EVA Air, Taiwan's leading independent airline, will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and the northwestern Philippines, starting on March 30, 2023. The addition of Clark International Airport will give EVA Air three gateways in the Philippines and boost the convenience and flexibility passengers enjoy now with the Manila and Cebu services. By the end of March, the airline will be operating 35 flights a week to the Philippines, offering travellers from throughout Asia, Europe, Australia and North America more arrival and departure options. Travellers can learn more about EVA Air routes and services or book and buy flights at www.evaair.com.

Clark Airport is about 80 kilometres (50 miles) from Manila Airport, giving Filipino passengers an alternative way to fly to Taiwan and connect onward to other destinations in Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. The Clark service also reduces travel time from the airport to popular northern Luzon Island beaches and resorts and, via the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), is still convenient to Manila. The new gateway is tailor-made for Taiwan – Philippines travellers. It will also be attractive to European and American passengers who transit to the Philippines through Taipei.

The airline will fly an Airbus A321-200 to Clark and provide conveniently scheduled flights:

Clark is northwest of Angeles City in Pampanga Province on the site of the United States' former Clark Air Force Base. After the US Air Force decommissioned the base, the Philippine government repurposed it as a special economic zone. It's a secure area with beautiful scenery, a pleasant climate and numerous resorts. Leisure travellers can experience light aircraft, hang glide, paraglide, zipline, explore caves, snorkel, surf, fish and enjoy beautiful beaches, along with the warm hospitality and delicious foods the Philippines is known for.

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Caption 1: EVA Air will launch non-stop flights on Taipei-Clark route on March 30, operated with Airbus 321-200

Caption 2: "Pinatubo Crater Lake", a well-known scenic spot in Clark, which restored its green natural scenery since its eruption in 1991 and has become a well-known tourist resort.

Caption 3: Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is a well-known tourist attraction. There are 27 historical buildings in the manor, all derived from the Filipino lifestyle from the 18th to the 20th century. The finely crafted and gorgeous historic buildings are reminiscent of the architecture in Venice. (Photo provided by Philippines, Department of Tourism)

Caption 4: Liwliwa Beach attracts many tourists every year to go surfing and snorkelling or to participate in other water activities. (Photo provided by Philippines, Department of Tourism)

Caption 5: Flying light aircraft is a must-try in Clark, a professional driver can take you to the sky with low cost. (Photo provided by Philippines, Department of Tourism)

About EVA Air:

EVA Air is a Star Alliance member and is one of 10 SKYTRAX-rated 5-Star airlines worldwide. It also ranked 7th among the SKYTRAX World's Top 10 Airlines and secured additional spots in SKYTRAX's top 10 for Best Economy Class Onboard Catering, Best Business Class Airlines, World's Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness, World's Best Airport Services and more. TripAdvisor recognised it among the “Top 10 Airlines – World” and awarded it top spots in four more categories in its  Travelers' Choice Awards for Airlines while Travel + Leisure readers ranked it in the Top-10 International Airlines. It  won a spot in Condé Nast Traveler's prestigious 2021 Readers' Choice Awards for the Top 10 Airlines in the World and  also earned a place in AirlineRatings.com's “Best of the Best” World's Best Airlines 2021 after similarly high ratings for safety and COVID compliance in January. The carrier was established in 1989 as Taiwan's first privately owned international airline. It is part of the respected Evergreen Group and a sister company to global container-shipping leader Evergreen Line. It flies a fleet of more than 80 Boeing and Airbus aircraft to over 60 international destinations throughout Asia, Oceania, Europe and North America where gateways are Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver. Travellers can learn more about EVA destinations and schedules or book and buy tickets at www.evaair.com.

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