With incredible courage, the group’s founder strived to launch a charter flight from Changsha to Wenzhou on July 28, 1991, setting the precedent for private charter flights in China. And established Wenzhou Tianlong Charter Industry Co., Ltd., the country’s first private charter business. China’s private economy entered the area under sole state control for the first time with the introduction of the charter airline, which served as a dramatic example of China’s reform and opening up. With the establishment of Juneyao Group Aviation Service Co., Ltd. in Shanghai at the end of 2000, Juneyao’s aviation service operation entered a brand-new stage of growth.
On August 18, 2002, with the approval of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, Juneyao Group took a stake in China Eastern Airlines Wuhan Co., Ltd. This is the first instance of a private corporation investing in an entirely state-controlled industry. In June 2005, the Group was approved to establish Juneyao Air. Additionally, the first flight was completed in September 2006.Juneyao Air was successfully listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) on May 27, 2015.
In February 2014,9Air was approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China to prepare for establishment. It is a public air transportation enterprise established by the holding of Shanghai Juneyao Air. And the first flight was achieved in December 2014.
Juneyao Air and 9Air which are based in the respective international aviation hub ports of Shanghai and Guangzhou, have distinct business models and gradual growth.As one of the safest airlines in China, Juneyao Air implements the HVC (High Value Carriers) strategy and ranks among the top ten in terms of fleet size in the China; Jiuyuan Airlines implements the LCC (Low Cost Carriers) strategy and is the largest low-cost airline in the Central South region.
- Juneyao Air
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- hotline：86-21-95520
Founded in 2006, Juneyao Air is a leading privately-owned Chinese carrier and the first Connecting Partner of Star Alliance. With Shanghai and Nanjing as its central hubs, the airline boasts an extensive route network of over 300 routes connecting major cities across Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Its modern fleet of 102 aircraft includes ninety-three Airbus A320s and nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Together with its low-cost carrier, 9air, the airline has a remarkable cumulative passenger capacity of nearly 30 million in 2024.
Juneyao Air made history by launching a direct flight between Shanghai Pudong and Helsinki in June 2019. This milestone established it as the first privately-owned Chinese carrier in China’s civil aviation industry to operate intercontinental routes with wide-body aircraft.
As of April 2025, Juneyao Air operates eight direct intercontinental routes between Shanghai Pudong and Helsinki, Athens, Manchester, Brussels, Sydney, and Melbourne, as well as routes from Zhengzhou to Helsinki and Milan. Leveraging the fast and efficient transit services of Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Juneyao Air connects travelers to key domestic cities across China and vibrant international destinations; this enables travelers to enjoy more flexible and convenient options tailored to their diverse travel needs.
In addition, Juneyao Air has developed strong partnerships with 16 Star Alliance member airlines and actively collaborates with over 30 airlines globally.
Driven by its HVC (high-value carrier) strategy, Juneyao Air is poised to set the standard as a leading high-value carrier. The airline is committed to establishing a legacy that will last a century in the modern international service industry, contributing to the construction of the Shanghai International Shipping Center, and practicing the “Belt and Road” initiative. Embracing the philosophy of “Experience the comfort of home when you fly with Juneyao Air”, it is resolutely focused on delivering on its brand promises, creating exceptional value for travelers on every flight, and confidently advancing toward its goal of becoming a “more affinity-oriented century-old aviation brand” and a “world-class airline”.
Flagship Fleet
Juneyao Air’s flagship, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, delivers an exceptional travel experience. Its two-class configuration offers comfortable ergonomic seating, enhanced definition intuitive touch personal entertainment screens, high-speed Wi-Fi internet access, and a power supply (or USB socket). In Business Class, with 29 seats that provide direct aisle access and can be fully reclined into luxurious beds, ensuring a truly superior sleep experience. This attention to comfort elevates travel to new heights. In Economy Class, with 295 seats designed for comfort, travelers have ample personal space and access to state-of-the-art individual on-demand entertainment systems, making every journey enjoyable and entertaining.
Food and Wine
Juneyao Air launched its partnership with Pudong Shangri-La in 2023, marking the introduction of the exquisite “Huaiyang Cuisine” themed Chinese menu in collaboration with Gui Hua Lou Chinese Restaurant; this exceptional offering was rolled out in December on select international routes from Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The partnership has since evolved, with a significant enhancement in July 2024, introducing a refined Western menu inspired by “French Cuisine” from Jade 36 Restaurant. Additionally, the East-meets-West culinary experience has been expanded to include more intercontinental and Asian destinations, solidifying Juneyao Air’s commitment to delivering an unparalleled dining experience to its travelers.
In addition, travelers on Juneyao Air’s intercontinental and select routes can indulge in an exceptional food and wine pairing experience. Introduced in April 2024 in partnership with MHD China, a member of the LVMH Group, the Juneyao Air wine list showcases a carefully curated selection of over 100 wines from around the globe. This exquisite collection was handpicked by a team of esteemed food and wine experts, including Juneyao Air’s wine consultant, Andy Tan, Ningbo Mei, and David Shoemaker. Following three rigorous rounds of airborne wine pairing evaluations, guests will enjoy a thoughtfully selected collection of fine wines, perfectly matched to the culinary offerings designed in collaboration with Pudong Shangri-La. Among the highlights are two outstanding selections from China’s top vineyards: a rosé sparkling wine, Chandon, crafted in Ningxia, and the exceptional red wine, East Garden, from Domaine Franco-Chinois in Hebei Province’s Huailai region.
- hotline：400-1051999
Jiuyuan Airlines Co., Ltd. (referred to as "9 Air") is a public air transportation enterprise established by Shanghai Juneyao Airlineslines Co., Ltd. It is the first local low-cost airline in Guangzhou. Since its official launch of commercial operation on January 15, 2015, the company has been committed to building a 5-hour flight circle centered on Guangzhou with efficient and innovative operation as the core, and has accumulated 85 flight points, including 36 historical flight points and 49 in-flight flight points, with a route network covering 11 international countries and 25 domestic provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the central government, and providing more diversified, innovative and cost-effective air travel service products for passengers traveling between the three major domestic city clusters of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, the Yangtze River Delta, and the Pearl River Delta and the economic center cities in Asia.
Currently there are more than 2,000 employees and the fleet size reaches 27 aircraft in March 2025. The daily aircraft utilization rate reaches 11.69 hours in 2024; the operating revenue is $4.269 billion RMB in 2024; reflecting the good and robust revenue capability of 9 Air's low-cost operation model.
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