News Flash / Typhoon Soudelor Continues to Rage – China Airlines Adjusts Flights After 10 PM

Reported by You... / Taipei

Typhoon Soudelor continues to rage, and airlines are on high alert, closely monitoring the storm’s movements. China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines have released the latest real-time flight updates. Today (12th), flight takeoffs and landings at Taoyuan Airport after 22:00 will be adjusted.


▲ Movement chart of Typhoon Soudelor (moderate typhoon) at 10:00 AM today. (Photo / Central Weather Bureau)

The following flights departing from Taoyuan Airport earlier than scheduled on July 12 are listed below. Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport earlier. CI065 Taipei-Bangkok-Amsterdam originally scheduled to depart at 22:05, now departs at 21:40; CI051 Taipei-Sydney originally scheduled to depart at 23:10, now departs at 21:50; CI032 Taipei-Vancouver originally scheduled to depart at 23:15, now departs at 21:30; CI061 Taipei-Frankfurt originally scheduled to depart at 23:30, now departs at 21:20; CI004 Taipei-San Francisco originally scheduled to depart at 23:40, now departs at 21:40; CI008 Taipei-Los Angeles originally scheduled to depart at 23:50, now departs at 21:50.

China Airlines Group will adjust flights based on the typhoon’s developments. Passengers and those picking up travelers are reminded to check the China Airlines website before heading to the airport:http://www.china-airlines.com/ch/temp/index_ty.htm Or use the following phone numbers to confirm flight departure and arrival status. China Airlines Customer Service Center: 412-9000 (for mobile phones, please first dial 02); Mandarin Airlines Customer Service Center: 412-8008 (for mobile phones, please first dial 02).