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Qualification for Membership Upgrade

A. Qualification for Membership Upgrade

Membership upgrade is based on Status Points. If a member meets the following two criteria within any rolling 12 consecutive calendar months during current membership tier:
  1. Accumulate at least 50% of the required Status Points from China Airlines (CI) or Mandarin Airlines (AE) self-operated international flights.
  2. Reach the total Status Points required for membership upgrade.
the member will be immediately upgraded to the next membership level. The new membership will be valid for two years.
 
 
Qualification for Membership Upgrade
Membership
(SkyTeam)
Dynasty Membership
Gold Membership
(ELITE)
Emerald Membership
(ELITE PLUS)
Paragon Membership
(ELITE PLUS)
QualificationAnyone at two years of age or above is eligible to become a Dynasty Flyer Member.
Applicant under 18 years old must register a legal guardian, who must also be a member.		Dynasty members are eligible to be upgraded to Gold member if the requirements below are met.Gold members are eligible to be upgraded to Emerald member if the requirements below are met.Emerald members are eligible to be upgraded to Paragon member if the requirements below are met.
Status Points-Accumulate 360 Status Points, including at least 180 points from China Airlines or Mandarin Airlines self-operated flights.Accumulate 720 Status Points, including at least 360 points from China Airlines or Mandarin Airlines self-operated flights.Accumulate 1400 Status Points, including at least 700 points from China Airlines or Mandarin Airlines self-operated flights.
ValidityMembership will be inactive  if there is no update in mileage record and personal data within 3 years. 2 years2 years2 years
Qualification for Membership Renewal

B. Qualification for Membership Renewal

Membership renewal is based on Status Points. If a member meets the following two criteria within the validity period of current membership tier :
  1. Accumulate at least 50% of the required Status Points from China Airlines (CI) or Mandarin Airlines (AE) self-operated international flights.
  2. Reach the total Status Points required for membership renewal.
then the membership will be automatically renewed on the 1st day of the following month after the current tier expires. The renewed membership will be valid for two years.
 
 
Qualification for Membership Renewal
Membership
(SkyTeam)		Dynasty MembershipGold Membership
(ELITE)		Emerald Membership
(ELITE PLUS)		Paragon Membership
(ELITE PLUS)
PeriodIf a Dynasty member does not accumulate any mileage within two consecutive years, China Airlines will cease to send any notices to the member.within the two-year validity period.within the two-year validity period.within the two-year validity period.
Status Points-Accumulate 580 Status Points, including at least 290 points from China Airlines or Mandarin Airlines self-operated flights.Accumulate 1150 Status Points, including at least 575 points from China Airlines or Mandarin Airlines self-operated flights.Accumulate 2240 Status Points, including at least 1120 points from China Airlines or Mandarin Airlines self-operated flights.
ValidityMembership will be inactive  if there is no update in mileage record and personal data within 3 years. 2 years2 years2 years
Important Notes

Important Notes:

  1. Qualification for Membership
    • If the renewal requirement is not met, a Paragon member will automatically revert to Emerald member, while an Emerald member to Gold member and a Gold member to Dynasty member. The card number will remain unchanged.
    • Once a member’s tier changes, Status Points accumulated under the previous tier will not count toward future upgrades. Only Status Points earned within 12 consecutive months under the current tier will be considered. For example:
      When evaluating a Gold member for upgrade to Emerald, Status Points earned as a Dynasty member will not be counted.
      When evaluating an Emerald member for upgrade to Paragon, Status Points earned as a Gold member will not be counted.
    • If a member’s personal information (including membership tier) and mileage records remain unchanged for three consecutive years, and the account contains no valid mileage or benefits, the membership will be automatically deactivated without prior notice.

  2. Rollover Points
    • If a Dynasty or Gold member earns more Status Points than required for an upgrade, the excess points will be carried over as a “Rollover Points” for the next upgrade calculation.
    • If a Paragon member earns more Status Points than required for renewal, the excess points will be carried over as a “Rollover Points” for the next renewal calculation.
    • Rollover Points counts only toward total Status Points, and does not count toward the required points from China Airlines / Mandarin Airlines self-operated flights.
    • Example:

      TierUsage of Rollover PointsValidity Period
      GoldCounted toward next upgrade to Emerald tier.Valid for 12 months from the month of upgrade.
      EmeraldCounted toward next upgrade to Paragon tier.Valid for 12 months from the month of upgrade
      ParagonCounted toward next Paragon tier renewal.Valid until the current membership expiration date


  3. Membership Card Issuance
    • Membership cards are issued in different formats based on your membership tier:

      TierCard TypeUsage
      DynastyDigital Membership CardDownload CI App, log in, and present your digital card.
      GoldDigital Membership CardDownload CI App, log in, and present your digital card.
      EmeraldDigital & Physical CardBoth formats are valid and interchangeable.
      ParagonDigital & Physical CardBoth formats are valid and interchangeable.


  4. Membership Card & Tag Reissue Guide for Emerald & Paragon Members
    • Members who renew or upgrade to Emerald or Paragon tiers will receive an exclusive leather baggage tag set. If you need a reissue, please refer to the following options:

      ItemApplication ChannelService Fee
      Membership CardDynasty Member PortalFree
      Baggage TagFree
      Leather Baggage Tag Set6,000 miles

      ※ If you apply through a local branch or customer service center, a service fee of 6,000 miles per request will apply.


China Airlines reserves the right to adjust, revise, and interpret membership tier qualifications based on operational needs.
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