China Airlines Prioritizes More Flights to Prague and Vienna
China Airlines Eyes More Direct Flights to Europe, driven by Soaring Demand
Hamburg, Germany – China Airlines (CAL) is aiming to significantly increase its direct flights to Prague and Vienna in the latter half of next year, fueled by surging passenger demand, CAL president Kao Shing-hwang announced in an interview in Hamburg.
Kao revealed that CAL flights to Europe this year have enjoyed an notable occupancy rate of over 85%, wiht a remarkable 80% of seats already booked for the upcoming Christmas peak season.
“We’re seeing a strong desire for travel to Europe, and we’re responding by looking to expand our flight offerings,” Kao said.
The airline’s aspiring plan involves boosting flights to Prague from the current two per week to five,and to Vienna from four to six per week. This would bring CAL’s total weekly flights to Europe to 30.
Though, kao emphasized that the timeline for these additions depends on the delivery schedule of new aircraft.
Prague Route a Success Story
CAL is the sole airline offering direct flights from Taipei to Prague. Since launching the route last year, it has enjoyed a remarkable 90% occupancy rate.
“The Prague route has proven incredibly popular, not just with tourists but also with business travelers heading to nearby cities like Nuremberg and Dresden in Germany,” Kao explained.
This surge in business travel is partly attributed to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s (TSMC) groundbreaking ceremony for a new factory in Dresden in August.
Expanding European Footprint
Currently, CAL flies to six European destinations from Taiwan: Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Vienna, London, Rome, and Prague. This makes it the Taiwanese airline with the most extensive European network.
With a fleet of 82 aircraft and 560 weekly flights, CAL has achieved record-breaking profitability. Its net profit for the first three quarters of this year reached NT$10.37 billion (US$319.4 million),a 50.3% increase from the previous year.
Kao anticipates continued strong performance in the fourth quarter due to the holiday season, suggesting that the company’s year-end bonuses coudl be substantial.
When asked if bonuses might reach the record-breaking level of six months’ salary, Kao responded with a smile, “I hope employees will be very satisfied.”
Photo courtesy of China Airlines Ltd
China Airlines Eyes More Direct Flights to Europe, Driven by Soaring Demand
Hamburg, Germany – China Airlines (CAL) is aiming to substantially increase its direct flights to Prague and Vienna in the latter half of next year, fueled by surging passenger demand, CAL president Kao Shing-hwang announced in an interview in Hamburg.
Kao revealed that CAL flights to Europe this year have enjoyed a notable occupancy rate of over 85%, with a remarkable 80% of seats already booked for the upcoming Christmas peak season.
“We’re seeing a strong desire for travel to Europe, and we’re responding by looking to expand our flight offerings,” Kao said.
The airline’s aspiring plan involves boosting flights to Prague from the current two per week to five,and to Vienna from four to six per week. This would bring CAL’s total weekly flights to Europe to 30.
Though, Kao emphasized that the timeline for these additions depends on the delivery schedule of new aircraft.
Prague Route a Success Story
CAL is the sole airline offering direct flights from Taipei to Prague. Since launching the route last year, it has enjoyed a remarkable 90% occupancy rate.
“The Prague route has proven incredibly popular, not just with tourists but also with business travelers heading to nearby cities like Nuremberg and Dresden in Germany,” kao explained.
This surge in business travel is partly attributed to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s (TSMC) groundbreaking ceremony for a new factory in Dresden in August.
Expanding European Footprint
Currently, CAL flies to six European destinations from Taiwan: Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Vienna, London, Rome, and Prague. This makes it the Taiwanese airline with the most extensive European network.
With a fleet of 82 aircraft and 560 weekly flights, CAL has achieved record-breaking profitability. Its net profit for the first three quarters of this year reached NT$10.37 billion (US$319.4 million), a 50.3% increase from the previous year.
Kao anticipates continued strong performance in the fourth quarter due to the holiday season, suggesting that the company’s year-end bonuses could be considerable.
When asked if bonuses might reach the record-breaking level of six months’ salary, Kao responded with a smile, “I hope employees will be very satisfied.”