I've only flown business through PVG, so check-in ...

I've only flown business through PVG, so check-in and security is a breeze (looked bad for others without priority). Not much in the way of decent food options, so I hang out in the club lounge.

Star alliance lounge has good drinks, food is tolerable, chairs are terrible, but beats the alternative.

All in all, this is a decent airport for China, but still sub-par compared to a US/Canada or European airport.