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Mileage Upgrade no longer applicable to cheap tickets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, 2010, 12:46 am
#3
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Planet Earth
Programs: CI Emerald, UA 1K, AA
Posts: 59
Oops, I just saw the request not to post in the thread upon re-reading. Apparently, deleting of posts has been disabled also.
Sorry!!
1. For the Lounge section on CI:
- Abu Dhabi used to use a third party lounge when it was still a current destination.
- Beijing uses the Air China Lounge
- Phuket uses the Thai Airways Lounge
- Shanghai uses the China Eastern Lounge
- Sydney uses the Quantas Lounge (and is by far the nicest lounge I've ever used while flying on CI)
- Vienna uses a third party lounge, but I can't remember who operates it, but it's a pretty limited service lounge.
2. An "off the top of my head" informal rating of all the lounges I've used while flying CI (and can remember well enough), in order from best to worst. Of all those listed, only Sydney is what I would call "World Class" quality.
- Sydney (Operated by Quantas)
- Taipei
- Hong Kong
- Abu Dhabi (3rd Party, can't remember who)
- Bangkok
- Beijing (Operated by Air China)
- Tokyo
- Shanghai (Operated by China Eastern)
- San Francisco
- Vienna (3rd Party, can't remember who)
3. For the Dynasty Program Requirements, for EMER and PARA, in addition to the mileage requirements, you also have to fly 4 paid (as opposed to upgraded) business/first class flights for EMER, and 6 paid business/first class flights for PARA. "D" fares do count for this requirement, as confirmed by a call to the customer service line in Taipei.
4. The four new 747-400s (B-1821x), are deployed almost exclusively on LAX routes. Occasionally, you will see them on a HKG or Mainland China route. In close to 200 flights taken over the past 4 years, I've only seen one of these aircraft used 4-5 times on non-LAX routes.
5. PARA members also get:
- Priority (no waiting) security line access on departure in Sydney.
- Phuket gets priority security and customs clearance on departure, with an escort all the way from check-in counter to lounge/gate. If you opt to use the lounge, your escort waits for you at the lounge as well. The general manager of CI's Phuket office also greets you at the gate on arrival and walks you from the gate through baggage claim and customs, all the way to ground transportion and also sees you off at the gate for departure.
- Occasional offers of free concert tickets if a concert of likely interest to the PARA membership base comes to your home location.
- Mont Blanc Starwalker Pen from the in-flight Duty Free Magazine hand delivered to an address of your choosing upon reaching PARA status.
- Use of the First Class/Paragon check in lounge on departure from TPE Terminal 2
Sorry!!
1. For the Lounge section on CI:
- Abu Dhabi used to use a third party lounge when it was still a current destination.
- Beijing uses the Air China Lounge
- Phuket uses the Thai Airways Lounge
- Shanghai uses the China Eastern Lounge
- Sydney uses the Quantas Lounge (and is by far the nicest lounge I've ever used while flying on CI)
- Vienna uses a third party lounge, but I can't remember who operates it, but it's a pretty limited service lounge.
2. An "off the top of my head" informal rating of all the lounges I've used while flying CI (and can remember well enough), in order from best to worst. Of all those listed, only Sydney is what I would call "World Class" quality.
- Sydney (Operated by Quantas)
- Taipei
- Hong Kong
- Abu Dhabi (3rd Party, can't remember who)
- Bangkok
- Beijing (Operated by Air China)
- Tokyo
- Shanghai (Operated by China Eastern)
- San Francisco
- Vienna (3rd Party, can't remember who)
3. For the Dynasty Program Requirements, for EMER and PARA, in addition to the mileage requirements, you also have to fly 4 paid (as opposed to upgraded) business/first class flights for EMER, and 6 paid business/first class flights for PARA. "D" fares do count for this requirement, as confirmed by a call to the customer service line in Taipei.
4. The four new 747-400s (B-1821x), are deployed almost exclusively on LAX routes. Occasionally, you will see them on a HKG or Mainland China route. In close to 200 flights taken over the past 4 years, I've only seen one of these aircraft used 4-5 times on non-LAX routes.
5. PARA members also get:
- Priority (no waiting) security line access on departure in Sydney.
- Phuket gets priority security and customs clearance on departure, with an escort all the way from check-in counter to lounge/gate. If you opt to use the lounge, your escort waits for you at the lounge as well. The general manager of CI's Phuket office also greets you at the gate on arrival and walks you from the gate through baggage claim and customs, all the way to ground transportion and also sees you off at the gate for departure.
- Occasional offers of free concert tickets if a concert of likely interest to the PARA membership base comes to your home location.
- Mont Blanc Starwalker Pen from the in-flight Duty Free Magazine hand delivered to an address of your choosing upon reaching PARA status.
- Use of the First Class/Paragon check in lounge on departure from TPE Terminal 2
Last edited by Ben777; Apr 14, 2010 at 4:06 am
Apr 12, 2010, 8:07 pm
#5
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SAN
Programs: PR Premier Elite
Posts: 1,950
In MNL EVA uses the PAGStop Lounge
In CGK EVA has offered a voucher good for my choice of either the Jasa Angkasa Semesta (JAS) Premier lounge or the Pura Indah Lounge with the JAS lounge being the clear winner IMO.
Also, I have flown BR TPE-MNL ALLOT and have never, ever, heard of an M90 on that route. AFIK it is always either an A330 or a 74E.
Outstanding collection of information BTW. Thanks for posting it.
In CGK EVA has offered a voucher good for my choice of either the Jasa Angkasa Semesta (JAS) Premier lounge or the Pura Indah Lounge with the JAS lounge being the clear winner IMO.
Also, I have flown BR TPE-MNL ALLOT and have never, ever, heard of an M90 on that route. AFIK it is always either an A330 or a 74E.
Outstanding collection of information BTW. Thanks for posting it.
Last edited by Mabuk dan gila; Apr 12, 2010 at 8:20 pm
May 26, 2010, 5:09 am
#8
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: BNE
Programs: UA 1MM; QF VA CI KL KE
Posts: 474
Jun 9, 2010, 8:02 pm
#9
formerly Mdanner423
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: North Carolina
Programs: Delta Platinum, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 506
Anyone know what the standby requirements are for TransAsia Airways? Do they allow same day standby on other flights, space available?
I cant find these rules anywhere.
I cant find these rules anywhere.
Jun 13, 2010, 11:41 pm
#10
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: TPE, SZX, HKG, SAN
Programs: CI: Emer; CX: Sliver; DL: PM; PC: RA;
Posts: 272
CI lounge @ SZX
they will use "First Class Lounge" at 2F international terminal after immigration.
International terminal has no jetway bridge and will use shuttle bus for boarding.
International terminal has no jetway bridge and will use shuttle bus for boarding.
Jun 14, 2010, 11:36 am
#11
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CAN, LAX, TPE
Programs: AA, AS, CI, DL, UA
Posts: 2,898
Updated. Thanks for the info.
TransAsia does allow same day stand by for flights, given there are spaces available.
TransAsia does allow same day stand by for flights, given there are spaces available.
Last edited by coolfish1103; Jun 14, 2010 at 11:56 am
Jun 14, 2010, 10:45 pm
#12
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF Gold LTG (ow Saph), HHon Silver, Marriot Gold
Posts: 2,927
Anyone know the MCT at TPE.
Looking to fly MFM-TPE-HKG-SYD on a Eva/ Cathay connection.
Will be separate tickets. Tightest connection is 1hr20.
Secondly does Eva interline luggage with Cathay?
Looking to fly MFM-TPE-HKG-SYD on a Eva/ Cathay connection.
Will be separate tickets. Tightest connection is 1hr20.
Secondly does Eva interline luggage with Cathay?
Jun 14, 2010, 11:06 pm
#13
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Beaverton OR
Programs: GE, AA PLT/2.6MM, BR Gld, Royal Carib. DM+, Celebrity Elite, NCL PLT, Princess Elite
Posts: 1,643
Same terminal MCT is 60 minutes; terminal 1 to 2 and vv is 90 minutes. Most of the time (95%+) they are both in the same terminal, although CX uses the B gates and BR uses the C gates. Very rarely BR has to use an A gate, so 1:20 technically is fine. BR and CX do interline bags.
Jun 19, 2010, 7:12 am
#15
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: ATL
Programs: Delta PlM, 1M
Posts: 6,365
Same terminal MCT is 60 minutes; terminal 1 to 2 and vv is 90 minutes. Most of the time (95%+) they are both in the same terminal, although CX uses the B gates and BR uses the C gates. Very rarely BR has to use an A gate, so 1:20 technically is fine. BR and CX do interline bags.
To moa999 though, I would not worry at all. The B concourse is just an extra 5 minutes or so.
I do assume you have planned on being able to online checkin with CX as that would be an issue.