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China Airlines Business Class Sydney (SYD) to Europe (AMS/FRA/VIE/FCO) from AU $3,715

950

Bookable for a full year out (Feb 2021)
Ready for the Coronavirus comments!

Credit to LoyaltyLobby

Fare Details:

Fare: China Airlines (CI) DAS SYD to AMS.
Booking class: D.
Price: from $3,715
Seasonal restrictions: permitted 06JAN 20 through 12DEC 20 or 25DEC 20 through 20FEB 21 on the first international sector.
Maximum stay: 12 months.
Stopovers: 2 stopovers permitted in Taiwan at AU$200 each.
Transfers: unlimited transfers permitted in each direction.
Sales restrictions: tickets must be issued on/before 26FEB 20.
Cancellations: charge AU$250 for refund.
Changes: changes permitted for reissue/revalidation.

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  • +57

    China Airlines is Taiwanese. Nothing to do with China

    That's a good deal too they have a good Business class

      • +82

        Taiwan is officially called Republic of China (ROC), that is why the airline is called China Airlines. China Airlines serves a lot of Australian ports and has been for a long time. They have a really good business class product on the 359. Know what you are saying before you do and stop being arrogant.

          • +13

            @rainbowyen: No, this was in relation to the comment about the Corona virus.
            It has nothing to do with Taiwan other than maybe a few people have gone there from China

          • +3

            @rainbowyen: because no one actually uses PRC except for formal purposes. People know them as China and Taiwan for short. Informed people know what they mean.

      • +7

        So according to your logic, Columbia the company has something to do with Columbia? And Easf India trading company has something to do with India?

        • "The Company, was an English and later British joint-stock company.[4] It was formed to trade in the Indian Ocean region, initially with Mughal India and the East Indies, and later with Qing China. The company ended up seizing control of large parts of the Indian subcontinent, colonised parts of Southeast Asia, and colonised Hong Kong after a war with Qing China."

          yeh i guess they took over india or something huh lol

        • -2

          For starters, the country is ColOmbia, so… yeah, it has nothing to do with ColUmbia the company.

          Game over. Insert coins to continue.

      • -5

        prc puppet

      • +4

        republic of china is best china

      • +1

        Because Taiwan considers themselves China. The rightful government of China as a matter of fact. Their official name is "Republic of China".

      • China Airlines is fine. Taiwan or ROC works and we all know what they are.

        Nothing to see here but PRC childishness.

    • +8

      Stupid comment - nothing to do with PRC/mainland China (and I would fly with them for that reason), but having China in their name would suggest they are Chinese (as would their speaking Mandarin).

    • +5

      As a Taiwanese, I'm really sorry to confuse you guys with the naming issue. Have talked to several people worked for China airline and they got annoyed as well but they can do nothing, otherwise they have to re-apply all the route all over the world. However, China airline is a quite nice airline and I would also highly recommend you guys have a stop by in Taipei for a couple of days and enjoy the food and culture.

  • +114

    This will go viral.

  • -8

    Is the Three Squeaks mice on the in-flight menu ?
    or Bat soup ?

    • +18

      Just lime to go with your Corona 😉

      • +5

        I'll stick to my can of Sars thanks :P

    • +15

      Wrong country mate

      • -2

        Not according to the Government of China OR Australia….

        https://dfat.gov.au/geo/taiwan/Pages/australia-taiwan-relati…

        • +24

          Of course the chinese communist party would try to lay claim to Taiwan. Though as many know, Taiwan is its fully own independent state that works under a democracy, not a communist dictatorship.

          • +3

            @MattwasHere: I had neutralize the positive and negative votes, thanks me later! But you guys can beat me now.

    • +3

      Good to hear you read news.com.au

      • +2

        Its all over the place. News.com.au like most news (including our abc) is mostly clickbait tabloid and opinion pieces. News is not the news it once was.

        • News today is actually Newidea

  • +4

    For real though, with a 14 day incubation period, who would want to get into an enclosed space with unknown strangers for hours on end..

    • +10

      Booking for November. By then it will be Corona what, I remember that. If by chance its still going, $250 cancellation fee.

      • +5

        or the end of the world lol
        either way it's fine lol

      • I would be booking other services to go with it, such as hotels and tours. They won't be so generous on cancellations.

    • +2

      Airplanes have HEPA filters in the air conditioners, and those can filter viruses from the air. It doesn’t get much more germ-free than the dry air inside a plane. The airport however is where the real infection risk is.

      • +1

        And you'd gamble your health with an airline that doesn't disclose how often they change those filters?

      • if you sat in close proximity with a highly infectious person, I don't think HEPA filters will help you.

  • OP, Credit where due to the Original Posters of this deal on AFF and LoyaltyLobby.

    • Absolutely! Copy/paste from LoyaltyLobby

  • +6

    Just flew these guys to Vancouver on previous premium economy deal and was happy with service.

    Also enjoyed a few days in Taipei which I’d recommend.

    If you book worth joining Delta skymiles as you can earn points flying China Airlines.

  • -1

    Any other destinations ?

    • I think Wuhan is catching on as a destination

  • +17

    I flew China Airlines from Sydney to Taiwan in Business Class, they were brilliant, better than Qantas Business Class. They gave out a North Face Cannister bag as their amenity kit!

    • +4

      Lol Qantas? Second rated service. Only slightly better than BA.

      • -1

        You've not flown on their a330/787/refurba380 product then. Better than many business class products, including the older SQ product that has the seat fold down for the lay flat, or the EH 777s.

        • +2

          Yes, I have. In fact, I was on their new 787 biz when they were used to fly domestic before deploying as part of their international fleet. Reverse herringbone, nothing special. Other major airlines have been using it for yonks.

          Hardwares are similar across most airlines. Apex suite has always been my preference over reverse herringbone. SQ lifted the game with two middle seats that turn into a "bed" makes it great for family travel.

          I have flown all major carriers across APAC and AU to Euro in biz. BA is by far one of the worst in Biz, not only their seat layout is bad/uncomfortable, service is avrage. At least QF has more comfortable seats.

          As far as my personal preference goes, China Airlines biz has the most pleasant/elegant cabin.

          SQ and CX are the best in terms of service.

          Qatar and Korean air have the best seats in biz with plenty of privacy.

          Emirate, Jal are the best all rounder.

          QF is so average that their lounge are always overcrowded - they milked their QFF program and lounge passes.

          Haneda and Changi are two great airports for transit. Not only the airlines' lounges are great, but facility available for everyday jo.

          Qantas? No. Only if they offer the lowest fare, or work mandates to meet committed budget.

  • I am only see up to end of December… But I've only had one coffee (and I'm male, which means it's probably on the bench right in front of me where I left it….) Can anyone help me see Feb 2021 please?

  • +2

    "Transfers: unlimited transfers permitted in each direction."

    What does this mean?

    • +22

      Unlimited virus transfers - either mouth or arse

    • Unlimited transfers on the permitted flight numbers. In the context of this deal probably nothing but I can have a check later.

  • +10

    Taiwan numba one!

    https://youtu.be/vTqZ9xrxhHk

  • Lol

    • +4

      Election is already over, you should have posted your fake news beforehand lol

  • +1

    Ozebargainer fly only cattle class.

  • +5

    Flew with China Airlines a few times to Taiwan and the service is quite good considering the price you pay. FYI, as mentioned by others this is a Taiwan based airline company, not China (even though the name has China in it). Therefore nothing to do with the Coronavirus as Taiwan only has a handful of reported cases and not the origin country.

  • +10

    Extra 5% off (excl taxes) when booking in birthday month.

    1) Join China Dynasty Flyer Program
    2) Enter Birthdate
    3) Book via Birthday link
    4) Price drops ~$3520

    • Anyone tried to bnook one way from europe for the ~$1600 price point? Im getting only Euro.

    • I think this might only be on travel with them to Asian destinations, the terms are worded strangely. As you say, only off base fare as well, so less than 5% of total.

      • Tour Code

        Z0A5

        Form of payment

        CC AX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX/ XXXX 20XXXX

        Fare

        AUD 3256.00

        Taxes

        :

        AUD

        100.00 YQ

        AUD

        68.60 WY

        AUD

        60.00 AU

        AUD

        18.80 CJ

        AUD

        22.70 RN

        Total Amount

        AUD 3526.10

        Issuing Airline and date

        CHINA AIRLINES LTD. 21DEC19

        IATA

        02391196

        Endorsements

        NONEND//RFN/NO SHOW FEE APL /REISU FEE MAY APL

        Fare Calculation

        SYD CI X/TPE CI AMS1123.21CI X/TPE CI

        • I get "The itinerary does not apply to the promotion, please check event rule and select again." Not sure why. It then triggers the term 8 about not doing searches more than twice every 20 minutes if I try again. I'm not getting the same luck you had.

    • is the birthday link something they send via email? (am already a member) thanks qantas21 :)

  • +4

    One of the best biz cabin. Quite like their decor.

    Free tour offered by Taiwan tourism board is a plus.

  • +1

    came here for the comments lol

  • +3

    The 17hr layover is a bit rubbish. Good price though.

    • That's the downside to CI. Many routes to Europe have long stopovers. I just wish LGW was included as they have a very short stop over and I would have booked at these prices.

    • Whenever I've flown, maximum stop over was 7 hrs and it's a fantastic lounge. I know on the way back there can be (depending on flight) 17 he's but you get a free day tour, your bags would be checked through and there are many hotels near the airport with free shuttle buses if yr wanting to recalibrate the body clock.

    • +4

      I find the 17hrs layover perfect. Land around 6am, shower in the transit lounge (biz lounge is only after your check in, no use when stopping over and to leave the airport for a day tour).

      • Join the morning free tour that departs from airport. Sign a waiver to not return with the group and catch a train/taxi out to explore taipei city.

      • Have a go at their night market before heading back to the airport.

      • shower and chill at the lounge before boarding.

      • once boarded,indulge in a movie or two and stay awake for as long as you can. Sleep at around 3 hrs into the flight. Wake up at AM local time in Europe.

      Worked well to minimise jetlag.

    • Sadly, that surprisingly good deal will probably get him reelected and give the rest of the world another 4 years of him.

      It's amazing that you can force someone to buy your goods. If a private business tried to do that it would be so illegal.

      • It is not illegal. Can always say no, at a cost.

        • No.

          This would be like Apple forcing you to buy their iPhone. Even if you have an option to pay a cost for not buying it, that would still be illegal.

  • -7

    Don’t forget the use the code CORONA for a sick upgrade.

    • +16

      Wrong country muppet!

  • Does China Airlines do STPC?

    • +1

      No unless to/from the US.

  • +1

    China Airlines are great. I normally fly QANTAS / Virgin / SIA and China Airlines is right up there. They planes are very new, with lots of leg room (In economy) and business also looks very fair. Food is very good, just was weird having breakfast (Sausage with egg and bread) and then ice cream. Entertainment is great with a massive range of English speaking content and plenty of movies. Taipei Airport is a great airport to transit.

  • +4

    taipei airport is amazing

  • +3

    Great airline. The in-laws used their business class from auckland /Gold Coast/Taiwan. Great inflight food and great service

  • -2

    no layover in hubei?

    • +1

      No geography in high school?

  • +1

    Excellent airline and Taoyuan airport is really excellent too. Would definitely recommend!

  • Some videos of the Business Class Hard and Soft Products-

    Excellent China Airlines A350 Business Class | SYD to TPE
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59KLonmnwbg

    and

    China Airlines Business Class A350 TPE-SYD, still perfect! | Luxury Aviator
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqsv4yUg5gg&t=381s

  • Keen to see the impact of Starlux on CI and BR. CI has improved greatly over the years and has moved on from its poor safety record in the 90s.

    Also remember that there is a free Taipei day tour. I'd look into renting your own car for the day from Taoyuan and exploring northern Taiwan as well. Companies like Avis and Chailease are not too expensive where you can get a car for $60-80 a day, even cheaper with a KKDay voucher.

  • are you meant to give back the ANC headphones from business/first class or are they yours to keep?

  • -2

    Not sure why everyone is seeming to love China Airline, their fights are absolutely disgusting.

    • +2

      Flew four legs with them late last year and they were excellent - great comfortable aircraft, friendly welcoming staff, delicious food. Couldn't fault them. I fly a lot and they're definitely in my top 5.

    • Could you please re-confirm if your comment is on Air China or China Airlines?

  • +3

    Thanks OP, have a family vacation later this year and you just made my trip 1000% better as we will not be flying cattle class!!!!

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