https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/eva air/ Eva Air News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:52:56+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-nonstop-service-between-taipei-and-washington-d.c.-on-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-nonstop-service-between-taipei-and-washington-d.c.-on-june/ EVA Air will start a new route from Taipei to Washington, D.C. on June 26 this year, offering four flights each week. With this new route, EVA Air’s North American network will grow to include 10 gateways, two of which will feature the new fourth-generation Premium Economy class and increase the total weekly flights to 98. This makes EVA Air the airline with the most destinations and the largest flight network from Taiwan to North America. Tickets are now available for booking at www.evaair.com. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:26:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-evergreen-air-cargo-services-and-evergreen-airline-services-corp.-e/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-evergreen-air-cargo-services-and-evergreen-airline-services-corp.-e/ EVA Air, Evergreen Air Cargo Services (EGAC) and Evergreen Airline Services Corp. (EGAS), which collectively obtained CEIV Lithium Batteries from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in January this year, have once again joined forces to earn dual professional certifications for CEIV Fresh and CEIV Live Animals, becoming one of the few airline systems worldwide to simultaneously hold three accreditations across airline operations, cargo warehousing, and ground handling services. This achievement highlights EVA Air and its affiliated service companies’ strong integration capabilities and international-level service quality in special cargo transportation. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:30:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-adds-extra-flights-to-milan-and-brisbane-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-adds-extra-flights-to-milan-and-brisbane-routes/ EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has introduced new flights to its services between both Taipei and Brisbane and Taipei and Milan. From 16 January 2026, the Taipei-Milan-Taipei route will be offering a daily service, representing an increase of 3 flights per week (the route currently operates flights 4 days per week). What’s more the Taipei-Brisbane-Taipei route will see additional flights operate every Tuesday between 2nd December 2025 and 24th February 2026. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:24:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-new-fourth-generation-premium-economy-class-in-the-united/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-new-fourth-generation-premium-economy-class-in-the-united/ EVA Air, the world’s first airline to introduce Premium Economy Class in 1992, is set to debut its all-new fourth-generation Premium Economy in the United States this fall. Launching on October 3rd, the redesigned cabin will make its U.S. premiere on the inaugural flight of EVA Air’s new Taipei–Dallas Fort Worth route, offering American travelers their first opportunity to experience the airline’s most advanced Premium Economy product to date—designed with enhanced comfort, upgraded technology, and thoughtful, sustainable features. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-celebrates-10-years-of-flying-the-houston-taipei-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-celebrates-10-years-of-flying-the-houston-taipei-route/ EVA Air’s Houston to Taipei route reached an important milestone this year with its 10th anniversary in June. To celebrate this special occasion, EVA Air and Visit Houston hosted a press conference at the Houston Zoo. EVA Air President Clay Sun attended the celebration alongside guests including: Houston City Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum, Houston First President & CEO Michael Heckman, Houston First Tourism Senior Vice President Jorge Franz, Houston Airport System Director of Aviation Jim Szczesniak, Houston Zoo President Lisa Peterson, Houston Zoo Animal Programs Vice President Kevin Hodge, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston Director General Yvonne Hsiao, Taipei Zoo CEO of the Conservation and Research Center & Spokesperson Eric Tsao. Together, they welcomed a new chapter of close cooperation for many years to come. Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:46:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-wins-skytrax-5-star-airline-certification-tenth-year-in-a-row/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-wins-skytrax-5-star-airline-certification-tenth-year-in-a-row/ EVA Air has been awarded SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline Certification for the tenth year in a row. SKYTRAX, an airline and airport review and ranking site, unveiled its “2025 World Airline Awards” at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. President Clay Sun attended on behalf of EVA Air and accepted several of the SKYTRAX’s honours, including 11 of the airline’s awards, first for “Best Economy Class Catering” and “World’s Cleanest Airline”. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:25:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-join-iatas-turbulence-aware-platform-enhancing-flight-safety/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-join-iatas-turbulence-aware-platform-enhancing-flight-safety/ EVA Air remains at the forefront of innovation and advancing safety measures whenever possible. At the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit (WATS), EVA Air President Clay Sun and IATA Director General Willie Walsh signed a cooperation agreement announcing EVA Air’s official membership in the IATA’s Turbulence Aware platform. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:33:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-launch-exciting-upgrade-for-inflight-wi-fi-service-this-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-launch-exciting-upgrade-for-inflight-wi-fi-service-this-july/ EVA Air is set to launch a significant upgrade to its in-flight Wi-Fi service this July, offering complimentary access to “Infinity MileageLands” members across all cabin classes. Passengers can enjoy seamless connectivity when the aircraft reaches 10,000 feet cruising altitude. To promote this upgrade, EVA Air plans to roll out a limited-time summer promotion, from July 1 to September 30, 2025, allowing all passengers—members and non-members alike—onboard Wi-Fi equipped aircraft (Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787, and Airbus A330-300) to enjoy free unlimited web browsing Wi-Fi service. Thu, 15 May 2025 06:52:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-announces-signing-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf-agreements/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-announces-signing-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel-saf-agreements/ EVA Air has announced the signing of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement agreements with three major suppliers: Associated Energy Group, LLC (AEG FUELS) from the United States, COSMO Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. (COSMO) from Japan, and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation from Taiwan. This strategic move reaffirms EVA Air’s unwavering commitment to sustainability by expanding its SAF footprint and establishing long-term partnerships with global and local suppliers. Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:18:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-non-stop-service-between-taipei-and-dallas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-non-stop-service-between-taipei-and-dallas/ EVA Air is launching a new service between Taipei and Dallas on October 3 this year, offering three weekly flights and bringing the total to nine passenger gateways in North America, including Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, and Vancouver. The new gateway not only enables EVA Air to offer the greatest number of destinations and the most extensive flight network from Taiwan to North America but also makes it the only airline in Asia operating two destinations in Texas. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:08:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-leads-the-way-with-launch-of-fourth-generation-premium-economy-clas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-leads-the-way-with-launch-of-fourth-generation-premium-economy-clas/ EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, unveiled its fourth-generation Premium Economy Class seats with an industry-leading seat pitch of 42 inches. It was presented today during the “Focus on Evolution: Taking Off with Heart” launch event at Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation’s No. 4 Hangar. Presided over by EVA Air President Clay Sun, the event showcased the airline’s latest seat design. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:52:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-ranks-seventh-in-airline-ratings-worlds-safest-airlines-2025/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-ranks-seventh-in-airline-ratings-worlds-safest-airlines-2025/ EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has ranked seventh among AirlineRatings.com’s “Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines for 2025”. This marks the airline’s twelfth consecutive year of earning a place among the website’s global ratings for the safest airlines worldwide. The website’s comprehensive safety-rating factors include audits from aviation’s governing and industry bodies, government reviews, the airline’s crash and serious incident record, profitability, industry-leading safety initiatives, and fleet age. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:42:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-joins-the-dow-jones-sustainability-indices-djsi-for-the-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-joins-the-dow-jones-sustainability-indices-djsi-for-the-first-time/ EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has achieved a major milestone in its sustainability journey by debuting on the DJSI Emerging Markets Indices. Due to its leadership and commitment to sustainable practices, the airline secured the highest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) score in the global aviation sector in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:56:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-and-tat-renew-partnership-to-promote-thailand-as-a-world-class-tour/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-and-tat-renew-partnership-to-promote-thailand-as-a-world-class-tour/ EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and today announced the renewal of their strategic partnership with the signing of a new Letter of Intent (LOI). This agreement builds on the success of their previous collaboration and outlines a comprehensive plan to further boost tourism to Thailand from key markets around the world. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:59:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-taiwans-first-24-7-customer-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-taiwans-first-24-7-customer-service/ EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has officially launched its 24/7 customer service, offering around-the-clock support exclusively in English and Chinese. This makes EVA Air the first airline in Taiwan to provide this innovative service. Passengers can call their local EVA Air customer service line anytime for assistance in English or Chinese while existing support in local languages will continue to be available during regular service hours. For further details on EVA Air’s global service network, please visit www.evaair.com. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:53:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-unveils-hello-kitty-besties-jet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-unveils-hello-kitty-besties-jet/ EVA Air, a leading carrier in the aviation industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest Hello Kitty® Besties Jet. The jet departed its inaugural flight BR55 on August 29, 2024, from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and is en route to Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE). EVA Air prepared exclusive commemorative gifts for every passenger on board the first flight, and the aircraft will continue to serve this route departing from Chicago every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday during the summer schedule, and Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in winter. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 06:59:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-becomes-first-airline-in-asia-to-sign-for-aeroshark-modification/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-becomes-first-airline-in-asia-to-sign-for-aeroshark-modification/ EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has been announced by Lufthansa Technik AG as the first Asian airline having signed for modifications with its drag-reducing and hence fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface technology jointly developed with BASF. The Taipei-based airline decided to have its entire cargo fleet of nine Boeing 777F long-range freighters modified with the innovative riblet films covering the aircraft’s fuselage and engine nacelles. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:49:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-wins-more-kudos-as-one-of-worlds-best-international-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-wins-more-kudos-as-one-of-worlds-best-international-airlines/ EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has won yet more accolades, this time from Travel + Leisure’s readers as one of the World’s Best International Airlines of 2024. Based on their experiences with cabin comfort, inflight service, customer service and value, readers responding to the publication’s annual “World’s Best Awards” survey ranked EVA 10th on the list. Survey results are available on the “Travel + Leisure” website . Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:31:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skytrax-ranks-eva-air-in-top-ten-airlines-in-the-world/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skytrax-ranks-eva-air-in-top-ten-airlines-in-the-world/ EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has ranked in the world’s top ten airlines by SKYTRAX, an airline and airport review and ranking site, which unveiled its “2024 Global Airline Awards” at the Fairmont Windsor Park on Monday, 24 June, 2024. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:15:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panasonic-avionics-and-eva-air-sign-54-aircraft-agreement-for-widebody-and/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/panasonic-avionics-and-eva-air-sign-54-aircraft-agreement-for-widebody-and/ Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) and EVA Air have signed an agreement for the installation of in-flight engagement (IFE) and connectivity systems, and a range of digital services, on 54 of its widebody and narrowbody aircraft. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:18:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2024-eva-air-esg-innovative-design-competition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2024-eva-air-esg-innovative-design-competition/ EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, and Chung Yuan Christian University have again partnered to hold the “2024 EVA Air ESG Innovative Design Competition” with invitations to participate extended to teachers and students from colleges and universities. Sat, 25 May 2024 07:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-signs-letter-of-intent-with-tat-to-promote-thai-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-signs-letter-of-intent-with-tat-to-promote-thai-tourism/ EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to cooperate in the promotion of Thailand’s tourism for the mutual benefit of the two parties, which will see EVA Air’s global route network used to boost visitor numbers from key source markets to Thailand. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:09:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-boosts-sustainable-fleet-with-five-additional-787-9-dreamliners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-boosts-sustainable-fleet-with-five-additional-787-9-dreamliners/ Boeing and EVA Air today finalized an order for five additional 787-9 Dreamliners, a repeat order for Boeing’s super-efficient widebody jet. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 06:46:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-announces-new-nonstop-flights-between-taipei-and-clark-philippines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-announces-new-nonstop-flights-between-taipei-and-clark-philippines/ EVA Air will launch daily nonstop flights between Taipei and the northwestern Philippines, starting on March 30, 2023. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:02:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-offers-chance-to-buy-part-of-a-boeing-747/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-offers-chance-to-buy-part-of-a-boeing-747/ The new airline tags are being produced by German company Aviationtag, using the outer skin of a Boeing 747-400 wide body airliner that was retired from the fleet in 2017. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 01:06:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/milan-malpensa-to-welcome-eva-air-in-february/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/milan-malpensa-to-welcome-eva-air-in-february/ The Star Alliance carrier, which flew more than 12.5 million passengers in 2018, currently flies to 65 global destinations, including 11 in North America and 50 in Asia and Oceania. Fri, 19 Jul 2019 08:33:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-takes-delivery-of-first-boeing-787-10-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-takes-delivery-of-first-boeing-787-10-dreamliner/ Eva Air has celebrated the delivery of its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. The plane is the first of 20 super-efficient 787-10s the carrier plans to use on high-density routes within Asia from this summer. Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:04:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-plans-to-boost-japan-connections-as-dreamliner-fleet-grows/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-plans-to-boost-japan-connections-as-dreamliner-fleet-grows/ Complementing the eight gateways the airline currently serves, Taiwan’s independent airline will initiate flights from Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport to Japan’s airports in Nagoya, Aomori and Matsuyama. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:27:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-signs-air-new-zealand-codeshare-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-signs-air-new-zealand-codeshare-partnership/ Passengers of the two Star Alliance members will have access to codeshare options operated by Eva Air from Taipei to major destinations in Japan and South Korea. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 08:54:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-welcomes-delivery-of-first-boeing-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-welcomes-delivery-of-first-boeing-dreamliner/ Boeing, Air Lease Corporation and Eva Air have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 787-9 Dreamliner. Eva Air plans to debut the long-range and super-efficient airplane in November on international routes. Wed, 03 Oct 2018 09:27:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-welcomes-new-royal-laurel-class-seats-on-boeing-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-welcomes-new-royal-laurel-class-seats-on-boeing-dreamliner/ Configured to cater for 304 passengers, 26 in Royal Laurel Class and 278 in economy, the new aircraft will unveil the latest generation of the carrier’s business class seats, which have been created in collaboration with Designworks, a BMW company. Sat, 22 Sep 2018 17:28:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-celebrates-west-ham-fc-partnership-as-premier-league-season-kicks-o/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-celebrates-west-ham-fc-partnership-as-premier-league-season-kicks-o/ EVA Air has celebrated its official partnership with West Ham United Football Club as the Premier League club took to London Stadium’s pitch for its first game of the season. Tue, 28 Aug 2018 04:47:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-host-taipei-half-marathon-in-october/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-host-taipei-half-marathon-in-october/ The event will give up to 20,000 runners from across the globe the chance to enjoy Taipei’s scenery and skyline as they compete in the half marathon, or shorter ten- and three-kilometre races. Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:03:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-partners-with-west-ham-for-upcoming-premier-league-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-partners-with-west-ham-for-upcoming-premier-league-season/ Eva Air has announced a partnership agreement with Premier League football club West Ham United, which will take effect from June. The agreement will see the independent Taiwanese airline become West Ham United’s official airline partner, as the club prepares to embark upon their third season in the London Stadium in Stratford. Fri, 01 Jun 2018 13:29:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-daily-chiang-mai-connections/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-daily-chiang-mai-connections/ Eva Air will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and Chiang Mai on July 1st. Taiwan’s independent airline will serve the route with an Airbus A321-200, configured in business and economy classes for 184 passengers. Tue, 20 Mar 2018 09:31:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/eva-air-launches-creative-new-safety-video/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/eva-air-launches-creative-new-safety-video/ Eva Air is bringing art to the skies with its new inflight safety video. Combining the talents of award-winning director Robin Lee and internationally celebrated choreographer Bulareyaung Pagarlava, the five-minute, 26-second video is now available on all Eva flights worldwide and on international flights operated by its regional affiliate, Uni Air. Thu, 18 Jan 2018 09:01:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-retires-boeing-747-400-after-25-years-of-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-retires-boeing-747-400-after-25-years-of-service/ Eva Air has said goodbye to the old and welcomed the new in a retirement celebration for its Boeing 747-400 passenger aircraft, an event which also saw the debut of its new uniforms as designed by Shiatzy Chen. Tue, 05 Sep 2017 10:33:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-partners-with-rimowa-for-new-e-tags/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-partners-with-rimowa-for-new-e-tags/ EVA Air has partnered with RIMOWA to introduce cutting-edge electronic tags into the carrier’s check-in procedures. Becoming the first airline is Asia and the second worldwide to officially offer the new service, the independent Taiwanese airline’s passengers can now use a mobile app and RIMOWA’s electronic tag system for a seamless check-in experience. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 08:17:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-signs-codeshare-deal-with-star-alliance-partner-avianca/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-signs-codeshare-deal-with-star-alliance-partner-avianca/ EVA Air has announced the initiation of a code-share agreement with fellow Star Alliance member, Avianca, making travel between Asia and Central America much more convenient for both the airlines’ passengers. The new code-share agreement will enable EVA Air’s passengers to connect through Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco to connect with Avianca flights to San Salvador, while Avianca’s passengers will be able to connect through the same US airports for flights to Taipei. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:37:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-go-daily-on-paris-taipei-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-go-daily-on-paris-taipei-route/ EVA Air has announced an increased service on its Paris-Taipei route which will operate daily, non-stop flights as of Monday, October 10th. Increasing from three-times-weekly, EVA Air will continue to operate its existing service with the iconic Hello Kitty Hand-in-Hand Jet, introducing a modern, standard livery Boeing 777-300ER for the additional four flights to the European City of Light. Fri, 08 Jul 2016 05:56:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-launch-chicago-flights-in-november/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-launch-chicago-flights-in-november/ Star Alliance member EVA Air has announced a brand new route, the third to be launched in 2016, further reinforcing its status as one of Asia’s most dynamic carriers. As of November 3rd, EVA Air will connect Taipei directly with Chicago on its latest-model, Wi-Fi equipped Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, making the ‘Windy City’ its eighth gateway into North America. Thu, 26 May 2016 09:06:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-new-livery-with-latest-boeing-777/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-new-livery-with-latest-boeing-777/ EVA Air has taken delivery of its 22nd Boeing 777-300ER at the Boeing factory in Everett, Washington. During the delivery, EVA Air also unveiled a new corporate identity system and livery. EVA Air chairman K.W. Chang and Boeing vice President Jeff Klemann led the ceremony. The EVA Air chairman, a certified pilot who has earned the rank of captain, took charge of the cockpit for the ferry flight to Taipei and departed Seattle’s Paine Field Airport at 13:30. Mon, 16 Nov 2015 11:07:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-reaches-1.5bn-deal-with-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-reaches-1.5bn-deal-with-boeing/ Boeing and EVA Air have finalised an order for five 777 Freighters. The order, valued at more than $1.5 billion at list prices, will represent the first 777 Freighters to join EVA Air’s fleet, and the first to be delivered to a Taiwanese airline. Boeing first announced EVA Air’s intent to order the five 777 Freighters at the 2015 Paris Air Show last month. Thu, 23 Jul 2015 09:11:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-codeshare-route-with-turkish-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-codeshare-route-with-turkish-airlines/ EVA Air has initiated a codeshare agreement with fellow Star Alliance member, Turkish Airlines on its Taipei–Istanbul route. The deal marks the first stage of collaboration between these two airlines, which will aim to benefit passengers with a higher number of combined frequencies for better connectivity and increased travel flexibility between these two countries. Mon, 29 Jun 2015 08:31:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-signs-expanded-codeshare-deal-with-singapore-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-signs-expanded-codeshare-deal-with-singapore-airlines/ EVA Air and Singapore Airlines customers can now enjoy more seamless travel to the United States and Canada, as a result of an expanded codeshare agreement between the two carriers. Singapore Airlines will codeshare on EVA Air-operated flights from Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport to Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, Toronto and Vancouver. Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:01:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-launch-new-flight-to-houston-in-june-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-launch-new-flight-to-houston-in-june-2015/ Taiwan’s leading independent airline, EVA Air, is introducing non-stop flights between Taipei and Houston. Effective from June 19th next year, the airline will initiate the new service with three flights a week and increase frequency to four from July 1st 2015. The new route will provide passengers with a comfortable way to fly from the south western region of the United States to Taipei and conveniently transfer to major destinations throughout Asia. Fri, 19 Dec 2014 07:47:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-flies-into-terminal-2-at-london-heathrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-flies-into-terminal-2-at-london-heathrow/ Passengers travelling with EVA Air can now enjoy improved amenities and services following the move of the Taiwanese airline’s operations to London Heathrow’s new Terminal 2, The Queen’s Terminal. With the opening of the hotly-anticipated T2, EVA Air passengers will benefit from easier and faster routes through check-in and a new auto-boarding system billed as the most streamlined experience in the world. Thu, 10 Jul 2014 10:38:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/two-new-aircraft-delivered-to-eva-air-with-aeromobile-connectivity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/two-new-aircraft-delivered-to-eva-air-with-aeromobile-connectivity/ EVA Air has taken delivery of two new Boeing 777-300ERs, both fully line-fitted with AeroMobile’s in-flight connectivity service. The aircraft took their delivery flights from Boeing’s Seattle headquarters in the US to Taipei in Taiwan earlier. Fri, 06 Jun 2014 03:30:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-receives-latest-777-300er-delivery-from-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-receives-latest-777-300er-delivery-from-boeing/ Boeing and EVA Air have celebrated the airline’s first double delivery as the airline received its 16th and 17th 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. Taiwan-based EVA Air will be the first airline in the world to operate 777-300ERs with Panasonic’s complete state-of-the-art eX3 in-flight entertainment system. Tue, 27 May 2014 08:49:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-boosts-north-american-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-boosts-north-american-flights/ EVA Air is continuing to expand following its membership of the international Star Alliance. The airline revealed earlier it will increase its North American services from 45 flights a week to 55, boosting frequency to Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Toronto and Vancouver. Thu, 30 Jan 2014 11:19:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-selects-abacus-for-data-role/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-selects-abacus-for-data-role/ EVA Air has appointed Abacus to act as the translation platform for Airline Tariff Publishing Company fare data in Taiwan, supplying content to the carrier’s retail distribution grid. Abacus is automating all fare sheets nationwide, presenting rules in native Mandarin. Fri, 17 Jan 2014 07:16:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-links-with-singapore-airlines-for-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-links-with-singapore-airlines-for-codeshare-deal/ Taiwan’s leading independent airline EVA Air has signed a codeshare agreement with Singapore Airlines on three daily flights between their respective home hubs. The carriers are offering business and leisure passengers greater flexibility and itinerary options between Taipei and Singapore, making travel between two key Asian destinations more convenient than ever. Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:39:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-receives-airbus-321-200/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-receives-airbus-321-200/ EVA Air has taken delivery of its latest fuel-efficient Airbus 321-200 and has marked the move by making it the second aircraft in its fleet to carry the Star Alliance livery. Taiwan’s leading independent airline joined the international alliance in June. Thu, 24 Oct 2013 08:26:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-teams-up-with-shanghai-for-london-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-teams-up-with-shanghai-for-london-event/ Taiwan’s leading independent airline EVA Air and the Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration have teamed up for a prestigious London event to make travel to Taiwan and Yangtze River Delta Region more appealing than ever. Wed, 25 Sep 2013 11:45:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-upgrades-business-class-cabin-on-london-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-upgrades-business-class-cabin-on-london-flights/ Passengers travelling with Taiwan’s leading independent airline EVA Air can now enjoy heightened levels of luxury as the carrier’s new generation business class cabin is introduced to flights from London-Heathrow. Royal Laurel Class is the result of a $100 million investment to upgrade the top cabins on all its Boeing 777-300ERs. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 07:50:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-joins-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-joins-star-alliance/ EVA Air has joined the Star Alliance network, further strengthening its presence in Asia/Pacific. At the official joining ceremony, held at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Mark Schwab, chief executive, Star Alliance said: “EVA Air has successfully completed all joining requirements and I can confirm that our Chief Executive Board has now unanimously accepted EVA Air into our Alliance.” Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:58:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-relies-on-lufthansa-systems-for-scheduling/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-relies-on-lufthansa-systems-for-scheduling/ Lufthansa Systems today announced that the Taiwanese airline EVA Air will use IT solutions from Lufthansa Systems for its scheduling and codeshare management. The airline has signed a 10-year contract for the use of NetLine/Sched for scheduling and SchedConnect for codeshare management and schedule distribution. Using the latest IT solutions will enable EVA Air to optimise its scheduling processes and the management of its codeshare flights while lowering costs and increasing revenues. Fri, 24 May 2013 03:00:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-new-routes-to-japan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-new-routes-to-japan/ Travellers are offered new routes into Japan following the decision by Taiwan’s leading independent airline, EVA Air, to extend its northeast Asian network. The carrier has launched a Taipei to Okayama service and will add Asahikawa as a further destination on May 2nd. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:37:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-offer-onboard-wifi-from-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-offer-onboard-wifi-from-2013/ EVA Air has announced plans to provide in-flight mobile and WiFi communications aboard its brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Approved by Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration, this new service will be made available on the new aircraft in 2014, making EVA Air the first airline in Taiwan to secure approval for its passengers to make mobile phone calls and use WiFi in-flight. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:45:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-expands-japan-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-expands-japan-flights/ EVA Air will increase its capacity to Hakodate, the third-largest city on Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido. With the launch of its new Taipei and Hakodate service, EVA Air will further cement its credentials as Taiwan’s leading independent airline. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:33:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-boosts-uk-presence-with-hume-whitehead-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-boosts-uk-presence-with-hume-whitehead-deal/ Taiwan’s leading airline carrier, EVA Air, has appointed Hume Whitehead as its public relations agency for the UK and Ireland markets, effective from October 1st 2012, following a competitive pitch. Renowned for its innovation, attention to detail, excellent levels of service and high safety policies, the carrier has tasked Hume Whitehead with increasing the awareness of its superb product and increasing traffic from the UK and Ireland markets. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:02:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-adapts-ipads-to-advance-onboard-service-and-safety/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-adapts-ipads-to-advance-onboard-service-and-safety/ Apple, the world’s leading technology innovator, launched a brand-new video, showcasing creative business adaptations of its popular iPad. In the video, Apple highlights EVA Air for its use of the iPad as a flight-crew tool for advancing flight safety and service quality. EVA is the only Asian carrier to be featured in Apple’s business profiles program. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-united-code-share-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-united-code-share-service/ EVA Air and United Airlines have confirmed they will introduce co-shared services from tomorrow. Initially, the new cooperation enables EVA passengers to more easily connect from Asia to Midwestern and Southern regions of the United States and those flying United from Cleveland and Houston to more readily access Pacific Rim destinations. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:15:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-hello-kitty-jet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-hello-kitty-jet/ EVA Air has launched its new Hello Kitty Speed Puff Jet on a flight from Taipei to Tokyo. Hello Kitty characters joined EVA officials at the Taoyuan International Airport departure gate to see passengers off on a fun flight. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 06:16:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-purchase-seven-boeing-777-300er-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-to-purchase-seven-boeing-777-300er-aircraft/ EVA Air has confirmed it will add seven more brand-new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to its fleet. EVA president K.W. Chang, Boeing Commercial Airplanes senior vice president of sales Ray Conner and GE vice chairman John Rice signed the deal in Taipei earlier. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:43:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-places-order-for-three-boeing-777s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-places-order-for-three-boeing-777s/ Boeing and Taipei-based EVA Air today finalised an order for three 777-300ERs extended range airplanes. The order also includes purchase rights for an additional four airplanes. Wed, 09 May 2012 08:30:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-set-for-star-alliance-membership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-set-for-star-alliance-membership/ The chief executive board of Star Alliance has unanimously accepted the membership application of EVA Air of Taiwan. Mark Schwab, chief executive of Star Alliance, said: “EVA Air is a very good fit for Star Alliance as the airline will add many new routes to our global network, with a specific focus on the growing Far East aviation market.” Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:37:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-free-app-in-3-languages/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-launches-free-app-in-3-languages/ EVA Air is giving travelers even easier access to valuable information about its flights and services with a FREE app that’s available in three languages, English, traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:37:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-all-nippon-work-together-to-expand-japan-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-all-nippon-work-together-to-expand-japan-service/ Encouraging renewal and supporting rebuilding, EVA Air and All Nippon Airways have expanded code-shared services to include domestic flights throughout Japan, giving travelers more convenient access to and from key international arrival and departure points. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:00:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-airways-sapporo-sendai-tokyo-flights-affected-by-japan-earthquake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-airways-sapporo-sendai-tokyo-flights-affected-by-japan-earthquake/ Last updated 16:50 Mar 15, 2011 (Taipei local time) / 08:50 Mar 15, 2011 (GMT) Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-introduces-new-routes-to-destinations-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-introduces-new-routes-to-destinations-in-china/ EVA Air and its regional subsidiary, UNI Air, are adding three new gateways to their far-reaching network of destinations in China, giving business travellers faster, easier access to regions of the vast nation from Taipei. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:22:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bangkok-airways-inks-code-share-deal-with-eva-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bangkok-airways-inks-code-share-deal-with-eva-air/ Bangkok Airways (PG) and EVA Air (BR) jointly signed a code-share agreement today for services from Amsterdam, Vienna, London (Heathrow) and Taipei to Thailand’s key destinations, Koh Samui, Phuket and Chiang Mai, effective in March, 2010. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:01:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/daily-flights-to-taiwan-with-eva-air-from-january-2010/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/daily-flights-to-taiwan-with-eva-air-from-january-2010/ From 25th January 2010, EVA Air will add an extra flight per week on a Monday to its London Heathrow to Taipei via Bangkok schedule. This means that the Taiwanese independent airline will fly seven days a week. Previously, EVA Air flew once a day, six days a week from Tuesday to Sunday. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:37:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn41000152/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn41000152/ One of the world`s fastest-growing airlines, EVA Air was launched just over a decade ago and has quickly established itself as a key player in the global air freight and passenger market. Mon, 28 Oct 2002 12:00:14 +0000