China Airlines (CAL), a Taiwan-based carrier, has won two awards at the 2025 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence in the United States for its China Airlines Dynasty in-flight magazine. The publication were recognized with the Award of Excellence in both “Magazines, Journals & Tabloids - Design & Layout” and “Magazines, Journals & Tabloids Electronic” underscoring its outstanding international achievement of exceptional performance on brand development, aesthetic design, and sustainable practices.

Now in its 37th year， the APEX Awards are judged by a panel of veteran publishers and professional editors, recognizing publications for excellence in content and design. The novel and sophisticated visual design of China Airlines Dynasty in-flight magazine incorporated a trendy social media layout style and creative use of #hashtags keywords, enabling it to stand out among more than a thousand global submissions to win the Award of Excellence in “Magazines, Journals & Tabloids - Design & Layout”. In response to the environmental commitment, Dynasty in-flight magazine had previously transitioned to electronic publishing after the pandemic. This year, the magazine was submitted to the APEX Awards in digital format for the first time and immediately won the Award of Excellence in “Magazines, Journals & Tabloids Electronic”. The recognition affirms the magazine successful shift toward paperless publishing and its dedication to promoting sustainable reading.

The China Airlines Dynasty in-flight magazine is the only publication dedicated to carrying the brand story of China Airlines. In each issue, destinations served by China Airlines are connected through a variety of themes including festivals, travel, art, and cuisine. A combination of international perspectives and local features offer the reader a glimpse into the cultures around the world. The tourism culture of Taiwan is also presented through polished articles and curated images of Taiwanese attractions and destinations. Interviews with experts in different fields highlight the spirit of craftsmanship and their legacy as well as contemporary developments in art and culture. Glass artist Din You-wei for example shared his creative endeavors and introduced the reader to the soul of glassblowing. Feng Te-ping explained why she dedicated her life to the guardianship of Taiwanese literature, while globe-trotting Yasuko Okamoto used her paintings to convey the beauty of light, shadow, and music. The China Airlines Dynasty in-flight magazine makes flying not just about arriving at the destination, but also an experience to be savored.

First published in 1971, the China Airlines Dynasty in-flight magazine has been a constant companion of global travelers for 54 years. Over the decades, the magazine has continued to innovate in both content and style. In the future, the magazine will continue to expand in depth of content and narrative tension through diverse themes that are closely connected to the current trends. From showcasing local scenery, cuisines and international perspectives will serve to connect the emotional bonds between travelers and the land. Travelers are invited to download and read the Dynasty in-flight magazine from the China Airlines website, Dynasty Sky Reading and the in-flight entertainment system to enjoy high-quality cloud reading at any time in any place. (2025/09/01)

Dynasty, the China Airlines in-flight magazine:

https://www.china-airlines.com/tw/en/fly/on-board/inflight-magazine