China Airlines, a Taiwan based carrier, took part in The Aviation Challenge (TAC), launched by the SkyTeam Alliance, for the third consecutive year, and introduced a one-time value chain collaboration on passenger-carrying flights, a first for the Taiwanese aviation industry...
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Today (Jan 1) China Airlines has set a new milestone for workplace gender equality by launching a new pantsuit uniform in keeping with global trends in the aviation industry. All women in front-line service roles including ground crews, ticketing staff, and flight attendants at Songshan Airport...
China Airlines is introducing yet another novel in-flight catering experience in a collaboration with SUNMAI and the trendy bar brand BLAH BLAH Bar. Two new alcoholic cocktail beverages exclusive to China Airlines will be launched on January 1, 2025...
China Airlines, the Taiwan based carrier, announced plans to order ten Airbus A350-1000 passenger aircraft, ten Boeing 777-9 passenger aircraft, and four 777-8F freighters. The new fleet is expected to begin deliveries in 2029 and will be used for long-haul passenger and cargo routes...
China Airlines, a Taiwan based carrier, continues to deliver results, with outstanding performances in sustainability; the carrier has won the top five awards at the 2024 Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA) and Global Corporate Sustainability Awards (GCSA)....
China Airlines, a Taiwan-based carrier, announced on 9 December (12/9) that Airbus has been contracted to provide integration and technical services for the retrofit of fifteen A350 aircraft. China Airlines is committed to providing travelers with...
The run of success at China Airlines, a Taiwan-based carrier, continues with the Five Star Global Airline award from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX)...
China Airlines, a Taiwan-based carrier, has launched its new 2025 “Take it Easy, Take it Slow” calendar and an all-new brand commercial, “#Storybehindthetrip”, turning the drama from trips into short and funny memes. The calendar is presented as check-in posts on social media while the brand...
The Starlight Road Race, the first-ever marathon to be held by China Airlines, a Taiwan-based carrier, kicked off today (10/12) with great fanfare at Dajia River Park in Taipei. The three divisions of Half-Marathon (21km), Casual (10km) and Family Fun (5km) attracted nearly ten thousand local and overseas runners, setting a new domestic record for the highest number of participants in a night-time half-marathon. The China Airlines Marathon also...
Today (9/4) marks the third year Taiwan-based China Airlines is participating in The Aviation Challenge (TAC) from the SkyTeam alliance with demonstration flights CI100/CI101 between Taoyuan and Tokyo (Narita) operated...
The results from the 2024 Taipei Golden Eagle Micro Movie Festival have been announced, “The Sustainable Flight Challenge 2023” by China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, stood out from more than one hundred finalists in the Sustainable Micro Movies category to win the Silver Award, adding another feather in China Airlines’ sustainability action cap.
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based Airlines, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with Morrison Express The signing of the MOU by Senior Vice President Eddy Liu of China Airlines and Corporate Vice President Vincent Kao of Morrison Express on behalf of their respective companies marked the first time a Taiwanese carrier has partnered with a corporate client on the use of SAF. The move also heralds an all new business model for domestic industries. The sharing of carbon reductions between China Airlines and clients will reduce both the direct carbon emissions from air transport and also effectively reduce the carbon footprint from transporting passengers and cargo. More importantly, contributing to the sustainability of the entire airline industry will help everyone work together to achieve the Net Zero carbon emissions goal by 2050...
The official launch of Taiwan-based China Airlines’ route to Seattle, USA, represents a new addition to its North American network. President Kao, Shing-Hwang personally flew aboard flight CI022 departing from Taipei to attend the celebrations in Seattle....
The results of the 2024 HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia have been announced. Taiwan-based China Airlines has lived up to expectations by being named the HR Asia’ Best Companies to Work for in Asia for the second consecutive year ....
Taiwan-based China Airlines is contributing to the protection of the planetary ecosystem by partnering with the National Central University (NCU) in Taiwan ....
Taiwan-based China Airlines has actively responded to international carbon reduction initiatives, becoming a pioneer in 2022 by signing up for the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and continually advancing its carbon reduction goals in ....
Runners taking part in the first-ever China Airlines marathon, the Starlight Road Race, will hit the road at Dajia River Park in Taipei on Saturday, October 12! The unique format of this starlight race....
The trendiest airline fashion item is here! Taiwan-based China Airlines announced today (April 2) that it has formed a cross-industry partnership with luxury fashion brand MOSCHINO to launch a new in-flight travel kit. The kit is infused....
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, added more stars to its in-flight catering today (3/27) by announcing a partnership with MIPON, the Michelin one star restaurant at the Grand Mayfull Hotel Taipei. The new “Starred Taiwanese....
Taiwan-based China Airlines announced today 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....
Don't just travel the world, be a globetrotting gourmand! Season 7 of the Netflix TV show Somebody Feed Phil will formally air on March 1. The new season will feature a crossover episode with China Airlines where the host Philip Rosenthal visits....
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....
China Airlines, the Taiwan based carrier, has been awarded the Global Traveler magazine “Best Airline in North Asia” award, a testament to its tireless pursuit of excellence in service. The airline also beat out more than 600 airlines from around the world to be named a “Five Star Global Airline” for eight consecutive years....
The results of the 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) have been announced. For the eighth consecutive year, China Airlines, the Taiwan based carrier, has been selected as a constituent stock for Emerging Markets, receiving...
The results of the 2023 Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA) and Global Corporate Sustainability Awards (GCSA) were announced today (11/15). As expected, China Airlines won awards for the tenth...
China Airlines, the Taiwan based carrier, is introducing a new winter timetable on October 29 that will offer more frequent services on all routes and will give travelers more flight options...
China Airlines, the Taiwan based carrier, has unveiled its 2024 calendar with the “Live Your Travel Fantasies” theme. For the first time, “animal travelers” serve as guides to famous destinations around the world. The entire calendar...
Taiwan based China Airlines launched the new 2023 commercial #TheMomentsTheMemories across the carrier’s YouTube channel, and Facebook and Instagram pages. Inspired by the highs and lows of travel, China Airlines’s new commercial...
Today (9/18) China Airlines formally launched the Taipei-Kumamoto route with two weekly flights every Monday and Friday. Two additional flights on Thursday and Sunday will be added starting from December bringing the total...
Today (9/14) China Airlines announced that it is rewarding Dynasty Flyers around the world by designating the 16th of each month as “China Airlines Members Day.” A variety of members-only special offers from across the CAL...
In response to strong global travel demand, today (9/1) China Airlines announced that excess baggage fees on international routes will be reduced by up to 22% for China Airlines/Mandarin Airlines...
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. This was a 1500% improvement on last year’s performance and...
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. The new additions include Taipei-Cebu and Kaohsiung-Manila routes operated by China Airlines as well as...
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. Senior VP I-Chieh Chen accepted the award on behalf of the company. Employee care and support are top priorities at China Airlines...
To celebrate the official launch of the Taipei-Prague route, China Airlines President Kao Shing-Hwang departed from Taipei on inaugural flight CI067 and arrived in Prague on July 19. The non-stop service to Prague lasted 13.5 hours...
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. The continued expansion of the European network will enhance the diverse products and services offered by China Airlines to meet traveler needs...
China Airlines is responding to the increasing demand for tourism and business travel to Japan by launching the Taipei-Kumamoto route on September 18. With two round-trip flights per week, the new route will complement the existing 14 flights a week on the Taipei-Fukuoka route to give travelers more options for getting to and from Kyushu. To celebrate the new Taipei-Kumamoto route, China Airlines is offering a special promotion on the first three flights with Economy Class round-trip fares starting from TWD 6,840 (before tax). The fare can be as low as TWD 4,780...
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. Both the form and packaging of these desserts will feature wholesome animal illustrations by DinoTaeng, the popular Korean illustrator. The super-cute quokka pilot and flight attendant will delight both the eyes and taste buds of travelers. Come July, travelers in all cabin classes will have a chance to enjoy this new in-flight catering sensation...
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. The 787 fleet will grow to 24 aircraft once all aircraft are delivered by 2028. The 787 will be assigned to regional, Oceania, and long-haul routes....
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, announced that it plans to introduce one A350-900 leased aircraft this year. The aircraft will be delivered in Q4 and enter service in 2024 Q1. The new arrival will join the existing fleets of fourteen A350-900 and ten 777-300ER passenger aircraft as the mainstays of the North American and European networks...
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, operated its second “Sustainability Demonstration Flight” with CI753/754 on the Taipei and Singapore route as part of SkyTeam’s The Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC) today...
China Airlines expects the relaxation of border restrictions in Taiwan and South Korea to boost Taiwanese tourism and business travel to Korea. People in southern Taiwan will soon be able to enjoy the convenience of the new Kaohsiung-Seoul (Gimpo) route with three weekly return flights from July 6 onwards. China Airlines is offering Economy Class return air fares starting from TWD 8,200 (before tax) and bookings are now available...
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, announced today (5/10) that it will exercise the option to purchase eight Boeing 787-9 passenger aircraft to be delivered from 2026 onwards. The new aircraft will be assigned to regional, Oceania and long-haul routes to meet burgeoning passenger demand in the post-COVID era. The option exercise will be finalized with Boeing in the near future...
The second round of the SkyTeam “The Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC)” is on! China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, announced that CI753/754, the round-trip flight between Taipei and Singapore on May 22, will become its latest sustainability demonstration flight, refueling with Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in Singapore for the return flight. China Airlines will become the first Taiwanese airline to operate a passenger-carrying flight with SAF, setting a milestone for the sustainability of the Taiwanese transportation industry...
China Airlines announced that it is partnering with Le Palais, the only three star Michelin restaurant in Taiwan, to launch the all new “Skyward 3-Stars Private Cuisine” in-flight menu. The new menu will be introduced on all long-haul flights to Europe and North America departing from Taiwan starting from April 21. The menu, designed by Le Palais and exclusive to China Airlines, will offer all travelers in Premium Business, Premium Economy, and Economy Class the opportunity to enjoy a Michelin-starred tasting in the clouds. This will be the first time in the airline culinary industry that a three star Michelin restaurant from Taiwan will make its way 10,000 feet in the sky...
China Airlines today (3/15) announced that it has partnered with “SoundOn”, the No.1 brand in the Taiwanese audio industry, to launch all-new high-quality podcast programming for in-flight entertainment systems. Travelers can now listen to a wide variety of channels on different intellectual topics while in the sky. Programs such as international finance and economy, travel and culture, lifestyle and sustainability will take your ears on a different journey when you fly with China Airlines...
As river cruise ships lazily make their way along the Vltava River, the magnificent Castle District and Rudolfinum come into view. Sail under the Charles Bridge and enjoy the idyllic riverside scenery of Prague in the Czech Republic. China Airlines is now inviting you to experience the most beautiful city in Eastern Europe. Today (3/14) China Airlines announced direct flights from Taipei to Prague with the A350 passenger aircraft from July 2023. Beginning July 18th China Airlines will operate two flights per week, making China Airlines the only airline to fly directly between Taiwan and the Czech Republic...
S&P Global, the international sustainability assessment organization, has revealed the latest results for the Sustainability Yearbook 2023. China Airlines was assessed as the top performer in ESG (Environmental Protection...
Taiwan-based China Airlines inaugurated the Taipei-Chiang Mai route on January 20. Chiang Mai is the second scheduled service to be launched by China Airlines and its introduction, alongside the busy Taipei-Bangkok and Kaohsiung-Bangkok services...
From January 15, China Airlines will partner with “TOUTOUAN”, a famous restaurant in Tokyo, to launch their “natural style” Japanese cuisine for Premium Business/Business Class on all Japanese routes...
Today (1/2), China Airlines officially launched direct flights between Taipei and Da Nang. An important travel hub in Vietnam, Da Nang is China Airlines’ third scheduled service in the country and the first addition to the network in 2023...
Taiwan-based carrier China Airlines has won extensive recognition for its sustainability philosophy and accomplishments by winning more than 10 national and international awards in 2022 thus far. China...
China Airlines, the flag carrier of Taiwan, today (12/16) launched its all new 2022 #TravelForNewChapter commercial to celebrate the airline’s 63rd anniversary. The commercial went live at noon on the China...
The results of the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) have now been released. China Airlines placed first in the global aviation industry, breaking its own ranking and scoring record and making this the first time that...
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, has added a new route to its Southeast Asia portfolio with the formal launch of its new Taipei-Cebu service today (12/1). China Airlines has operated scheduled services on...
The lifting of international border restrictions has seen a resurgence in travel demand. China Airlines has now partnered with Yang Ming Spring, a food and beverage brand and winner of the Michelin Green Star for two consecutive years, to create a new " Clean & Green Plant-based Cuisine" to enhance the diversity and quality of in-flight catering services. The new menu will go live on December 1. Travelers departing from Taiwan can make a...
The China Airlines documentary on the painting of the "Pikachu Jet CI" livery went online. The camera offers a look behind the scenes of the first time that "full body spray painting" was used on this A321neo narrowbody passenger aircraft. Over 20 experienced technicians worked in turns to cover the fuselage with bright and lively colors. The process involved 36 types of paints and took 21 days, making it more time-consuming than painting a 747 widebody passenger aircraft. The result is the most colorful liveried aircraft in the history of China Airlines. No China Airlines livery had ever taken so much time to apply either ...
The China Airlines "Pikachu Jet CI" has been a runaway success since its launch and flying with the Pokémons has become the new trend in post-pandemic travel. To top off the joy of being surrounded by Pokémons aboard the liveried aircraft, "Pikachu Jet CI" merchandise such as the model plane, mixed snack gift and apron are now going on sale. Passengers on China Airlines' Asia, Guam and Palau routes can order the merchandise, taking the cuteness in the cabin home with them even if they did not fly with a ...
The results of the 2022 Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA) and Global Corporate Sustainability Awards (GCSA) were announced today (11/16). China Airlines maintained its eye-catching performance by garnering four top awards. ...
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, has won national recognition for its longstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility as well as the promotion of...
China Airlines has been named the "2023 APEX Five Star Global Airline" by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the seventh straight year. Travelers were invited by the popular travel website TripIt to rate nearly 600 airlines and over a million flights based on five categories...
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, will add more flights to its Palau route from November 16. The all new A321neo passenger aircraft will fly the route every Wednesday and Saturday, providing travelers with more flexibility in their itinerary and a better flying experience. The Taiwan-Palau route has been a fixture of the China Airlines network and the convenience of direct flights has helped boost tourism as well as cultural and business exchange between the two countries. Special promotional air fare is now being offered during the 2022 Taipei International Travel Fair with Economy Class starting from TWD 9,000...
Taiwan’s China Airlines has been named the 2022 "Best Cargo Airline - Asia" by the magazine Air Cargo News. International recognition of China Airlines' expertise in freight was reinforced by the renewal of the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification...
The 2023 China Airlines Calendar is inspired by famous travel destinations around the world. For the first time, the wall calendar "Carve a Perfect Arc as You Reach for New Horizons" and desktop calendar "The World Awaits You" will feature distinct themes. As we say farewell to the pandemic and step once more into the light, the calendars will reconnect passengers with their past travels and fill them with anticipation to embrace the world once more...
Taiwan-based China Airlines is gearing up for the post-pandemic recovery in the passenger market by introducing five weekly direct flights to Da Nang, Vietnam...
A charity micro-trip was held today (9/30) by China Airlines "Pikachu Jet CI", the carrier's first A321neo, with aircraft number B-18101. With China Airlines President Kao Shing-Hwang as the tour guide for the day, the flight took off from Taoyuan Airport at 11:00AM and flew north over Miyako-jima, Okinawa, and Kagoshima, greeting Japan at long last. The flight returned to Songshan Airport at 3:07PM, bringing the one-day trip with Pokémon to a successful conclusion...
Today (9/28), China Airlines formally unveiled its "Pikachu Jet CI", the first Pokémon liveried aircraft in Taiwan. This was the most colorful livery in the history of China Airlines, taking 21 days to apply. A one-day charity micro-trip was organized on September 30 by China Airlines for the Taoyuan-Taipei (Songshan) route. The aircraft will then make its first flight on the Taipei (Songshan) - Tokyo (Haneda) route carrying with its Pokémon fans young and old. Exclusive Pokémon-themed supplies will also be featured aboard the aircraft....
The long-awaited China Airlines "Pikachu Jet CI" is departing soon! The one-day micro-trip aboard "Pikachu Jet CI" scheduled for September 30 will give the general public a chance to see the Pokémon up close. The flight will take off from Taoyuan Airport and land at Taipei-Songshan Airport...
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, announced the purchase of 16 Boeing 787-9 passenger aircraft fitted with the General Electric GEnx engine today (8/30). Deliveries are expected to commence in 2025 and the next-generation aircraft will become the mainstay of the medium-capacity wide-body fleet ...
China Airlines is officially joining the “Pokémon Air Adventures” of The Pokémon Company. The Pokémon Company Corporate Officer Susumu Fukunaga and China Airlines President Kao Shing-Hwang issued a joint announcement today (7/27) about the launch of China Airlines' “Pikachu Jet CI.” ...
Taiwan’s China Airlines announced another baggage service upgrade today (7/12). Due to the adoption of the piece-based system, all travelers will enjoy more free checked baggage allowance...
China Airlines, Taiwan’s flag carrier, took up SkyTeam’s “The Sustainable Flight Challenge” (TSFC) by launching a sustainability demonstration flight which incorporated close to a hundred eco-friendly and carbon reduction measures. Carbon emissions were reduced by...
China Airlines has taken the lead by becoming the first airline and transportation company in Taiwan to adopt the “Forest and Biodiversity Conservation Commitment” in response to global trends. The signing of the declaration by Chairman Su-Chien Hsieh and President Shing-Hwang Kao commits...
China Airlines (TWSE: 2610) held its annual general shareholders meeting this morning (5/26) at Taipei Innovation City Convention Center. China Airlines Chairman Su-Chien Hsieh stated that the keys to the airline’s robust performance during 2021 were an agile business strategy, very competitive workforce...
China Airlines’ new A321neo aircraft made its maiden flight on the Songhan-Tokyo (Haneda) route today (5/4). To celebrate the occasion with travelers, China Airlines partnered with Le Ruban Pâtisserie, a dessert shop renowned as Taiwan’s “Chanel of the Dessert World,” to serve Earls Melon Shortcake in Business Class and Lemon Glazed Cake in Economy Class...
China Airlines participated in “The Sustainable Flight Challenge” (TSFC) issued by SkyTeam today (5/4), selecting flight CI-753 from Taipei to Singapore as the sustainability demonstration flight...
China Airlines is committed to achieving “net zero carbon emissions” by 2050 to support international initiatives on carbon reduction...
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, has upgraded its in-flight entertainment offering with its “Dynasty Sky Reading” e-book service. Travelers can now use smart phones and other personal electronic devices to download over a hundred newspapers...
As part of its continuous review of travel demand, China Airlines is planning to increase the number of passenger-carrying services in its summer schedule, starting with a 20%...
China Airlines’ all-new fleet of A321neo aircraft debuted on its first flight on the Taoyuan-Hong Kong route today (3/27). Two daily passenger or cargo-only return flights are scheduled as of today and the fleet will be progressively dispatched to other destinations including Yangon...
China Airlines successfully promotes environmental and social sustainability and corporate governance (ESG). S&P Global, the international sustainability ratings agency, recently announced the results of the Sustainability Yearbook 2022...
Today (1/27) China Airlines announced to purchase four more new Boeing 777F freighters. The deliveries are slated to commence in 2023 and six 777F freighters have progressively entered service with China Airlines since 2020. Ordering four new aircraft will eventually bring the 777F freighter fleet to ten aircraft in total. This expansion of the 777F...
2021 proved a record-setting year for the China Airlines Cargo team. Even as the impact of COVID-19 was felt all around the world, China Airlines switched to a cargo-centric business model that put its fleet of 21 freighters to full...
The Rose Parade is acclaimed as one of the top three New Year festivals in the U.S. The 2022 Rose Parade was held with much fanfare in Pasadena, Los Angeles with China Airlines named...