China Airlines is set to boost its Australian offerings, with the news that the airline will launch non-stop services between Melbourne and Taipei later this year, along with trans-Tasman flights Between Melbourne and Christchurch, New Zealand.

From October 27, flight CI57 will depart Taiepi at 2330 and land in Melbourne at 1150am the next morning, on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Flight CI57 will continue from Melbourne to Christchurch, departing Australia at 1310- on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, and landing in New Zealand at 1830 that evening.

The return leg, CI58, will depart Christchurch at 1950pm, landing in Melbourne at 2140, and then departing at 2310 for Taipei, to arrive at 0535 the next morning. The return flight will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. www.china-airlines.com