December 2012 Dynasty Flyer News
This Flyer News has been sent out with your November 2012 Mileage Summary. Go to Personal Profile then you can choose to receive Mileage Summary via e-mail.
 
Highlights of the month:
 
 
 Promotion Updates
 
1.Award Promotion on Hong Kong Route
 
Effective from November 15 till December 20, 2012, based on travel date, members can redeem ticket and upgrade awards on TWN-HKG route with discounted mileage levels.
  
2.Enjoy the Excellence! Promotional Campaign for Award Redemption on First Class
 
Starting from July 1 through December 31, 2012, in order to express China Airlines’ appreciation and encourage our valued members to experience the comfort and excellence that First Class offers, China Airlines launches a special redemption promotion for upgrade awards to First Class on Long Haul and Short Haul Routes as well as ticket awards for First Class on Short Haul Routes. 
  
3.Online Sales Promotion for China Airlines’ Paragon/Emerald/Gold and SkyTeam' Elite Plus Members
 
Effective from September 1 through December 31, 2012, China Airlines’ Paragon/Emerald and SkyTeam' Elite Plus members can enjoy a 5% discount and China Airlines’ Gold members can enjoy 3% discount when purchasing First and Business class on China Airlines' website.
  
4. Enjoy Discount while Purchasing Online with HSBC Premier Card
 
Effective from July 12 to December 31, 2012, HSBC Premier credit card holders can enjoy 5% or 10% discount when purchasing tickets on China Airlines' website.
  
5. Promotion with 12% Off on in-Flight Duty Free
 
From October 1 to December 31, 2012, China Airlines offers a 12% off discount (not in conjunction with other promotional offers except mileage offset program) on in-flight duty free items (excluding tobacco, Chanel and Dior items). Paragon and Emerald members who present their membership cards may enjoy extra 10% discount.
  
6.One Free Day and Special Dynasty Flyer Rates with HERTZ Worldwide
 
From December 1, 2012 till February 28, 2013, enjoy One Free Day and Special Dynasty Flyer Rates when you rent with HERTZ for 6 days or more in USA, Canada, Europe*, Australia, New Zealand or Asia.      >> more
  
7. Enjoy Triple Miles with Avis
 
Effective from October 1 till December 31, 2012, for celebrating Avis launches local car rental service in Taiwan. Avis offers extra bonus 100,000 miles for 10 loyalty Dynasty Flyer members. All self-drive rentals at all participating locations in Taiwan between October 1 and December 31, 2012 will be eligible for the lucky draw, which will take place in the end of February 2013. In addition, Dynasty Flyer members will earn double or triple miles when renting a car from Avis in many districts of the world.
  
 

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 Service Updates
 

8.

China Airlines Aligns the FFP Partnership with Xiamen Airlines (MF)
 
Effective from November 21, 2012, the day Xiamen Airlines joining as the 19th member carrier of the SkyTeam, China Airlines began the bilateral FFP partnership with Xiamen Airlines. DFP members are able to earn and redeem mileage on contracted Xiamen Airlines flights with effect from November 15, 2012. Please visit CI.Website or contact DFP Service Hotline for more details and information. 
 

9.

China Airlines Completes Retrofit of its B747-400 Fleet
 
China Airlines (CAL) brought nine retrofitted Boeing 747-400 aircraft upgraded with all-new cabins back into service at the end of October! To provide passengers with a more spacious and comfortable journey, CAL has retrofitted all cabin facilities including all-new ergonomic seats, and an advanced video system in all classes. Six of the aircraft feature two-class cabins with business and economy classes, while the remaining three are configured with the additional of a first class cabin, making CAL the only Taiwanese airline to offer first class amenities and services. Combined with expertly developed in-flight meals and services, flying on CAL will no longer be mere flying but will be a customized, relaxing entertainment experience in the skies.     >> more
 

10.

China Airlines to Offer Daily Flights to Auckland
 
Effective from October 28, 2012, China Airlines will extend its Taipei-Sydney roundtrip service to Auckland based on its optimism over New Zealand’s tourism market and ties between Taiwan, New Zealand, and Australia. China Airlines will add four weekly flights to Auckland to its Taipei-Sydney route (CI051/CI052). Combined with the existing three weekly Taipei-Brisbane-Auckland flights (CI053/CI054), China Airlines will offer daily flights between Taipei and Auckland, giving customers more options and convenience.      >> more
 

11.

Higher Credit Card Limit for Gold Members with Inflight Duty-free Items
 
Starting from September 16, 2012, Gold members may enjoy a higher credit card limit up to USD500 when purchasing inflight duty-free items on board, while Paragon and Emerald members a credit card limit up to USD2,000.   
 

12.

Buy Miles for Immediate Cabin Upgrade
 
Members who take China Airlines or Mandarin Airlines international flights departing from Taoyuan, Taipei Songshan, and Kaohsiung international airports and have a shortfall of up to 5,000 miles in order to redeem cabin upgrades can purchase those miles at airport counters for immediate cabin upgrades.    >> more
 

13.

Redeem Mileage Towards Excess Baggage Fees
 
Members travelling on China Airline’ self-operated flights can redeem mileage as payment towards excess baggage fees. Fees are calculated based on weight or pieces of luggage in increments of 1 kg (by weight system) or 1 piece (by piece system). Please visit China Airlines’ website or contact the Dynasty Flyer Program Service Hotline for more details.
 

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 Program Notes
 

14.

Qualification Updates for Membership Advancement/Renewal
 
Starting from October 1, 2012, China Airlines will extend the current promotion on reduced qualification requirements for membership advancement/renewal. The promotion was initiated earlier to celebrate China Airlines' joining in the SkyTeam alliance. With the extended qualification requirements, members will reach the Paragon/Emerald/Gold membership tiers faster when flying with China Airlines.      >> more
  

15.

Mileage Accumulated in 2009 to be Expired by December 31, 2012
 
We would like to remind you that the mileage you have accumulated in 2009 will be expired by December 31, 2012. Please access the China Airlines website at '' Dynasty Flyer Services '' page or contact the Service Hotline to check your account details.
 


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Notice: In case any discrepancy occurs between above information and actual practices, the latter should prevail.