About Sichuan Airlines

Sichuan Airlines (四川航空), founded in 1986, is a full-service carrier from Mainland China, part of 四川航空集团. Its main hub is Chengdu Shuangliu & Tianfu.

Sichuan Airlines flies an all-Airbus fleet in panda livery from Chengdu’s two airports. It is a specialist in high-altitude routes (Lhasa, Daocheng) and flies from Chengdu to Europe and Southeast Asia. Its Sichuan-style catering has a cult following.

Its frequent flyer program is Golden Panda — free to join, with miles redeemable for tickets, upgrades and partner benefits.

IATA code: 3U; official website: www.sichuanair.com. Use the quick links below for booking, check-in and baggage information.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sichuan Airlines safe?

The airline holds an air operator certificate from its civil aviation authority and follows ICAO safety standards. Public safety records are available in databases such as AviationSafety.

Which frequent flyer partnerships does Sichuan Airlines have?

The airline is not in one of the three global alliances; partnerships are bilateral — see the loyalty section of the official site.

What aircraft does Sichuan Airlines fly?

Fleet composition changes with deliveries and retirements; current fleet and age data are published on the official site and public databases like Planespotters.

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