Only 22 airlines around the world made the shortlist and China Airlines received the highest possible 5-star rating again. China Airlines continues to elevate its services despite the challenges of COVID-19.
The seats do not recline but just kind of slide forward a little. Essentially there is no functional recline and they are the most uncomfortable overnight seats I have ever flown on (and I fly a lot). If you are taller than 165 cm there is definitely no chance to sleep (may be fine for Asians but not for Westerners).
China Airlines Named APEX Five Star Global Airline For Seventh Straight Year. China Airlines has been named the 2023 APEX Five Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the seventh straight year.
We offer a wide range of meals, from authentic Chinese to world favorite cuisine; our meals are carefully cooked with fresh ingredients to meet your palate.
China Airlines (CAL; Chinese: ????; pinyin: Zhonghuá Hángkong; Pe?h-oe-ji: Tiong-hôa Hâng-khong) is the state-owned flag carrier of Republic of China (Taiwan). It is one of Taiwan's two major airlines along with EVA Air.
Only selected airlines worldwide achieve the APEX Five-Star Global Airline Award, and SAS proudly joins this elite group. The APEX Five Star Global Airline Award status was awarded at the 2023 APEX/IFSA Awards Ceremony in Long Beach, California, during APEX/IFSA Global EXPO.
Worst of all for legroom are ultra-low-fare carriers Spirit and Frontier Airlines. In at least this case, you get what you pay for: Passengers get as little as 28 inches of legroom when flying with these airlines, which are known for cheap airfare that comes with a bare minimum of amenities and loads of fees.
I think in terms of safety records, Air China and China Airlines share a somewhat similar history. But in terms of inflight service, CI is still way ahead of AirChina. Meals are better. F/As are there to work and they smile... CI is actually quite up to International standard when it comes to inflight service...