Founded in 2006, Juneyao Air is one of the leading private-owned carriers in China, headquartered in Shanghai. Juneyao Air became the first Star Alliance Connecting Partner in 2017. Currently the airline reaches near 200 destinations in Asia and Europe, with a modern fleet of more than hundred aircrafts, comprising narrow-bodied Airbus A320s and wide-bodied Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
On July 1, 2024, Juneyao Air entered the UK market with a direct Manchester-Shanghai route, operated thrice weekly by the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. This aircraft features a two-cabin configuration with 29 Business Class seats that fully recline into beds and 295 Economy Class seats offering personal space and advanced entertainment systems.Both cabins offer high-definition entertainment screens and wireless internet access, ensuring a comfortable and convenient travel experience. Juneyao Air’s expansion into the UK market underscores its commitment to providing travelers with more options and better connections worldwide. With this latest addition to its network, Juneyao Air continues to solidify its position as a leading private carrier.