Aircraft within the Air China fleet are recognisable for their deep red logo of a phoenix, a legendary bird that symbolises luck and happiness, worshipped by the Chinese since ancient times. Air China is one of the major airlines of the People’s Republic of China and the flag carrier of the country. It is headquartered in Beijing, and a member of the Star Alliance global network of airlines. Air China offers the cabin classes of Economy, Business and First Class, and operates over 400 passenger routes. Through its Star Alliance partnership, Air China can take you to 1,317 destinations across 193 countries.