My 30 Hour China Eastern Airlines Nightmare!

What happens when your dream flight turns into a 30-hour disaster? From the chaos at China Eastern check-in to an unexpected night in Wuhan, this wasn’t the journey we planned. Confusion, delays, and missing flights — all packed into one so-called adventure. Watch now to see how it really feels flying with China Eastern Airlines in 2025. My Wuhan Travel Report:    • We explored WUHAN after the Pandemic (2025)   Our Air Canada Disaster:    • How Did Air Canada Go From National Pride ...   All my Videos:    • All my Flights   Pajaaree's YouTube:    / @travelbypajaree   Cheapest flights on the internet! ✈️🤑 https://skyscanner.pxf.io/Py6gdQ Contact me: crocodylecontent@gmail.com Airline: China Eastern Airlines Departure: Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA), China Stopover: Wuhan Tianhe Airport (WUH), China Arrival: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Thailand In this China Eastern Airlines review, I take you on a wild 30-hour trip from Shanghai to Bangkok that went way off script. What was supposed to be a fun aviation experience, including a ride on the COMAC C919, quickly spiraled into a stressful odyssey involving delays, miscommunication, and a night in a random Wuhan hotel. This China Eastern Airlines trip report shows not just the flight experience, but also what it’s like navigating China’s domestic aviation system as a foreign traveler. From crowded terminals and sudden changes to surprisingly decent inflight meals, this video covers the highs and (many) lows of flying China Eastern in 2025. Whether you're a curious traveler, an aviation nerd, or just enjoy watching airline chaos unfold — this one’s for you. Spoiler: It includes face recognition fails, missing flights, and a long list of things we won’t do again. Subscribe for more honest flight reviews and trip reports from around the globe! About China Eastern Airlines: China Eastern Airlines is one of China’s three major state-owned carriers, headquartered in Shanghai. Founded in 1988, the airline operates a fleet of over 660 aircraft, serving more than 220 destinations across Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia. Its main hubs are Shanghai Pudong and Shanghai Hongqiao, with secondary hubs in cities like Kunming, Xi’an, and Beijing Daxing. As a member of the SkyTeam alliance since 2011, China Eastern offers passengers access to a global network and benefits through its frequent flyer program, Eastern Miles. The airline also owns several subsidiaries, including Shanghai Airlines and China Cargo Airlines. In recent years, it launched OTT Airlines to operate China’s domestically manufactured jets like the COMAC C919 and ARJ21. Despite rapid growth, the airline has faced criticism over service quality and operational reliability, yet continues to play a key role in connecting China with the rest of the world. China Eastern also has a strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines, which owns a minority stake. Its slogan, “World-Class Hospitality with Eastern Charm,” reflects its aim to merge international standards with Chinese identity. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Today’s Flight with China Eastern 01:02 COMAC C919 1:31 Aircraft Change 02:09 From Shanghai City Center to the Airport 02:42 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) 03:21 Check-in & Ground Experience 04:19 Today’s first Delay 05:05 Boarding 05:45 Welcome on Board 06:35 Take-off 06:48 Onboard Experience 07:28 Catering 08:06 Landing 08:22 Wuhan 09:05 Heading back to Wuhan Tianhe Airport 10:00 Check-in 10:45 Departure Area 11:07 A nasty Suspicion 12:21 Suspicion Confirmed 12:52 Chaos at the Airport 13:34 What Now? 14:05 Getting Help 15:49 Where are the Bags? 17:02 Rejected from Boarding the Hotel Bus 18:15 Sent Back to the Terminal 19:34 More Chaos 20:07 Conflicting Information 21:15 No one knows what is going on 22:42 Finally allowed to board the Bus 23:35 Chaos at the Hotel 25:04 Good Night 25:24 The next Day 25:50 Denied Entry 26:21 An unpleasant Start of the Day 27:09 Boarding 28:20 Welcome on Board 29:12 Take-off 29:40 Catering 30:06 Can I recommend China Eastern Airlines? 30:24 A very similar Flight? Contact me: crocodylecontent@gmail.com #chinaeastern #flightreview #tripreport #china #travel #review #shanghai #wuhan #bangkok #johnnyg