Hello,
I was wondering what the accommodations are like on flights between the United States (specifically O’Hare) and China (Shanghai) with United Airlines, in both economy and business classes. How many meals are served, are there seat-back television screens, etc.? I checked the United website but it offered little information.
Thank you!
I have flown the ORD - PVG route on United several times. United employs 777s on this route, unlike its west coast flights to Shanghai which are all 747s.
The flight takes 14 or 15 hours, so 2 full meals are served along with snacks and drinks. United’s international flights have better service standards than their domestic US flights. There are individual monitors on 777s, so you select your own entertainment. Seating is the same standard configuration as on domestic flights.
You will land at Shanghai Pudong International airport, which is about 30 miles from the city center. The world’s only commercial mag-lev train runs from the airport toward downtown. It is worth riding just for the sheer thrill (400 kilometers /hour speed). Enjoy your trip!