China Airlines is the largest airline of Taiwan with its headquarters and hub located at Toayuan International Airport (TPE). Founded in 1959, It is a member of the Skyteam global alliance.
The airline operates over 1,400 flights weekly to 102 cities across Asia, North America, Europe and Oceania. They transported over 19 million passengers in 2017.
• The airline is among the youngest fleet in the world - with an average aircraft age of only 10 years.
• Their entire brand identity and livery was re-imagined when they joined SkyTeam in 2011 for “NextGen” or what they call the ‘Next Generation Era’. The new brand featured the appearance of a plum blossom logo and trademark and new uniforms designed by Hong Kong costume designer William Chang.
Frequent Flyer Program
Dynasty Flier is the miles-based reward program for China Airlines.
The program has four tiers:
Dynasty
Entry level
Gold (Elite)
30,000 miles
• SkyTeam Elite status
• 2,000 mile birthday gift
• Priority reservations, baggage, and security
• VIP lounge access
• Domestic ticket discounts
Emerald (Elite Plus)
50,000 miles
• SkyTeam Elite status
• 2,000 mile birthday gift
• Priority reservations, baggage, and security
• VIP lounge access for you and a guest
• Discounts on in-flight duty free shop
• Free spouse upgrade
• Welcome gift
Paragon (Elite Plus)
1,200 club points
• SkyTeam Elite status
• 10,000 mile bonus when you achieve status
• 2,000 mile birthday gift
• Priority reservations, baggage, and security
• VIP lounge access for you and 2 guests
• 20% bonus miles
• Discounts on in-flight duty free shop
• Spouse receives Gold status
Codesharing
China Airlines offers codesharing with 21 airlines both inside and outside the Skyteam Alliance. Look for the designator code (CI).
When booking with a codesharing partner, you will experience differences in baggage fees, optional services, other charges, and policies from partner airlines on your trip.
Partners Include:
Cabin Classes
Business Class
Business Class
China Airlines offers a ‘Premium Business Class’ cabin option that blends oriental aesthetics and culture with a modern and sleek design. It’s star feature is the Sky Lounge - a bevy of onboard amenities at your fingertips including coffee and tea, a snack bar, instant noodles, literature, and a stand-up bar
Airport and Sky Lounge access
Amenity kit (including hygiene products and headphones)
Inflight meals and refreshments
Near-horizontal recline with ample personal space
Premium Economy
This class is offered on flights to and from North America, Europe, Oceania, and select Asian destinations
Dedicated cabin
Generous comfort space with fixed seat back and front-sliding recline
Dining table, personal storage space and dedicated reading light
USB charging port and power outlet
Personal 12” HD monitor
Premium Economy
Economy
Economy
China Airlines Economy Class cabins feature elements of traditional oriental aesthetics
Personal 8.9” touch screen TV
In-seat power, USB charging port, ambient mood lighting and individual reading light, audio jack and complimentary earphones