China Airlines is set to launch a nonstop service between Gatwick and Taipei from December 1.
Following a five year hiatus, the service will operate four times per week from Gatwick’s South Terminal using an A350-900, which can hold 306 passengers with business, premium economy and economy cabins.
Business class in the airline’s A350 offers lie-flat beds, aisle access for each seat and access to the onboard Sky Lounge bar. Premium economy seats recline within a hard shell, while economy seats feature a slimline design that the airline says allows for extra legroom.
China Airlines previously operated a route between Heathrow and Taipei between 2010 and 2012 and has served Amsterdam with an onward connection to London through a codeshare with KLM.
Flight schedule as follows:
Departure | Arrival | ||
CI70
Gatwick to Taipei Taoyuan |
Monday | 2115 | 1830 (+1) |
Wednesday | |||
Friday | |||
Saturday | |||
CI69
Taipei Taoyuan to London Gatwick |
Monday | 0930 | 1530 |
Wednesday | |||
Saturday | |||
Friday | 0855 | 1455 |