Air CHINA
Route: Heathrow-Beijing.
Frequency: three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Heathrow base: Terminal Three.
Aircraft: Boeing 747-400.
Crew: English and Mandarin speakers.
First class: 62in seat pitch; personal videos; free limousine transfers; 50% off price of Chinese domestic flights; and 40kg baggage.
Business class: 42in seat pitch; personal videos; free limousine transfers; 50% off Chinese domestic flights and 30kg baggage.
Economy: 34in seat pitch; meal selection; 50% off Chinese domestic travel; and 20kg baggage.
Network: domestic and Asian flights. Services to Australia from Beijing.
Partners: Northwest Airlines and Lufthansa.