China Airlines News
China Airlines Serves Up Another Starred Banquet on the Clouds
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, added more stars to its in-flight catering by announcing a partnership with MIPON, the Michelin one star restaurant at the Grand Mayfull Hotel Taipei.
China Airlines Expanding North American Network
Taiwan-based China Airlines has announced that it will begin offering non-stop flights to Seattle, the “Emerald City”, starting July 14, 2024. The Taipei-Seattle route will expand the carrier’s passenger services to northwestern USA by offering five weekly flights with the Airbus A350-900. In addition to providing travelers with even more options for travel between Taiwan and the Americas, China Airlines will leverage its extensive regional network to expand its share of the transfer market in Asia and boost business growth.
China Airlines Exclusive: World Champion Bread by Yao-hsun Chen Now Onboard
China Airlines, the Taiwan based carrier, has partnered with Yao-hsun Chen of Yoshi Bakery to bring his world champion bread onboard. Effectively immediately, bread developed exclusively for China Airlines by Chen will be served in all cabin classes on all flights departing from Taiwan, demonstrating the carrier’s tireless pursuit of innovation and breakthroughs in in-flight catering.
Beijing Review: The Time Is Always Right to Do What Is Right
In a move that showed both countries’ keenness to expand air travel after the COVID-19 pandemic, in turn reflecting an implicit eagerness to up mutually beneficial cooperation, China and the United States increased the number of direct regular passenger flights from 48 to 70 per week in the 2023-24 winter and spring seasons.
Dnata awarded a multi-year contract by China Airlines
Emirati airport service provider Dnata has been awarded a multi-year contract by China Airlines in the Czech Republic.
China Airlines Lowering Prepaid Excess Baggage Fees by Over 30%
In response to strong global travel demand, China Airlines has announced that excess baggage fees on international routes will be reduced by up to 22% for China Airlines/Mandarin Airlines. Travelers will also receive an additional 15% discount on prepaid excess baggage fees. The over 30% savings on checked baggage from the combined discounts means travelers will be able to have fun and shop to their heart’s content overseas.
China Airlines Sustainability Demonstration Flight Improves Carbon Reduction
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, took part in the second The Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC) held by SkyTeam. Flight CI753/CI754 between Taipei and Singapore was designated as the sustainability demonstration flight successfully reducing its carbon emissions by 150 tons.
China Airlines and Philippine Airlines Adding More Codeshare Routes
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, has announced an expansion of its codesharing agreement with Philippine Airlines taking advantage of the strong post-COVID travel market between Taiwan and the Philippines.
China Airlines Recognized as a Best Company to Work for in Asia
HR Asia has named China Airlines one of the 2023 Best Companies to Work for in Asia. This was the first time the Taiwanese airline took part in the awards where it faced 339 competing companies.
China Airlines Code Sharing with ITA Airways to Expand Italian Network
China Airlines has announced its partnership with ITA Airways for the code-sharing of flight CI075/076 on the Taipei-Rome route. The codesharing agreement will also be expanded to cover other destinations within Italy to promote the development of both markets by streamlining travel between Taiwan and Italy.
China Airlines and WooTEA Infuse In-Flight Desserts with Playfulness
China Airlines has joined forces with WooTEA, the popular Taiwanese hand-shaken beverage brand, to develop an exclusive range of tea-themed desserts and beverages.
China Airlines Signs Firm Orders for Eight Boeing 787 Passenger Aircraft at Paris Air Show
China Airlines Chairman Su-Chien Hsieh accepted an invitation to attend the 2023 Paris Air Show where he signed a contract with Boeing converting the option on eight 787 passenger aircraft into firm orders, a change previously approved by the China Airlines Board on May 10.