Airline Guide · Asia
China Airlines (CI)
Taiwan's flag carrier and a SkyTeam member, China Airlines operates extensive Asian and transpacific service.
CI airline facts
IATA Code
CI
ICAO Code
CAL
Callsign
Dynasty
Country
Taiwan
Headquarters
Taoyuan
Region
Asia
Alliance
SkyTeam
Founded
1959
China Airlines hubs
Primary airports where China Airlines concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
Frequently asked: CI
Where is China Airlines based?
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China Airlines (IATA: CI, ICAO: CAL) is headquartered in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The airline was founded in 1959 and operates a fleet of approximately 90 aircraft.
What is China Airlines's IATA code?
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The IATA code for China Airlines is CI. The ICAO code is CAL. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Dynasty".
Which alliance does China Airlines belong to?
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China Airlines is a member of SkyTeam, which means passengers can earn and redeem frequent flyer miles with partner airlines, access partner lounges, and enjoy other alliance benefits.
What are China Airlines's primary hubs?
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China Airlines operates primary hubs at TPE. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does China Airlines have?
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China Airlines operates a fleet of approximately 90 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was China Airlines founded?
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China Airlines was founded in 1959, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history.
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