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Important Notes

Important Notes

  • Cabin upgrade is only available for scheduled international flights operated by China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines. China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines reserve the right to limit or adjust the amount of passenger upgrades subject to the status of booking on each flight. The upgrade seats may not be available on some flights or at some period, even if seats are available for paid tickets.
  • You may redeem upgrade awards based on the mileage accumulated in your account. When you redeem awards, you are able to transfer the award to yourself or transfer it to a relative or friend (Please refer to Award Transfer).
  • For cabin upgrade sectors booked with an upgrade award, the miles can only be credited into Dynasty Flyer Program account.    
  • The mileage accumulation for upgraded sectors is subject to the original purchased ticket class.

Award Levels
Award Levels before January 1, 2025, Taipei time

  • The mileage required for upgrades should be calculated per sector.
  • You will receive a set of "award numbers" consisting of 9 digits after completing the redemption and transfer process .
  • The required number of "award numbers" depends on the number of sectors booked, with each sector requiring one upgrade award number.
  • The applicable ticket fare for upgrade and the mileage requirements per sector are as follows:
Upgrade from Economy Class to Premium Economy Class:
RouteEligible Ticket Class
Flex (Y/B/M)Standard (K/V/T)
MilesAward CodeMilesAward Code
Between Taiwan & Asia (including Guam / Delhi)7,000URP710,000URP10
Between Australia & New Zealand7,000URP710,000URP10
Between Taipei & North America (excluding New York) / Europe / Australia / New Zealand18,000UPYA1825,000UPYA25
Between Taipei & New York22,000UPYA2228,000UPYA28


Upgrade from Premium Economy Class to Premium Business Class:
RouteEligible Ticket Class
Flex (W/U)Standard (A)
MilesAward CodeMilesAward Code
Between Taiwan & Asia (including Guam / Delhi)8,000URC812,000URC12
Between Australia & New Zealand8,000URC812,000URC12
Between Taipei & North America (excluding New York) / Europe / Australia / New Zealand30,000UPIA3035,000UPIA35
Between Taipei & New York34,000UPIA3440,000UPIA40


Upgrade from Economy Class to Business Class / Premium Business Class:
RouteEligible Ticket Class
Flex (Y/B/M)Standard (K/V/T)
MilesAward CodeMilesAward Code
Between Taiwan & Hong Kong / Okinawa / Ishigaki10,000URI1013,000URI13
Between Taiwan & Asia (including Guam)15,000URI1520,000URI20
Between Taipei & Delhi20,000URID2025,000URID25
Between Taipei & North America / Europe / Australia / New Zealand60,000UPBA60N/AN/A


  • Mileage levels for upgrade to Premium Economy class and Premium Business class are available for flights providing Premium Economy class and Premium Business class service.
  • Mileage levels required is based on applicable routes not by the aircraft.
　
Award Levels Effective from January 2, 2025, Taipei time

  • The mileage required for upgrades should be calculated per sector.
  • You will receive a set of "award numbers" consisting of 9 digits after completing the redemption and transfer process .
  • The required number of "award numbers" depends on the number of sectors booked, with each sector requiring one upgrade award number.
  • The applicable ticket fare for upgrade and the mileage requirements per sector are as follows:
Upgrade from Economy Class to Premium Economy Class:
RouteEligible Ticket Class
Flex (Y/B/M)Standard (K/V/T)
MilesAward CodeMilesAward Code
Between Taiwan & Asia (including Guam / Delhi)7,000URP710,000URP10
Between Australia & New Zealand7,000URP710,000URP10
Between Taipei & North America (excluding New York) / Europe / Australia / New Zealand18,000UPYA1825,000UPYA25
Between Taipei & New York22,000UPYA2228,000UPYA28


Upgrade from Premium Economy Class to Premium Business Class:
RouteEligible Ticket Class
Flex (W/U)Standard (A)
MilesAward CodeMilesAward Code
Between Taiwan & Asia (including Guam / Delhi)8,000URC812,000URC12
Between Australia & New Zealand8,000URC812,000URC12
Between Taipei & North America (excluding New York) / Europe / Australia / New Zealand30,000UPIA3035,000UPIA35
Between Taipei & New York34,000UPIA3440,000UPIA40


Upgrade from Economy Class to Business Class / Premium Business Class:
RouteEligible Ticket Class
Flex (Y/B/M)Standard (K/V/T)
MilesAward CodeMilesAward Code
Between Taiwan & Hong Kong10,000URI1013,000URI13
Between Taiwan & Asia (including Guam)15,000URI1520,000URI20
Between Taipei & Delhi20,000URID2025,000URID25
Between Taipei & North America / Europe / Australia / New Zealand60,000UPBA60N/AN/A


  • Mileage levels for upgrade to Premium Economy class and Premium Business class are available for flights providing Premium Economy class and Premium Business class service.
  • Mileage levels required is based on applicable routes not by the aircraft.
　
Redemption Procedure
Redemption Procedure
  1. Passengers holding eligible ticket for cabin upgrades and having confirmed booking of original ticket class can proceed with cabin upgrade reservations following the steps below :
    (１)Refer to the Redemption Standard list to confirm the applicable award code for the ticket class.
    (２)The member's account must have the required valid mileage or applicable award number for the cabin upgrade.
    (３)Start booking:
    • 72 Hours prior to flight departure：Sign in to Dynasty member portal「Upgrade Awards」to proceed with cabin upgrade reservation or waitlist. (Note)
    • Within 72 hours prior to flight departure: Contact China Airlines Customer Service Call Center or branch offices to book a seat for upgrade award.
    Note: Upgrade booking classes: I class - Business/Premium Business Class, P class - Premium Economy Class.
  2. If you do not yet hold an eligible ticket, book and purchase tickets through the China Airlines official website, then proceed with step 1 to arrange the cabin upgrade.
  3. If a requested upgrade seat cannot be confirmed prior to flight departure or requested at airport (go show) without any reservation, you must wait until the airport check-in process for that flight is completed. Upgrades to the cabin class can only be arranged in sequence if upgraded seats are still available.
  4. If the ticket presented by the member during airport check-in does not meet the requirements for cabin upgrade, the member will need to follow the advice of airport personnel: • Purchase another eligible ticket.
    • Pay the fare difference for the ticket.
    • Proceed with check-in according to the original ticket class.
  5. The ticket holder is responsible for all taxes or other related surcharges incurred due to cabin upgrades.
  6. Changes or cancellations of seat upgrade bookings are not accepted at airport counters or through China Airlines website's member portal.
  7. In the event of flight changes, if passengers are rebooked to other Airlines’ flight, the cabin class will be transferred based on the original ticket class held by the passenger.
  8. Infant tickets are not eligible for upgrade with mileage. If an infant needs to be upgraded along with the accompanying member, please pay the fare difference and any associated fees.
  9. If there are any changes to the regulations related to cabin upgrades, or if China airlines introduce other cabin upgrade redemption standards in response to class adjustments, members will be informed through member news, membership emails, and mileage statements.

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