China Airlines
Despite the name, China Airlines is Taiwan's flag carrier, not China's. The plum blossom tail is gorgeous, and they're one of the last airlines still operating 747 freighters in large numbers. A SkyTeam member quietly punching above its weight in the Pacific.
China Airlines is one of the world's largest cargo carriers by freight-ton-kilometers, and their 747 freighter fleet is one of the biggest remaining in service.
Quick answers
What is China Airlines' callsign?
"DYNASTY". On the radio a flight is called by that word plus its flight number, and on a live map its callsign starts with CAL.
What are China Airlines' airline codes?
ICAO CAL, IATA CI. Tickets and departure boards use the two-letter IATA code; air traffic control and flight data use the three-letter ICAO code.
Where are China Airlines' hubs?
Taipei (TPE).
Is China Airlines in an airline alliance?
Yes: SkyTeam.
Aircraft you’ll see in China Airlines colors
China Airlines special liveries
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Is that a China Airlines flight?
Bogey shows every flight around you on a live map. Tap a CAL callsign and you get the aircraft, the route and where it's headed.
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