Southwest and China Airlines' partnership is an interline deal, offering joint itineraries to connect Asia and the U.S. on one ticket. Flights start in 2026.

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) announced on Monday that it is in talks with China Airlines Group to create an interline partnership in early 2026. The airline company expects to start selling published connections with China Airlines later this year.

Travelers from abroad are about to get more exposure to Southwest Airlines as the carrier pushes ahead on its first trans-Pacific airline partnership. The Dallas airline is in discussions with Taiwan-based carrier China Airlines to create an interline partnership,