European base
Flag carrier , will be around tomorrow
Pay OK and on time
Management OK (although MO differs somewhat from the West)
Double crew ops on 330
Route structure witout hellholes ( worst is GRU)
No commercial pressure - tons of extra fuel
BIG time language problem
Start a discussion with the Chinese captain and you go
Hotel standard may be low
Per diem system strange
Small problems may quickly be big problems
I worked for AC and had a splendid time with 10+ days home in EU per month. The Chinese are kind folks, treat them well and they open up; try the "little yellow bastards" approach and you are gone! If you dont like smoking in the cockpit; be diplomatic. If you like a good cigar at work: this is the place! And they have the best tea in the world...
And above all: be patient and dont loose your face (or theirs)
Best of luck
Capt T-