CAL will also reward up to 20,000 Bonus Miles To Dynasty Flyers on Selected Routes

China Airlines announced last week that passengers traveling with tickets issued after April 15, 2008, on economy class to North America (including Guam), are allowed to carry two pieces of baggage, with a weight limit of 23kg per piece. The charge for bags that exceed the weight limit will be NT$ 800 per piece for the first two pieces within 23kg to 32kg, or alternatively, Dynasty Flyer members can pay for the excess weight with 4,000 mileage points.

For business-class and first-class passengers to North America, the weight limit for the two pieces of free luggage will remain the same at 32kg per piece. Paragon members are entitled to two additional pieces of baggage free of charge, and Emerald and Gold members are entitled to one additional piece of baggage free of charge. The baggage allowance for Dynasty Flyer members depends on their seat class, whether or not they have mileage-exchanged upgrade seats or free tickets.

China Airlines is following IATA's environment protection measures to reduce fuel waste against the global warming effect.  Also, the increasing price of fuel is an important factor. Moreover, most U.S. and Canadian airlines revised their weight limits for checked luggage from 32kg to 23kg two years ago.

In addition, China Airlines is launching a promotional award from March 18 to June 24 this year (the period ends on May 31, 2008 on the Seattle/ Vancouver routes). Dynasty Flyer Members may redeem upgrade awards and gain a mileage discount of up to 20% on short-haul flights in Asia, and selected long-haul flights. Members flying between Taipei and Amsterdam, Rome, Vienna, Abu Dhabi, Seattle, Vancouver, Sydney, Brisbane and various regional routes in Asia, may be eligible to enjoy round-trip free award tickets with 5,000-20,000 fewer miles.