Air china flights 23/5 & 1/6

[Alison J]

Hi,
Do you know if the flights on 23rd May trip to China, returning on 1st June have individual TV's and programme control or one communal one? Might sound a weird question but I usually watch lots of films on long flights and if I can't control my viewing I will need to take bigger books to read!
Getting excited now, but trying hard to pack light!
Alison

[Olly]

Hi Alison
I believe Air China uses the large overhead monitor for inflight entertainment in its economy cabins. They do offer individual screens and on-demand entertainment in business and first class. It might be worth trying to get a seat with a good view of the screen when you check in if you are flying economy.
Another option might be a portable DVD player - you can pick these up for around £40 now, or maybe cheaper.
I love watching films on long flights too - sometimes two or three in a row!
Kind regards
Olly, your editor

[Beesky]

I did the china trip in March and on both inyernation flights we had our on tv's on the seat backs. There were hundreds of films/programmes to watch!

[dave53]

(17/05/2012 09:37 AM)Olly Wrote:  Hi Alison
I believe Air China uses the large overhead monitor for inflight entertainment in its economy cabins. They do offer individual screens and on-demand entertainment in business and first class. It might be worth trying to get a seat with a good view of the screen when you check in if you are flying economy.
Another option might be a portable DVD player - you can pick these up for around £40 now, or maybe cheaper.
I love watching films on long flights too - sometimes two or three in a row!
Kind regards
Olly, your editor

HI ALISON,I went to China last year with China airways,and we all had own screen and controls.It may depend on what type of aircraft you fly in.You will have a great time there,trust me,David.

[chemistman]

I took the "Wonders of China" trip last October. The Air China international flights from Heathrow to Beijing had individual screens in economy though they were sometimes a bit temperamental and slow to react.

[Alison J]

(17/05/2012 09:37 AM)Olly Wrote:  Hi Alison
I believe Air China uses the large overhead monitor for inflight entertainment in its economy cabins. They do offer individual screens and on-demand entertainment in business and first class. It might be worth trying to get a seat with a good view of the screen when you check in if you are flying economy.
Another option might be a portable DVD player - you can pick these up for around £40 now, or maybe cheaper.
I love watching films on long flights too - sometimes two or three in a row!
Kind regards
Olly, your editor

Thanks will check out the DVD player.
Best wishes, Alison

[Eileen L]

(17/05/2012 09:37 AM)Olly Wrote:  Hi Alison
I believe Air China uses the large overhead monitor for inflight entertainment in its economy cabins. They do offer individual screens and on-demand entertainment in business and first class. It might be worth trying to get a seat with a good view of the screen when you check in if you are flying economy.
Another option might be a portable DVD player - you can pick these up for around £40 now, or maybe cheaper.
I love watching films on long flights too - sometimes two or three in a row!
Kind regards
Olly, your editor

Hi Alison,
Returned from the China trip two weeks ago. You are in for a treat,a marvellous experience, very busy but so many wonderful sights.On both Air China flights we had individual TVs and programme control.so reckon you will have the same.Will be happy to answer any other queries if I can.Enjoy the trip.
Regards,
Eileen L

[Caroleod]

I have just been looking at Air China website and reviews which are awful! Has there been any feedback from previous travellers about the standard of service?

[Caroleod]

(16/05/2012 10:37 PM)Alison J Wrote:  Hi,
Do you know if the flights on 23rd May trip to China, returning on 1st June have individual TV's and programme control or one communal one? Might sound a weird question but I usually watch lots of films on long flights and if I can't control my viewing I will need to take bigger books to read!
Getting excited now, but trying hard to pack light!
Alison

Thanks for the 'heads up!' on the flight entertainment ....made me look at Air China reviews...wish I hadn't bothered! See you on 23rd ( with lots of books!)

[Olly]

Hi Alison and Carole
Apologies - it looks like my information is out of date and that most Air China flights have individual screens now.
Kind regards
Olly, your editor