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In short

Juneyao Air is a private airline based in Shanghai, with hubs at Hongqiao and Pudong. It flies to about 99 destinations in China, East and Southeast Asia, Europe and Australia. Juneyao is a Star Alliance Connecting Partner and runs Juneyao Air Club, so it fits travellers linking Star Alliance trips through Shanghai. Cabins are Business and Economy.

Juneyao Air is a privately owned airline from Shanghai and the parent of low-cost carrier 9 Air.

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What to expect

Juneyao Air (IATA HO) is a privately owned Chinese airline based in Shanghai, with hubs at both Shanghai Pudong and Shanghai Hongqiao. It flies a wide domestic network and international routes to East and Southeast Asia, Europe and Australia, and it suits travellers who want a Star Alliance-linked connection into China with Boeing 787 long-haul service.

Founding in 2005 and the Auspicious Airlines name

The airline was founded in 2005 and began flying on 25 September 2006. Its Chinese name, Jixiang Hangkong, means Auspicious Airlines. It belongs to the Shanghai-based Juneyao Group and has been listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (603885) since May 2015. The head office is in Pudong. The parent group moved into the car industry in 2023 with JuneYao Auto.

Juneyao took delivery of its first Boeing 787 in October 2018. In June 2019 it opened a Shanghai to Helsinki route, described as the first intercontinental wide-body route by a private Chinese airline. The pandemic pushed it into the red, with a loss of CNY 749 million for 2020.

Shanghai hubs and more than 220 destinations

Shanghai Pudong and Shanghai Hongqiao are the hubs, and Beijing Daxing and Nanjing are secondary hubs. The airline reported more than 220 destinations and 260 routes in May 2026. The international network covers Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Europe and Australia.

Juneyao runs a joint venture with Finnair, which links Shanghai and Helsinki and connects to Finnair's European network. Its low-cost subsidiary, 9 Air, started flying in January 2015.

Star Alliance Connecting Partner

Juneyao became a Star Alliance Connecting Partner on 23 May 2017. This status links it with selected Star Alliance member airlines for connections, but Juneyao is not a full alliance member.

Booking on the English website and Pudong tips

The airline's global website sells tickets in English and other languages, so international travellers can book directly.

Travel tip: Pudong and Hongqiao are separate airports about an hour apart by road. When connecting in Shanghai, check that both flights use the same airport, or leave several hours for the transfer. Check the baggage allowance for your fare on the Juneyao Air website before you travel.

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Good to know

  • Founded2005
  • Other gatewaysPVG / NKG / PKX
  • Online check-inYes

Everything you should know

Airline codes

HO · DKH

IATA · ICAO · callsign “AIR JUNEYAO”

Look for HO in front of the number on your ticket: that prefix marks a flight sold under the Juneyao code. Enter HO and the number to follow a Juneyao departure.

Key facts

Main hub

Shanghai (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International

Also flies abroad fromShanghai Pudong (PVG) · Nanjing (NKG) · Beijing Daxing (PKX)

Network

About 99 destinations

China · East Asia · Southeast Asia · Europe · Australia

Juneyao flies mainly from Shanghai, with a dense domestic network and Boeing 787 routes to Europe and Australia.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Economy

and Business

Business and Economy; Business on the Boeing 787-9 has lie-flat seats.

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Good to know

Juneyao joined Star Alliance as a Connecting Partner in 2017, which allows connections with alliance airlines such as Air China and Lufthansa. It also has a joint venture with Finnair. Official website: juneyaoair.com.

Frequent flyer

Juneyao Air Club

Member of Star Alliance (Connecting Partner)

Juneyao is a Star Alliance Connecting Partner; its own programme is Juneyao Air Club.

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At a glance

Juneyao Air (IATA: HO, ICAO: DKH) is a private Chinese airline founded in 2005 and based in Shanghai, with hubs at Hongqiao and Pudong. A Star Alliance Connecting Partner, it flies about 103 Airbus A320-family and Boeing 787-9 aircraft to destinations across China, East and Southeast Asia, Europe and Australia.

Key facts about Juneyao Air
HeadquartersPudong, Shanghai, China
Fleet typesBoeing 787-9, Airbus A321neo, A321, A320neo, A320
Frequent flyerJuneyao Air Club
Official websiteglobal.juneyaoair.com

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
Juneyao serves the places below according to its published network. Routes are added, paused and rescheduled, so confirm the current Juneyao timetable when you search. Search flights

China

Shanghai (SHA) departures6 destinations

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  • Shanghai (SHA/PVG)

Fleet and aircraft

Juneyao had about 103 aircraft in service in August 2025, with 25 on order. Short and medium-haul routes use the Airbus A320 family, including the A319, A320, A320neo, A321 and A321neo. Long-haul routes use the Boeing 787-9. There are two cabins, Business and Economy. On the 787-9, Business seats are arranged 1-2-1 so every passenger has direct aisle access.

  • Boeing 787-9 Wide-body · 10 Long-haul and busy regional routes
  • Airbus A321neo Narrow-body Domestic trunk routes
  • Airbus A321-200 Narrow-body Domestic trunk routes
  • Airbus A320neo Narrow-body Domestic and regional routes
  • Airbus A320-200 Narrow-body Domestic and regional routes

Cabin classes

Two cabins.

Economy All flights

Full service

MealsChecked bag on most faresWiFi on 787-9

Business All aircraft

Lie-flat on the 787-9

Priority servicesExtra baggageLounge access

Juneyao Air Club

Juneyao Air Club is Juneyao’s frequent flyer scheme, and you can sign up on global.juneyaoair.com.

Members earn points on Juneyao and selected partner flights and can redeem them for award tickets and upgrades. As a Connecting Partner, Juneyao is not a full alliance member, so earning with other Star Alliance programmes depends on bilateral agreements.

The loyalty programme is Juneyao Air Club. Members earn points on Juneyao flights.

Baggage allowance

Juneyao does not give every passenger the same allowance: the route, the cabin and the fare you buy each change it. Your HO e-ticket shows what you have.

Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only

Allowances differ between domestic and international flights and by fare and cabin. Check your e-ticket.

Pro tip: when connecting with Star Alliance partners on separate tickets, bags may not be checked through.
Travel day

Online Check-in

Here is the order to follow for an HO flight: check in, sort your documents, meet the airport deadline and drop your bags.

  • Online check-in available
  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Use global.juneyaoair.com or app to check in for eligible flights. Have your Juneyao booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic HO passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Juneyao closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at SHA.

    Well before departure
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    Hand in checked luggage at the Juneyao counter or bag drop, then keep your boarding pass and passport ready for security and the gate.

    Juneyao counter
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Cheap tickets

Ways to pay less for a Juneyao ticket, from the dates you choose to the fare type you buy.

  1. 01

    Try midweek HO flights

    Juneyao fares are often lower on midweek departures. Search a spread of dates around your trip to find the cheaper days.

    Midweek flights
  2. 02

    Avoid peak seasons

    Chinese New Year and Golden Week in October are the busiest periods.

    Chinese New Year
  3. 03

    Price the bundle, not the base fare

    The lowest HO fare is not always the cheapest trip once bags and seats are added. Compare the fare types before you pay.

    Baggage & changes

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General

Juneyao Air joined Star Alliance as a Connecting Partner in May 2017. This gives connections and some benefits with selected Star Alliance airlines, but it is not a full member, so benefits differ from those on member airlines.