| I think low-cost carriers aren't less safe than major Chinese airlines. In fact, Spring Airline (SA) is using high-quality equipment from vendors such as GE, and has also awarded long-term maintenance contracts to GE. It's the off-the-flight area on which low-cost carriers save their money. There are frequent reports on delayed SA flights (http://www.china.org.cn/english/business/233495.htm) and lost or damaged baggage. In this context, I have some general questions regarding air travel in China: 1. Has there been any high-profile lawsuit between a plaintiff who had incurred significant financial losses due to a delayed domestic flight in China? If yes, what was the verdict? How are the odds for compensation resulting from a domestic flight delay? 2. Is there a way to insure your baggage when booking a ticket? 3. Are special rules applicable to low-cost carriers or do the same rules apply to standard airlines and low-cost carriers? |
China's Low-Cost Spring Airlines