myself though I do have some Chinese relatives.
6:13 This is the China Eastern Boarding Music
Oh really? I guess that would make some sense since it is a flight operated for China Eastern
Disappointing when the check in staff for the airline does not know the visa free transit. Good video!
They might’ve just been new, and at least some of them did. Thanks!
If you fly an Chinese airline during peak, check in will take 2 hours
Wow!
@@Aviation763 90% of people check in 6 bags and have connecting bags. and most of the time their bags are overweight and they have to get stuff out of 6 bags
@@odzergaming funny where’s your data from ?
@@hansryu5209 experience
Great video! On the route it was probably because of the huge rains and storms around Hong Kong and Guangzhou in mid April with lots of turbulence! Enjoy your time in Shanghai such a fascinating city!
Ah yeah that would make senses. Thank you! I did thanks :)
How do you afford to travel so much?
I have some supportive family, take advantage of good deals, book in advance and it’s almost the only thing I spend my money on haha.
@@Aviation763 Thanks. I’m going to be flying China Southern to Beijing via Sydney and Guangzhou this month and later on this year I’ll be flying EVA Air to Milan, Italy via Taipei.
Hong Kong Shenzhen
you are really brave😅
Thanks, but why is that?
@@Aviation763 I really wouldn't consider them as an airline
@@jeffyam36 how so? they have no accident and have perfect safety ranking? May be you should check your bias, by this logic barely any airline is an airline.