EVA's new Phuket flight will launch on 2 April 2020, flying 3 times a week

EVA Air, Taiwan's leading independent airline, is to launch a new service between Taipei and Phuket, starting on 2 April 2020. The new route will be served by an Airbus A330-200, configured for 252 passengers, with 24 in Royal Laurel Class (business) and 228 in Economy class and will fly 3 times per week.

EVA will be the only airline to offer a non-stop service from Taiwan to Phuket, which will significantly reduce the flight time by at least six hours, providing passengers with a more convenient travel option.

EVA's Taipei-Phuket flight schedule is listed as below:

***Flight schedule is subject to governments' approvals

“Phuket is a world famous travel destination. With the launch of this new service, EVA will expand its Southeast Asian network to 13 destinations, offering 145 flights every week,” said EVA President Mr. Clay Sun.

Located off the coast of Southern Thailand, Phuket is the largest island in the country and is blessed with some of the world's most beautiful beaches. Away from the hustle and bustle of modern cities, tourists can enjoy a relaxing tropical atmosphere of fine white sands, nodding palm trees, glittering seas and breathtaking scenery. With a wide variety of water activities and great choices of dining options to choose from, Phuket has something unique for any taste and budget.

Information about the airline's routes and services is available at www.evaair.com.

About EVA Air:

EVA Air is a Star Alliance member and one of only 10 SKYTRAX-rated 5-Star airlines worldwide. Readers voted it one of Travel + Leisure's World's Best “Top 10 International Airlines” and TripAdvisor awarded it top spots in five categories in its annual Travelers' Choice Awards for Airlines. 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 and schedule, book and buy tickets at www.evaair.com.

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