May 27, 2004, Taipei, Taiwan- China Airlines is introducing its newly renovated luxurious VIP lounge at CKS International Airport on June 2. The grand opening of the new facility marks a number of new features including a make-to-order noodle bar, 12 broadband-connected computers, and wireless connectivity in the whole area. The business hours for the lounge will be 05:30 to 22:30.

Located on the 4th floor of Terminal One, CAL¡¦s new VIP lounge covers 991 square meters, and is emerging from a multi-million US dollar renovation. Guests to the lounge will freely enjoy from the beverage and snack bar, noodle bar, business area, shower rooms or the wireless broadband.

The new VIP lounge, separated into First and Dynasty Class, can comfortably seat 57 people in First Class and 162 in Dynasty Class. To match CAL¡¦s relaxing color scheme, the First Class area is decorated in brick-red tones, and Dynasty Class in shades of blue and purple. The floors are made of classy marble and plush, quiet carpeting. The multi-phase lighting system provides changing levels of luminance, and the lounge design offers passengers undisturbed privacy in which to relax.

The revamped VIP lounge also offers a number of brand-new features, including 12 broadband-connected computers, a wireless connecting area for laptop computers, dial-up connectivity in most of the seats, and six 42-inch plasma televisions with a wide selection of audio and video entertainment and most updated flight information.

The noodle bar also provides delicious seasonal menu of cooked-to-order noodles with three choices. The snack bar offers dim sum, western snacks, and drinks. The two shower rooms are decorated with brown marble flooring and stylish mosaic walls, and offer guests a chance to freshen up before a flight.

China Airlines'VIP lounge takes care of more than 1,000 passengers on average every day. In addition to First and Dynasty class passengers, it also welcomes Paragon, Emerald and Gold card members of its Dynasty Flyer Program. For the popular noodle bar, CAL expects to provide more than 1,000 bowls each day.

Furthermore, China Airlines has much good news recently. These include beginning two-way codeshare cooperation with Delta Air Lines on May 1, increasing flight frequency of Hanoi route to daily service from mid-May, and inaugurating new passenger services to Hiroshima, Seattle and Houston in June. The brand-new A330-300 passenger jet will be introduced later. By the end of June, China Airlines will fly to 46 cities in 21 nations.