Free Meal on a 2 Hour Flight?! | Juneyao Airlines Xi'an to Shanghai Review 2026

What happens when you book a China Eastern flight and end up flying with an airline you've never heard of? I flew from Xi'an Xianyang (XIY) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) on a China Eastern booking operated by Juneyao Airlines to find out what the experience was really like. ✨ Personal Experience: This flight turned out to be one of the surprises of my trip across China. Although I booked with China Eastern Airlines, I later discovered the flight would be operated by Juneyao Airlines — an airline I knew very little about. Naturally, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. However, from check-in to arrival, the experience was smooth, comfortable, and far better than I anticipated. The check-in process was straightforward, seat selection was available, and the boarding experience was well organised. What surprised me most was the onboard service. Despite being a relatively short domestic flight, a meal was provided, and the cabin crew were friendly and attentive throughout the journey. Overall, this was another positive flying experience in China, and I wouldn't hesitate to fly with Juneyao Airlines again in the future. 📋 Flight Details: Airline: China Eastern Airlines (Operated by Juneyao Airlines) Flight: MU3717 / HO1218 Aircraft: Airbus A321 Class: Economy Route: Xi'an Xianyang (XIY) ➝ Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) Departure: 11:25 Arrival: 13:40 Duration: 2h 15m (non-stop) Date: March 2026 💰 Fare Paid (One Way): GBP: £99 | EUR: €114 | USD: $133 | CNY: ¥909 📱 Booked Via: Trip.com 🎥 This is a self-funded journey. I pay for every trip myself — no sponsorships, no upgrades, and no special treatment. Just an honest, real travel experience from booking to arrival. 💬 Question for viewers: Have you ever booked a flight only to discover it was operated by a different airline? And would you fly Juneyao Airlines? Let me know in the comments. 🎬 Next Journey: Shanghai ➝ Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) aboard the Shanghai Maglev Train 🚄⚡ 📍 Real journeys. Real experiences. 🎥 Solo Guy Vlogs | Adventures with Vic #SoloGuyVlogs #SoloTravel #SoloGuy #TravelVlog #TravelExperience #Exploring #Aviation #FlightExperience #FlightReview #ChinaEastern #JuneyaoAirlines #AirbusA321 #XiAn #Shanghai #ChinaTravel #DomesticFlight #ShanghaiHongqiao