May 24, 2013, 7:54 pm
Last edit by: coolfish1103
Google doc for China Airlines & Starlux Airlines
- 2017 China Airlines Network
- A document for Tigerair Taiwan (LCC) will soon be made.
Things to note:
Information may not be up-to-date and is only served as advice. It's best for one to call the airline or check the official website. This thread will only cover carriers not having their own forums operated from Taiwan (not China). It's recommended to read some recent discussions in this page or this section of the forum as they might not yet be updated.
Please visit EVA FT forum for information regards to EVA Air.
Miles Buzz
China Airlines (CI) - 中華航空
Subsidiary: Mandarin Airlines (AE) - 華信航空
Fare Family
- China Airlines has followed the steps of EVA Air adopting new fare system where you are charged depending on the booking class you purchase. Have a read: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/othe...y-br-v-ci.html and https://www.china-airlines.com/tw/en...ts/fare-family
Future destinations
- CI plans to operate Seattle from 15JUL24.
Mileage Upgrade no longer applicable to cheap tickets
- From July 2, 2020
You may only upgrade via miles with booking codes Y, B, M, K, Q, T, V for Economy and W, U, A for Premium Economy on all sectors.
Far Eastern Air Transport (FE) - 遠東航空
Ceased operation as of December 13, 2019.
STARLUX Airlines (JX) - 星宇航空
Future destinations
- JX plans to operate Seattle from 17AUG24.
New Lounge at Terminal 2
- First Class Lounge available for First Class passengers only (if not opting for HuanYu Terminal).
Fleet:
13x A321neo
11x A330-900neo (4 currently in service)
10x A350-900 (5 currently in service)
International Airport Gateways
TPE Taipei Taoyuan International Airport - 桃園國際機場
- 2017 China Airlines Network
- A document for Tigerair Taiwan (LCC) will soon be made.
Things to note:
Information may not be up-to-date and is only served as advice. It's best for one to call the airline or check the official website. This thread will only cover carriers not having their own forums operated from Taiwan (not China). It's recommended to read some recent discussions in this page or this section of the forum as they might not yet be updated.
Please visit EVA FT forum for information regards to EVA Air.
Miles Buzz
China Airlines (CI) - 中華航空
Subsidiary: Mandarin Airlines (AE) - 華信航空
Fare Family
- China Airlines has followed the steps of EVA Air adopting new fare system where you are charged depending on the booking class you purchase. Have a read: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/othe...y-br-v-ci.html and https://www.china-airlines.com/tw/en...ts/fare-family
Future destinations
- CI plans to operate Seattle from 15JUL24.
Mileage Upgrade no longer applicable to cheap tickets
- From July 2, 2020
You may only upgrade via miles with booking codes Y, B, M, K, Q, T, V for Economy and W, U, A for Premium Economy on all sectors.
Far Eastern Air Transport (FE) - 遠東航空
Ceased operation as of December 13, 2019.
STARLUX Airlines (JX) - 星宇航空
Future destinations
- JX plans to operate Seattle from 17AUG24.
New Lounge at Terminal 2
- First Class Lounge available for First Class passengers only (if not opting for HuanYu Terminal).
Fleet:
13x A321neo
11x A330-900neo (4 currently in service)
10x A350-900 (5 currently in service)
International Airport Gateways
TPE Taipei Taoyuan International Airport - 桃園國際機場
Information for Airlines based in Taiwan
Dec 27, 2012, 1:27 pm
#121
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CAN, LAX, TPE
Programs: AA, AS, CI, DL, UA
Posts: 2,898
Dec 30, 2012, 10:41 pm
#122
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: Dynasty Frequent Flyer (Elite Plus),Accor Platinum
Posts: 1,866
Just slight change of subject. Do u think the lounges ever strictly control if say a packet of nuts or a can of drink is packed in ur carry on luggage for ur flight. I usually do this on my hkg-tpe flight as they will only serve tea/coffee/water on short flights. Anyone had an issue with this? Or is the rule really for those who maybe would take the kitchen sink?
Yeah, upgrades are determined first on status. Emerald or higher basically will give u the number 1 spot. If you have for example 2 or more emeralds on the plane..which is common, then its
determined by who checks in first. So i always try to checkin 20-24hrs before my flight departs online.
Golds will get upgrades very rarely. Then members come next. Then finially comes down to fare class
I am looking at a possible upgrade either way to brisbane 1 week after chinese new year.
Yeah, upgrades are determined first on status. Emerald or higher basically will give u the number 1 spot. If you have for example 2 or more emeralds on the plane..which is common, then its
determined by who checks in first. So i always try to checkin 20-24hrs before my flight departs online.
Golds will get upgrades very rarely. Then members come next. Then finially comes down to fare class
I am looking at a possible upgrade either way to brisbane 1 week after chinese new year.
Jan 22, 2013, 12:15 pm
#123
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: LAX
Programs: IHG Plat
Posts: 61
I'm trying to book 2 Premium/Royal Laurel award seats on EVA using United miles for LAX-TPE. When I searched mid- to late-May dates, I always found availability for 1 seat, but never for 2. Does this mean there is only 1 seat available on every flight, or is there a quirk on the website that doesn't allow you to see more than 1 award seat at a time?
Jan 22, 2013, 3:52 pm
#124
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SFO/SJC/OAK
Posts: 522
For attaining elite status, does CI go by some pre-fixed definition of 12 months (like January to December) or if it's just any 12 month period?
Haha I must have really good luck, then.
You're not supposed to, but, as long as you're discreet and not taking a lot, then they usually either not notice or don't care.
Yeah, upgrades are determined first on status. Emerald or higher basically will give u the number 1 spot. If you have for example 2 or more emeralds on the plane..which is common, then its
determined by who checks in first. So i always try to checkin 20-24hrs before my flight departs online.
Golds will get upgrades very rarely. Then members come next. Then finially comes down to fare class
I am looking at a possible upgrade either way to brisbane 1 week after chinese new year.
determined by who checks in first. So i always try to checkin 20-24hrs before my flight departs online.
Golds will get upgrades very rarely. Then members come next. Then finially comes down to fare class
I am looking at a possible upgrade either way to brisbane 1 week after chinese new year.
Just slight change of subject. Do u think the lounges ever strictly control if say a packet of nuts or a can of drink is packed in ur carry on luggage for ur flight. I usually do this on my hkg-tpe flight as they will only serve tea/coffee/water on short flights. Anyone had an issue with this? Or is the rule really for those who maybe would take the kitchen sink?
Last edited by lolstebbo; Jan 22, 2013 at 4:09 pm
Jan 22, 2013, 9:01 pm
#125
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CAN, LAX, TPE
Programs: AA, AS, CI, DL, UA
Posts: 2,898
I'm trying to book 2 Premium/Royal Laurel award seats on EVA using United miles for LAX-TPE. When I searched mid- to late-May dates, I always found availability for 1 seat, but never for 2. Does this mean there is only 1 seat available on every flight, or is there a quirk on the website that doesn't allow you to see more than 1 award seat at a time?
I think right now it's 1 award seat per cabin, especially if it's Royal Laurel now.
You will have to wait list the other one and hope it will clear out 3 days prior to travel, or buy that one with $.
Jan 22, 2013, 9:03 pm
#126
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CAN, LAX, TPE
Programs: AA, AS, CI, DL, UA
Posts: 2,898
For attaining elite status, does CI go by some pre-fixed definition of 12 months (like January to December) or if it's just any 12 month period?
Haha I must have really good luck, then.
You're not supposed to, but, as long as you're discreet and not taking a lot, then they usually either not notice or don't care.
Haha I must have really good luck, then.
You're not supposed to, but, as long as you're discreet and not taking a lot, then they usually either not notice or don't care.
System will automatically do the any 12 months calculations.
365 days must call Taipei and get it manually altered.
Jan 23, 2013, 10:26 am
#128
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: LAX
Programs: IHG Plat
Posts: 61
Thanks, coolfish. If I waitlist, how does that work? Will it clear if there is an open seat in Premium/Royal Laurel AND there are no upgrades? Who gets priority for open seats? I'm worried that if I waitlist and it doesn't clear, I'll be stuck with no seat at all, not even in economy.
Jan 23, 2013, 7:56 pm
#131
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SFO/SJC/OAK
Posts: 522
I fly SFO-TPE and back at least once a year; I got bumped on TPE-SFO about four years ago and my friend and I got bumped going to TPE about a month ago (really lucky for him since he's never flown neither in business class or to Asia before). If I go to Taiwan in April, then it'll be the first time I've qualified for any sort of non-basic status on any FFP.
Jan 23, 2013, 11:08 pm
#132
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: Dynasty Frequent Flyer (Elite Plus),Accor Platinum
Posts: 1,866
WOW
Wow that is amazing.. maybe i should fly to SFO. I thought i was very lucky to get an upgrade on the flight from Amsterdam which at first i was told it was only to Bangkok. But when i was getting back on the plane to Taipei the next morning i just got the guy to scan my bar-code in and it went red because it was still showing the C class and so they re arranged me back into Business.
I really like the front cabin as its very small and feels more personal. This is by the way for the non first class 747's.
It will be sad when the 747's go as they are unlikely ever to have that number of business class seats which will reduce the chance of upgrade. Even the 777 might only have 36 seats in Business. A330 like wise with its 30 seats is damn hard to get even with emerald.
I really like the front cabin as its very small and feels more personal. This is by the way for the non first class 747's.
It will be sad when the 747's go as they are unlikely ever to have that number of business class seats which will reduce the chance of upgrade. Even the 777 might only have 36 seats in Business. A330 like wise with its 30 seats is damn hard to get even with emerald.
Jan 24, 2013, 12:01 am
#133
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: LAX
Programs: IHG Plat
Posts: 61
What if elite members request upgrades? Or what happens if business class is fully booked? Would I be grounded or bumped to another flight or offered an economy seat instead?
I guess I'm just trying to figure out whether I should reserve 1 business seat with points and wait list the other, or reserve the other in economy. This is supposed to be a romantic trip for our anniversary, so I'd rather not get split up. But it's also my first time booking international awards, so I don't want to make a mistake. Any advice would be much appreciated!
I guess I'm just trying to figure out whether I should reserve 1 business seat with points and wait list the other, or reserve the other in economy. This is supposed to be a romantic trip for our anniversary, so I'd rather not get split up. But it's also my first time booking international awards, so I don't want to make a mistake. Any advice would be much appreciated!
Jan 24, 2013, 3:21 am
#135
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CAN, LAX, TPE
Programs: AA, AS, CI, DL, UA
Posts: 2,898
Thanks, coolfish. If I waitlist, how does that work? Will it clear if there is an open seat in Premium/Royal Laurel AND there are no upgrades? Who gets priority for open seats? I'm worried that if I waitlist and it doesn't clear, I'll be stuck with no seat at all, not even in economy.
I am not so sure about award seats but for upgrades, if there's like tons of seats 72 hours prior to your flight, you might get the second seat cleared because that's when they sort out all the reserved seats in the cabins. If there are only a few seats left, they might keep it till you check in or even when you are at the gate (so you will miss the lounge usage).
You are out of luck if there are elite members looking for those seats or the cabin is fully booked. You can check with them to see how full are flights. Give them a call.