China Airlines vs Mandarin Airlines
Side-by-side comparison of China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
| China Airlines | Mandarin Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Founded | 1959 | 1991 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | SkyTeam | - |
| Main hubs | Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | Taipei Songshan Airport |
| Aircraft types | 6 | 1 |
| Cabin bag weight | 7 kg (15 lb) | - |
| Cabin bag size | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in) | - |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 2 pieces · 23 kg (51 lb) | - |
| Extra bag fee | from 252 USD | - |
| Online check-in opens | 2 days | - |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h | - |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +886 2 412 9000 | 02-412-8008 |
Key differences
- China Airlines is a SkyTeam member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.

