Text by Li Xinyi, MOOK Travel Life Network
Planes carrying tourists take off and land one after another. Each plane represents a dream soaring in the sky. Stay in Taiwan’s only airport-view guest room and watch travelers’ dreams take flight and touch down. Then visit the China Airlines park to see how flight attendants are trained in simulators, making your in-flight experience even better — these are all part of another kind of aerial adventure.
Knowing how to taste wine is part of flight attendant training. (Photo provided by China Airlines)
To uncover the mysteries of an airline, a visit to the China Airlines Museum offers a glimpse. To understand how long China Airlines has been around, look no further than the old photos in the museum. Photos featuring Chiang Ching-kuo, Yen Chia-kan, Sun Yun-suan, and other leaders, as well as images of flight attendants in their early days, all serve as shared memories for those who grew up with the airline. The exhibits in the museum also recreate the interiors of cabins and airplane models from different eras, allowing visitors to experience mock flights and various aircraft cockpits. There are also displays of duty-free goods and traditional Taiwanese snacks and products — proving that flight attendant training covers more than just safety procedures. The training includes etiquette classes, product knowledge, and simulated customer service scenarios, all essential elements not commonly known to the public. Flight attendants themselves become instructors in these courses, showcasing the high standards of the training program. Different modules cover topics such as tea, wine, and serving simulated passengers, which are not just fun additions but core parts of the curriculum.
The China Airlines Museum showcases the evolution of airline aircraft models, stories of flight attendants, and major milestones over the years. (Photography by MOOK Travel Life Network Li Xinyi)
The airplane cabin serves as the classroom for flight attendant training. (Photo provided by China Airlines)
The Novotel Hotel in the China Airlines Park features Taiwan’s only airport-view guest rooms. The Premier Lounge is a VIP-only space in the hotel, offering stunning views through floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook planes taking off and landing. It has recently become a filming location for idol dramas such as "In Time with You" and the movie version of "The Fierce Wife."
The Premier Lounge served as a filming location for the idol drama "In Time with You" and the movie version of "The Fierce Wife." (Photography by MOOK Travel Life Network Li Xinyi)
The floor-to-ceiling transparent windows in the Premier Lounge face directly toward Taoyuan Airport, offering unobstructed views of planes taking off and landing. (Photography by MOOK Travel Life Network Li Xinyi)
- 1
- 2