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Mileage Upgrade no longer applicable to cheap tickets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
Apr 7, 2018, 3:42 am
#962
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: Dynasty Frequent Flyer (Elite Plus),Accor Platinum
Posts: 1,866
I'm assuming you are going to visit Taipei. It the city easy to visit? I would say yes. No visa requirements for UK citizens (for now since you are still in the EU) and you can now take the metro directly from the airport to city center.
Is it worth it? That depends. You only have maybe 6 or 7 hours in the city so you can't see that much. But it is long enough to get a rough idea. And your departure time means you are going to miss the night markets, which in my opinion is a must visit in Taipei. Only you can decide if spending 6 hours in a city is worth it.
Chinese airlines? Are you talking about HX?
If you are that concern, just book on CX, CI, or BR.
Is it worth it? That depends. You only have maybe 6 or 7 hours in the city so you can't see that much. But it is long enough to get a rough idea. And your departure time means you are going to miss the night markets, which in my opinion is a must visit in Taipei. Only you can decide if spending 6 hours in a city is worth it.
Chinese airlines? Are you talking about HX?
If you are that concern, just book on CX, CI, or BR.
Apr 9, 2018, 10:10 am
#963
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: Dynasty Frequent Flyer (Elite Plus),Accor Platinum
Posts: 1,866
Did anyone try the STPC for long waits in Taoyuan? We have a 17hr wait from our flight arriving at 5am and our next flight going out at 11:30pm.
I rang the office where we booked it and they have already organised it however I noted they wanted us to pay for it. Because they only pay for passengers who
are flying business class (both ways). And yet while we did not buy 2 tickets return business class the 2 flights on the way back JFK-TPE-BNE (the flights we are going to have the STPC) are in business class.
Does anyone not think is an extremely tight policy to deny people coming off a business class flight and flying out on a business class flight that same day but cannot qualify because 1 way is only Premium Economy?
I am thinking to ring the hotline about this policy as well I think the membership which shows my loyalty to the airline should surely help to secure a 6 hr day use of the hotel room.
I rang the office where we booked it and they have already organised it however I noted they wanted us to pay for it. Because they only pay for passengers who
are flying business class (both ways). And yet while we did not buy 2 tickets return business class the 2 flights on the way back JFK-TPE-BNE (the flights we are going to have the STPC) are in business class.
Does anyone not think is an extremely tight policy to deny people coming off a business class flight and flying out on a business class flight that same day but cannot qualify because 1 way is only Premium Economy?
I am thinking to ring the hotline about this policy as well I think the membership which shows my loyalty to the airline should surely help to secure a 6 hr day use of the hotel room.
Apr 9, 2018, 11:00 am
#964
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: BAEC Blue, Flying Blue Silver, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold
Posts: 817
I've booked it. For some reason I can't select a seat on my return flight? The plane is showing as full on the return but outbound I was fine to select a seat.
Anybody have any ideas? Is it something simple like just waiting for more availability?
Anybody have any ideas? Is it something simple like just waiting for more availability?
Apr 9, 2018, 2:19 pm
#965
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Plat, DL, AS, UA, IHG Plat
Posts: 2,407
Visa free entry has nothing to do with EU As UK has always been outside shenegen (sorry spelling) So anyone applying to go to UK Have to apply for a seperate UK visa even if you were granted an EU visa if You were Also visiting say France. No changes will occur before or after the offical exit period.
Taiwan grant UK citizens visa free entry because they are part of the EU. Not sure what will happen after Breixt.
Apr 9, 2018, 6:14 pm
#966
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: Dynasty Frequent Flyer (Elite Plus),Accor Platinum
Posts: 1,866
After UK leaves EU I doubt we will Any changes. CI can kiss UK route goodbye if it ever happened.
Apr 11, 2018, 1:17 am
#967
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 24
A question regarding Taipei Main Station City Check-in.
The CI website says the CI is open from 6am onwards and the only request is to do the CI at least 3 hours before your actual departure.
Ok, that might be a dumb question to ask here, but does that mean in the contex that I can do the CI early in the morning
(main reason is to get rid off my 2 luggage-trolleys) so being able to do some day sightseeing before taking the MTR to TaoYuan ?
Does China Airlines also have occupied service CI counters at the Main train-station (early in the morning) ?
Online CI and bag drop-off should be fine, but I am worried (little bit) as my trolley is a bit more than 70cm tall, so the machine
might not accept it.
Thanx for helpful replies
Also, is it worth to book a cheap modern capsule hotel just to have a lenghty and refreshing shower before going to the airport ?
The CI website says the CI is open from 6am onwards and the only request is to do the CI at least 3 hours before your actual departure.
Ok, that might be a dumb question to ask here, but does that mean in the contex that I can do the CI early in the morning
(main reason is to get rid off my 2 luggage-trolleys) so being able to do some day sightseeing before taking the MTR to TaoYuan ?
Does China Airlines also have occupied service CI counters at the Main train-station (early in the morning) ?
Online CI and bag drop-off should be fine, but I am worried (little bit) as my trolley is a bit more than 70cm tall, so the machine
might not accept it.
Thanx for helpful replies
Also, is it worth to book a cheap modern capsule hotel just to have a lenghty and refreshing shower before going to the airport ?
Last edited by timpolti1; Apr 11, 2018 at 1:23 am
Apr 11, 2018, 12:03 pm
#968
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Plat, DL, AS, UA, IHG Plat
Posts: 2,407
This is what the CI website says:
Service scope
Detailed video of the self-check in service at MRT station
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTRfT...ature=youtu.be
Service scope
- In-Town Check-in service is available for passengers whether travel by Taoyuan Airport MRT Line or not.
- Only available for flights of the same day and with at least 3 hours prior to the departure time.
- The longest side of the checked baggage shall not exceed 70CM and the sum of length, width and height shall not exceed 158CM.
- For passengers in need of special assistance, such as children traveling alone, passengers who have purchased cabin seats for baggage, are on a stretcher or wheelchair, etc. or staff travel upon seat availability, please go to Taoyuan Airport to complete the check-in.
Detailed video of the self-check in service at MRT station
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTRfT...ature=youtu.be
Apr 17, 2018, 11:47 am
#969
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Plat, DL, AS, UA, IHG Plat
Posts: 2,407
FAT selects 787-Max 8 to replace MD-80. Plans to lease 11 Max 8 to replace the existing 8 MD-80
Chinese: 2018/04/16 ?????? ??????737 MAX - ??????
English: Far Eastern Air Transport to introduce Boeing 737 MAX8 to fleet | Economics | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS
Chinese: 2018/04/16 ?????? ??????737 MAX - ??????
English: Far Eastern Air Transport to introduce Boeing 737 MAX8 to fleet | Economics | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS
Apr 17, 2018, 12:37 pm
#970
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SFO
Programs: BR Diamond, Dynasty Flyer Paragon, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 1,926
FAT selects 787-Max 8 to replace MD-80. Plans to lease 11 Max 8 to replace the existing 8 MD-80
Chinese: 2018/04/16 ?????? ??????737 MAX - ??????
English: Far Eastern Air Transport to introduce Boeing 737 MAX8 to fleet Economics FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS
Chinese: 2018/04/16 ?????? ??????737 MAX - ??????
English: Far Eastern Air Transport to introduce Boeing 737 MAX8 to fleet Economics FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS
They previously selected 737-8NG from another lessor but got into a dispute with them so they never got them. Not surprised with the type of aircraft but surprised at the # of planes they chose. .
Apr 18, 2018, 7:42 pm
#971
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: North Sentinel Island
Programs: UA Gold, BONVOY TIT
Posts: 777
This is what the CI website says:
Service scope
Detailed video of the self-check in service at MRT station
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTRfT...ature=youtu.be
Service scope
- In-Town Check-in service is available for passengers whether travel by Taoyuan Airport MRT Line or not.
- Only available for flights of the same day and with at least 3 hours prior to the departure time.
- The longest side of the checked baggage shall not exceed 70CM and the sum of length, width and height shall not exceed 158CM.
- For passengers in need of special assistance, such as children traveling alone, passengers who have purchased cabin seats for baggage, are on a stretcher or wheelchair, etc. or staff travel upon seat availability, please go to Taoyuan Airport to complete the check-in.
Detailed video of the self-check in service at MRT station
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTRfT...ature=youtu.be
Apr 20, 2018, 9:00 pm
#972
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: Dynasty Frequent Flyer (Elite Plus),Accor Platinum
Posts: 1,866
Was your award ticket issued from which airline to fly on which airline? I assume you mean you were flying BR (Eva airlines)? Did it have a code share numbered ticket on it?
Apr 22, 2018, 12:38 am
#973
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,969
A friend of mine checked her bags at the In-City Check-In for BR. She has things in there that did not look right at the X-Ray (and there is no "make sure your bag goes through" process like the airport does). So, they did not even send it to the airport. BR told her when she boarded and she got her bag a few days later.
Apr 22, 2018, 7:23 am
#974
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: Dynasty Frequent Flyer (Elite Plus),Accor Platinum
Posts: 1,866
You would think award tickets are always by the operating carrier, right?
A friend of mine checked her bags at the In-City Check-In for BR. She has things in there that did not look right at the X-Ray (and there is no "make sure your bag goes through" process like the airport does). So, they did not even send it to the airport. BR told her when she boarded and she got her bag a few days later.
A friend of mine checked her bags at the In-City Check-In for BR. She has things in there that did not look right at the X-Ray (and there is no "make sure your bag goes through" process like the airport does). So, they did not even send it to the airport. BR told her when she boarded and she got her bag a few days later.
" I got SSSS'd and wasn't able to check my bag at the MRT station.. YMMV I was on a 1 way award ticket and I guess they didn't like that. No SSSS on my US legs or any other legs on that trip. "
It could even be they were flying on an airline that was not checking in baggage at the Taipei Train Station and was angry. His post gives us little information about what happened. I don't want to insult the guy/girl, but some people do make mistakes without really reading all the information. I bet you quite a few people did this in the last year and maybe had plans for the day without baggage and so get angry they checked out of the hotel or etc and now need to lug bags around all day. A little more information would make it more clear about what really happened instead of just "I'm angry!".
Apr 25, 2018, 9:33 am
#975
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CAN, LAX, TPE
Programs: AA, AS, CI, DL, UA
Posts: 2,898
From 2018/07/01,
1. Bonus miles for successful renewing Emerald will raise from 9,000 to 25,000 and 15,000 to 60,000 for Paragon. Still not much, but better than nothing.
2. N class will accrue 0.5 sectors rather than 1 sector for TPE-HKG.
3. Renewing status will also require 6 AE/CI sectors.
1. Bonus miles for successful renewing Emerald will raise from 9,000 to 25,000 and 15,000 to 60,000 for Paragon. Still not much, but better than nothing.
2. N class will accrue 0.5 sectors rather than 1 sector for TPE-HKG.
3. Renewing status will also require 6 AE/CI sectors.