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China Airlines A350-900 Business Class Trip Report- Wow! 

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On a recent flight to Osaka, Japan we flew from Amsterdam through Taipei, Taiwan on Design Airline of the year, Asia, 2023, China Airlines. Could this be the most underrated airline you've maybe not even heard of? It's a Skyteam member, and flies from the US and Europe to Asia and beyond, including Australia. Fares are often fairly competitive, and connections, at least from European city pairs, allow for a crazy amount of great Asian, South East Asian and Australian destinations.
Even if your layover is long, the lounges in Taipei make for a relaxing stopover, although you'll have to wait for my upcoming return trip to see that in detail.
We explore in detail why TheDesignAir rated China Airlines as the leading Design Airline in Asia last year.

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@JustinasUBA
@JustinasUBA 6 месяцев назад
Elegant and beautiful review. Thank you!
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Thank you! I hope you've subscribed!
@angusfenton3436
@angusfenton3436 6 месяцев назад
Great video as always. Hope you guys had a good trip. I do love the china airlines cabin, has a classy but cosy vibe.
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Thank you for the kind words! Please spread the word!
@ardianworld777
@ardianworld777 6 месяцев назад
Can't wait for your coverage of the China Airlines lounge! That has got to be the most breathtaking airline lounge ever imho. I absolutely love the design aesthetic of China Airlines! From the livery, to the cabin, to the uniforms, soft product!
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Haha, hope you've subscribed and turned on notifications, it will be up in a few weeks i'm hoping!
@aeroman5239
@aeroman5239 2 дня назад
Thanks for the review - I never flew with China Airlines, but I opted for their A350 flight recently in business class from Seattle to Taipei. They are one of four airlines (the others - EVA, Starlux, Delta) with direct flights from Seattle to Taipei, and I appreciate them scheduling a 1:10 am departure, to stay within my Pacific time zone sleep cycle, vs Delta, for example, that departs in the early evening. The China Airlines cabin crew also had a great attitude, and was very customer-focused - I was never made to wait for any service request. I pre-ordered my meals, and everything tasted good - considering it is airline food. China Airlines also offers promotional free 12-hr internet access, you just have to navigate a few emails to get the promo code before boarding. Delta charges you $28.95 for internet access. Overall, when compared to my return leg on a Delta Airlines A330NEO in their D1 Suites, the CI A350 experience was better.
@lawrenceakini4981
@lawrenceakini4981 6 месяцев назад
Thank you for this vlog. Fly and safe travels. Cheers.
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Thanks so much!
@eycYang
@eycYang 11 дней назад
their business class has been improved compared with 15 years ago,and the food quality remain the same level which is a good thing.I really like their air crafts design and the entire ambiance is comfy. i also recommend their premium economy!
@Bo3amrah
@Bo3amrah 6 месяцев назад
Beautiful review 🎉
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Thank you so much for the kind words!
@joshuateoh1712
@joshuateoh1712 6 месяцев назад
One of the best busines classes and one of my favourite airlines to fly with! Their A350 business class cabin is simply beautiful.
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Couldn't agree more! Glad to hear you like them! Us too!
@wellsw3
@wellsw3 6 месяцев назад
I'll be flying CI this fall in biz. Your review came in clutch. Thank you!
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
you are welcome! Safe travels!
@brigittelehmann9749
@brigittelehmann9749 6 месяцев назад
Great review lovely i enjoy traveling with you greetings from the Netherlands Amsterdam
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Thanks so much! Dank U Wel!
@andrewverinchuk1694
@andrewverinchuk1694 6 месяцев назад
Thank you for a great trip report. Lavatory report would be very much appreciated
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Hahaha, there's one in there around the 10 minute mark! Thanks for the nice comment!
@andrewverinchuk1694
@andrewverinchuk1694 6 месяцев назад
@@thedesignairvideo My bad, sorry! Love your website and trip reviews!
@johngraham2861
@johngraham2861 6 месяцев назад
Great video, have flown both Eva and China Airlines and I must say the CAL A350 cabin is beautiful. Have two upcoming CAL flights in July from Tokyo to Taipei and then to Brisbane and looking forward to both of them.
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Amazing! Let us know how the flights are!
@icon_ic
@icon_ic 6 месяцев назад
I love the KLM AMS lounge entrance with the iconic delft houses -- love this review, and journey! xx
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Yeah, i love the houses too! It's a nice touch!
@readytogo5905
@readytogo5905 4 месяца назад
So glad that you have the chance to experience our national airline. If possible, take a small tour of Taipei. Hidden Gem is waiting for you!
@michaeljay3629
@michaeljay3629 6 месяцев назад
10:39 😉. Great review, as always.
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Thank you!
@shihlin1
@shihlin1 2 месяца назад
Really nice detailed review. What I like about China Airlines' business class seat configuration is they use a 1-2-1 as opposed to 2-2-2 on several other Asian carriers. That means more space and room for the passenger. The meals look scrumptious, hope you get to try more Asian specialties in your future travels. Bon voyage 🍹
@georgebosse9393
@georgebosse9393 6 месяцев назад
Tres elegance!
@gunvaldsandhaland7757
@gunvaldsandhaland7757 6 месяцев назад
Beautiful Air Craft And Cabin.Great Trip Report
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Glad you enjoyed it
@michaelolden4783
@michaelolden4783 6 месяцев назад
Geat informative video again chaps. 😊
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Thank you so much!
@taxol2
@taxol2 2 месяца назад
China airline have a very cool callsign “Dynasty” ❤
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo Месяц назад
I love that call sign! Same as their inflight magazine too
@IkeTravels
@IkeTravels 6 месяцев назад
Brilliant video as always - I'd love to experience CA some day
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
When you do, let me know how it was!
@johngilchrist543
@johngilchrist543 6 месяцев назад
Amazing that Taiwan has three stellar international carriers 👍👍
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
It is incredible, and they are all underrated. Thanks for watching another of our videos!
@johngilchrist543
@johngilchrist543 6 месяцев назад
@@thedesignairvideo I’ve flown with EVA a few times and had wonderful flights but I think China Airlines has cabins, uniforms and catering equipment that is more aesthetically pleasing….at least to me.
@shihlin1
@shihlin1 2 месяца назад
It's great that Taiwan has three carriers that fly international routes. Hopefully more competition means better value for passengers
@HappyAdventurer
@HappyAdventurer 6 месяцев назад
I flew out of Taoyuan airport. If you get to try the steak on business class do it. It was proper tender and medium rare. I don't know how they did it! Even the lobster was better than Singapore Airlines I'd say.
@MillennialAngst
@MillennialAngst 6 месяцев назад
Regarding the finishes, there's a lot going on with the wood paneling, carpet, and back-of-pod motif. The choice of wood veneer is a bit loud IMO; they should've gone with something a little more subtle. That being said, I think it adds some warmth to the cabin. I like the rug-like carpeting though and how it runs across all cabins, giving economy a premium feel. The ideal design would balance this would EVA Air's more austere aesthetic.
@gilesrdavies
@gilesrdavies 6 месяцев назад
I'm surprised you're only mentioning them now in your awards, as this product is not new and has been flying around 7 years. I flew China Airlines A350s from the UK to Australia via Taipei in 2019... Unfortunately only in Premium Economy, but the aircraft was amazing with a very roomy 7 abreast seating, lovely crew, great amenity kits and food. Considering the aircraft are now around seven years old, they are aging very well and in great condition. Sometimes wear and tear on the seats becomes noticeable in this time, but doesn't seem to be the case here. Its a shame people confuse them with Air China, which has a far worse reputation.
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Thanks Giles, they've actually won a few times over the past 10 years! me and the judges have been admirers of their product for some time!
@bensonc9706
@bensonc9706 6 месяцев назад
Great review.
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Thanks so much!
@garryb131
@garryb131 6 месяцев назад
Absolutely fantastic product from China Airlines.
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Indeed it is!
@flyingdentist
@flyingdentist 6 месяцев назад
beautiful review but I would prefer footages of take off and landing too,cheers
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Noted! Will try to get a bit more next time!
@RP-fy4jx
@RP-fy4jx 6 месяцев назад
Thank you for the video, who was your companion? ;)
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Maybe we should get him to do the winks! ;-)
@narinthongkam3974
@narinthongkam3974 6 месяцев назад
Wooo Wooo
@MH-gh
@MH-gh 6 месяцев назад
Superb👌🏻 as always, & ofcourse, @ 10:39 the must-have😉
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Always! Glad you spotted it (there's another hidden one in there too!)
@MH-gh
@MH-gh 6 месяцев назад
@@thedesignairvideo 😄oh, ok, hopefully i’ll find it
@MH-gh
@MH-gh 6 месяцев назад
@@thedesignairvideo @ 15:25😉👍🏻
@jonascos1538
@jonascos1538 6 месяцев назад
Will you help in designing the upcoming reconfiguration of PAL's A321 CEOs?
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Haha, i'd love to!
@jooleary9298
@jooleary9298 3 месяца назад
Flying BC Mel TPE LHR TPE Kix in 3 weeks. Thx so much
@emmo_93
@emmo_93 6 месяцев назад
Brother in law got his flight changed to China Airlines from Brisbane to Auckland premium economy he had nothing bad to say about the airline
@rsnc23
@rsnc23 6 месяцев назад
That's cuz he was drunk.
@franklinloo2160
@franklinloo2160 2 месяца назад
Hope they will consider fly to Paris CDG or ZURICH. ❤
@clerouxbotha2784
@clerouxbotha2784 Месяц назад
11:10 from what album is this song?
@xxkoalamanxx
@xxkoalamanxx 5 месяцев назад
Whats the background music?
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 5 месяцев назад
At which point?
@michaeljay3629
@michaeljay3629 6 месяцев назад
15:25 OMG, two 😉 winks!
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Haha, well spotted.
@chardycheng6454
@chardycheng6454 6 месяцев назад
China Airlines announces today all new amenity kit to its business class and premium economy class from Moschino and Roots. Further more, new business class headphone will be provided to its 77W, 350, 321NEO and 333 fleet.
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Haha, we saw that announced today too! It's good news!
@abermin
@abermin 6 месяцев назад
You were lucky no anti-social window seat passengers insisted on not pulling their blinds down on a day flight like KLM.
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
Ah we still had that to a certain degree. It's always hard when an overnight flight is actually during day time!
@abermin
@abermin 6 месяцев назад
@@thedesignairvideo I think the crew should always make an announcement to remind passengers to pull their blinds down because ppl need to rest, and should use their reading light if they need to.
@OscarTangoAtc
@OscarTangoAtc 5 месяцев назад
You reckon a 6'7"/2 m tall guy would be comfortable?
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 5 месяцев назад
It will be pretty hard in most seats for you to get comfortable but these are one of the most spacious herringbone seats you can get
@tjittekamminga5170
@tjittekamminga5170 6 месяцев назад
nice, but little privacy!
@o.c.g.m9426
@o.c.g.m9426 5 месяцев назад
That's because your 36,000 feet up with 300 other people. You want privacy book a G5
@Dreamer10888
@Dreamer10888 6 месяцев назад
This is Taiwan airline
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
It sure is!
@sktoh4469
@sktoh4469 6 месяцев назад
I flew China Airlines from Taipeh to Vancouver recently. My breakfast came with a bread roll but without butter. When I asked, the flight attendant, she couldn't understand what "butter" is. Shameful!
@nonesuchtofu
@nonesuchtofu 6 месяцев назад
China Airlines? It is a nice seat etc. The staff is very friendly but quite disorganized. The prebooked vegetarian meals are an apocalypse if they arrive at all. The china airlines business class lounge at Taipeh looks welcoming at first, but the slightly disgusted staff sent me with my business class ticket and no status into the basement, into what feels like the canteen of a north korean labor camp. overall, i do not understand the hype at all.
@louislin244
@louislin244 6 месяцев назад
I didn’t hear the most important part about China Airlines- it is the first airline of the Republic of China, which is now Taiwan. At that time, Mainland China was governed by Taiwan, when the communist party (who later started People’s republic of China) was still a rogue organization controlled by USSR.
@thedesignairvideo
@thedesignairvideo 6 месяцев назад
We do reference that in our full review found here:-thedesignair.net/2024/04/03/trip-report-china-airlines-a350-900-business-class-march-2024/
@marcsitaliankitchen2019
@marcsitaliankitchen2019 6 месяцев назад
A shit hotel in Amsterdam
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