- IATA/ICAO Code:
- CI/CAL
- Airline Type:
- Full Service Carrier
- Hub(s):
- Taoyuan International Airport
- Year Founded:
- 1959
- Alliance:
- SkyTeam
- Airline Group:
- China Airlines Group
- CEO:
- Hsieh Shih-Chen
- Country:
- Republic of China
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