Qantas signs codeshare deal with China Airlines

Qantas has finalized a codeshare deal with Taiwan’s China Airlines in its latest move to extend its virtual network presence in Asia.The Australian flag carrier’s customers will now be able to earn frequent flyer points on direct services from Sydney and Brisbane to Taipei, with up to 10 flights per week available during peak seasons.The deal follows earlier codesharing agreements with Asian partners including China Southern, China Eastern, Bangkok Airways and Japan Airlines. Alliance partner Emirates also offers codeshares on its flights from Australia to Asia.Qantas executive manager international sales Stephen Thompson said the airline had experienced growth in the