West Air (China)
Chinese low-cost airline
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West Air is a low-cost airline based in Liangjiang, Chongqing, China,[2] operating a scheduled passenger network to domestic and international destinations out of its main hub, Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, as well as its second hub in Zhengzhou.[3] The company was established in March 2007 by its parent company HNA Aviation, with the launch of scheduled services on 14 June 2007.[4] The airline was one of the four founding members of the U-FLY Alliance.
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| Founded | 27 March 2007 | ||||||
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Commenced operations | 14 June 2007 | ||||||
| Hubs | Chongqing Zhengzhou | ||||||
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| Fleet size | 50 | ||||||
| Destinations | 71[1] | ||||||
| Parent company | HNA Aviation Chongqing Yufu Assets Management Group | ||||||
| Headquarters | Chongqing, China | ||||||
| Website | westair.cn | ||||||
On 4 February 2016, West Air launched its inaugural international flight between Chongqing and Singapore.[5][6]
Destinations
As of April 2026[update], the airlines serves destinations in East Asia and Southeast Asia.[7]
Fleet
Current fleet
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As of July 2026[update], West Air (China) operates the following aircraft:[8]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
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| Airbus A319 | 4 | — | 144 | |
| Airbus A319neo | 2 | — | ||
| Airbus A320 | 26 | — | 186 | |
| Airbus A320neo | 10 | — | ||
| Airbus A321 | 4 | — | 230 | Three former Interjet and one former Avianca aircraft.[citation needed] |
| Airbus A321neo | 4 | — | 107 | |
| Total | 50 | — | ||
Fleet history
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West Air has previously operated the following aircraft:
Loyalty programs
The Fortune Wings Club is the loyalty program for West Air and its sister airlines, including Capital Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Grand China Air, Grand China Express, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Hong Kong Express and Lucky Air. Membership benefits include air ticket redemption and upgrade; VIP members have additional privileges of dedicated First or Business Class check in counters, lounge access, bonus mileage and extra baggage allowance.[9]
