16th July 2008

EVA AIR LAUNCHES DIRECT CHARTER FLIGHTS TO CHINA

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, (16 July, 2008) – EVA Air and its subsidiary UNI Air launched non-stop charter flights to China this month, marking the historic opening of links between Taiwan and mainland China.

The two Taiwan-based airlines will operate up to eight return flights a week from Taipei (Sung Shan Airport), Taoyuan (Taoyuan International Airport) and Kaohsiung to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou flying on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Flying time between Taipei and Beijing is approximately four hours and from Taipei to Shanghai approximately two and a half hours.

The direct charter flights, which started on July 4, 2008, reduce the overall travelling time between China and Taiwan as before the introduction of the new routes EVA passengers had to change airlines in either Hong Kong or Macau.

EVA Air will operate from Taoyuan International Airport using new Airbus 330-200s, fitted with the latest cabins and configured to carry 252 passengers including 24 in Premium Laurel business class and 228 in Economy.

EVA’s subsidiary, UNI Air, will serve Taipei’s Sung Shan Airport and Koahsiung International Airport in southern Taiwan using comfortably equipped MD-90s that carry 152 passengers, seating 12 in Business Class and 140 in Economy. UNI’s initial flight to Shanghai was the first international departure from Sung Shan in 30 years.

Reflecting the different tastes enjoyed in regions of mainland China and Taiwan, EVA and UNI Air have designed special onboard menus serving regional foods created for each destination, such as Cantonese meals on flights to mainland China. On trips to Taiwan, passengers can enjoy traditional Taiwanese gourmet specialties. EVA Air Premium Laurel and UNI Air Business Class passengers can pre-select meals from 21 days before the departure to 24 hours before the flight leaves at www.evaair.com

The charter flights are a convenient development for international and domestic business and leisure travellers who can book both EVA and UNI flights as onward connections for any of EVA’s regular scheduled services. Evergreen Club members can also collect air miles with every new booking.

Passengers can book tickets to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou online at www.evaair.com, through their travel agent or by calling EVA reservations (UK reservations: 020 7390 8300).

Find out more about EVA Air at www.evaair.com.

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