Mandarin Airlines — flights, check-in & baggage guide

Mandarin Airlines (华信航空, IATA: AE) is a regional carrier based in Taiwan, with its main hub at Taipei Songshan & Taichung.

Founded in 1991 and part of 中华航空集团.

The network centres on Taipei Songshan & Taichung, linking smaller cities to hub airports — several destinations are exclusive to it.

This page gathers the essentials for flying with Mandarin Airlines: official website, fares, online check-in, baggage rules and customer service contacts.

Mandarin Airlines, established in 1991, sits within 中华航空集团; outside the big alliances, it relies on bilateral codeshares for international connectivity.

The network centres on Taipei Songshan & Taichung, linking smaller cities to hub airports — several destinations are exclusive to it. At Taipei Songshan & Taichung the airline runs its own check-in zones and premium facilities, and minimum connection times are most reliable there.

Booking tips: fares float with live inventory — 2–6 weeks out (2–4 months long-haul) is usually the trough, and member pricing can undercut platforms. Join the loyalty program if you fly the brand often. Paid upgrade windows open around check-in at prices well below purchase-time premiums, and pre-bought extra baggage saves 30%+ versus airport rates.