About HO
Juneyao Airlines (HO) is a Chinese private carrier that sits somewhere between full-service and low-cost — competitive on price but not stripped down to bare bones. Its network is heavily domestic, with 342 of its 374 routes staying inside China, built around a serious hub operation at Shanghai PVG with 78 routes fanning out from there. The international footprint is small but deliberate: Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand round out the short-haul reach. With a total network spanning over 620,000 km and its longest route stretching PVG all the way to Manchester at 9,185 km, Juneyao punches bigger than most travelers expect.
Why fly HO?
The honest case for Juneyao starts with PVG. If you're routing through Shanghai Pudong, HO gives you genuine options — 78 routes means real connectivity, not a thin schedule you have to work around. For budget-conscious travelers covering China, the domestic network across 99 airports is genuinely hard to beat for reach. The Manchester route is worth highlighting if you're crossing from the UK into eastern China, because nonstop PVG-MAN eliminates the painful European hub connection. Regional Asia travelers will find the Japan and Korea routes useful for positioning flights before picking up cheaper intra-Asia legs. Juneyao isn't going to wow you with a famous frequent flyer program, but the value-to-coverage ratio on Chinese domestic routes is the real draw here.
HO hub airports
- PVG Shanghai — 78 HO routes from China
- NKG Nanjing — 33 HO routes from China
- SHA Shanghai — 21 HO routes from China
- WUX Wuxi — 15 HO routes from China
- HGH Hangzhou — 9 HO routes from China
Top destination countries on HO
- China — 342 HO routes
- Japan — 6 HO routes
- Republic of Korea — 4 HO routes
- Malaysia — 3 HO routes
- Thailand — 2 HO routes
- Viet Nam — 2 HO routes
- Taiwan — 2 HO routes
- Australia — 2 HO routes
Tips for booking HO
Start your search at PVG — that's where HO's schedule is densest and fares are most competitive. NKG (Nanjing) is the second hub worth knowing, especially for central Yangtze Delta routing. Check baggage allowances carefully before booking lower fare classes, as restrictions can tighten fast on promotional tickets. If you're connecting internationally, build in buffer time at PVG since domestic-to-international transfers in China require more runway than you'd expect. For the MAN route specifically, compare fare classes directly — the cheapest buckets fill early. Always cross-check HO fares against the full PVG departure board before committing, because positioning options here are genuinely plentiful.
Frequently asked questions about HO
Where does HO (HO) fly?
HO operates 374 routes primarily serving China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, with a strong focus on East Asian destinations and domestic Chinese routes.
What is HO's main hub airport?
HO's main hub is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), which serves as the primary connection point for its East Asian network.
Is HO a legacy carrier, low-cost carrier, or regional airline?
Based on its extensive 374-route network and focus on major East Asian markets, HO operates as a full-service carrier serving both regional and international routes across Asia.
When should I book flights with HO and what fare classes are available?
For the best fares, book 4-8 weeks in advance for domestic routes and 6-12 weeks for international flights. HO typically offers multiple fare classes with varying baggage allowances and change policies.
What are HO's baggage and check-in policies?
Baggage allowances vary by fare class and route; most passengers are permitted one carry-on bag and checked luggage. Online check-in is available 24 hours before departure, with airport check-in opening 3 hours before international flights.