China Airlines fleet, cabin, seats, IFE, baggage, safety and punctuality

Airline info

Address: 1, Hangzhan South Road, Dayuan District, Taoyuan City, 33758, Taiwan
Contact number: +886 03 399 8888
Website: www.china-airlines.com
IATA code/ICAO code: CI / CAL

On-time performance and safety record

On time performance (2022): 68.9%
Average age of fleet (2023): 10.4 years
Major accidents in last 10 years: 0
Accidents with fatalities: 0
Airlineratings** safety rating: 6/7
Covid-19 safety*** rating: 6/7

** AIRLINERATINGS SAFETY RATING is based on a comprehensive analysis of crash and pilot related serious incident data combined with audits from the world’s aviation governing body ICAO and leading association, IATA, along with the latest COVID-19 compliance data. Each airline has the potential to earn a maximum of seven stars. See also www.airlineratings.com

*** COVID-19 SAFETY RATING takes into consideration seven factors for each airline: COVID-19 website information and instructions, social distancing on boarding, Flight Attendant personal protection equipment, face masks compulsory, meal service modified, passenger sanitizer kit, deep clean of aircraft. Each airline has the potential to earn a maximum of seven stars. See also www.airlineratings.com

China Airlines was formed after Taiwan separated itself from the Communist China led by Mao-Tse-Tung. Sixty years later, the Country’s Parliament has approved the process to change the carrier’s name, though the new identity has not been undisclosed, yet (Photo Wikimedia Commons / Ltdccba)

Name: China Airlines
Date founded: September 7, 1959 – commenced operations on December 16, 1959
IATA code/ICAO code: CI / CAL
CEO: Hsieh Shih-Chen
Address: 1, Hangzhan South Road, Dayuan District, Taoyuan City, 33758, Taiwan
Contact number: +886 03 399 8888
Website: www.china-airlines.com
Hub: Taipei
Focus cities: Kaoshiung
Airline alliance: Skyteam
Frequent flyer programme: Dynasty Flier
Fleet:
86 aircraft
- 12 Boeing 777-300ER / 338 seats (40 Business, 62 Premium Economy, 256 Economy)
- 14 Airbus A350-900 / 306 seats / (32 Business, 31 Premium Economy, 243 Economy)
- 23 Airbus A330-300 / 307 seats (30 Business, 277 Economy)
- 19 Boeing 737-800 / 158 seats (8 Business, 150 Economy)
- 18 Boeing 747-400F / Cargo
Type of carrier: Full-service
Skytrax* rating: 4-STAR

* SKYTRAX (www.skytraxratings.com) is the most prestigious independent rating agency in commercial aviation. Its five stars rating system regarding airline quality has become a status symbol for carriers around the world. Here is what the stars stand for:

- 5 STARS: Awarded to airlines achieving a very high, overall quality performance. It recognizes high standards of onboard product together with consistent and excellent standards of staff service across airport and cabin environments
- 4 STARS: Awarded to airlines that deliver a good overall quality performance and provide good product standards across different travel cabins
- 3 STARS: Awarded to airlines delivering a fair quality performance equating to the industry 'average' of acceptable product and service standards
- 2 STARS: Shows airlines delivering a lower total quality performance, in some instances below the industry average across many rating categories
- 1 STAR: Represents a poor quality of product delivered across the assessment sectors

Checked luggage:
Checked baggage allowances are the following; 1 bag for up to 23kg in Economy Discount, 2 bags for up to 46kg in Economy Basic, Standard and Flex: 2 bags for a total weight of 56kg in Premium Economy; 2 bags for a total weight of 64kg in Business; each bag cannot weigh more than 32kg
Pre-selection of seat:
Business and Premium Economy passengers can pre-select any seat; non info available about seat pre-selection in Economy
Priority check-in:
Business and Premium Economy passengers plus Dinasty Flyer Gold, Emerald and Paragon members
Fast track at security:
Business passengers
Access to lounge:
Business and Premium Economy passengers plus Dinasty Flyer Gold, Emerald and Paragon members
Priority boarding:
Business and Premium Economy passengers plus Dinasty Flyer Gold, Emerald and Paragon members

Seat pitch:
- 78 inches (198cm) in Business, 38 inches (96cm) in Premium Economy, 32 inches (84cm) in Economy on the B777-300ER;
- 60 inches (152cm) in Business, 39 inches (99cm) in Premium Economy, 32 inches (84cm) in Economy on the A350-900;
- 63 inches (160cm) in Business, 31 inches (79cm) in Economy on the A330-300;
- 37 inches (94cm) in Business, 32 inches (84cm) in Economy on the B737-800
Seat width:
- 22 inches (56cm) in Business, 19 inches (48cm) in Premium Economy, 17 inches (43cm) in Economy on the B777-300ER;
- 22 inches (56cm) in Business, 20 inches (51cm) in Premium Economy, 18 inches (46cm) in Economy on the A350-900;
- 20 inches (51cm) in business, 18 inches (46cm) in economy on the A330-300;
- 21 inches (53cm) in Business, 17 inches (43cm) in economy on the B737-800

USB port and power socket:
Power sockets available at every seat in all classes on the B777-300ER; on the A350-900, USB ports are available at all seats in all classes, while power ports are at all seats in Business and Premium Economy but shared between seats in Economy; on the A330-300, power sockets are at all seats in Business, every two seats in Economy
Lie-flat seat:
In Business on the B777-300ER and A350-900; angle-flat seats are available in Business on the A330-300
Vanity kit:
In Business and Premium Economy on long-haul flights
IFE screen width:
- 18 inches (46cm) in Business, 12.1 inches (31cm) in premium Economy, 11.1 inches (28cm) in Economy on the B777-300ER and A350-900;
- 10.4 inches (26.5cm) in Business, 6.5 inches (16.5cm) in Economy on the A330-300
Wi-fi:
Available on the B777-300ER and A350; connectivity is free for Business and Premium economy passengers
Inflight magazine:
Dinasty
Onboard kit for kids:
No
Food and beverages:
Complimentary (alcoholics included) on all international flights
Upgraded meals in Premium Economy: Yes
Dine on demand in Business Class: No
Pets:
Not accepted in the passenger cabin