Shanghai Hongqiao to Tokyo Haneda

Japan Airlines JL82 | SHA/HND
Economy Class
Boeing 777-300ER | JA738J
ATD/1253 | ATA/1644
Lounge: China Eastern Lounge

I had to wake up at 6am for a work call. After that call, Jeff and I walked out to East Nanjing Road for breakfast, and then we went to the The Bund for one last look before returning to the Shanghai Fish Inn Bund to pack.

We left for Hongqiao Airport around 9.30am. Jeff was flying out of Terminal 2, whereas I was flying out of Terminal 1. The two terminals were located on opposite sides of the airport, and different subway lines went to each terminal. Fortunately, both of these lines operated from East Nanjing Road Station, so we didn't have to change trains. At the station, Jeff and I parted ways. I went to Line 10 while Jeff went to Line 2.

The train ride to the airport took about 40 minutes. From the station, I had a bit of a walk to the checkin area. Based on the appearance of the terminal, I suspect this was the very original terminal at Hongqiao. Apart from domestic flights, it seemed as if the only international flights were to Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.

JAL utilizes the China Eastern Lounge in Terminal 1. When I first entered the lounge, my initial impression was that it was a very small, empty and basic lounge with some drinks and cold buns on offer. Then, I noticed a passageway which led to a dining area, where was there all the lounge guests had congregated. Apart from a buffet, there was a cooking station offering made to order noodle soup. I had a nice noodle soup and steamed buns before leaving for the gate.Baca selengkapnya