World’s first C919 commercial flight arrives in Beijing from Shanghai

Beijing, The Gulf Observer: The world’s first C919, China’s first domestically made large passenger jet, completed its inaugural commercial flight on Sunday.

The flight, identified as MU9191, departed from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 10:32 a.m. and arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport at 12:31 p.m.

Over 130 passengers were aboard to experience C919’s first air travel. To begin the journey, everyone obtained a specially designed boarding pass provided by China Eastern Airlines (CEA), commemorating the aircraft’s first commercial flight.

For the first time, passengers can enjoy high-definition 1080p videos displayed on a total of 20 12-inch ceiling-mounted monitors installed in CEA’s single-aisle fleet.

China Eastern Airlines has also filmed a safety instruction video for the C919, featuring China’s picturesque landscapes to present an audiovisual feast for passengers.

The most anticipated thing is the in-flight food service, which comprises themed meals voted on by passengers.

Named after wufu linmen, a Chinese idiom meaning “five blessings come to the family,” the themed meal available for economy class passengers comprises a serving clay pot of rice with preserved meat, a three-color fruit platter, mango pudding depicting the maiden flight, the CEA’s chocolate shortcake and White Rabbit milk candy.