Spring Airlines (春秋航空), founded in 2005, is a low-cost carrier from Mainland China, part of 春秋集团. Its main hub is Shanghai Hongqiao & Pudong.
Spring Airlines is China’s largest LCC, famous for its ¥99 flash sales. Japan is its signature market — dense Tokyo/Osaka/Nagoya frequencies — plus Thailand and Southeast Asian leisure routes, all in a high-density all-economy layout at fares well below full-service rivals.
IATA code: 9C; official website: www.ch.com. Use the quick links below for booking, check-in and baggage information.
Is Spring 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 Spring 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 Spring 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.
