CHINA AIRLINES A350 ECONOMY CLASS: CI58 Melbourne to Taipei

G’day, my name is Jayden, welcome back to my channel! This was my 49th flight in 2023; in early June, I flew China Airlines A350’s economy class from Melbourne to Taipei. I used my Delta Gold (Skyteam Elite Plus) status for perks such as priority check-in and lounge access. Enjoy the video & thank you so much for watching!
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What you'll see in this video:
00:00 Intro & check-in
01:10 Melbourne Marhaba Lounge
02:40 Boarding flight CI58
03:17 Seat 51K
04:26 Passenger announcement (PA)
05:06 Taxi & takeoff
06:53 Inflight entertainment
09:20 Lavatory tour
10:02 Mid-flight
10:23 Prior landing meal service
11:30 PA
12:11 Conclusion
14:04 Landing
16:52 Q&A
Future flight reviews include:
- Air Canada B737 MAX 8 Calgary to Vancouver (economy class)
- Bonza B737 MAX 8 Mackay to Sunshine Coast (economy class)
- Cathay Pacific B777-300ER Melbourne to Hong Kong (economy class)
- China Airlines A350-900 Taipei to Hong Kong (economy class)
- China Eastern A330-300 Shenzhen to Shanghai (economy class)
- Emirates B777-300ER Singapore to Melbourne (economy class)
- Qantas B737-800 Queenstown to Sydney (economy class)
- Scoot A320-200 Penang to Singapore (economy class)
- United B787-9 San Francisco to Singapore (business class)
- Vietnam Airlines A350-900 Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney (economy class)
- Virgin Australia B737-800 Sydney to Queenstown (economy class)
… and more!
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As always, see you again on Thursday!
Jayden
#chinaairlines #economyclass #tripreport

[@walker_19880]

I'm an international student from Taipei flying to Australia by myself for the first time, and I've been on edge and anxious for hours. Watching you speaking about your trip in a calm and relaxed tone throughout the video makes the whole process seem less daunting.

[@JaydenWong]

don’t worry mate!! You’ll wing it!!💪🏻

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video!

[@JaydenWong]

my pleasure, thanks Daniel!

[@foodandtravel6853]

Looks like such a solid soft and hard product! Lovely video!!!!

[@ryansofly]

Gosh the cabin is stunning! Music in the toilet is really cute, hahaha. Feels like lunar new year. My family used to fly 華航 between SIN and HKG when we could not get seats in SQ/CX. Great memories!

[@encryptededdy]

I love that the voucher at 1:58 says 1. "Air China", which is a completely different carrier from China Airlines 2. "Wanton Soup"

[@JaydenWong]

it was an eye sore😂😂

[@soloac3234]

Great and informative video! Thank you 😊

[@JaydenWong]

my pleasure, thanks for watching!!

[@johnkim8957]

Very nice video on CI - A350-900, I enjoy your video’s❤

[@josephphillips9243]

Mate it is wonderfully refreshing to see reviews done of economy class. Most channels that cover airlines travel give us first class porn and many of us will never fly even once in our lifetimes. Practicality over fantasy.

[@JaydenWong]

thanks Joseph, I do fly economy quite a bit haha. probably 80-90% of the time.

[@sunrayz81]

相逢自是有緣，華航以客為尊。🌸 Thanks for a brilliant review of CI. The cabin crew all look so elegant and friendly. I can't wait to fly with them next month! 😃

[@JaydenWong]

Hehe thanks Kelvin!! Beautiful carpet they’ve got🤣

[@sunrayz81]

@@JaydenWong Carpet 萬歲萬歲萬萬歲！ 🤪

[@moderate9984]

Your videos are always great to watch, it’s as if we’re going on the flight. Thanks Jayden. Would love to know if you think duty free shopping is worth it.

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

I Like Flying CHINA AIRLINES.I Love The Beatiful Cabins Great Trip Report

[@RFSTuberYT]

Super cool mate!

[@JaydenWong]

thank you!!

[@PeterK153]

Another informative video. 👍🏻

[@JaydenWong]

Thanks Peter! 👍

[@maureen8966]

Hi Jayden thank you for the video I'm like you I always try and get last row got no one behind kicking the seat. Meals looked ok alw as us love a cup of tea.

[@Flying_Gamer76]

Looks very nice (might fly this over delta next year because of how nice it is)

[@Sanznachito]

This looked to be a wonderfully comfortable flight, the aircraft, seating and service looked excellent, despite the cold main course. I would be interested to fly China Airlines which also comes this way. IMPRESSIVE!👍

[@JaydenWong]

I would love to fly in their business class. The lamp is too fancy. 🤣

[@isaacflyaway]

It's so cool that CI plays music in their lavatories! :D

[@JaydenWong]

totally!!

[@ryry9694]

Queenstown is just a spectacular city that sits right on a lake with some of the most incredible views! Words can’t describe how stunning Queenstown is. Having been to Auckland for many years, and the only city in NZ I’ve been to until I went to Wellington in 2022, you can just immediately tell the difference between Auckland and Wellington. Everyone says that, “Auckland isn’t the real New Zealand”. I hope I get to visit Queenstown during Christmas. Jayden, make sure to do some filming around Queenstown and include the clips in your trip reports!!

[@JaydenWong]

100%, I cannot wait to show Queenstown in my trip reports. Didn't do it last time haha. Thanks for watching!

[@aviationjohnny]

Nice vid Jayden!

[@JaydenWong]

thanks mate!

[@goodoldwarthunder]

Nice video!

[@JaydenWong]

Thanks! :)

[@heathertruskinger6214]

Looks like a good flight experience, Jayden Just a pity the food wasn't heated properly...that, unfortunately, can lead to food poisoning, luckily it didn't !

[@legendarymothasthomastengt6861]

Amazing I like everything what’s on extra features

[@kaffir76]

8:45 oh my my ❤❤❤

[@stevenchung5996]

Yay I was happy of you said Korean language which is my first language!.

[@squishmallow2]

Cool vidoe

[@JaydenWong]

thank you!!

[@patrickpick3091]

That's great. 4 meals on an 8 hour flt is astounding

[@nikserof2183]

3:10 I love the uniform. Very stylish. I flew CI Trans-Tasman in premium and it was excellent. Crew from outside Asia could learn a lot from CI crew about what good service means.

[@JaydenWong]

A few days ago, my friend flew CI Brissy to Auckland too. Can't wait to hear about his opinions. I will be joining him in Queenstown next week :)

[@kaffir76]

10:40 I saw what u did there boy. My Vee-Garn meal order 😂😂

[@Noel.Aviation]

22:52 Thanks Jayden for answering 3 out of my 3 questions. I really love your thoughts and opinions. You really inspire me so much!

[@JaydenWong]

no worries Noel! Thanks for watching :)

[@kevinhendricks8272]

Thanks for another video! I have only been on China Eastern, but never China Airlines. Maybe in future for a Taiwan trip - looks ok but never a fan of 3-3-3. And thanks for your Q&A!

[@ThorAU]

LMFAO at you eating the sour 🍊 The picture clarity upon landing teminds me of Second Life. Perfectly clear 👌 I love the Outback of Hong Kong 😂 So Aussie bro 🇦🇺

[@rushi1178]

Nice journey

[@JaydenWong]

thanks for watching!!

[@sherlockholmes8289]

Wish to try that plane, if there's a flight from Egypt to Taiwan by this plane!. Thanks for this video! 💙

[@sputnicksteerpike]

"what's the one small detail you notice on flights that others don't?" ... coatHOOK! 😁 kidding! cheers from the philippines, jayden! i truly enjoy your videos!

[@JaydenWong]

haha thanks buddy!! :)

[@steph8022]

My fave aircraft!!! 🎉🎉 hope to get to TPE one day!

[@JaydenWong]

I would like to revisit soon. Been there only once in 2019 for like 3 days!

[@steph8022]

@JaydenWong also, if you want any queenstown tips let me know! I havent visited for a few years but do have some fave spots

[@kbroadhead10]

As with others, I need me some of that Wanton soup! CI looks very solid for the price - but that box of sultanas will either be homey or triggering for decades of people who grew up in Australia!

[@kriskim320]

Even though there's a non-stop flights with JAL and QF from MEL, I love flying CI as their pricing is quite competitive going to Japan!

[@Ramon_92]

Weird that you didnt have onboard cameras i flew the exact same plane airbus a350 900 with china southern and we did have external camera options .

[@dereknewbury163]

Love Taiwan, would definitely live there if I was younger. Highlight of the trip must have been the incredibly random voucher for wonton soup especially as this item is so difficult to find in HK

[@JaydenWong]

Why difficult to find in HK? I got a bit annoyed how they spelt it as 'wanton'. 🤣

[@dereknewbury163]

@@JaydenWong Sarcasm, Mr Wong, I am a bitter old man so it is my only recourse to humour. As for the spelling, perhaps they knew you were coming, although my current guess about one of my favourite creators is that you have lost your heart to a serious minded person who is vegan. Happy voyages, sir

[@hallomoin123]

Which is the best seat in economy class on the CA Boeing?

[@chunheilaw123]

Speaking of Taiwanese Airlines Will there be any plans to ride on a starlux flight 🤔 Curious about the experience onboard

[@jackylee411]

Between Taipei and Australia, the main operator is China airlines and using their A350-900. Eva air only operate the Brisbane route.

[@JaydenWong]

yep China Airlines has much greater presence in Australia.

[@pilot_man]

I think australia needs a new airline that does international. Like there is bonza but it don't leave the main land.

[@Akry_RBLX]

Qantas, jetstar ??

[@Akry_RBLX]

Nvm Ik what u mean

[@Crimeaballanimator]

Hi,im a 9 year old who went transfer from Vancouver international (YVR) To Taipei then Ho Chi Minh city it might seem crazy that I can type with grammar,is true tho I never been a lounge before so 1:48 is what it’s like.

[@JazzyJae88]

Here for the “coat hook”. 🤗🤣

[@JaydenWong]

🤣

[@SabraKay]

Thank you for the trip report, there aren't many for this airline so I appreciate it. I'll be flying China Airlines in August!

[@msingh9634]

How was it?

[@CTBALL]

Will you try EVA Air ? The 787 business class are extraordinary

[@JaydenWong]

hopefully soon!

[@squishmallow2]

Hey I am your biggest fan

[@jace1113]

I could have sworn that you have a twin brother speaking Mandarin and shot the same video! 😊 I've flown China Airlines a few times into Taipei and I agree, their vegetarian and vegan meals are always average.

[@michaelr375]

What's the business product like on this flight? I can see a few of them available on the QFF site.

[@JaydenWong]

it looks very good. Reverse herringbone, every seat has a cute little lamp. Very warm and cozy vibe.

[@JF-qu5zy]

Curious whether Australians would consider transiting in Taiwan or fly direct on Jetstar? How do the fares stack up?

[@JaydenWong]

About 20% on my flight were transit pax :) mostly Aussies and South East Asians

[@julioc4978]

Great video, What's quieter the A350 or 787? Cheers

[@JaydenWong]

I'd say the 350 :) thank you!

[@johnboy5736]

Hi Jayden. Thank you for a well thought out simple video. You are a star. Can i ask if you prebooked your seats on both flights and what was the cost. Keep up the good videos Regards John

[@JaydenWong]

Hi John! Thanks for watching! I was able to select those seats free of charge. Only towards the back of the plane was free though. Forward rows would become free during check-in at the desk

[@johnboy5736]

Hi Jayden I'm looking booking. London to Bangkok end November. I normally fly Qatar / Ba. Thought give Air China a go and their flight times suit me. I would rather pay for window seats and not have a seat in the middle row. Ha ha. Thanks for your swift reply

[@JaydenWong]

no worries, and just make sure you book with the right airline! This video is China Airlines (Taipei, Taiwan based). Air China is based in mainland China (Shenzhen and Bejing)

[@johnboy5736]

Hi Jaden. Wow you learn everyday. Thanks for that. It is Air china. Looks just as good. I will keep you posted once I have been there and back

[@nathslo4114]

Great vid! Could you recline in the last row?

[@JaydenWong]

absolutely!

[@melbourneairportplanespotting]

I’m still waiting for the emirates flight 😤💀

[@JaydenWong]

soon mate😂😂

[@tanzil88]

Everyone already do Emirates...

[@melbourneairportplanespotting]

@@tanzil88 nah all the others have like boring reviews. I’m just waiting for Jayden cause I love the “coat hook” every video

[@EpicThe112]

Well done, Jayden and which airline A350-900s are your favourites CI🇹🇼 CX🇭🇰 SQ DL🇺🇲 need to try PR🇵🇭. For me I would actually put the Philippine Airlines A350-900 below the CI🇹🇼CX🇭🇰 DL🇺🇲 and SQ A350-900s due to them being power plug equipped in all classes of travel unlike Philippine Airlines which has Mabuhay Class power plugs but fiesta class (economy) passengers are left with USB plugs.

[@JaydenWong]

Probably CI. All don't have double seat back padding, CX A350-1000 have them though. CI legroom is the best of all. Delta I only did premium Economy.

[@ryry9694]

You should do a flight review from Sydney to Wellington with QF161!

[@JaydenWong]

aha, I have QF124 soon

[@dianecao726]

❤❤❤ 3:49

[@gustavodasilva6414]

Hello I love your travel videos, my friend Pedro Vinícius is also his birthday today

[@JaydenWong]

hello there! Thanks for watching & happy birthday to your friend Pedro!

[@gustavodasilva6414]

Eu sou do Brasil 🇧🇷. I am from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@dianecao726]

❤❤❤ 3:36

[@jjjddd231]

In addition to the return of Cathay Pacific to Adelaide, there are heaps of South Australians that would love for Qantas to resume international flights from Adelaide Airport.

[@JaydenWong]

oh yes please!!! Hopefully Bali, Singapore & Hong Kong.

[@ChasingTheOddShapedBall]

Jayden Do you know what the current requirements are to enter Taiwan with COVID? Is it still a week at home isolation I’m confused by the wording

[@nikserof2183]

I was there in March 2023 for five days. Mandatory quarantine had already been scraped months before that, replaced by "a 7-day period of self-initiated prevention", which is not isolation. No questions or checks about COVID status were made at check-in, upon arrival or checking in at the hotel in TPE.

[@JaydenWong]

basically no requirements but look after yourself & watch out for symptoms haha

[@ChasingTheOddShapedBall]

@@nikserof2183 thank you so much! I really appreciate this - I was going to go to South Korea in September but I think I’ll be going to Taiwan instead!

[@user-lr8wm5re7q]

Is China southern is good to travel from Melbourne to Guangzhou

[@JaydenWong]

check out my Sydney-Guangzhou flight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql6samOlba6iaJY

[@dianecao726]

❤❤❤ 19:43

[@dr.johnbarron746]

did all the seats have that much leg room or was just your row?

[@JaydenWong]

same every row :)

[@davidr4868]

Just did it.

[@jetaerobatics]

Nice Aussie mullet 😮

[@JaydenWong]

ME!?! 🤣

[@aristhecargayandavgeek]

@@JaydenWong I think they confused you with @iflyaviation!! 😲

[@wh0643]

Jayden, you should do Korean Air!

[@JaydenWong]

I hope soon, definitely on my radar since I have SkyTeam elite+ now!

[@dianecao726]

❤❤❤ 19:32

[@oscarwyer2771]

19:34 wow!!!! 1M views that was all probably me because I just go and play a few seconds back 😂😂I am on MH122 next Saturday 24th OF JUNE.

[@simplytine2939]

Just one , better than none 😅

[@msingh9634]

I wonder if the transit is smooth in Taipei. Transits always stress me out.

[@JaydenWong]

super smooth!

[@beanoyip06]

Starlux next?

[@JaydenWong]

maybe haha

[@WillPanzer]

any plans to ever try out the C919?

[@JaydenWong]

when I get the chance totally!

[@oceanbreeze89]

Ooooo… Did I just hear the captain say “this is ‘cabin crew’ speaking from the flight deck” in his landing PA announcement? 😅

[@Sydneypross]

Omg is safe airline to flight to fly with????

[@dieulinhnguyen7818]

CHINA SOUTHERN NEXT TIME? 🎉

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

Any African airline review in the near future? SAA, Uganda Airlines, Tag Angola, Air Botswana, Air Zimbabwe, Zambia Airways, EgyptAir, Royal Air Moroc, Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways?

[@johnmcdade78]

I’m confused. You said seat 63A…. But you’re seated on the right side of aircraft….so not 63 J or K?? Hmmm😮

[@JaydenWong]

OMG no it's 52K sorry 🤣

[@johnmcdade78]

You very funny and smart when you vlog….I live in Chicago ,,, we have coat hooks under the bar….

[@user-cw2bo6np5t]

CI A350 cabin interior is same 77W😊

[@JaydenWong]

yep, business class is probably wider on the 777 though ;)

[@kevin19358]

3:26, You mean your seat is 63I or K? A is on the left window seat. Your sitting on the right window seat, I or L.

[@JaydenWong]

63k haha

[@WillPanzer]

do u remember how full this flight was

[@JaydenWong]

probably 30%

[@eywere7312]

was there a galley where you could get free snacks whenever on the flight?

[@JaydenWong]

I didn't check sorry!

[@tpplatfzft]

53K? Does CI’s A359 have seat 53K? Was it 51K?

[@JaydenWong]

my bad, it was 51K

[@jeremyy9188]

Any chance you are an Air Show goer?

[@JaydenWong]

Not really, went to Farnborough in 2016 though!

[@madaboutsnooker147]

Coat-H00000000000000000000k!

[@msingh9634]

I can’t believe there is no Indian/Bollywood movies

[@henkoortgiesen4343]

Always nice vlogs that I follow faithfully, but it's a pity that we only see vegetarian dishes on board an airplane.

[@JaydenWong]

don't worry, whenever I fly with my friends or family I will show you what they eat haha.

[@misterbig9025]

2:18 Why did you put this on? Ok I got the message!

[@JaydenWong]

🤣

[@Evolition180]

EVA Air next? 😁

[@JaydenWong]

no plans yet but hopefully that and Starlux soon!!

[@Evolition180]

Ooo! That would be interesting to have a 3 way comparison with Taiwan’s top 3 airlines! China airlines, EVA Air and Starlux.

[@pichpaul2001]

🫰🏻😊😊

[@christianmanuel8624]

You forgot the flight details

[@Samsok013]

My goodness your cute

[@JaydenWong]

ahhaah thanks

[@danielmacri4483]

No coat hook on the seat, 10/10 will never fly again

[@JaydenWong]

😮‍💨

[@jeffyam36]

國產，不了😂

[@_w_w_]

China Airlines overstaffs their aircraft. I was recently behind the security line of their A330 crew. They had enough staff to crew B777 or A380 by other airlines. I was also on their A321neo on a regional hop and they had enough crew for a normal A330. I guess there are a lot of younger unemployed or underemployed people in Taiwan so they can hire a lot of crew members and still turn a profit.

[@JaydenWong]

may I ask how many on their A321? My CX yesterday had 5, just wondering haha thanks!

[@EpicThe112]

Good point and if they hire Filipino crews provided they used to work for TPE-MNL competitor PR they will see CI and PR common Aeroplanes A330-300 A350-900 A321neo and B777-300/ER better than what they used to work in PR versions. Same way as a former PR Crew now working with CX with their versions of A330-300 A350-900 B777-300/ER and A321neo better than PR. The way I see this is CI 🇹🇼=CX 🇭🇰> PR🇵🇭. Factor in Skyteam Alliance trans-pacific routing CI🇹🇼 = KE🇰🇷 > PR🇵🇭 towards MNL. My mother should have done CI JFK-TPE-KIX and then used Skypass from Korean Air on CI flight rather than via MNL PR🇵🇭.

[@artinmosleh6210]

I’m waiting for the Qatar Airways flight😔😞

[@JaydenWong]

I did Qatar last year! A380 to London: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWGpmWuQbMyro9E B777 HKG to Doha: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3_XYWZ3jJedepI

[@raadyusuf6763]

I'll be honest, $1140 AUD return is exhorbitant, too much

[@JaydenWong]

Non-stop flight is always gonna be expensive, because time is money. Melbourne to Taipei, Cathay via HKG is $900. CI is $1140 Melbourne to HKG via Taipei, Cathay is $1500 vs CI $900. I was going to HKG and had time to spare so I chose CI haha

[@duaneowens7777]

great video. Seems like not a lot of people on that flight especially westerners were wearing masks

[@JaydenWong]

In Hong Kong it's still about half-half (local westerners included). In mainland China about 80% still wearing masks last week.

[@duaneowens7777]

@@JaydenWong lol i usually still wear it on public transportation or crowded spcaers like supermarkets. What about you.

[@kaffir76]

18:00 is Jayden single & ready to mingle? ❤❤