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China Airlines Dynasty Flyer guide
Rules checked October 5, 2026
Dynasty Flyer is the program of China Airlines, a member of SkyTeam. Status comes from Status Points, and at least half of them must come from China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines flights.
At a glance
| Alliance | SkyTeam |
|---|---|
| How you earn | Status Points by fare family and distance, shown in China Airlines' calculator |
| Status currency | Status Points |
| Qualifying period | Any rolling 12 months to upgrade; the two-year validity to renew |
| Levels | Dynasty, Gold, Emerald, Paragon |
Status
| Level | To upgrade (12 months) | To renew (two years) | SkyTeam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 360 Status Points, at least 180 on China Airlines or Mandarin Airlines | 580, at least 290 on China Airlines or Mandarin Airlines | Elite |
| Emerald | 720, at least 360 on China Airlines or Mandarin Airlines | 1,150, at least 575 on China Airlines or Mandarin Airlines | Elite Plus |
| Paragon | 1,400, at least 700 on China Airlines or Mandarin Airlines | 2,240, at least 1,120 on China Airlines or Mandarin Airlines | Elite Plus |
A new tier is valid for two years. Status Points above an upgrade target roll over for 12 months toward the next tier. Paragon members' extra points count toward the next Paragon renewal.
Earning
China Airlines shows the Status Points for your fare and route only in its Mileage and Status Points Calculator on china-airlines.com. Enter the figure into our calculator, which counts your flights.
What your Dynasty Flyer level means across SkyTeam
Reaching these levels gives you SkyTeam status, recognized by every SkyTeam airline. Levels below the first one listed carry no alliance status.
| Your Dynasty Flyer level | SkyTeam status |
|---|---|
| Gold | SkyTeam Elite |
| Emerald | SkyTeam Elite Plus |
| Paragon | SkyTeam Elite Plus |
What each SkyTeam status gives you
SkyTeam Elite
- Priority check-in
- Priority baggage drop-off
- Priority seating
- Priority boarding, or boarding at your leisure
- Priority airport standby and priority waitlist
- Extra baggage allowance: 10 kg, or one more bag where the piece system applies
SkyTeam Elite Plus
- Everything in Elite
- Lounge access on international flights operated by SkyTeam airlines, with one guest
- SkyPriority recognition and priority lanes at transfer desks
- Priority baggage handling
- Fast Track lanes at security and immigration, when available
- Extra baggage allowance of 20 kg, or one more bag
- A guaranteed full-fare economy seat on sold-out long-haul flights of six hours or more, booked at least 24 hours before departure
Available priority services can vary by airport. Dynasty Flyer may add benefits on its own airline. Source: SkyTeam: frequent flyer benefits. Checked October 5, 2026.
See what a flight earns in Dynasty Flyer and how far it takes you toward keeping or reaching your tier.
Open the calculator for Dynasty FlyerSources: China Airlines: member tiers; China Airlines: SkyTeam membership benefits. Checked October 5, 2026.