It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, at the gate on a sunny morning is a China Airlines Boeing 747-400 as it prepares for the long journey back to Taipei in Taiwan. China Airlines of is the flag carrier of Republic of China (Taiwan) - not be confused with Air China - the flag carrier of China. (Geo-Polotics was never my strong … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – China Airlines Airbus A330-300
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week in the warmth of a December afternoon at Hong Kong International Airport is a China Airlines Airbus A330-300 taxing out, en-route back to Taiwan. China Airlines operate a fleet of twenty four Airbus A330-300 in their medium to long haul fleet, serving Asia and beyond from their base in … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – China Airlines
It's Saturday again, so it's time to stow your bags, secure your tray tables and place your seat in the upright position as we go to this week's safety video. This week, it's China Airlines demonstrating safety aboard their aircraft Another safety video next week! … [Read more...]
China Airlines to NOT set up an LCC
Update: retracted according to ATW - http://atwonline.com/airline-finance-data/news/china-airlines-launch-lcc-taiwan-0314 That would been interesting... Very interesting. Oh well. There's still is the question of how Taiwanese airlines will tackle the low cost carriers.... China Airlines of Taiwan (as opposed to Air China which is based in China) is to set up a Low Cost … [Read more...]
More 777’s on the way China Airlines, Turkish and a delivery for AA
In the rush of yesterdays sale of 49% of Virgin Atlantic from Singapore Airlines to Delta, there was some other interesting news of a Boeing 777 nature. And it seems the popularity of the 777-300ER continues with two airlines signing for more aircraft. First up is China Airlines, who are to order 6 777-300ER's. China Airlines 777-300ER's are due to replace the airlines … [Read more...]
China Airlines throws in the towel on London Taipei direct services – retreats to Amsterdam
China Airlines can't seem to make the London - Taipei services work it seems, and has thrown in the towel on the twice a week service. From 25th March 2012 onwards, it will switch to a codeshare with SkyTeam partner KLM to Amsterdam, to connect with the existing Amsterdam - Bangkok - Taipei service. So if you want to get to Taipei, yes - it's TWO stops to get there with … [Read more...]
China Airlines reconsidering the London – Taipei Route…
It seems all is not well with China Airlines and its Taipei to London route. Data from AirlineRoute.net indicates that the direct service that operates two times a week has had no further bookings The route between London and Taipei has been an odd on, with operates operating routes dependant on the political condition between Taiwan and China. Currently, Eva Air … [Read more...]
CI: China Airlines formally joins SkyTeam
Today, the SkyTeam Alliance welcomes it's newest member - China Airlines (of Taiwan - not to be confused with Air China) It becomes the 15th member of the SkyTeam Alliance, and the Fifth Asian member of SkyTeam (the others being China Eastern, China Southern, Korean Air and Vietman Airlines). In addition for frequent flyer people, Dynasty Miles now become redeemable for … [Read more...]
Welcome!
Welcome to GhettoIFE.com! I'm your host - Kevin - and I'll be here to guide you through the maze of modern travel, and hopefully add some insightful comment and humour. With GhettoIFE getting on for 2 years old, I've had a bit of a design refresh, and tidied up, so for older viewers who make it here - yes, it's the same content will all the usual sarcasm as always. As … [Read more...]