China Airlines

[eric2011]

Does anyone have any up-to date info on China Airlines. I know they has a pretty poor safety record a number of years ago but have heard they have cleaned up there act in recent times. thanks

 

[markis10]

They reported a threat phone call last week!

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[jyh189]

China Airlines is fine. I have flown with them a number of times between BNE and TPE (and onwards to HKG, Mainland China, Japan) and they are a good quality airline. Service levels in Y are quite impressive, certainly better than CX, but IFE/Seats are a little older and more like QF A330 standard. J class service is great, but product wise not very competitive.

In terms of safety record, I wouldn't worry too much. Their last major incident was in 2007 when a 738 engine caught fire in Japan (all passengers and crew evacuated safely). From what I've heard, they have taken big strides to improve their safety standards and maintenance procedures, which was a requirement of CI joining SkyTeam.

I have flights booked in with CI flying to Honolulu in July this year - flying the long way (BNE-TPE-NRT-HNL and return), but it worked out at $1450 in Y as opposed to Jetstar / Qantas who were wanting $1,800 and $2,000 for similar dates. Overall it's a pretty good airline despite its patchy safety record.

 

[CMak]

I flew to India with them and found them to be quite ok.
CMak

 

[Robert K]

it's a taiwanese airline. they really should change their name to Chinese Taipei Airline. There would be a lot less confusion.

 

[espiritu360]

Yes, China Airlines (CI, Taiwan based) it not to be confused with Air China (CA, China based). Two very different airlines. I fly BNE-TPE with CI and Eva air (BR) annually.

it's a taiwanese airline. they really should change their name to Chinese Taipei Airline. There would be a lot less confusion.