From now on to August 17, 2007, China Airlines' tickets purchased on the web site for departing from September 1 to October 31, from Kaohsiung to Singapore, Nagoya, Bangkok and Manila, the fare will be only NT$8,888.
China Airlines' complimentary bus service provided at JFK International Airport has been highly appreciated by passengers.
For the convenience of the passengers, the free bus service to/from Philadelphia China Town will add a new stop at the 10th Street (close to Greyhound Bus Terminal), in addition to the stop at Holy Redeemer Church at 915 Vine Street. Besides New York, China Airlines also serves free bus service in Los Angels, San Francisco, Houston, Abu Dhabi and etc.
For more information, please contact CAL Customer Service Center at (02) 2715-1212 or visit the web site at http:// www.china-airlines.com
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