Southwest Airlines Announces Partnership with China Airlines
- China Airlines and Southwest Airlines announced a partnership on April 21, 2025, in New Delhi, India, at the IATA Annual General Meeting.
- The partnership stems from ongoing talks to link CAL’s transpacific routes with Southwest’s extensive U.S. Domestic network via West Coast gateways.
- This agreement will allow passengers from Taiwan to connect through Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Ontario to over 30 U.S. Cities with seamless booking.
- Southwest COO Andrew Watterson emphasized their commitment to expanding options for customers, while China Airlines President Kevin Chen noted the growth of gateway operations and the benefits of their partnership.
- The partnership, expected in early 2026, will enhance travel options and improve Asia-U.S. Connectivity, marking Southwest’s first Asian collaboration.
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New Delhi, June 2 (CNA) China Airlines (CAL), one of Taiwan's major carriers, announced Monday a new partnership with U.S.-based Southwest Airlines to expand its trans-Pacific transfer network and strengthen its presence in North America.
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