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EVA Airways Corporation, commonly known as EVA Air, is Taiwan’s second-largest airline, operating as a premium international carrier based at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taoyuan City. Founded on March 8, 1989, by shipping magnate Chang Yung-fa as an affiliate of the Evergreen Group, EVA Air flies to over 40 destinations across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America, carrying approximately 12 million passengers annually as of 2025. A Star Alliance member since June 18, 2013, EVA Air holds a Skytrax Five-Star rating, placing it among the world’s elite airlines. Known for its Taiwanese hospitality, innovative cabin classes, and sustainability initiatives, EVA Air’s slogan, “Sharing the World, Flying Together,” reflects its mission to connect cultures globally. The airline operates passenger and cargo services, with a focus on safety, premium service, and digital transformation.
EVA Air launched its first flight on July 1, 1991, from Taipei to Bangkok with a Boeing 767-300ER, initially serving Southeast Asian routes. Named after the Evergreen Group (EVA stands for Evergreen Airways), it expanded rapidly, introducing Boeing 747-400s by 1992 for long-haul flights to Los Angeles and Vienna. In 1991, EVA Air pioneered the Premium Economy class, a trendsetting cabin offering enhanced comfort between Economy and Business, adopted globally by competitors. By 2007, the airline launched nonstop Taipei–New York (EWR) flights and resumed Taipei–Paris services in 2009, using Boeing 777-300ERs. The 2010s saw further growth with routes to Toronto (2010) and Tokyo Haneda (2010), alongside the introduction of Hello Kitty-themed jets, featuring over 100 themed inflight items.
The 2019 Taiwan Flight Attendants Union strike, the longest in Taiwan’s history, canceled 1,440 flights and affected 280,000 passengers, costing EVA Air $97 million. Operations resumed on July 10, 2019, after an agreement was reached. Financially, EVA Air faced challenges, reporting a $61.2 million loss in 2007 due to high fuel costs and a $1.3 billion loss in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it rebounded with a $5.9 million profit in Q1 2009 and a record $1 billion profit in 2023, driven by strong Asian demand and cargo growth. In 2024, EVA Air launched Taipei–Dallas (DFW) flights, bringing its North American gateways to nine, with 90 weekly flights to cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Vancouver. In 2025, EVA Air introduced the EVA BizFam corporate travel program and adopted IATA’s ONE Record standard for cargo, becoming Taiwan’s first airline to digitize air freight operations.
EVA Air operates a modern fleet of 88 aircraft: 34 Boeing 777-300ERs, 15 Boeing 787-9/10 Dreamliners, 22 Airbus A321-200s, nine Airbus A330-200/300s, and eight Boeing 777 freighters, with an average fleet age of 8 years. The 787-10s and 777-300ERs serve long-haul routes like Taipei–London, Los Angeles, and Dallas, while A321s operate regional flights to Tokyo, Seoul, and Bangkok. The airline plans to expand its 787 fleet, with additional Dreamliners on order. EVA Air’s cargo division, with 43 weekly flights to hubs like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Brussels, ranks among the world’s top 10 air freight carriers, handling 600,000 tons annually. Codeshare agreements with Star Alliance members (e.g., United Airlines, Air Canada) and non-alliance partners like All Nippon Airways enhance connectivity to 200+ destinations.
Taoyuan International Airport, EVA Air’s hub, is Asia’s fifth-busiest, handling 46 million passengers annually. Its compact design ensures efficient transfers, though peak-hour congestion can occur. EVA Air operates 450 daily flights, including 21 weekly to the U.S. (e.g., daily to LAX, three weekly to DFW). The airline’s Hello Kitty jets, painted with Sanrio characters, operate select routes like Taipei–Tokyo, delighting passengers with themed cabins and merchandise.