I just completed my second trip to Nepal using China Eastern Airlines. I had travelled to Nepal last year as well on the same airlines. There were no Major issues. Following are some new updates:

- I noticed this time there were more Nepalese passengers compared to last year.

- During this trip, the flight from Kunming to Kathmandu was delayed about 1 hour. Also the return flight from Kathmandu to Kunming was delayed by about 1 hour.

- When you book tickets, make sure the Full name on the Passport matches the full name in the Ticket, including middle names etc.

- Transit Visa was not required since my total transit time in China was less than 24 hours. When you calculate transit time, make sure to include the domestic flight time between Shanghai and Kunming. Not just waiting time at those airports.

- I still could not connect to the "Free WiFi" at Kunming Airport. WiFi would have helped to time pass during long transit. It asks for Chinese mobile number to setup WiFi Account. I asked the guy at the information desk but he was unable to help, instead he said free WiFi is available at Starbucks, but Starbucks was closed at late night. It is also good to carry "Travel Plug" so you can charge the laptop.

- Kunming Airport can be very cold (even during summer) so make sure to pack some warm clothes and blankets.

- I also noticed there is a "24 hour Airport lounge" near Starbucks in Kunming airport where you can pay about $27 (168 Yuan) to rest in comfortable couch. I did not use it but it may be good to know if you don't want to sleep in the chairs. 

- On the return flight from Kathmandu, the immigration officers at Kunming were taking extra time to check passports of Nepalese passengers. So the wait time was a bit longer for Nepalese. It seems they suspect we are using fake passports or stealing identity. But eventually everyone passed through without any problems.

- Following are some pictures from my travel