China Airlines is about to welcome a brand-new fleet of Boeing 787 aircraft, with cabin designs introducing a fresh look. Continuing China Airlines' tradition of Eastern aesthetics, it brings the warmth of home to the unique local scenery and cultural imagery, creating surprises amid familiarity. The China Airlines 787 Premium Economy Class is designed with the concept of 'Mountain City Starlight,' skillfully blending colors, materials, and layers of light and shadow to showcase the elegant fusion of local culture and technology, allowing passengers to feel the vitality and warmth of Taiwan's cities during the flight.
China Airlines' new 787 Premium Economy offers 28 seats in a 2-3-2 layout. The 'Mountain City Nightscape' seat covers shift with the flow of light and shadow, evoking the appearance of Jiufen Mountain City. The sharp metallic chrome backrest and the delicate texture of the leather blend elegantly in the details, showcasing a unique blend of technology and culture. The exclusive six-way headrest combined with a wraparound protective cover creates a personal space that combines privacy and comfort for travelers; Leather footrests are installed under the seats, greatly enhancing the tactile feel of the pedals, ensuring elegance and ease even during long-haul flights.
The premium economy dining table continues China Airlines' cross-fleet persimmon wood grain logo, symbolizing the blessing of 'may everything go your way,' combined with a non-slip surface layer to balance aesthetics and practicality. The desktop design thoughtfully incorporates phone and tablet stands, enhancing convenience for travelers using their personal mobile devices. The personal video system is equipped with a 15.6-inch 4K high-definition screen and pioneers the industry's smart mobile device connectivity feature. Phones and tablets can be used directly as remote controls for the in-flight entertainment system, making passenger operation more intuitive and smooth. It also supports Bluetooth headset pairing, allowing travelers to easily enjoy in-flight audio and video content on familiar personal devices. Seating is adorned with rose gold reading lamps, showcasing refined taste in every meal and reading session.
China Airlines has been dedicated to ESG for many years. This year, China Airlines has thoroughly upgraded its premium economy products, creating a refined and prestigious flight experience. These include lightweight white porcelain tableware, individually packaged hand towels, two-tone lightweight blankets, comfortable slippers, and noise-cancelling over-ear headphones, among many thoughtful services. It also offers complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi equivalent to business class, supporting unlimited web browsing and text messaging. China Airlines has also partnered for the first time with New York fashion boutique Marc Jacobs and Danish multi-dimensional design brand FRAMA to launch a brand-new travel kit, showcasing comprehensive optimization of amenities, dining, and digital services. This ensures passengers enjoy the luxury of business class in every detail, from airport check-in to boarding to arrival.
China Airlines, together with TAITRA and GQ, participates in the COMPUTEX global technology event
For the first time, China Airlines has partnered with TAITRA and GQ Taiwan at the global tech event COMPUTEX 2026 to create a timeless public space, the COMPUTEX Service Lounge, which will be held from June 2 to 5 at Hall 2 of the Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei. China Airlines Chairman Kao Hsing-huang and General Manager Chen Han-ming attended the exhibition area opening ceremony, unveiling the premium economy seats of the brand-new 787 aircraft for the first time. Attendees holding their exhibition pass or visitor QR code can get an early taste of the comfort and quality of premium economy. Additionally, China Airlines will arrange themed workshops every afternoon during the exhibition, promoting its business philosophy in passenger and cargo services through sharing and interactive exchanges among aviation professionals. (2026/06/02)
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