China Airlines Flight Schedule

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1 China Airlines Flight Schedule Exclusively Prepared for World Spree Travelers The scheduled departures of World Spree Tour feature transpacific flights with China Airlines (code CI). China Airlines operates non-stop flights from,, and to. China Airlines flight feature winter and summer schedules, which change when Daylights Saving Time (DST) starts and ends. This flight schedule is accurate as of NOV 14, Note, airline schedules and flights are subject to change at anytime without notice. Since flights can be changed, we strongly recommend that you allow plenty of connection time--at least 3½ hours between flights. Seasonal flight schedule change in March, late October and November: Each year the airlines routinely undergo flight schedule changes during the month of March (around second Sunday in March), late October, and/or early November (around the first Sunday of November), when Daylight Savings Time begins and ends. However, the flight schedule may not change exactly on the date as listed below. World Spree may not be notified of these schedule changes. Even after flights have been confirmed, changes might still occur. Changes in schedules are beyond our control and solely at the discretion of the airlines. Please take these factors into consideration and call China Airlines (if your departure dates are in March, or, from Oct. 20th to November 15th) to verify the flight schedule before you book flights separately from your home city to connect with the included China Airline flights. We strongly recommend that you allow at least 5 hours connection time between these flights, this can help prevent any problems arise from unexpected airline schedule changes and/or flight delays. World Spree commends that you make no payments for connecting airfare, or any other services related to your trip, until your final payment is made and your World Spree tour is confirmed. For questions and information about Air Travel, please visit our FAQ section at Info Center. Please call China Airlines directly to verify the flight schedule before you book connecting flight from your home city to the China Airlines gateway. World Spree cannot be responsible for the flight change. China Airlines Call Center: Monday- Friday, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm, PT Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 am 3:30 pm, PT Note: Flight schedule is subject to change without notice. Please refer to your air ticket for flight information and contact the airline to confirm the final flight schedule.

2 to NOV MAR SFO Schedule CI 3 00:05 NOTE: Flight from SFO to with a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to. MAR 9 MAR SFO Schedule CI 3 01:05 NOTE: Flight from SFO to with a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to. MAR 29 OCT SFO Schedule CI 3 01:40 NOTE: Flight from SFO to with a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to.

3 Return from NOV MAR SFO Schedule CI :50 22:05 CI 4 23:40 18:40 NOTE: Return Flight from to SFO with a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to SFO. MAR 8 MAR SFO Schedule CI :50 22:05 CI 4 23:40 19:40 NOTE: Return Flight from to SFO with a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to SFO. MAR 29 OCT SFO Schedule CI :45 22:10 CI 4 23:40 20:00 NOTE: Return Flight from to SFO with a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to SFO.

4 to NOV JAN LAX Schedule CI 7 23:05 05:50 (2 Days Later) NOTE: Flight from LAX to with a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to. JAN MAR LAX Schedule CI 7 23:25 05:50 (2 Days Later) NOTE: Flight from LAX to with a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to. MAR MAR LAX Schedule CI 7 00:25 05:50 NOTE: Flight from LAX to with a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to.

5 to MAR 29 OCT LAX Schedule CI 7 01:05 NOTE: Flight from LAX to with a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to. Return from NOV MAR LAX Schedule CI :50 22:05 CI 8 23:50 19:25 NOTE: Return Flight from to LAX with a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to LAX. MAR OCT LAX Schedule CI :50 22:05 CI 8 23:50 20:35 NOTE: Return Flight from to LAX with a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to LAX.

6 to NOV JAN JFK Schedule CI 11 21:15 (2 Days Later) NOTE: Flight from JFK to with a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to. FEB 3 - MAR JFK Schedule CI 11 00:55 NOTE: Flight from JFK to with a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to. MAR 10 - OCT JFK Schedule CI 11 01:55 NOTE: Flight from JFK to with a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to.

7 Return from NOV MAR JFK Schedule CI :05 15:20 CI 12 17:30 19:15 NOTE: Return Flight from to JFK is with a layover of one night in, hotel in is included. Flight from to NYC is a direct flight. MAR 9 MAR JFK Schedule CI :05 15:20 CI 12 17:30 20:15 NOTE: Return Flight from to JFK is with a layover of one night in, hotel in is included. Flight from to NYC is a direct flight. MAR OCT JFK Schedule CI :50 15:15 CI 12 17:05 19:50 NOTE: Return Flight from to JFK is with a layover of one night in, hotel in is included. Flight from to NYC is a direct flight.

8 All About Flights Exclusively Prepared for World Spree Travelers The scheduled departures of your tour feature transpacific flights with China Airline (code CI). Read more air travel information about your flights to China and security precautions of your China travel. Travel Alerts & Advisories Visit Air Transport Security Authority website for Travel Alerts and Advisories, and updated information of Prohibited Items and New Policies regarding your air travel. Flight Verification Contact the airline concerned to verify your flight schedule prior to the scheduled departure. Contact China Airlines Unless otherwise stated, the scheduled departures of World Spree Tours feature transpacific flights with China Airlines. China Airlines Call Center: Monday to Friday: 6 am to 6 pm Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Pacific Time Flight Routing China Airlines operates non-stop flight from YVR/SFO/LAX/JFK to. The flight time from YVR to TPE is about 13 ½ hours. The flight from JFK to flying time is about 17 hours. The flight time from SFO to TPE is about 15 hours. The flight time from LAX to TPE is about 14 ½ hours. You lose a day or two, depending when you depart, when flying to Asia; but you ll recover this day on your return trip. Air Travel Basics We suggest you call your airline 72 hours prior to your scheduled departure to reconfirm your flights. Note it is your sole responsibility to contact the airline prior to departure to verify your flight number, flight schedule, check-in time, departure terminal & gateway, checked baggage and carry-on restrictions, etc. You should also visit TSA website ( for the updated travel warning and security measures. China Spree is not responsible for notifying guests of flight changes. Flight Special Requests Airline arrangements such as seat assignments, special meal requests, frequent flyer credit, etc., are arranged or determined by the airline. It is recommended that you contact your airline timely to make these special requests. We will notify you, by , of your e-ticket number when the group tickets are issued about two weeks prior to departure. Our Air Department often secures auto-generated seats; should you want to make a change, please contact the airline directly. Upon receipt of your China flight e-ticket information, you should call China Airlines ( ) immediately to 1) Request seat assignment. Bulkhead and exit row seats are only assigned at airport check-in. If you have a medical condition and have a special seating request, you must contact China Airlines directly. 2) Make special dietary request (if applicable). Note that special dietary requests on flights are on a request basis and are not guaranteed. 3) Request mileage credit for your flights China Airlines Check-in China Airlines Check-in counter opens about 3 ½ - 4 hours prior to departure time. Lines start to form about 1 hour before the official check-in time. We strongly recommend you check in as early as possible. You may check-in online ( between 1 ½ - 24 hours prior to departure by clicking Web Checkin. For assistance, please call China Airlines at As a general rule, the airline may not open all seats for online check-in. If you cannot get the seats you request online, you can try it at the airport check-in. Baggage Allowance

9 Baggage allowance differs for the Trans-Pacific and domestic sections of your trip. Baggage allowance for the Trans-Pacific flight is two pieces of checked baggage per person. Total dimensions (Length + Width + Height) of the two pieces must not exceed 107 inches (273cm); maximum dimensions of single piece shall not exceed 62 inches (158cm). Maximum weight per piece is 50 lbs. Each passenger may carry one piece of carry-on luggage, the combined dimensions of which shall not exceed 45 inches (115cm), plus one personal item. The carry-on must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat. The airport authorities seldom weigh your carry-on baggage, but the size of it does matter, particularly when the flight is full. This is the rule. Sometimes it is enforced strictly and sometimes it is not all depending on the local airport and how full the flight is. Overweight luggage in excess of allowances will incur excess baggage charges payable on site by the passenger. Since airline policy changes are becoming more frequent, be sure to contact the related airline directly for the updated information. Additional airline fees for Canadian & U.S. domestic flights Additional airline fees for Canadian and U.S. domestic flights to China Airlines gateways (YVR, JFK, SFO, LAX) may apply at check-in. Fees may be charged by airlines for services such as preferred seat selection and baggage handling. Please note that fees are determined by the airline you check in with and may change at any time. Additional fees for overweight baggage and second baggage are charged and vary by airline. Please check with your airline for weight restrictions. The airline fees are not part of World Spree tour fare. It is our customer s responsibility to check with the related airline for up-to-date information. Check Airline Fee Chart. Baggage Lock & Liquids If you wish to lock your baggage, you MUST use a TSA recognized lock, which allows TSA screeners to open and re-lock your bags for security screening. Ordinary locks are cut if physical inspection is required. If you fly out of Vancouver you can either lock your checked baggage or leave it open to your discretion. Liquids & gels over 100 ml must be packed in checked luggage at all airports in both U.S. and China Baggage Precautions Make sure that you have luggage tags for each checked suitcase. A copy of your itinerary and contact information should also go in an outside pocket of your luggage to aid the airline personnel to locate you in case you and your luggage become separated. Never check luggage containing prohibited items (i.e. lighters), valuables (i.e. cash, jewelry, and cameras), fragile items (i.e. undeveloped film, bottles, eyeglasses) or critical items (i.e. medicines, travel vouchers). You should read more information about Canadian Air Transport Security Authority website and TSA Permitted and Prohibited Items. Baggage Damage/Lost World Spree will not be responsible for loss or damage to your luggage and/or personal belongings. You must report any loss or damage immediately at the time of the incident and obtain a written report from the local authority for submission to your insurance provider. If your luggage is lost or damaged by the airlines, a baggage claim form must be filed with the carrier before leaving the airport. Connecting Flights If you arrange your flight to departure gateways (SFO, LAX, JFK, YVR) to connect to China Airlines flight to Asia, you should leave plenty of connecting time between flights. Be sure to arrive at your international gateway at least 3 ½ hours prior to departure time. Allow a similar amount of time for the return trip. Please take the following fact into consideration. World Spree is not responsible for any missed connections and/or penalties/loss as a result. For transpacific flights, you must allow a minimum of 3 ½ hours check-in time For Canadian domestic flights, you must allow a minimum of 2 hours check-in time The minimum transfer time between U.S. domestic and international connecting flight is 3 ½ hours It takes at least 1 hour to clear the Customs and claim your checked baggage. Jet Lag Consideration Jet lag happens when your body's inner clock falls out of sync with daily cycles of light, rest, meals, and as you cross time zones to reach your destination. Symptoms are fatigue, irritability and vague disorientation. You cannot totally avoid jet lag, but you can minimize its effects. Here are some suggestions: 1. Get several good nights of sleep before your China Tour departure 2. Set your watch to your destination time when you board the plane, and adjust sleep and meals accordingly 3. Try to sleep on the plane 4. Walk around the plane occasionally, do isometric exercises at your seat

10 5. Drink plenty of water and fruit juice while flying 6. Avoid alcoholic and caffeinated drinks during and after the flight 7. On arrival, throw yourself into your new schedule, avoid naps, and try to stay awake until your normal sleeping time at home