In order to meet and greet the 2008 Chinese Lunar New Year, China Airlines and its subsidiary Mandarin Airlines will work together to launch Lunar New Year charter flights directly to mainland China, from February 3 to 14.

A total of 16 round trip flights to Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou have been arranged, including eight charters on the Taoyuan - Shanghai - Taoyuan route, two on the Taoyuan - Beijing - Taoyuan route, four on the Taoyuan - Guangzhou - Taoyuan route, and two on the Kaohsiung - Shanghai - Kaohsiung route. The charters will allow passengers to enjoy fast and convenient return trips to their hometowns for family reunions.

The charter flights are now open for customers who wish to make reservations. Passengers from Taiwan region can reserve their flights by calling the China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines Call Center directly at Tel: 02-27151212 and 02-27171230, or they can make reservations through designated travel agencies.

All the charter flights will provide two-class service. With the required mileage, or additional payment, Dynasty Flyer members can upgrade their seats or redeem a free ticket on the charter flights, and Dynasty Flyer members can also accumulate mileage on the charter flights. However, the above reservation service and Dynasty Flyer member upgrades and redemptions will not be open for on-line service.

Passengers on China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines can use their tickets interchangeably on both airlines, and can combine scheduled flights with the charter flights. Passengers with scheduled flight tickets can switch those tickets to charter flights without an administration charge, and have only to pay the price difference if needed. Passengers can also join China Airlines' Dynasty Packages to Shanghai and Beijing, and Dynasty Flyer members may also enjoy discounts, extra mileage and extra baggage service if they join a Dynasty Package.