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Airline Essentials - China Airlines

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Founding Year:
China Airlines was founded in 1959.
Headquarters:
Its headquarters and main hub is located in Taipei, Taiwan.
Website:


China Airlines

seat map
Route Map:
China Airlines Route Map
Phone Number:


Phone #800-227-5118
Frequent Flyer / Global Alliance:
Dynasty Flyer is the frequent flyer program of China Airlines. They are not currently a member of a global airline alliance.
Accidents / Incidents:
China Airlines has had several deadly crashes. The most recent crash involving fatalities occurred in May 2002 with 225 people on board who all died when it was believed that the aircraft broke apart midflight. There were no distress signals sent. The report on the cause of the crash stated metal fatigue.
Airline News:
Airline News from China Airlines
Interesting Fact:
There are some pro-Taiwanese nationalists who would like to see China Airlines renamed Taiwan Airlines.
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