LINE

Text:AAAPrint
Society

42 Chinese airlines issue compensation standards for flight delays

1
2017-01-10 14:02People's Daily Online Editor: Li Yan ECNS App Download

Forty-two Chinese airlines issued new standards of compensation on Jan. 9, detailing the compensation policy for flight delays, according to a public notice issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. Official implementation the new flight management regulations began one week earlier.

Air China, a flagship Chinese carrier, now promises to provide financial compensation to passengers for flight delays caused by maintenance and flight dispatch. Each passenger will receive 200 RMB ($28.86) for delays between four and eight hours. The number goes up to 400 if the delay exceeds eight hours.

China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines offer similar compensation packages. However, China Eastern further states that compensation may be offered if flights are delayed or cancelled due to "commercial" reasons.

Compared with the standards of Air China, China Southern and China Eastern, the standards implemented by smaller companies are slightly less generous. For instance, OK Airways, China's first private airline, will provide only 300 RMB to passengers whose flights are delayed over eight hours. However, the company promises to pay for passengers' meals and accommodations should a delay occur that is caused by the company.

  

Related news

MorePhoto

Most popular in 24h

MoreTop news

MoreVideo

News
Politics
Business
Society
Culture
Military
Sci-tech
Entertainment
Sports
Odd
Features
Biz
Economy
Travel
Travel News
Travel Types
Events
Food
Hotel
Bar & Club
Architecture
Gallery
Photo
CNS Photo
Video
Video
Learning Chinese
Learn About China
Social Chinese
Business Chinese
Buzz Words
Bilingual
Resources
ECNS Wire
Special Coverage
Infographics
Voices
LINE
Back to top Links | About Us | Jobs | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Copyright ©1999-2018 Chinanews.com. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.