China Airlines is the flag carrier of Taiwan, founded in December 1959 and headquartered at Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei. Not to be confused with Air China, China Airlines operates over 1,400 weekly flights to more than 100 destinations across Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania, and employs more than 12,000 people worldwide. The airline is a member of the SkyTeam Alliance and holds a 4-star Skytrax rating.