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China Airlines orders ten Airbus A350-1000s
Taiwanese carrier China Airlines signed a firm order with Airbus for ten A350-1000s, finalising a commitment announced by the airline in December 2024. The new A350-1000s will fly long-haul routes to North America and Europe, and will provide full operational commonality with the airline’s existing A350-900 fleet, ensuring seamless integration and efficiency. Airline chair Kao Shing-Hwang said: “Our investment in the A350-1000 supports our international growth strategy and reflects our commitment to improving the travel experience for our passengers. We are confident that the A350-1000, with its superior range, fuel efficiency and comfort, will play a key role in transforming our long-haul operations.” Airbus executive vice-president of sales for commercial aircraft Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business added: “We welcome China Airlines to our fast-growing family of A350-1000 operators. As an early adopter of the A350-900, China Airlines has played a pioneering role in embracing cutting-edge aviation technology. By choosing the A350-1000 Long Range Leader, the world's most advanced long haul aircraft, China Airlines continues to elevate its fleet, bringing superior efficiency and comfort to the forefront of long-haul travel.” China Airlines already operates various Airbus aircraft types on its full service network. The airline already operates a fleet of 15 A350-900s on long haul routes to Europe and the US, as well as on selected services to destinations in Asia and the Pacific. In addition, it operates 15 A321neo and 16 A330s on services in the region. State of the art The A350 is the world’s most modern and efficient widebody aircraft and has set new standards for intercontinental travel. It offers the longest range capability of any commercial airliner in production today. Powered by versions of the latest generation Rolls-Royce engines, the aircraft is capable of flying up to 9,700 nautical miles / 18,000 kilometres non-stop, using 25 percent less fuel than previous generation types and with a similar reduction in carbon emissions. As with all Airbus aircraft, the A350 is already able to operate with up to 50 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). It should be noted that Airbus aims to have all its aircraft up to 100 percent SAF capable by 2030. The A350 Family has received more than 1,360 orders from 60 customers worldwide, with more than 640 aircraft currently in the fleets of 38 operators, flying primarily on long-haul routes.
China Airlines to operate direct flights from Taipei, Taiwan to Prague twice weekly
Beautiful natural scenery, tropical rainforest, and green tea aroma. Prague is the sixth European city to which China Airlines operates direct flights from Taipei. With a direct connection to the Taiwanese capital, Taipei, Prague now stands alongside Frankfurt, Amsterdam, London, Rome, and Vienna. The connection is available twice a week and the carrier uses Airbus A350-900 aircraft to operate the Taipei – Prague route. Prague Airport has been striving for a long-haul route to East Asia for several years. Its Chairman of the Board of Directors, Jiří Pos, therefore considers its launch to be a tremendous success, saying: “With this new connection, we will also boost inbound tourism.” Before the pandemic, i.e., in 2019, over 190 thousand passengers from Taiwan visited the Czech Republic. Last year, there were only 13,791 Taiwanese visitors, which meant a drop of almost 93 percent. A direct flight between Prague and Taipei could change this. “In addition, the connection will offer passengers from Prague the possibility of convenient transfers to a number of China Airlines destinations in Asia and the Pacific.” According to China Airlines President, Kao Shing-Hwang, China Airlines is the only carrier to offer non-stop flights between Taiwan and the Czech Republic. The new Prague route will encourage bilateral business, trade and tourism. Kao also expects strong interest from the transit market for Japan, Korea and Vietnam, allowing more Asian travelers to pass through Taiwan on their way to and from the Czech Republic and thus enhancing Taiwan’s status as a regional transit hub. "Direct air connections, their frequency and quality are of vital importance for tourism. We believe that thanks to the Prague - Taipei flights, the Czech Republic will once again be discovered more by tourists not only from Taiwan, but from all over Asia, who represent a very interesting tourism segment. If we take the average spending of tourists from China, Japan and South Korea in our country, we can see a gradual return of these foreign guests. While in 2019 they spent a total of CZK 4,860 per person per day in the Czech Republic, a year later it was CZK 3,888 and in 2021 it was even only CZK 2,170. Last year, the situation began to improve - the average spending of these Asian travellers in our country was CZK 4,321 per person per day," says Jan Herget, director CzechTourism, adding: "The good news is that, as well as spending, the number of travellers from Asia is growing. The data on hotel accommodation in the Czech Republic from May this year shows that the number of Taiwanese tourists increased by 2,753 percent year-on-year, from 393 to 11,213. Taiwan is not only a country of modern technology, but also offers many tourist attractions. In Taipei, the capital of three million inhabitants, there is the Palace Museum, which preserves rare collections of artefacts from the Forbidden City. Next year, the impressive local skyscraper, which is the second tallest building in the world and bears the number 101 in its name after the number of floors, will celebrate its twentieth anniversary. The island abounds in wild tropical nature with gorges, mountains, lakes, and thermal springs. Almost a tenth of the area of Taiwan is formed by national parks. In terms of routes to Asia and the Middle East, Prague Airport currently offers connections to Amman, Dubai, Doha, Kuwait, Muscat, Riyadh, and Seoul.
China Airlines Reintroduces Flights To Brisbane And Auckland
China Airlines’ flights between Auckland, Brisbane, and Taipei have resumed, with three flights per week from October to December, increasing to five flights per week from January to March next year. The airline has been serving the Taipei–Brisbane–Auckland route for over a decade. Currently, it provides passengers with three weekly flights on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday through the end of this year. Beginning in January 2023, the airline will introduce two additional services on Thursday and Saturday. Flights from Taipei to Auckland stop in Brisbane, where local passengers board before continuing to New Zealand’s largest city. Likewise, flights from Auckland to Taipei stop in Brisbane, where passengers disembark and then reboard the plane with locals headed to Taiwan. China Airlines provides passengers flying to New Zealand with a wide range of flight options thanks to its three cabin classes (Business, Premium Economy, and Economy). Business, Premium, and Economy class customers can choose from various services and amenities included in their ticket price, such as baggage check, a meal service, and in-flight entertainment. Pre-selection of seats is available to passengers, with no additional fee for Business Class passengers and a nominal fee for Premium and Economy price passengers. Except for the Basic Economy fare, all other fares may check in a maximum of two pieces of baggage, with higher allowances for Premium and Business flights.
China Airlines to grow Southeast Asia network
Due to the strong outlook of the Southeast Asia travel market, China Airlines is following up on the launch of its first Cebu service in March by adding four weekly direct flights to Chiang Mai from 23 June. The Taipei (Taoyuan) - Chiang Mai route will be flown by Boeing 738 aircraft with a total seating capacity of 158. Flights will depart every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand. The city is known as a treasure trove of artistic architecture due to its many heritage sites and temples. The airline is continuing to expand its global network by targeting European, American and Oceania travellers transiting through Taiwan, as well as the increasing popularity of self-guided tours among Taiwanese travellers. The carrier currently flies to 72 destinations including 15 in Southeast Asia, 16 in Northeast Asia, 27 in China and 14 in Europe, America and Oceania.
Carb on, carb off: China Airlines helps passengers go carbon neutral
China Airlines has announced an “ECO TRAVEL Carbon Offsetting” service that allows travellers to learn about the carbon footprint and emissions generated during their flight. Travellers can now also achieve "carbon neutrality” and “zero carbon” when they fly by volunteering to take part in carbon offsetting. In partnership with UK environmental organization ClimateCare, China Airlines now offers an online carbon footprint calculator that lets travellers calculate their personal CO2 emissions when they book a flight through the CAL website. Travellers can then make their journey effectively carbon neutral by offsetting their carbon footprint with environmentally friendly and sustainable carbon reduction projects offered by ClimateCare. Travellers’ participation in international sustainability initiatives allows them to become an active part of the global effort to ensure the environmental sustainability of planet Earth. Committed to corporate social responsibility, China Airlines continues to fight climate change through environmental, energy conservation and carbon reduction initiatives. In 2015, China Airlines became the first carrier in Taiwan to calculate the carbon footprint for each passenger and tonne of freight using actual operational results and parameters in accordance with the carbon footprint calculation guidelines issued by the ICAO and IATA. The CAL Corporate Administration and Training Building have received the "Diamond-rated" green building mark by the Ministry of the Interior, while active efforts are also being made to conserve fuel and reduce carbon emissions for flight operations. Sustainable alternative fuel was also used for the ferrying of new A350 aircraft, making China Airlines the first Taiwanese carrier to use sustainable alternative fuels -- a new milestone in carbon reduction for the Taiwanese aviation industry.
China Airlines-Airbus liveried aircraft to debut on Taipei-Hong Kong route
The China Airlines and Airbus A350 joint liveried aircraft has been revealed and will officially enter service on October 26 on the Taipei-Hong Kong route. Dressed in airlines’ corporate colours, the new aircraft will be the first in Taiwan to feature a joint Airbus livery. China Airlines chairman Nuan-hsuan Ho said that the A350 fleet is the pride of the company and has flown approximately 47,780,000 km since it entered service in October 2016. The distance is enough to circumnavigate the globe 1197 times. Over 2.65 million passengers have also been carried to major destinations around the world. The delivery of the 14th A350 means that there is a good chance that the joint liveried aircraft can be seen in Asia, Europe, Oceania and the Americas in the future. China Airlines hopes that the arrival of the fourteenth A350 will further improve its passenger services and competitiveness. Airbus Executive Vice President Didier Evrard says that the 14th A350 handover is not only celebrated for all A350 aircrafts have been delivered, but also witnessed the relationship between China Airlines and Airbus in the past 38 years. The first China Airlines A350 liveried aircraft features the Syrmaticus Mikado, a bird that is considered a national treasure of Taiwan. The Urocissa Caerulea was chosen as the theme for the second A350 liveried aircraft which was also the hundredth A350 to be delivered by Airbus - an important milestone. The design of China Airlines' liveried aircraft serves as a showcase of Taiwan's cultural and natural beauty. Whenever the liveried aircraft of China Airlines fly through the skies, they bring Taiwan to the attention of the world.
China Airlines new code share partnership to drive closer links between France and Taiwan
Following the announcement towards the end of last year of Air France’s partnership with Vietnam Airlines, the French carrier has released details of another Asian collaboration, this time with China Airlines – who have agreed to a codeshare on direct flights between Taipei and Paris for the first time. The maiden flight of the Tapei-Paris route hit the tarmac at 8:15 AM on 17 April, with China Airlines president Su-Chien Hsieh; Air France KLM senior vice president for Asia Pacific, Antoine Pussiau; Air France KLM senior vice president of alliances, Patrick Roux; Taoyuan City Mayor, Wen-tsan Cheng; Bureau Francais de Taipei director Benoit Guidee and Taoyuan International Airport Corporation chairman Dar-Jen Tseng, all present to honour the event. As the leader of Taiwan's airline industry, China Airlines plays an important role in providing transportation services between Taiwan and France. For this latest foray by Air France into the Taiwan market, China Airlines will serve as its most powerful local partner. With the direct flights expected to expand market demand and foster closer links between France and Taiwan. Antoine Pussiau, Air France and Steve Chang, China Airlines senior vice president China Airlines has worked actively with other SkyTeam member airlines and other carriers to create demand for travel and cargo, helping to connect Taiwan with the rest of the world. On top of the Taipei-Paris flight, China Airlines and Air France have also partnered up to provide extensions to Amsterdam and Frankfurt, as well as another codeshare on the Taiwanese carriers Taipei-Sydney and Taipei-Melbourne routes. China Airlines now offers non-stop European flights to Frankfurt in Germany, Rome in Italy, as well as direct flights to London in the U.K., Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and Vienna in Austria. To celebrate the new flight China Airlines is offering customers a special promotion on Taipei-Paris connection with Economy Class return airfares available from TWD 18,000 or US$ 613 (before tax) via www.china-airlines.com
Does China Airlines really deserve fifth award as best Airline in north Asia?
It should come as no great surprise that China Airlines that has once again received the nod for best Airline in north Asia by U.S. travel magazine, Global Traveler. Its fifth award in as many years also means the airline automatically qualifies for the "Quint Status Award" status, presented to all five-time category winners. Taiwan's largest airline has consistently demonstrated its commitment to customers comfort and satisfaction, with business travellers being particularly well catered for, recognised by a third win in the Best Business-Class Seat Design" section. No mean accolade for the worlds’ biggest domestic business travel market. But is it a fair result? Hainan Airlines for example, has gone from strength to strength in recent years, showing vision with an ambitious expansion project – achieving notable success in the Australian market – a competitive business class and a genuine dedication to service, which has resulted in superior product. An overall success which is reflected by its appearance in Skytrax’s top ten airlines of 2017, a solid barometer for airline quality. Another example is EVA Air, Taiwan's other Airline, whose reputation has grown and grown in the last five years. So much so, that it has also entered the Skytrax top ten, where China Airlines is more than a little conspicuous by its absence. However China Airlines is not resting on its laurels and is introducing ten 777 and fourteen A350 new aircraft, as well as continuing to optimize its global network, with the introduction of the Taipei-London route in December, boosting the Taipei-Sydney route to two flights a day, and the Taipei-Brisbane-Auckland route to one flight a day plus the launch of non-stop flights between Taipei and Ontario in California, USA, in 2018 – all part of the push to build a larger and more comprehensive network. The competition between the big Asian airlines continues to be an interesting one and though China Airlines certainly do deserve their fifth accolade from Global Traveler, with the Quint under their belt, who knows, maybe industry politics will allow for a new winner in 2018.
China Airlines increases Gatwick-Taipei route
China Airlines is increasing its non-stop route from London Gatwick to Taipei from four to five flights per week. The national flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will add a fifth flight from 25 March 2018 onwards, with the additional service operating every Tuesday. The increase follows the announcement that China Airlines is returning to the UK after a five year hiatus with the launch of a new non-stop service between London Gatwick and Taipei’s Taoyuan International on Friday 1 December 2017. The new service will operate four times per week from Gatwick’s South Terminal until 25 March 2018, when the additional Tuesday flight will be added. The A350-900 Airbus will carry up to 306 passengers with a three class configuration, offering Premium Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins. “Having only just announced our return to the UK, we are already demonstrating our ambition and commitment to the service by expanding from four to five weekly flights,” said Roger Han, senior vice president, Europe at China Airlines. “This addition to the only non-stop service between Taiwan and the UK will allow even more travellers to experience China Airlines’ impressive 4-star inflight service. Customers will be able to travel more frequently with the knowledge that our network is opening up many routes into Australia, New Zealand and Asia.” Flights can be booked through www.china-airlines.com
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