Qantas and China Airlines

Let Qantas and China Airlines take you to discover the unique beauty and iconic skylines of Taiwan and Australia.

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Take the stress out of your holiday in Australia or Taiwan by simply booking a Qantas codeshare flight with China Airlines between Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane and Taipei.

Before you fly

There are a range of benefits available that can be booked ahead of your trip when flying on a Qantas codeshare flight with China Airlines. Visit Manage booking if you require further information.

Benefits included for Qantas codeshare services operated by China Airlines	Business	Economy
	Business	Platinum One/ Platinum	Gold	Silver	Qantas Club	Bronze
Seat selection (paid or complimentary) via qantas.com	No	No	No	No	No	No
Seat selection (paid or complimentary) via airline partner	No	No	No	No	No	No
Online check-in via qantas.com when your first flight is operated by Qantas	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Online check-in via airline partner when your first flight is operated by China Airlines	No	No	No	No	No	No
Special meal request	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Purchase additional / excess baggage prior to departure	No	No	No	No	No	No

Benefits included for services operated by China Airlines

At the airport

The operating carrier is responsible for checking in customers travelling on Qantas codeshare services. Check your itinerary to locate the departure terminal and ensure you check in with the operating carrier.

Benefits included for Qantas codeshare services operated by China Airlines	Business	Economy
	Business	Platinum One/ Platinum	Gold	Silver	Qantas Club	Bronze
Baggage Through Check from Qantas operated flight	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Boarding Pass Through Check from Qantas operated flight	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Extra checked baggage allowance	N/A	No	No	No	No	No
Priority airport check-in	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Priority boarding	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Priority baggage handling	Yes	No	No	No	No	No

Benefits included for services operated by China Airlines at the airport

Lounge access

Eligible customers and their guests booked on a Qantas flight number on the codeshare routes can access the following lounges.

For more details on Qantas’ lounge access policy, visit lounge access eligibility

Customers booked on a China Airlines flight number should refer to China Airlines for their lounge eligibility and access policy.

Benefits included for Qantas codeshare services operated by China Airlines	Business	Economy
Lounge access	Business	Platinum One/ Platinum	Gold	Silver	Qantas Club	Bronze
China Airlines partner lounges in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Taipei	Yes	No	No	No	No	No

Lounge benefits included for QF codeshare services operated by China Airlines

Qantas Frequent Flyers

If your a Qantas Frequent Flyer you can earn Qantas Points and Status Credits by booking a codeshare flight ('QF' airline code). You can also use your Qantas points on China Airlines for Classic Flight Rewards and Points Plus Pay

Airline code	When booked as a Qantas codeshare flight	When booked as a China Airlines flight
Earn Qantas Points	Yes	No
Earn Status Credits	Yes	No
Classic Flight Rewards	Yes	Yes
Points Plus Pay	Yes	Yes

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Support

Special requests

To benefit from the following special requests, choose a flight operated by Qantas or contact China Airlines directly:

assistance for children travelling alone,
medical assistance,
transporting oxygen for medical purposes, and
transport on a stretcher.

Missed connections

Sometimes things don't go to plan, and we recognise the impact delays and missed connections can have. In the event this happens to you, below is some key information.

If you missed a connection due to the late arrival of your aircraft, the delivering carrier is responsible for ensuring you make your final destination.

Lost baggage

If your baggage doesn't arrive on the same flight as you. Please contact the Arrival Service desk of the delivering carrier in the arrivals hall.

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Important information

Disclaimer: ^~You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Qantas Frequent Flyer membership, Status Credits and the earning and redemption of Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer: ^ Classic Flight Rewards are available on Qantas, Jetstar and partner airlines. Seats are subject to capacity controls, availability is limited, and some flights may not have any Classic Flight Rewards available. Taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable to Qantas (excluding any amounts payable to third parties at the airport) by an Accepted Payment Card in addition to the points required on Classic Flight Reward flights. Qantas Points required and taxes, fees and carrier charges are subject to change and quoted at the time of booking. For more information, visit Classic Flight Rewards

Disclaimer: # Points Plus Pay is available on any flight with a Qantas (QF), Jetstar (JQ), Jetstar Asia (3K) or Jetstar Japan (GK) flight number and selected partner airlines when travelling on a Qantas fare, as long as there is a seat available for sale. The Qantas Points required include taxes, fees and carrier charges (excluding any amounts payable to third parties at the airport), are subject to change and are quoted at the time of booking - a minimum number of points applies. Qantas Points may not be earned on some fare types or on some oneworld® Member Airline or airline partner flights. For more information, visit Points Plus Pay

Disclaimer: * Qantas Points and Status Credits (where applicable) are earned on Eligible Flights with a Qantas or applicable oneworld® Member Airline or Airline Partner flight number on your ticket. Qantas Points and Status Credits may not be earned on some fare types and booking classes. For full details see the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions and Airline Earning Tables