Kunming Airlines
Chinese airline
Kunming Airlines is a Chinese airline based in Kunming, Yunnan province, and established in 2005.
History
In December 2005, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said it would soon approve operation of the private airline Kunming Airlines, which has a registered capital of RMB80 million, and plans to be based at Kunming Wujiaba International Airport.
As of January 2009, Kunming Airlines is 80 percent owned by Shenzhen Airlines with the remaining 20% owned by a local businessman, with a total registered capital of RMB 80 million. The new airline will receive two Boeing 737-700 and one Boeing 737-800 aircraft as well as 30 pilots and 26 flight attendants from Shenzhen Airlines.
The airline commenced operations on 15 February 2009 from Kunming to Changsha and Harbin.
Destinations
As of April 2026, the airlines serves destinations in China and Thailand.
Codeshare agreements
Kunming Airlines have codeshare agreements with the following airlines:
Air China
Shenzhen Airlines
Fleet
As of August 2025, Kunming Airlines operates an all-Boeing 737 fleet composed of the following aircraft:
In 2014, Kunming Airlines agreed to purchase 10 Boeing 737 aircraft (4 Boeing 737NG and 6 Boeing 737 MAX) in an $897m deal.
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