Taiwan News
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.
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.
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.
China Airlines Serves Up Another Starred Banquet on the Clouds
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, added more stars to its in-flight catering by announcing a partnership with MIPON, the Michelin one star restaurant at the Grand Mayfull Hotel Taipei.
China Airlines Expanding North American Network
Taiwan-based China Airlines has announced that it will begin offering non-stop flights to Seattle, the “Emerald City”, starting July 14, 2024. The Taipei-Seattle route will expand the carrier’s passenger services to northwestern USA by offering five weekly flights with the Airbus A350-900. In addition to providing travelers with even more options for travel between Taiwan and the Americas, China Airlines will leverage its extensive regional network to expand its share of the transfer market in Asia and boost business growth.
Capella Hotels and Resorts to Make Debut in Taiwan
Capella Taipei invites guests to experience a contemporary and vibrant urban retreat in the culture-rich Asian city Capella Hotels and Resorts proudly announces the opening of Capella Taipei in the winter of 2024, poised to become an urban sanctuary in the heart of Taipei’s vibrant Dunhua North Road. Mere minutes from the 101 area, this 86-key luxurious retreat offers a unique blend of city energy and serene elegance.
China Airlines Exclusive: World Champion Bread by Yao-hsun Chen Now Onboard
China Airlines, the Taiwan based carrier, has partnered with Yao-hsun Chen of Yoshi Bakery to bring his world champion bread onboard. Effectively immediately, bread developed exclusively for China Airlines by Chen will be served in all cabin classes on all flights departing from Taiwan, demonstrating the carrier’s tireless pursuit of innovation and breakthroughs in in-flight catering.
China Airlines Sustainability Demonstration Flight Improves Carbon Reduction
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, took part in the second The Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC) held by SkyTeam. Flight CI753/CI754 between Taipei and Singapore was designated as the sustainability demonstration flight successfully reducing its carbon emissions by 150 tons.
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.
China Airlines and Philippine Airlines Adding More Codeshare Routes
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, has announced an expansion of its codesharing agreement with Philippine Airlines taking advantage of the strong post-COVID travel market between Taiwan and the Philippines.
China Airlines Recognized as a Best Company to Work for in Asia
HR Asia has named China Airlines one of the 2023 Best Companies to Work for in Asia. This was the first time the Taiwanese airline took part in the awards where it faced 339 competing companies.
China Airlines Code Sharing with ITA Airways to Expand Italian Network
China Airlines has announced its partnership with ITA Airways for the code-sharing of flight CI075/076 on the Taipei-Rome route. The codesharing agreement will also be expanded to cover other destinations within Italy to promote the development of both markets by streamlining travel between Taiwan and Italy.