Air Astana vs China Airlines Business Class Comparison
| Air Astana | China Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Lie-flat Seat on 767, Recliner on A321LR | Lie-flat Suite in 1-2-1 Layout on A350 |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 22 inches |
| Alliance | None | SkyTeam |
| IATA | KC | CI |
| Hubs | Almaty (ALA), Astana (TSE) | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) |
Air Astana — Pros & Cons
- + Excellent service for a Central Asian carrier
- + Lie-flat on 767 long-haul
- + Modern fleet with A321LR for medium-haul
- − 767 is an aging platform
- − Small route network
- − A321LR business class is recliner only
China Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Excellent A350 business class product
- + Refined Taiwanese service and cuisine
- + Good value premium fares from Asia
- − Older 777 and A330 products less competitive
- − Brand sometimes confused with mainland Chinese carriers
- − Limited long-haul network
The verdict
Both Air Astana and China Airlines earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. Air Astana offers Lie-flat Seat on 767, Recliner on A321LR while China Airlines features Lie-flat Suite in 1-2-1 Layout on A350. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.