Explore the latest Suparna Airlines (Y8) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026
IATA: Y8Founded 2003HQ: Shanghai, China
About Suparna Airlines
Explore the latest Suparna Airlines (Y8) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Suparna Airlines, also known as Jinpeng and previously operating as Yangtze River Express, is an Airline of the HNA Group. The airline was founded in 2003 and mainly operates cargo services with a fleet of dedicated Boeing B737 and B747 freighter aircraft. Suparna Airlines also operates some passenger services out of its Shanghai Pudong hub using B737-800 aircraft. These are configured in a single class high density layout. The name of the airline comes from a mythical bird that is also known under the name Garuda.
Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.
Baggage
At Supama Airlines, also known as Jinpeng, passengers who have completed online check-in are not required to go through a separate baggage check-in procedure. However, those with checked baggage must visit the designated check-in counter at the airport at least 90 minutes before their flight to ensure timely processing. Business class passengers are permitted to carry two pieces of hand luggage, each not exceeding 7 kilograms in weight and dimensions of 20 × 40 × 55 cm. In contrast, economy class passengers are allowed only one piece of hand luggage with the same weight and size restrictions.
Jinpeng (Supama) Airlines accommodates passengers traveling with service dogs, ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities. The airline permits service dogs in the cabin, provided they comply with safety regulations, do not cause disruption, and do not obstruct passageways or emergency evacuation routes. To travel with a service dog, passengers must present several documents: a valid animal health certificate, known as the "Animal Quarantine Certificate"; a valid service dog identification, which could be an "Animal Training Certificate," "Animal Work Certificate," or "Animal Identity Card"; proof of the service dog's vaccinations; and the passenger's valid "Disability Certificate of the People's Republic of China." These requirements ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers while accommodating the needs of those with disabilities.
Jinpeng/Supama Airlines defined as babies aged 14 days to under 2 years. The airline does not transport infants younger than 14 days or premature infants less than 90 days old. Infants tickets are 10% of the regular adult fare. If an adult carries more than one infant, additional infants must purchase child tickets and occupy separate seats. The airline does not provide cradles; infants must be held by the accompanying adult using a special safety belt or a qualified child restraint device. Each adult is allowed to hold only one infant. Infants occupying a seat must use a child restraint device (car-type safety seat) no wider than 17 inches (43cm) and within the weight limit specified by the device. Infant tickets do not include a free baggage allowance. However, passengers can carry or check in one fully foldable stroller or cradle, provided it weighs no more than 7 kilograms and measures no more than 20 × 40 × 55 cm. The number of infants onboard is limited by the availability of infant safety belts and life jackets, with the B737 model accommodating up to 8 infants.
From September 16, 2023, Supama / Jinpeng Airlines offers self-service online check-in for all routes and cabins via their official website and WeChat applet. JinPeng (Supama) Airlines passengers must complete security checks at least 50 minutes before their flight's scheduled departure and board no later than 20 minutes before takeoff. Jinpeng Airlines may rearrange seats, and cooperation with staff is requested. Passengers canceling flights after online check-in must do so at least one hour before departure either online or at airport check-in counters to avoid no-show penalties. Seat selections made online might change during check-in due to system issues.
Jinpeng/Supama Airlines has specific guidelines for unaccompanied minors (UM), defined as children over 5 but under 12 years old, traveling without an adult over 18 with full civil capacity. The airline does not accommodate certain categories of unaccompanied minors, including children under 5 years old, sick or disabled children under 12, and those traveling on connecting flights, stopover flights, or code-share flights operated by other carriers. Unaccompanied minors are not accepted on domestic and international flights of Jinpeng Airlines. The number of unaccompanied minors allowed per flight is limited based on the aircraft type: a maximum of 5 on a B737 and 8 on a B787. For a child to travel as an unaccompanied minor, the application must be submitted at least 60 minutes before the flight's scheduled departure. Jinpeng Airlines requires all procedures to be completed at a designated ticket office or airport check-in counter, as they do not accept telephone applications
Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Suparna Airlines.
Do Suparna Airlines Economy and W fares have the same cabin baggage size limit?
No. Each piece is limited to 7 kg. Standard Economy allows one up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm; W fares one up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm; Business two, each up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm. Dimensions exclude wheels, handles and telescopic rods. Specific product or route rules take precedence.
Which Suparna Airlines domestic fares include checked baggage?
Business normally includes 30 kg. Economy normally includes 20 kg except V/N/A/U/T fares, which have no free checked baggage. Special products follow their own rules. A child ticket’s allowance depends on its fare and booking class rather than a single allowance applying to every child ticket.
Can a lap infant take a stroller free on Suparna Airlines?
A lap-infant ticket priced at 10% of the normal adult fare has no ordinary free baggage allowance, but one fully folding stroller or bassinet may travel free. It can be carried in the cabin if no more than 7 kg and 20 × 40 × 55 cm; if larger or heavier, it must be checked free.
How can companions pool checked baggage on Suparna Airlines?
At least two passengers must travel on the same flight to the same destination and hand over baggage at the same time and place. Their fare-class free allowances may then be combined. An involuntary cabin change retains the original allowance. Pooling does not remove individual bag size and weight limits.
What are Suparna Airlines’ individual checked bag limits?
Normally each bag must not exceed 50 kg. Its length, width and height must be at least 20 × 15 × 5 cm and no more than 100 × 60 × 40 cm respectively. Prior airline approval is required for exceptions. Bags must be securely packed and locked; do not tie two packages together as one or attach loose items to the outside.
Can one adult accompany two infants on Suparna Airlines?
An adult aged at least 18 with full legal capacity may accompany up to two infants. One may travel on a lap-infant ticket; the other needs a child ticket, separate seat and an approved child restraint supplied by the passenger. Newborns under 14 days and premature infants under 90 days are not accepted.
Can an unaccompanied child take a connecting or stopping Suparna Airlines flight?
An unaccompanied minor is aged five to under twelve without an adult in the same physical cabin. Suparna does not accept such children on its connecting, intermediate-stop or interline itineraries. Children under five and children with illness or disability under twelve are not accepted alone. If Suparna only markets a codeshare, apply directly to the operating airline.
How do I arrange checked pet carriage on Suparna Airlines?
For a domesticated cat or dog, apply at least 24 hours before the travel day through an own ticket office, authorised agent or the service centre when booking, and obtain approval. Provide a valid animal quarantine certificate and vaccination proof. Arrive at least two hours before departure with the pet, suitable airline crate, transport agreement and other documents. The pet and crate contents are charged separately outside the free allowance. Cabin pets follow a separate product.
Can I collect a Suparna Airlines bag if I have lost the baggage tag receipt?
Report the loss to the airline immediately. To collect the bag, provide sufficient proof of ownership and sign a receipt on collection. For a delayed bag, the airline notifies you to collect it or arranges delivery; no storage fee is charged for delayed baggage. Keeping the identification receipt avoids extra ownership checks.
Whose baggage and ticket-change rules apply to a Suparna Airlines codeshare?
Ticket issuance, refunds and changes follow the marketing carrier’s rules. Baggage, onboard, ground and disruption services follow the operating carrier’s standards. Check the airline actually flying the service rather than applying Suparna’s own baggage rules to every flight sold with a Y8 code.
Suparna Airlines Flights, Routes & Travel Guide
Explore the latest Suparna Airlines (Y8) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026
IATA: Y8Founded 2003HQ: Shanghai, China
About Suparna Airlines
Explore the latest Suparna Airlines (Y8) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Suparna Airlines, also known as Jinpeng and previously operating as Yangtze River Express, is an Airline of the HNA Group. The airline was founded in 2003 and mainly operates cargo services with a fleet of dedicated Boeing B737 and B747 freighter aircraft. Suparna Airlines also operates some passenger services out of its Shanghai Pudong hub using B737-800 aircraft. These are configured in a single class high density layout. The name of the airline comes from a mythical bird that is also known under the name Garuda.
Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.
Baggage
At Supama Airlines, also known as Jinpeng, passengers who have completed online check-in are not required to go through a separate baggage check-in procedure. However, those with checked baggage must visit the designated check-in counter at the airport at least 90 minutes before their flight to ensure timely processing. Business class passengers are permitted to carry two pieces of hand luggage, each not exceeding 7 kilograms in weight and dimensions of 20 × 40 × 55 cm. In contrast, economy class passengers are allowed only one piece of hand luggage with the same weight and size restrictions.
Jinpeng (Supama) Airlines accommodates passengers traveling with service dogs, ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities. The airline permits service dogs in the cabin, provided they comply with safety regulations, do not cause disruption, and do not obstruct passageways or emergency evacuation routes. To travel with a service dog, passengers must present several documents: a valid animal health certificate, known as the "Animal Quarantine Certificate"; a valid service dog identification, which could be an "Animal Training Certificate," "Animal Work Certificate," or "Animal Identity Card"; proof of the service dog's vaccinations; and the passenger's valid "Disability Certificate of the People's Republic of China." These requirements ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers while accommodating the needs of those with disabilities.
Jinpeng/Supama Airlines defined as babies aged 14 days to under 2 years. The airline does not transport infants younger than 14 days or premature infants less than 90 days old. Infants tickets are 10% of the regular adult fare. If an adult carries more than one infant, additional infants must purchase child tickets and occupy separate seats. The airline does not provide cradles; infants must be held by the accompanying adult using a special safety belt or a qualified child restraint device. Each adult is allowed to hold only one infant. Infants occupying a seat must use a child restraint device (car-type safety seat) no wider than 17 inches (43cm) and within the weight limit specified by the device. Infant tickets do not include a free baggage allowance. However, passengers can carry or check in one fully foldable stroller or cradle, provided it weighs no more than 7 kilograms and measures no more than 20 × 40 × 55 cm. The number of infants onboard is limited by the availability of infant safety belts and life jackets, with the B737 model accommodating up to 8 infants.
From September 16, 2023, Supama / Jinpeng Airlines offers self-service online check-in for all routes and cabins via their official website and WeChat applet. JinPeng (Supama) Airlines passengers must complete security checks at least 50 minutes before their flight's scheduled departure and board no later than 20 minutes before takeoff. Jinpeng Airlines may rearrange seats, and cooperation with staff is requested. Passengers canceling flights after online check-in must do so at least one hour before departure either online or at airport check-in counters to avoid no-show penalties. Seat selections made online might change during check-in due to system issues.
Jinpeng/Supama Airlines has specific guidelines for unaccompanied minors (UM), defined as children over 5 but under 12 years old, traveling without an adult over 18 with full civil capacity. The airline does not accommodate certain categories of unaccompanied minors, including children under 5 years old, sick or disabled children under 12, and those traveling on connecting flights, stopover flights, or code-share flights operated by other carriers. Unaccompanied minors are not accepted on domestic and international flights of Jinpeng Airlines. The number of unaccompanied minors allowed per flight is limited based on the aircraft type: a maximum of 5 on a B737 and 8 on a B787. For a child to travel as an unaccompanied minor, the application must be submitted at least 60 minutes before the flight's scheduled departure. Jinpeng Airlines requires all procedures to be completed at a designated ticket office or airport check-in counter, as they do not accept telephone applications
Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Suparna Airlines.
Do Suparna Airlines Economy and W fares have the same cabin baggage size limit?
No. Each piece is limited to 7 kg. Standard Economy allows one up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm; W fares one up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm; Business two, each up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm. Dimensions exclude wheels, handles and telescopic rods. Specific product or route rules take precedence.
Which Suparna Airlines domestic fares include checked baggage?
Business normally includes 30 kg. Economy normally includes 20 kg except V/N/A/U/T fares, which have no free checked baggage. Special products follow their own rules. A child ticket’s allowance depends on its fare and booking class rather than a single allowance applying to every child ticket.
Can a lap infant take a stroller free on Suparna Airlines?
A lap-infant ticket priced at 10% of the normal adult fare has no ordinary free baggage allowance, but one fully folding stroller or bassinet may travel free. It can be carried in the cabin if no more than 7 kg and 20 × 40 × 55 cm; if larger or heavier, it must be checked free.
How can companions pool checked baggage on Suparna Airlines?
At least two passengers must travel on the same flight to the same destination and hand over baggage at the same time and place. Their fare-class free allowances may then be combined. An involuntary cabin change retains the original allowance. Pooling does not remove individual bag size and weight limits.
What are Suparna Airlines’ individual checked bag limits?
Normally each bag must not exceed 50 kg. Its length, width and height must be at least 20 × 15 × 5 cm and no more than 100 × 60 × 40 cm respectively. Prior airline approval is required for exceptions. Bags must be securely packed and locked; do not tie two packages together as one or attach loose items to the outside.
Can one adult accompany two infants on Suparna Airlines?
An adult aged at least 18 with full legal capacity may accompany up to two infants. One may travel on a lap-infant ticket; the other needs a child ticket, separate seat and an approved child restraint supplied by the passenger. Newborns under 14 days and premature infants under 90 days are not accepted.
Can an unaccompanied child take a connecting or stopping Suparna Airlines flight?
An unaccompanied minor is aged five to under twelve without an adult in the same physical cabin. Suparna does not accept such children on its connecting, intermediate-stop or interline itineraries. Children under five and children with illness or disability under twelve are not accepted alone. If Suparna only markets a codeshare, apply directly to the operating airline.
How do I arrange checked pet carriage on Suparna Airlines?
For a domesticated cat or dog, apply at least 24 hours before the travel day through an own ticket office, authorised agent or the service centre when booking, and obtain approval. Provide a valid animal quarantine certificate and vaccination proof. Arrive at least two hours before departure with the pet, suitable airline crate, transport agreement and other documents. The pet and crate contents are charged separately outside the free allowance. Cabin pets follow a separate product.
Can I collect a Suparna Airlines bag if I have lost the baggage tag receipt?
Report the loss to the airline immediately. To collect the bag, provide sufficient proof of ownership and sign a receipt on collection. For a delayed bag, the airline notifies you to collect it or arranges delivery; no storage fee is charged for delayed baggage. Keeping the identification receipt avoids extra ownership checks.
Whose baggage and ticket-change rules apply to a Suparna Airlines codeshare?
Ticket issuance, refunds and changes follow the marketing carrier’s rules. Baggage, onboard, ground and disruption services follow the operating carrier’s standards. Check the airline actually flying the service rather than applying Suparna’s own baggage rules to every flight sold with a Y8 code.
