Budget airline bad for long haul
I booked China Eastern from London to New Zealand return which is a flight I’ve done many times with multiple airlines. Firstly the crew could not speak or understand English I get it’s a Chinese airline but from London and New Zealand I would expect basic English. There were around 5 movies to watch that were in English and both flights had the same movies for 2 x 11 hour flights. Only 2 meals which I have to say were very good quality better than most but that was where it stopped no snacks at all, no drinks offered during the flight when I went to ask they did give me water but in a tiny cup. No alcohol other than beer I don’t drink on flights but that may bug others. Only drinks were water, orange juice and coke. The plane was also the old style plane so tiny seats and overhead lockers. Toilets were kept very clean which was appreciated. I did pay about half what other airlines were offering so I got what I paid for if you can deal with the above it does save a lot of money but if you expect what other airlines, Qantas, BA, Air New Zealand, Emirates offer you will be really disappointed. Would not fly them if their price was not competitive.