The new service will operate three times a week and will offer 30 business class seats and 246 seats in economy class. Previously, UK passengers have had to travel via Amsterdam in order to fly to Taiwan with China Airlines.

Flights to Taiwan will depart from London Heathrow Terminal 4 at 21:15 on Tuesdays and Sundays, arriving at Tayoyuan International Airport at 18:15 the following day. Thursday services will depart slightly later at 22:05 and will arrive in Taiwan at 19:05 the following day.

Return flights from London Heathrow to Taipei start from £585 in low season, including taxes.

(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 20-Jan-10

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