China Airlines (CAL) (Chinese: ???? ; pinyin: Zh? NghuÃÆ'¡ HÃÆ'¡ngk? Ng ) (TWSE: 2610) is the largest airline in Taiwan. It is headquartered at Taoyuan International Airport and has 12,607 permanent employees. China Airlines operates over 1,400 weekly flights to 118 airports in 115 cities (including codeshare) in Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania. The cargo division operates 91 pure cargo flights each week. The airline, in 2013, is the world's 29th and 10th largest airline in terms of passenger revenue per kilometer (RPK) and RPK shipments, respectively. China Airlines has three subsidiaries: Mandarin Airlines operates flights to domestic and low-demand regional destinations; China Airlines Cargo, a member of Skyteam Cargo, operates a cargo fleet and manages its cargo-parent carrier capacity; Tigerair Taiwan is a low-cost carrier founded by China Airlines and Singapore airline group, Tigerair Holdings, and wholly owned by China Airlines Group.
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History
Formation and early years (1959-1995)
With the fleet of two Amphibious PBYs, China Airlines was established on December 16, 1959, with its share held entirely by the government of the Republic of China. It was founded by a retired air force officer and initially concentrated on charter flights. During 1960, China Airlines was able to set its first scheduled route. In October 1962, the flight from Taipei to Hualien became the airline's first domestic service. Then, with the introduction of Caravelle and Boeing 727-100s, airlines introduced international flights to South Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Japan. With the first two Boeing 707 aircraft, the trans-Pacific flight to San Francisco via Tokyo began on February 2, 1970. The expansion of the company's 707 fleet also allows more services in Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, and North America (via Japan and Hawaii).
Following the standard utilization of the wide 747 body on the highly profitable Trans Pacific - USA route, China Airlines introduced its first two 747-100 (former Delta Air Lines) in 1976 and soon put it in Hong Kong-Taipei- Tokyo-Honolulu-Los Route Angeles. Shortly thereafter, four new Boeing 747SP (Special Performance) brands were introduced in 1977. Due to political pressure, Japan ended its diplomatic relations with Taiwan in 1972, and all flights between Taiwan and Japan were suspended. The 747SP aircraft allows China Airlines to fly daily nonstop services from Taipei to North America without stopping in Japan. It also allows airlines to introduce flights to Saudi Arabia and South Africa. In 1979, the airline transferred all operations from the smaller Taipei Songshan Airport to the newly built Chiang Kai-shek International Airport (now the Taoyuan International Airport). After the introduction of 747-200, the airline introduced its first European destination, Amsterdam.
In 1978, Japan allowed China Airlines to return to Tokyo International Airport in Haneda after relocating all other airlines at New Tokyo International Airport in Narita, leaving China Airlines as the only international operator in Haneda, which at that time was an exclusive domestic facility. The reason is that airlines from PRC and Taiwan are prevented from crossing the road at any Japanese airport. So the Osaka CAL service, as it is the only airport in Itami, will not be restored until many years later. The airline crossings (Taiwan-based airline and China Mainland PRC airline) occur almost hourly at Kaitak International Airport in the British-controlled Hong Kong. In contrast, other regional airports such as Bangkok, Singapore and Manila are completely spared from this humiliation imposed by Japan by China.
The next 20 years saw sporadic growth but far away for the company. Later, the airline embarked on its own world tour: (Taipei-Anchorage-New York-Amsterdam-Dubai-Taipei). 1993 saw China Airlines listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. Then CAL will place one of the largest orders for the latest Boeing 747. The new 747 and earlier an order with Airbus for more than a dozen regional wide-bodied A300B4 jet planes allows for the addition of goal growth.
Change logo and livery (1995-2010)
As a Taiwanese airline, China Airlines has been influenced by disagreements over Taiwan's political status, and under pressure from Mainland China is banned from flying to a number of countries that maintain diplomatic ties with the PRC. As a result, in the mid-1990s, a subsidiary of China Airlines, Mandarin Airlines took over several international routes of Sydney and Vancouver. Partly as a way of avoiding international controversy, in 1995 China Airlines launched the "plum blossom" logo, replacing the national flag, which previously appeared on the emperor's tail, and the aircraft's livery of national-red-white-blue colors on the fuselage. The plum flower ( Prunus mume ) is the National Flower of Taiwan.
Throughout the 1990s, the airline hired many former ROC Air Force pilots. Due to poor corporate security records in the 1990s, China Airlines began to change its pilot recruitment practices and the company began actively recruiting civilian-trained pilots with proven track records. In addition, the company began recruiting university graduates as trainees in its own pilot training program. The company also modifies its maintenance and operational procedures. This decision contributes to the improvement of company safety records, culminating in the company's recognition by the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA).
During the 1990s and early 2000s, China Airlines placed orders for various aircraft including Airbus A330, Airbus A340, Boeing 737-800, and Boeing 747-400 (Both passenger and cargo versions).
Due to improved cross-strait connections, the first cross-channel charter flight between Taiwan and China was introduced in 2003, with China Airlines 585, operated by Boeing 747-400, becoming the first Taiwan airline to legally land in China. (The aircraft took off from Taoyuan Airport, stopped at Hong Kong Airport, and landed at Shanghai Pudong Airport.) In 2005, the first nonstop cross-strait charter flight began with China Airlines 581 (Taoyuan Airport to Beijing Capital Airport) first from the program to depart from Taiwan. In 2008, the first regular weekly charter flight between Taiwan and China began operations, with daily charter flights introduced later this year. In 2009, regularly scheduled cross-strait flights were finally introduced.
Joining SkyTeam and " NexGen "Packages (2010-present)
China Airlines signed an agreement to begin the process of joining the SkyTeam airline alliance on September 14, 2010 and officially became a full member on September 28, 2011. This is marked by an update to the airline logo and typography where "China Airlines" is printed. It was the first Taiwan airline to join the airline alliance.
In December 2013, China Airlines announced a new partnership with Singapore's low-cost carrier Tigerair Holdings (now dead and replaced by Budget Aviation Holdings) to establish Tigerair Taiwan. The new airline flew its maiden flight to Singapore on September 26, 2014 and became the first, and currently only, Taiwan's low-cost carrier. Tigerair Holdings previously held a 10 percent stake. When the dispute took place around the partnership, China Airlines Group renegotiated with Tigerair Holdings and has now taken full ownership of Tigerair Taiwan.
In March 2014, China Airlines announced the launch of the "NexGen (Next Generation)" plan to complete shipments of China Airlines's first Boeing 777-300ER. The plan, designed to refresh the brand image of the carrier, including product innovation, new uniforms, and fleet replacement. Through collaboration with designers from the Greater China region, operators hope to introduce unique product offerings that can showcase the beauty of Orient and Taiwanese cultural creativity.
The first phase of the plan has begun after delivery of the first 777 shipment, Dynasty Lounge renovations at Terminal 1 of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, and the debut of a new uniform designed by William Chang. In September 2016, the airline received its first Airbus A350-900XWB, featuring the second version of NexGen's China Airlines cab design. In June 2017, the last Airbus A340-300 from the aircraft carrier was sent to Victorville for retirement. Future phases of the plan include retirement from Boeing 747-400, announcements of body-wide orders and narrow territory. In addition, after retiring from 747 long-haul routes, China Airlines has suspended its First Class service; The Class One Chair is now sold as Business Class.
The focus has also been utilized to knock the market of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). In January 2015, China Airlines established Taiwan Aircraft Maintenance & amp; Engineering Co. (TAMECO), the MRO airline focusing on Boeing 737, 777, and Airbus A320, A330/A340, and A350XWB aircraft families. For the project, Airbus provides various support, one of which is approving China Airlines as a certified aircraft maintenance service supplier. In addition, the joint-venture agreement has been signed with Nordam based in Tulsa, specializing in nacelle, propulsion thrust, and composite materials, to establish the only Nordam repair center in Asia.
The labor-management relationship has become increasingly tense over the past few years. On June 25, 2016, the Union of Taoyuan Society Officers, representing about 2,500 cabin crew from China Airlines, made its first strike in Taiwan's aviation history. A total of 122 airlines of China Airlines-passengers from Taoyuan International Airport and Taipei's Songshan Airport were canceled as a result. The strike came to an end within a day of government intervention, replacement of high-ranking officials, and management representatives conditionally approved all seven demands of the union. Although the strike has ended, to this day, the dispute is still ongoing.
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Headquarters
China Airlines has its headquarters, CAL Park (Chinese: ???? ; pinyin: HuÃÆ'¡ hÃÆ' ¡Ng YuÃÆ'¡nq? ), on the grounds of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in Dayuan City, Taoyuan County. CAL Park, located at the airport entrance, forms a straight line with Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3 in the future.
China Airlines previously had its headquarters and facilities on the eastern side of Taipei's Songshan Airport, the China Airlines Building in Nanjing E. Road, and at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Functions are consolidated after completion of CAL Park. The Taipei Branch of the airline stays at the China Airlines Building in downtown Taipei.
Branding
Livery and uniform
Before introducing the current livery plum blooms in 1995, China Airlines livery featured a Taiwan flag on the tail for commercial and political reasons.
In 2011, after joining Skyteam, the operator made a change to its logo as part of the brand image refreshment. New fonts are selected for the company name and a new approach is taken for the plum blossom floral display.
China Airlines has had many uniforms since its inception in 1959. The uniform is currently designed by Hong Kong-based costume designer William Chang and introduced in 2015 to celebrate aircraft carriers entering the Next Generation Era "NexGen".
Marketing slogan
China Airlines has used a different slogan throughout its operational history. In 2006, the current slogan was introduced to complement the new uniform and to celebrate the 47th anniversary. The slogan of China Airlines is as follows:
- We appreciate every meeting (1987-1995)
- We bloom every day (1995-2006)
- Travel with a caring smile (2006-present)
Destination
China Airlines currently operates more than 1,400 weekly flights (including pure cargo flights) to 118 airports in 115 cities across four continents (excluding codeshare; brackets indicate future destinations). Japan is the most important market of airlines, with more than 180 flights each week from several points in Taiwan to 14 Japanese destinations.
China Airlines has the largest hub at Taoyuan Taiwan International Airport, which is Taiwan's largest airport and is located near the capital city of Taipei. China Airlines operates from Terminal 1 and 2 at the airport. Operations to Europe, India, Korea, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia are located in Terminal 1 while those to China, Japan, North America and Oceania are located in Terminal 2. In addition, China Airlines and its domestic subsidiary, Mandarin Airlines, flights from Kaohsiung International Airport and Taipei Songshan Airport, Taipei city center airport. International flights from Songshan Airport to the three North-East Asia regional airports, Tokyo-Haneda, Seoul-Gimpo and Shanghai-Hongqiao, have an important significance for airlines as the route for forming the Southeast Asia Gold Rim Ring .
The expansion of China Airlines' international presence has long been limited by Taiwan's political status. Flights to Mainland China were not permitted until 2003, when the 585-year-old Chinese New Year charter flight from Taipei-Taoyuan to Shanghai-Pudong via Hong Kong made China Airlines the first Taiwan airline to legally land on mainland China and the first airline to fly legally between the two regions after their disunity during the civil war. The airline operates cross-strait charter flights occasionally for several years until 2008, when regular charter flights begin. In 2009, the new air service agreement allowed China Airlines to start regularly scheduled flights to the Mainland. Since then, China has quickly become the second largest market for China Airlines, with more than 130 flights to 33 destinations across the Mainland.
Plan a route
During the period between 2011 and 2015, China Airlines focused on strengthening its regional network; From 2015 to 2020, the airline is strengthening and expanding its network in Europe, North America and Oceania with new long-distance fleets. After upgrading all of its European routes to nonstop services, by the end of 2017, operators are launching four weekly services to London Gatwick Airport. In France, because China Airlines has no right to operate flights to Paris, the airline is working with Air France's Skyteam partners to launch non-stop flights to the French capital on the metal of Air France in April 2018. China Airlines sells 40% of seats on flights. In America, daily flights are launched between Taipei and Ontario International Airport in Greater Los Angeles in March 2018. In addition, operators have expressed interest in launching European destinations such as Barcelona, ​​Madrid, Milan and Prague; in North America, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and Toronto.
Regarding its regional network, China Airlines is actively supporting Taiwan's "New South Policy" by adding frequencies to Southeast Asia. On the other hand, the Mainland route is being downsized because of the tense cross-strait relationship.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the only non-airline codeshare partner from China Airlines. The CI code is placed on seven DB routes that start Frankfurt, including routes to Cologne, DÃÆ'¼sseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Nuremberg, and Stuttgart. In addition, China Airlines plans to codeshare with British Airways. The original agreement had been decided to cooperate from Taipei-Taoyuan to London-Gatwick and beyond.
Fleet
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In 2008, China Airlines strengthened orders for 14 Airbus A350-900 aircraft along with 6 other options. In 2012, orders for 6 Boeing 777-300ER and lease agreements with GECAS for 4 other types have been confirmed. Both Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777-300ER replaces the Airbus A340-300 and Boeing 747-400 which ages on intercontinental routes. The delivery of Boeing 777-300ER begins in 2014 and is completed in 2016. The first Airbus A350-900 ships in 2016. In July 2017, Airbus delivered the 100th A350 to China Airlines.
China Airlines has options for 6 other A350s. The decision to change the options to a fixed order will be based on aircraft performance on nonstop European routes. The airline has taken a cautious stance against booking the largest A350-1000 variant due to its large capacity of its kind.
Regarding the narrow fleet, the airline plans to order about 20 narrow-body aircraft for itself and its subsidiary Mandarin Airlines by mid 2018. Types to be considered include the Boeing 737MAX and Airbus A320neo. The highly delayed orders were originally planned to include about 50 aircraft and orders for Tigerair Taiwan. However, due to drastic market changes, including a decline in Mainland visitors and oversupply in the Japanese market, the type and size of the new narrow-body fleet is being reconsidered. For the short term, airlines have chosen to lease a new Boeing 737-800.
Retirement plan
In June 2017, China Airlines completed retirement of all Airbus A340-300 fleet and all Boeing 747-400s delivered before 2004. Also has stopped most Boeing 737-800s delivered before 2014. A340-300 retirees and Boeing 747-400 are stored at boneyard plane at Victorville Airport or on sale. All stored passenger aircraft will be sold eventually. Regarding the newer Boeing 747-400 passenger fleet with General Electric CF6 engines, they will continue to operate cross-strait and regional flights with high demand.
Cargo fleet package
China Airlines Cargo, the shipping division of China Airlines, currently operates a fleet of 18 cargoes to 33 destinations in Asia, Europe and North America, in addition to utilizing cargo space on passenger aircraft. Over the past few years, it has been decreasing shipping demands and has kept 3 Boeing 747-400Fs at Victorville Airport.
Specialized specialties
China Airlines' first special clothing, Taiwan's "Touch Your Heart" tourism promotion livery, was introduced in 2003. The project is a collaboration between operators and the Taiwan Tourism Bureau. However, the plane was painted back into normal livery before leaving the hangar. Currently, China Airlines has a total of 7 special livery aircraft in service.
Boeing co-branded liveries
China Airlines has twice partnered with Boeing to introduce a plane carrying the combined design of two companies. The first co-branded livery aircraft was the Boeing 747-400, which first flew in 2004 and was repainted to the original livery in 2012. The second co-branded livery aircraft was painted on the Boeing 777-300ER and shipped in May 2016.
The plane currently carries hybrid livery:
- B-18007 (Boeing 777-300ER) - The world's first branded Boeing 777
The aircraft that once carried the livery are listed below:
- B-18210 (Boeing 747-400) - Nickname 'Blue Whale'; the first aircraft in the world to use Boeing co-branded livery at 747-400
"Flying Ambassador of Taiwan" series
In 2016, China Airlines announced that the Airbus A350-900 fleet will have a naming theme that combines endemic birds and unique features from Taiwan. The first two A350s were named Mikado Pheasant and Taiwan blue magpie by airlines. The names of the remaining 12 aircraft were selected by the Taiwanese online public of a total of 24 choices.
The aircraft is currently part of the series:
- B-18901 (Airbus A350-900) - Named and decorated after the Mikado bird
- B-18908 (Airbus A350-900) - Named and decorated after Taiwan blue magpie
Alliance livery Skyteam
China Airlines has two aircraft, listed below, painted in the Skyteam alliance livery:
- B-18211 (Boeing 747-400) - Currently only Boeing 747 wearing Skyteam livery
- B-18311 (Airbus A330-300) - Previously wearing "Sweet" Fruit Livery
The plane once part of the series is listed below:
- B-18206 (Boeing 747-400) - First Boeing 747 to use Skyteam livery
Culture and creativity Taiwan series
In 2013, China Airlines revealed plans to launch a series of Taiwan-themed special livery aircraft. The airline will collaborate with Taiwanese artists, cultural workers, and tourism bureaus to design special shades.
The aircraft currently part of the series is listed below:
- B-18358 (Airbus A330-300) - "Masalu! Taiwan" Livery, in collaboration with artist Paiwan Sakuliu Pavavalung and Dewan Masyarakat Adat
- B-18361 (Airbus A330-300) - "Taiwan Cloud Gate Dance Theater" Livery, in collaboration with Cloud Gate Dance Theater
Planes once part of the series are listed below:
- B-18203 (Boeing 747-400) - Love & amp; Hug Livery, in collaboration with illustrator Jimmy Liao
Other custom decorations available
B-18657 (Boeing 737-800) - "Buddy Bears" Livery, featuring Taiwanese and Japanese bear bears OhBear (Taiwan), Hero (Kaohsiung) and Kumamon (Kumamoto) along with famous landmarks from Kaohsiung and Kumamoto. The aircraft is regularly assigned to the Kaohsiung-Kumamoto route.Other retired special decorations
- B-18209 (Boeing 747-400) - "Taiwan Touch Your Heart" livery, in collaboration with the Tourism Bureau.
- B-18305 (Airbus A330-300) - Butterfly orchid livery, in collaboration with the Agricultural Council.
- B-18311 (Airbus A330-300) - "Sweet" Fruit Livery, in collaboration with the Agricultural Council; currently using Skyteam livery.
- B-18355 (Airbus A330-300) - "Welcome to Taiwan" Livery, in collaboration with the Tourism Bureau; repainted with standard colors
- B-18610 (Boeing 737-800) - Lavender livery, commemorating the launch of the Sapporo flight.
- B-18806 (Airbus A340-300) - "Official Landing for Climate Surveillance" Livery for Pacific Greenhouse Gas (PGGM) Projects; the aircraft was previously part of the "50th Anniversary" series; retirement planes.
50th Anniversary Series
In 2009, China Airlines embellished a plane of each type of aircraft with a 50-year warning logo. All aircraft of the series now wear regular corporate features or other special livery.
Planes once part of the series are listed below:
- B-18208 (Boeing 747-400)
- B-18312 (Airbus A330-300)
- B-18606 (Boeing 737-800)
- B-18725 (Boeing 747-400F)
- B-18806 (Airbus A340-300) - Later wearing "Authorized Official Authority for Climate Control" until retirement
Kelas kabin
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Business Class , formerly known as Dynasty Class , is offered on all China Airlines aircraft.
Premium Business Class
Premium Business Class is available on Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-900. The chairs are configured in 1-2-1 layout, offering each passenger direct passenger access. The 78-inch long chair is in full flat mode. Each seat features natural woodgrain desks, customizable reading lights, multiple storage areas, AC and USB sockets, and an 18-inch touch screen with touch screen controls. Turndown service is offered by cabin crew upon request while the self-service bar, named as Sky Lounge , offers snacks, instant noodles, drinks and passenger books during the flight.
Former First Class seats
China Airlines has discontinued First Class services since July 1, 2015. However, China still offers hardware products on Boeing 747 aircraft and markets seats as Business Class. There are 12 First Class bed beds located in each of the third-class Boeing 747 noses. Each seat is equipped with a 15.1-inch personal screen with Audio and Video On Demand (AVOD), USB port, universal outlet, and headphone silencer noisy. Turndown service is offered by cabin crew upon request.
Lazy and flat corner
At long distance Airbus A330-300, there are 30 shell seats with 63 "pitch and 166Ã,  ° lay, on middle A330, there are 36 seat shell with 52" pitch and 140Ã, lay. All Business Class seats in the Airbus fleet have power on-seats and private television screens.
Boeing 747 aircraft equipped with First Class seats have 49 Business Class seats. All seats offer 60 "pitch, in-seat, 10.4" IFE displays and have a 140 Â ° lay. Boeing 737-800 aircraft is equipped with 8 seat style recliners with 40 "pitch.
Premium Economy Class
Premium Economy Class is offered on Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-900XWB. This class has a rear seat, 12.1-inch multi-touch screen, USB port, universal outlet, footrest, footrest, and desk with customizable tablet holder. Passengers traveling in Premium Economy Class will receive a free gear kit, slippers, and an inflatable neck. Pitch seat about 39 inches.
Economy Class
Economy Class on all aircraft features 31-32 "of pitch and, except on Boeing 737 aircraft, the IFE screen starts from 6.5" to 11.1 "inches.
Family Couch
Family Couch is displayed on long-haul flights operated by Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-900XWB. This is a set of three Economy class seats, in the first 10 rows to the right of the Economy Class cabin at 777 and the first 6 rows on the right and left of the Economy Class cabin at the A350, which can be easily converted into large surface areas. By ordering three adjacent Family Couch seats on a long haul flight, passengers can lie on their backs.
In-flight service
Food service
Food and beverages served on flights from Taipei are provided by China Pacific Catering Services (CPCS) facility in Taipei. China Airlines offers a variety of meals on intercontinental routes, depending on seat class, destination and flight length. Western and Eastern menu selections are usually offered, including seasonal menu choices vary by destination. Special food offers can be requested in each class when booking, including children's meals, religion, vegetarian, and other meals. Food from famous Taiwanese restaurants or hotels is offered, mostly for First and Business Class passengers.
China Airlines also offers drinks (also known as snacks) or snack boxes on all of their international flights. Mixed beans are offered to customers in all classes before the flight while pre-flight drinks are presented exclusively for First Class and Business Class passengers.
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Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-900 from China Airlines have a kitchen bar, Sky Lounge , for Premium Business Class passengers to serve themselves with coffee, tea, non-alcoholic beverages, cup noodles or snacks. The bar area also has a social area, located next to the exit, and books selected by the Eslite Bookstore.
In-flight entertainment
Fantasy Sky , the aviation entertainment system in China Airlines, is available on all aircraft types except Boeing 737-800. The system consists of three languages: Traditional Chinese, English and Japanese. More than 100 movies are offered in addition to television shows, songs, and video games. Other functions include exterior camera display, company information, and connecting flight data (available before landing). Furthermore, on Boeing 777-300ER, "Fantasy Sky" displays the Duty Free catalog, E-Books, surveys, and chat rooms.
Regarding personal electronic devices, China Airlines, in accordance with government regulations, allows passengers to use electronics, can be stored in seat bags and under flight mode, along the way. Digital devices heavier than 1 kg can only be used above 10,000 feet. Furthermore, after landing and during long delays, data roaming will be permitted under the captain's permission.
In-flight connectivity (Wi-Fi)
In-flight Wi-Fi, utilizing the T-Mobile and Ku band satellite systems, is available on Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-900 as soon as the plane reaches cruising altitude. Passengers can enjoy internet connection by paying through the system. There are also free services such as news articles and weather information. Phone calls and video chats are not allowed on the system.
In-flight magazines
China Airlines publishes a total of 3 in-flight magazines for its passengers: DINASTI, Fantasy Sky, and Sky Boutique.
DINASTI , China Airlines magazine, has articles in English, Chinese and Japanese. The articles feature local and international events, descriptive culture, social introductions, personal interviews, in-flight entertainment instruction, and China Airlines news.
Fantasy Sky , the China Airlines in-flight entertainment guide, provides information on the movies, videos, music and radio channels on offer.
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Dynasty Flyer
Dynasty Flyer is a frequent flyer program of China Airlines. There are four levels where the three elite levels are Gold, Emerald, and Paragon. Members may qualify for this elite level by obtaining air miles and/or sufficient segments within 12 calendar months. Elite members have more privileges such as access to VIP Lounge, higher checked baggage allowances, and can upgrade their tickets to different cabins. All the elite memberships of the last two years and soft landings are available.
Greater China Connection
In January 2013, Skylineam members China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines announced plans to build the Greater China Connection . This partnership ensures that members flying four airlines can enjoy suitable benefits and freely convert flights to other Greater China Connection connections.
Lounges Dynasty
The airline lounge of China Airlines is branded as "Dynasty Lounge". There are a total of 9 lounges of China Airlines (including 1 Mandarin Airlines lounge in Taichung) at 7 different airports. Lounge services at other China Airlines destinations are offered by Skyteam, partner airlines, or local carriers. Dynasty Lounge is available for Business Class passengers and Dynasty Flyer Gold, Emerald and Paragon card holders. The two-section lounge includes Exclusive Areas , for Emerald and Paragon Dynasty Flyer card holders, and Business Class Area , for Business Class passengers and Gold Dynasty Flyer cardholders.
Dynasty Lounge features vary by location. Services typically include food, drinks, free Wi-Fi access, computers, televisions, publications, bathing facilities and nursing rooms. The bed and tea bar is displayed in the newly renovated Taiwan Taoyuan Airport waiting room, designed by Taiwan architect Ray Chen.
The Dynasty Lounge location is listed below:
- Taipei Taoyuan International Terminal 1
- Taiwan Taoyuan 2 International Airport Terminal 2 (near D4 Gate; closed for renovation until Sep 2018)
- Taiwan Taoyuan 2 International Airport Terminal 2 (previously labeled as Dynasty Supreme Lounge)
- Kaohsiung International Airport
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport
- Narita International Airport Tokyo Terminal 2
- Honolulu International Airport
- San Francisco International Airport
Skyteam Lounge Hong Kong
At the Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 1, China Airlines uses the Skyteam alliance space, where airlines, partners of China Eastern Airlines alliance, and Plaza Premium Lounge lead design, management, and operations. The 1,038 square meters lounge is located near Gate 15 and provides a total of 230 seats. Facilities include a VIP lounge, lounge area, dining area with hot and cold buffet from international cuisine, bar, business center, TV room, yoga room and bathroom. Regarding connectivity, there are work stations, charging points for electronic devices, free Wi-Fi access.
Private bus service in the United States
In the United States, China Airlines operates a private bus service in selected cities to transport customers between their residence and the airport.
In Greater New York, the airline operates buses to John F. Kennedy International Airport from Fort Lee, Parsippany-Troy Hills, and Edison in northern New Jersey, and several points in Greater Philadelphia, including Cherry Hill, New Jersey, North Philadelphia, and Philadelphia South. In Los Angeles, a bus loads customers between Los Angeles International Airport, Monterey Park, and Rowland Heights.
Previously, the airline operated buses for travelers in San Francisco, Houston and Abu Dhabi. San Francisco buses transport customers to/from Milpitas and Cupertino. The Houston bus service serves Sugar Land and Southwest Houston Chinatown.
Pacific Greenhouse Gas (PGGM) Project
Since 2012, China Airlines has participated in the Pacific Greenhouse Gas Measurement Project (PGGM), led by the Environmental Protection Administration, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the National Central University. As part of the collaboration, China Airlines installed "In-Flight Aircraft for the Global Observation System (IAGOS)" on three aircraft: B-18806 (Airbus A340-300) in June 2012, B-18317 (Airbus A330-300) in July 2016, and B-18316 (Airbus A330-300) in July 2017. B-18806 also wore special clothing "Official Flights for Climate Control". Between July 2012 and September 2017, the PGGM fleet collects greenhouse gas data from a total of 4682 flights. In May 2017, B-18806 was retired. B-18316 and B-18317 are expected to continue to collect data up to 2027.
Subsidiaries and partners
China Airlines has diversified into industries and related sectors, including onshore handling, aviation engineering, flight catering.
Companies with major shares of China Airlines Group include:
Incidents and accidents
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