TAIPEI, TAIWAN (14 March, 2018) – Taiwan's leading independent airline EVA Air will launch daily nonstop flights between Taipei and Chiang Mai on 1 July 2018. The award-winning airline will serve the route with an Airbus A321-200, configured in Business and Economy Classes for 184 passengers. With easy, one-stop connections through Taipei, the new route will give passengers on EVA Air's 82 weekly flights from North America more convenient access to Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand's largest city.

With its rich history, cultural attractions and laid-back atmosphere, Chiang Mai was selected as one of the 25 Best Destinations in the world by TripAdvisor and listed in the Top 10 Best Cities worldwide by Travel + Leisure. UNESCO recently designated Chiang Mai as a Creative City for its crafts and folk art, while surrounding natural beauty continues to attract tourists who want to explore the landscape and wildlife.
EVA Air's new Taipei-Chiang Mai route aims to make air travel from North America to Northern Thailand easier than ever. The Chiang Mai arrival time are early enough in the day for passengers to enjoy some sightseeing, while the return flights to Taipei are scheduled so that passengers can make one-stop connections to all of the major cities EVA Air serves in North America, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, Vancouver, Toronto and New York.

Travelers can learn more about all of EVA's routes and services and book travel at www.evaair.com

About EVA Air:

EVA Air, a Star Alliance member, was formed in 1989 as Taiwan's leading independent airline. It is part of the respected Evergreen Group and a sister company to global container-shipping leader Evergreen Line. It flies to more than 60 international destinations throughout Asia, Oceania, North America and Europe where gateways include London, Paris, Amsterdam and Vienna. It operates daily nonstop flights from London Heathrow to Bangkok that continue to Taipei where passengers can easily connect on to every major city in Asia, including close to 30 gateways in Mainland China. It has a reputation for innovation, warm, friendly service and an impeccable safety record. 

EVA Air launched the industry's first premium economy cabin in 1992. Named Elite Class, this cabin was voted Best Premium Economy in an annual SKYTRAX poll. SKYTRAX's annual World Airline Awards have rated EVA Air as one of the World's Top-10 Best Airlines and No. 1 for Cleanest Cabins multiple times, including in its 2017 awards. In 2017, EVA Air was presented with the award for Best Business Class Comfort Amenities by SKYTRAX.