China Airlines partners with Southwest Airlines to expand US connections
Taiwan-based China Airlines (CAL) is teaming up with Southwest Airlines to implement a seamless transfer network for trans-Pacific routes.
Travelers will be able to fly nonstop from Taiwan to the US West Coast and then transfer initially to more than 30 US cities.
China Airlines and Southwest Airlines share a presence at four major gateways: Los Angeles, Ontario, CA San Francisco and Seattle.
Southwest Airlines currently operates the fourth largest fleet in the world and is also the largest airline within the US by passenger volume.
CAL becomes Southwest Airlines’ first partner in Asia.
The new cooperation will connect China Airlines’ trans-Pacific long-haul capacity with Southwest Airlines’ nationwide domestic network.
The partnership with Southwest Airlines allows travelers to continue on to other major US cities including Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Atlanta, and Chicago.
Popular vacation destinations such as Florida are also covered.
Soon, travelers will be able to book interline tickets for China Airlines/Southwest Airlines flights and domestic legs within the US operated by Southwest Airlines through the China Airlines website or major travel agencies.
By purchasing tickets under one itinerary travelers can enjoy a single check-in and baggage checked-through to the final destination.
CAL flies direct to Los Angeles, Ontario, San Francisco, New York, Seattle, and Vancouver.
The interline agreement will expand connecting services to the Midwest and East Coast.
China Airlines aims to expand global connectivity and is continuing to engage in collaborations with regional airline partners.
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