Taiwan · Founded 1959
SkyTeamChina Airlines Business Class
China Airlines is Taiwan's flag carrier and a SkyTeam member since 2011, flying from Taipei-Taoyuan to 102 cities. The airline terminated First Class entirely in 2016 — former First Class seats are now sold as Business Class on relevant aircraft, worth knowing since "Premium Business" branding varies by aircraft type. The A350-900 carries a fully refreshed lie-flat reverse-herringbone product; the A330-300 and 777-300ER remain in the widebody fleet alongside it.
- From
- $2,180
- Max savings
- 60%
- Rating
- 4.5★*
- Fleet
- 3 types
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Quick answers
At a glance
What is China Airlines business class?
China Airlines Premium Business — Lie-flat reverse herringbone (A350). Seat width 22 inches, length 78 inches.
How much can I save on China Airlines?
Consolidator fares from $2,180 — about 60% below published retail. You earn full Dynasty Flyer miles.
Which lounges does China Airlines use?
Dynasty Lounge (TPE). Worldwide: SkyTeam partner lounges worldwide.
The Airline
About China Airlines
A comprehensive look at China Airlines's premium cabins, service philosophy, route network, and what makes them worth flying.
Airline overview
China Airlines is Taiwan's flag carrier and a SkyTeam member since 2011, flying from Taipei-Taoyuan to 102 cities. The airline terminated First Class entirely in 2016 — former First Class seats are now sold as Business Class on relevant aircraft, worth knowing since "Premium Business" branding varies by aircraft type. The A350-900 carries a fully refreshed lie-flat reverse-herringbone product; the A330-300 and 777-300ER remain in the widebody fleet alongside it.
Founded in 1959, China Airlines is headquartered in Taiwan and operates to 102+ destinations across 80+ countries. The fleet is built around Airbus A350-900, Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A330-300 for long-haul operations, with additional narrowbody types on regional routes. China Airlines is a SkyTeam alliance member, which gives passengers access to lounges and booking across all partner carriers worldwide.
The business class experience
China Airlines Premium Business features Lie-flat reverse herringbone (A350). Seat width is 22 inches and fully extended bed length is 78 inches — comfortable for passengers up to about 6'3" (190cm) to sleep fully flat. The seat layout on China Airlines's long-haul widebody aircraft typically offers direct aisle access for every business class passenger, so you never have to climb over a seatmate.
In-flight entertainment is delivered via Seatback touchscreen IFE. Dining on China Airlines: Taiwanese cuisine with seasonal menus. Baggage allowance in business class: 2 × 32kg checked. All flights include amenity kits, premium bedding, and priority boarding/baggage handling.
Lounges and ground experience
At the home hub: Dynasty Lounge (TPE). At other airports worldwide: SkyTeam partner lounges worldwide. Lounge access is included with your business class ticket — you show your boarding pass at the lounge entrance and receive food, drinks, WiFi, and dedicated workspaces until boarding time.
On the ground at departure, China Airlines business class passengers get dedicated check-in counters, fast-track security lanes where available, and priority boarding. At arrival, baggage is tagged with priority labels and comes out first — typically saving 15-30 minutes versus economy on heavily-loaded flights.
What travelers say
“The A350 product is a genuine, modern upgrade over the airline's older cabins — worth specifically seeking out that aircraft type. Taiwanese cuisine and hospitality are a consistent strength. Often priced below EVA Air on comparable routes. SkyTeam benefits complement Delta/Air France connections.”
— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review
Booking China Airlines with consolidator fares
Our consolidator contract with China Airlines gives us access to net fares significantly below published retail — typically 60% savings on business class bookings. These are standard China Airlines tickets with full frequent flyer mile earning in Dynasty Flyer, complete lounge access, standard cancellation rules, and priority handling on both ends of the trip. The only difference is the price.
When you request a quote, we search all available China Airlines dates and routes for your trip, compare against other carriers that serve the same route, and send you the best option within 15 minutes. No membership required, any service fees disclosed upfront, and you book directly with China Airlines under your name — we're just the consolidator agency that unlocks wholesale pricing through our host consolidator network.
Cabin Details
Inside China Airlines business class
Every detail that matters — seat, service, lounge, luggage and miles.
- Cabin name
- China Airlines Premium Business
- Seat type
- Lie-flat reverse herringbone (A350)
- Seat width
- 22 inches
- Seat length
- 78 inches
- In-flight entertainment
- Seatback touchscreen IFE
- Dining
- Taiwanese cuisine with seasonal menus
- Baggage allowance
- 2 × 32kg checked
- Miles program
- Dynasty Flyer
Home lounge
Dynasty Lounge (TPE)
Lounges at other airports
SkyTeam partner lounges worldwide
Hubs
Aircraft types
“The A350 product is a genuine, modern upgrade over the airline's older cabins — worth specifically seeking out that aircraft type. Taiwanese cuisine and hospitality are a consistent strength. Often priced below EVA Air on comparable routes. SkyTeam benefits complement Delta/Air France connections.”
Top Routes
Popular China Airlines business class routes
The most-booked China Airlines premium routes through our consolidator contracts.
- Los Angeles → TaipeiChina Airlines Business$2,180from
- New York → TaipeiChina Airlines Business$2,300from
- San Francisco → TaipeiChina Airlines Business$2,150from
- Taipei → LondonChina Airlines Business$2,400from
Fleet
China Airlines aircraft we book
China Airlines china airlines premium business on each aircraft type — cabin product, seat configuration, and route examples.
- Airbus A350-900Airbus
Slightly shorter sibling of the A350-1000. Same cabin technology and pressurization. Used widely across Singapore, Lufthansa, ITA, Delta, Air France, JAL.
- Boeing 777-300ERBoeing
The dominant long-haul widebody for the past two decades. Most carriers operate two cabin generations on this airframe: older 2-3-2 Business (avoid where possible) and newer 1-2-1 sliding-door cabins (Emirates Game Changer, BA Club Suite, Qatar Qsuite, AA Flagship Suite).
- Airbus A330-300Airbus
The widely-deployed older-generation A330. Cabin technology is older than 787 or A350. Many carriers operate 2-2-2 Business on A330-300 (older configurations) or 1-2-1 on newer cabin retrofits.
See the full China Airlines fleet index for cabin-by-aircraft details.
Reference Data
China Airlines carrier reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA airline code | CI |
| ICAO airline code | CAL |
| Canonical name | China Airlines |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Alliance | SkyTeam |
| Hub airports | Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) |
| Source for canonical fields | Wikidata (CC0) · Q51756 cross-referenced with our editorial catalog |
Canonical airline metadata cross-referenced with Wikidata (CC0). When fields disagree, our editorial catalog is the source of truth for cabin specs, fare data, and ratings; Wikidata is the source of truth for ICAO codes, founding year, and country attribution.
Facts independently verified 2026-08-05
Fleet, route, seat, and lounge facts on this page were checked against 1 independent source:
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