Passengers fly direct, nonstop for the first time in 40 years

Marking the historic opening of links between Taiwan and Mainland China, EVA Air and its subsidiary UNI Air launched direct, nonstop weekend charter flights from Taipei (Sung Shan Airport), Taoyuan (Taoyuan International Airport) and Kaohsiung to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou starting from July 4, 2008.  The two Taiwan-based airlines together are scheduled to make 7-8 round-trip flights a week on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. 

Passengers worldwide can book and buy tickets for travel to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou via EVA's user friendly web site, through a travel agent or by calling an EVA reservations hotline (800-695-1188 in North America).  Chartered flights operated by both EVA and UNI, including those from Sung Shan Airport near Downtown Taipei, can be booked as onward connections for any of EVA’s regularly scheduled service and Evergreen Club members earn mileage.

Reflecting the different tastes enjoyed in regions of Mainland China and Taiwan, EVA and UNI Air designed special menus. Passengers dine on regional foods created for each destination, e.g., Beijing, Shanghai and Cantonese meals on flights to Mainland China. On trips to Taiwan, travelers can enjoy traditional gourmet specialties. Premium Laurel and Business Class Passengers can pre-select meals at www.evaair.com in advance of flights.