Hello there. And that is the reason why you have 135k suscribers. Great, informative no nonsense reviews. This one is another example of it.I just subscribed. Thank you
There’s nothing that puts me in a better mood than a new Dennis Bunnik notification, hope 2025 is off to a good start for you. (And hope Qatar treated you well today)
That seat is the Super Diamond business class seat by Collins Aerospace. The same seat used by British Airways on many of their updated business class sections, and many other airlines’ business class offerings.
What a great start to waking up in 2025 here in Ireland! Waking up to a Dennis video! I appreciate how transparent you were about you being given a chance to hop onto this flight. I love their ambience in the business cabin - the little lamp adds a beautiful cozy vibe. I would love for you to try this seat for a longer flight (or perhaps even EVA or Starlux - as the Taiwanese carriers are quite underrated or underpublicised). As I have always said, I love how you never sound entitled even though you pay top buck while traveling (just like Jeb Brooks and Gabe Leigh). Looking forward to more reviews in 2025 and happy new year! Great content as always!
I would agree that they are an excellent carrier having flown them long haul from Australia to Europe- the food choice is fantastic and as highlighted the drinks menu is equally great -nice video
G'day, Dennis. HNY. I flew MEL-TPE-LAX return in June 2018 on the A350. I had a free layover each time in TPE. Long haul to the USA was a breeze. I was impressed with all aspects of this product.
I first flew China airlines over 2 decades ago, and in economy. The ticket was dirt-cheap, but the service was excellent. Those folks can make even sardine class a little better. Glad you were not disappointed by your flight in business. A hard-working friendly cabin crew dedicated to giving their passengers the best flight possible.
Noooo don't tell everyone! Discovered China Airlines for Long Haul FRA-SYD last year and LOVED it... brilliant business class - crew were just charming. Completely underrated - I love the look on everyone face when they ask who I flew with (usually Qatar or SQ). 😉There is also a fab lounge in Taipai if you have a bit of a layover - great shower facilities and food.
Thank you very much, Dennis, for sharing your great video with us. Happy New Year to your family and to you. I am looking forward to your videos of 2025!
China Airlines trumps that journey compared to sardine city. Very impressed! Love the look of those chocolate comfy J seats. Thanks Dennis love your latest! 🎉
Looks like a wonderful airline. I'm in the USA and am considering a trip to Australia, so I will look into China Airlines. I need to break up the flight, so a Taipei visit would be nice. Thank you.
Hi Dennis. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. Thank you for all your 2024 blogs. I always enjoy them. Geeze that BC looks very impressive. I love the warm, cosy palate. Looks very homey and the lamps definately add an extra warmth to the cabin. I hope 2025 treats you and your fellow groupies on here well. Just as an extra. Did anyone notice the Atlas 747 cargo while Dennis was waiting to board? I wonder if it was Kelsey from 74 Gear. He has been doing a few flights to Aus. Yes im a total av geek lol
HAPPY 2025 Dennis and thank you for your candid review on China Airlines. I’m flying to AUK in Feb and unfortunately due to time constraints can’t experience these flight so will have to go Qantas instead. For now I believe that they code share so you can still get your QFF points and I’m sure you can use their lounge as well. Have a great rest of your 2025 and looking forward to seeing more of your great videos
Have to say, of all the interiors I have seen, China Airlines tops them all in my book. I love that cozy "Zen" vibe, very stylish without being over the top or tacky.
Being pampered by both Singapore and Emirates over the years, previously I would have never have booked a flight with China Airlines, after your review maybe something to look into in the future.👌🙏
Dennis I would if I could fly I am now no longer as I have had strokes but I definitely would fly China eastern as I have watched a lot of your flight reviews and they are so factual and professional and you know a lot about the different classes as your a travel agent. Keep up the great flight reviews.
Took their 747 from Taiwan to Okinawa in 2019. Excellent, busy crew doing full meal service for a little over 1 hour flight. My last Queen flight. Great memory.
Dennis greetings from Singapore Happy New Year loved the review especially the alcohol selection. The Blue Label & saw they served Kavalan single Malt 40% ,just had the same whiskey but 60% cask strength was simply amazing . Some very good whiskies coming out from Asia . It's a good product Eva Air and Starlux airlines both fantasic airlines from Taiwan giving a good run to China Air .
Seems like I'm spoiled for choice between the UK and Taiwan. This, Eva and Starlux: all very impressive operations. Very attractive uniforms the stewardesses have. Good, efficient review.
These 5th freedom routes are so much better than the trans tasman carriers ANZ QF and JQ. My brother in law flew China Airlines from Brisbane in premium economy and had no complaints. Great review and happy new year 🎉
This is not CA, it's CI. CA is Air China, base in Beijing, flag carrier of China. While this one is CI, China Airlines, Flag Carrier of Taiwan., they are totally different
I flew China Airlines to Taipei last year. My main gripe was despite being an overnight flight they were slow to serve the business cabin taking 2 hours then 4 hours later woke the business cabin up 2 hours prior to landing. Other airlines do this part better IMO.
I flew them from Syd to NY on the same product and they were excellent! They put Qantas to shame! Definitely better value and overall more professional. I recommend them!
In a previous job, I flew on China Airlines numerous times. Mostly between Narita and Taipei, but also across the Pacific. This was in the 00s. Their service was always good but the hard product wasn't ... even for those days. I'm happy to see they have come a long way.
Hi .. just subscribed to your channel. First of all, love your vlogs they're easy watching. How do you fit all that food in? Haha 😊. Have you tried Vietnam Airlines business class yet? I would love to see what you think, although they don't fly out of Adelaide.
Thanks for the video. I used to fly that config on their 777 on flights from TPE to SFO/LAX back in 2015-2017. One issue for me, and I am about the same size as you, is on a long haul, if you are a side sleeper as am I, the table that slides in does not go in far enough, and sticks out a little. My hip always would lodge up against the tray table, making it quite uncomfortable. Other than that, I always thought of CI as the hidden gem, as in those days, they were loads cheaper than BR, SQ, or KE from Asia to the west coast of the USA. Cheers.
Very underrated airline. I have flown them many times between Australia and Taiwan. I have never had a bad crew. Absolutely lovely way to fly. And you Dennis if there is whiskey around trust you to find it - cheers
Thanks for the great video. I love China Airlines, flew the last two years several times on long haul. The food is not so good like Singapore and a little bit special but i liked all meals on the flights. You can reserve the meals online. TPE is also a very good hub to fly from Europe to Australia.
China Airlines is seriously underrated - and is a great choice to travel from SEA to the USA. The business class lounge at Taipei airport is fantastic - with showers that you can book and are cleaned before your use. Fantastic soft and hard product on the plane for its price point too.
Very lovely video! Aspire Lounge is always awesome. I was from my trip from SYD-DXB-VIE flight with EK due to my Revolut Ultra Membership eligible to got to the Aspire Lounge in SYD which was also a former Etihad Airways lounge. What can I say.. It was better than the Senator Lounge (Austrian) in VIE. Hugs from Vienna
Here's to another Fifth Freedom Flight! There are quite a lot around at the moment and ones that are a good alternative to the usual airline offerings, especially Premium Economy.
Dennis, I love watching your reviews. After finding out on 10/1/25 that Etihad has changed their plane to a ‘wet’ carrier called Wamos and as we paid for business class, we feel robbed and that we are not getting what we paid for. We will not be flying Wamos and will never again fly Etihad. I wish I knew of China Air before we were conned.
No, CI doesn’t provide mattresses for overnight flights, at least not during my last flight in 2024. I used to fly CI often, both on short- and long-haul flights, and I always enjoyed the service. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Have you tried EVA Air? Both their soft and hard products are excellent, and they provide mattresses and pajamas for overnight flights.
Looks fab, I’d love to give them a go. I’m in the UK with family in Queensland, and have tried Emirates and Malaysia Airlines in Business. I guess it might depend on how it would work out cost wise.
How weird, I was just looking at flights and the aircraft on a China Airlines route and your video notification pops up. Hopefully its a good review, as the flight price was really good.
That's like cal53 Taipei to Brisbane & after about 90 minutes continues to Auckland & 8-10 hours later returns as cal54 Auckland to Brisbane to Taipei.
An interesting review Dennis... much better then I thought it would be... interesting to know if they have mattress toppers on long haul , Their bathroom looks better then the Singapore business class bathrooms ...also over the year's business class bathroom's have shrunk...and are now are no better then the economy class bathroom ..
Not an airline that I have considered but after seeing this I think I will be trying it out . Light years in front of Qantas tired and dated 737,s business class offering ( after our last experience with Qantas we no longer use them ) . Like to see the long haul flight offering of China Airlines sometime , that would be great .
I never pass up on free food in an airport lounge. Second the colors on the china airlines business class is very warm and inviting. Blue label is first class level scotch. Usually in business class you get black or gold label for johnny walker. Cognac is French whiskey basically.
Did LHRSYD via TPE in PE. And would do it again. Crew were great and seat was comfy. TPE mostly closed at the times in the morning the LHR flights arrive and depart though.
I've flown them numerous times across the pacific x YVR in biz and they are excellent. Their regional flights are just as good and my flight down to KUL from TPE was top notch. You can't go wrong with China Airlines. (one small caveat...wish they would provide pj's like EVA though)
Hello there. And that is the reason why you have 135k suscribers. Great, informative no nonsense reviews. This one is another example of it.I just subscribed. Thank you
There’s nothing that puts me in a better mood than a new Dennis Bunnik notification, hope 2025 is off to a good start for you. (And hope Qatar treated you well today)
That seat is the Super Diamond business class seat by Collins Aerospace. The same seat used by British Airways on many of their updated business class sections, and many other airlines’ business class offerings.
Between Australia and New Zealand it makes this option a no brainer.
What a great start to waking up in 2025 here in Ireland! Waking up to a Dennis video! I appreciate how transparent you were about you being given a chance to hop onto this flight. I love their ambience in the business cabin - the little lamp adds a beautiful cozy vibe. I would love for you to try this seat for a longer flight (or perhaps even EVA or Starlux - as the Taiwanese carriers are quite underrated or underpublicised). As I have always said, I love how you never sound entitled even though you pay top buck while traveling (just like Jeb Brooks and Gabe Leigh). Looking forward to more reviews in 2025 and happy new year!
Great content as always!
Super video, Dennis, thanks. I don't think I have seen as good looking a cabin vrew as this one!!!
Great way to start a new year, a fresh pot of coffee and a video from Dennis, Love your channel! 😊😊
Great info Dennis! You've quickly become my favourite air travel content creator. 😊
I love watching your reviews! So informative and entertaining. Thank you!
China Airlines are so underrated.
I would agree that they are an excellent carrier having flown them long haul from Australia to Europe- the food choice is fantastic and as highlighted the drinks menu is equally great -nice video
G'day, Dennis. HNY. I flew MEL-TPE-LAX return in June 2018 on the A350. I had a free layover each time in TPE. Long haul to the USA was a breeze. I was impressed with all aspects of this product.
Thanks Dennis, loved that you ran into Dan. Looking forward to your upload. Ps Happy New year to you and the family. 😊😊
I love your intro song, I wish I could put it as my ringtone🤣 but your videos are great!!
I first flew China airlines over 2 decades ago, and in economy. The ticket was dirt-cheap, but the service was excellent. Those folks can make even sardine class a little better. Glad you were not disappointed by your flight in business. A hard-working friendly cabin crew dedicated to giving their passengers the best flight possible.
Excellent! I'll be flying this route soon, thanks for the review!
Great review. Another alternate airline to consider when travelling long haul… thank you!
A top review Dennis. I'll give it a go to Europe in May. Enjoyed the Spirit Test.
Cheers and Best.
Love your videos, Dennis! Booked some business class tickets for this year (with Emirates & Singapore) after being persuaded by your reviews! :)
LOVE your videos, keep them coming, love from the UK
Noooo don't tell everyone! Discovered China Airlines for Long Haul FRA-SYD last year and LOVED it... brilliant business class - crew were just charming. Completely underrated - I love the look on everyone face when they ask who I flew with (usually Qatar or SQ). 😉There is also a fab lounge in Taipai if you have a bit of a layover - great shower facilities and food.
Great video, good businessflight. I wish you a happy New Year with lots of heapiness and good health Dennis. Lover from the Netherlands😘🍀🇾🇪
Great video Dennis. Happy New year to you & your family. PS i am so impressed they had Blue Label on board
Thank you very much, Dennis, for sharing your great video with us.
Happy New Year to your family and to you. I am looking forward to your videos of 2025!
wow this is so amazing video mate of your travels happy new year mate
Looks great … Happy NYE to you and your family
Thanks, straight back at ya - HNY
Thank you for another elegant video. Happy New Year! Safe travels! I love your posts.
China Airlines trumps that journey compared to sardine city. Very impressed! Love the look of those chocolate comfy J seats. Thanks Dennis love your latest! 🎉
I have flown with China Airlines to Vienna 22 years in a row never had a bad experience Thank you China Airliines and see you again mid May
That cake at 2:41 is almost identical to the one from the video game Portal (2007). No idea if that was deliberate!
This Biz class looks really amazing. Respect to China Airlines for that. (And Rockwell Collins of course).
Happy New Year Dennis. Great video as usual!
Love your review . Well done. We were on the same flight ✈️ MEL AKL MEL . 🎉
Fab ❤ love the cabin. I have stopped drinking alcohol but thoroughly enjoyed the tasting bit 😅
I haven't flown China Airlines since the mid 80's. On a 747SP no less.
I really like the decor of that new business class.
Looks like a wonderful airline. I'm in the USA and am considering a trip to Australia, so I will look into China Airlines. I need to break up the flight, so a Taipei visit would be nice. Thank you.
The Taiwanese government used to offer free city tours for layover passengers. It might be worth checking. Enjoy!
Hi Dennis. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. Thank you for all your 2024 blogs. I always enjoy them.
Geeze that BC looks very impressive. I love the warm, cosy palate. Looks very homey and the lamps definately add an extra warmth to the cabin.
I hope 2025 treats you and your fellow groupies on here well.
Just as an extra. Did anyone notice the Atlas 747 cargo while Dennis was waiting to board? I wonder if it was Kelsey from 74 Gear. He has been doing a few flights to Aus. Yes im a total av geek lol
Thanks for another great review, I'll certainly be considering China Airlines Airlines BC in the future. Cheers
I can’t sleep nowadays unless I see a video starting with the iconic phi phi phi phi pho whistle bgm ❤
Looks like an excellent plane and an excellent flight. Am already looking forward to the review of the return journey in Premium Economy
HAPPY 2025 Dennis and thank you for your candid review on China Airlines. I’m flying to AUK in Feb and unfortunately due to time constraints can’t experience these flight so will have to go Qantas instead. For now I believe that they code share so you can still get your QFF points and I’m sure you can use their lounge as well. Have a great rest of your 2025 and looking forward to seeing more of your great videos
Have to say, of all the interiors I have seen, China Airlines tops them all in my book. I love that cozy "Zen" vibe, very stylish without being over the top or tacky.
Thank you sharing best video ❤❤. Happy travel 🎉😂
Being pampered by both Singapore and Emirates over the years, previously I would have never have booked a flight with China Airlines, after your review maybe something to look into in the future.👌🙏
Dennis I would if I could fly I am now no longer as I have had strokes but I definitely would fly China eastern as I have watched a lot of your flight reviews and they are so factual and professional and you know a lot about the different classes as your a travel agent. Keep up the great flight reviews.
Took their 747 from Taiwan to Okinawa in 2019. Excellent, busy crew doing full meal service for a little over 1 hour flight. My last Queen flight. Great memory.
Dennis greetings from Singapore Happy New Year loved the review especially the alcohol selection. The Blue Label & saw they served Kavalan single
Malt 40% ,just had the same whiskey but 60% cask strength was simply amazing .
Some very good whiskies coming out from Asia .
It's a good product Eva Air and Starlux airlines both fantasic airlines from Taiwan giving a good run to China Air .
I think I like mid week drops Dennis!
Seems like I'm spoiled for choice between the UK and Taiwan. This, Eva and Starlux: all very impressive operations.
Very attractive uniforms the stewardesses have.
Good, efficient review.
These 5th freedom routes are so much better than the trans tasman carriers ANZ QF and JQ. My brother in law flew China Airlines from Brisbane in premium economy and had no complaints. Great review and happy new year 🎉
Nice one DB!
Such a sensible review.
Love these 5th freedoms, giving you a chance to fly these airlines versus flying them to and from their home country.
I flew the BNE-AKL leg with CI in 2023.
It was my first A350 flight in Y and it was really good. I would happily fly long haul with them 😊
Have flown CA a number of times - Excellent service - One time was ill & they took care of me amazingly!!!
This is not CA, it's CI. CA is Air China, base in Beijing, flag carrier of China. While this one is CI, China Airlines, Flag Carrier of Taiwan., they are totally different
Excellent review, booked on this airline London to Taipei in the summer for 10 day vacation in economy seat, wonder how that goes !!
YESSS!! Great review!
Love your reviews
Thank you for the video!
Thanks for sharing!
I’m pleasantly surprised by China Airlines 😁. Thank you❤️
Do you really have an old TWA baggage tag? That's awesome! I live in St. Louis, TWA's old hub, and used to fly them all the time when I was younger.
Great review Den
I flew China Airlines to Taipei last year. My main gripe was despite being an overnight flight they were slow to serve the business cabin taking 2 hours then 4 hours later woke the business cabin up 2 hours prior to landing. Other airlines do this part better IMO.
I flew to London with them in 2019 and they were amazing! Only paid $3,800 return. Absolutey underrated, would fly again :)
Great report!
I flew them from Syd to NY on the same product and they were excellent! They put Qantas to shame! Definitely better value and overall more professional. I recommend them!
In a previous job, I flew on China Airlines numerous times. Mostly between Narita and Taipei, but also across the Pacific. This was in the 00s. Their service was always good but the hard product wasn't ... even for those days. I'm happy to see they have come a long way.
Keep going
Hi .. just subscribed to your channel. First of all, love your vlogs they're easy watching.
How do you fit all that food in? Haha 😊.
Have you tried Vietnam Airlines business class yet? I would love to see what you think, although they don't fly out of Adelaide.
Thanks for the video. I used to fly that config on their 777 on flights from TPE to SFO/LAX back in 2015-2017.
One issue for me, and I am about the same size as you, is on a long haul, if you are a side sleeper as am I, the table that slides in does not go in far enough, and sticks out a little. My hip always would lodge up against the tray table, making it quite uncomfortable. Other than that, I always thought of CI as the hidden gem, as in those days, they were loads cheaper than BR, SQ, or KE from Asia to the west coast of the USA.
Cheers.
Very underrated airline. I have flown them many times between Australia and Taiwan. I have never had a bad crew. Absolutely lovely way to fly. And you Dennis if there is whiskey around trust you to find it - cheers
Thanks for the great video. I love China Airlines, flew the last two years several times on long haul. The food is not so good like Singapore and a little bit special but i liked all meals on the flights. You can reserve the meals online. TPE is also a very good hub to fly from Europe to Australia.
Looks like same Collins Aerospace as BA Club Suite - In my opinion, one of the best in the sky
China Airlines is seriously underrated - and is a great choice to travel from SEA to the USA. The business class lounge at Taipei airport is fantastic - with showers that you can book and are cleaned before your use. Fantastic soft and hard product on the plane for its price point too.
Thanks Dennis.actually didn't know China airlines was Taiwanese.the product looks great.definately be interested flying long haul.
A mate bought me a bottle of Kavalan from Taiwan and its a delish drop!
Very lovely video! Aspire Lounge is always awesome. I was from my trip from SYD-DXB-VIE flight with EK due to my Revolut Ultra Membership eligible to got to the Aspire Lounge in SYD which was also a former Etihad Airways lounge. What can I say.. It was better than the Senator Lounge (Austrian) in VIE. Hugs from Vienna
Really interesting Video Dennis. Your lunch looked fantastic. Keep up the good work mate.
Happy New Year, Dennis, here’s to several great flights in 2025, mate.
Here's to another Fifth Freedom Flight! There are quite a lot around at the moment and ones that are a good alternative to the usual airline offerings, especially Premium Economy.
Dennis, I love watching your reviews. After finding out on 10/1/25 that Etihad has changed their plane to a ‘wet’ carrier called Wamos and as we paid for business class, we feel robbed and that we are not getting what we paid for. We will not be flying Wamos and will never again fly Etihad. I wish I knew of China Air before we were conned.
Looking at the reviews I would consider flying China Airlines for future trips 🤔
No, CI doesn’t provide mattresses for overnight flights, at least not during my last flight in 2024. I used to fly CI often, both on short- and long-haul flights, and I always enjoyed the service. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Have you tried EVA Air? Both their soft and hard products are excellent, and they provide mattresses and pajamas for overnight flights.
Great vlog
Looks fab, I’d love to give them a go. I’m in the UK with family in Queensland, and have tried Emirates and Malaysia Airlines in Business. I guess it might depend on how it would work out cost wise.
Fair dues to them, it looks like a decent offering.
How weird, I was just looking at flights and the aircraft on a China Airlines route and your video notification pops up. Hopefully its a good review, as the flight price was really good.
Beautiful cabin. Good for Chinese.
That's like cal53 Taipei to Brisbane & after about 90 minutes continues to Auckland & 8-10 hours later returns as cal54 Auckland to Brisbane to Taipei.
An interesting review Dennis... much better then I thought it would be... interesting to know if they have mattress toppers on long haul , Their bathroom looks better then the Singapore business class bathrooms ...also over the year's business class bathroom's have shrunk...and are now are no better then the economy class bathroom ..
Not an airline that I have considered but after seeing this I think I will be trying it out .
Light years in front of Qantas tired and dated 737,s business class offering ( after our last experience with Qantas we no longer use them ) .
Like to see the long haul flight offering of China Airlines sometime , that would be great .
I never pass up on free food in an airport lounge. Second the colors on the china airlines business class is very warm and inviting. Blue label is first class level scotch. Usually in business class you get black or gold label for johnny walker. Cognac is French whiskey basically.
Thanks, Dennis.Very interesting.
Happy new year, Dennis!
Great video, tried to make a booking Mel to Auck return in Business but there appears to be no return option!
Did LHRSYD via TPE in PE. And would do it again. Crew were great and seat was comfy. TPE mostly closed at the times in the morning the LHR flights arrive and depart though.
All thumbs up
I've flown them numerous times across the pacific x YVR in biz and they are excellent. Their regional flights are just as good and my flight down to KUL from TPE was top notch. You can't go wrong with China Airlines. (one small caveat...wish they would provide pj's like EVA though)
Great video