SHANDONG AIRLINES (Hangzhou Xiaoshan to Jinan International), BOEING 737-800

5/11/2015

Route: Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang Airport

Departure date of flight: May 11, 2015, 20.35

Flight number: SC1152

Flight duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Cabin: Economy Class

Aircraft type: Boeing 737-800

Punctuality of the flight:

This short-haul flight departed on time from Hangzhou.

Any baggage issues:

No issues- I only had hand luggage.

Comments on the check-in staff and any issues:

No check in issues. Everything went perfectly smoothly at check-in at Hangzhou Airport.

Comments regarding the pre-meal service:

Herbal Chinese tea, orange juice and some other drinks, including tea and coffee.

Comments regarding the first meal:

For this short-haul flight, we were served with a hot-meal (vegetarian option only- with tofu, rice and vegetables).

Comments regarding the drinks service:

A second round of drinks were offered before (orange juice and water), during, and after the meal. Plenty of milk, coffee, and tea.

Comments regarding the in-flight snacks (if any):

None

Comments regarding the second meal (if any):

None

Comments of professionalism of the cabin crew:

The cabin crew seemed proud to work for Shandong Airlines, and provide a very warm and friendly service.

Comments on the interior of the aircraft (including seat comfort):

Shandong Airlines fleet consists only of Boeing 737 aircraft, with a variety of new Boeing 737-700/800/900NGs. All of these aircraft come in the following configuration:

Economy Class seats have a pitch of 32 inches, and a width of 18 inches
First Class seats have a pitch of 38 inches, and a width of 21 inches (some aircraft an only Economy Class seating policy).

Overall rating 1-10 (worst-best): 10

Can see the whole of Hangzhou, with the West Lake on the right-hand side: Photo Copyright Navjot Singh

Xintiang River, Hangzhou: Photo Copyright Navjot Singh

West Lake, Hangzhou: Photo Copyright Navjot Singh

Vegetarian option: Photo Copyright Navjot Singh

Vegetarian option in-flight meal on Shandong Airlines: Photo Copyright Navjot Singh

Evening falls as we approach Jinan: Photo Copyright Navjot Singh

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