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EVA Air Launches First Direct Flight to Washington D.C.

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • EVA Air launched its first direct flight from Taoyuan to Washington D.C., operating four times weekly.
  • This new route marks Taiwan's first direct service to the U.S. capital.
  • The launch was celebrated with a water gate ceremony and attended by aviation and diplomatic officials from both Taiwan and the U.S.

EVA Air celebrated a historic milestone today with the inaugural flight of its direct service from Taoyuan to Washington D.C. The new route, operating four times a week, marks the first-ever direct air link between Taiwan and the U.S. capital.

Washington is EVA Air's 10th North American passenger destination. Currently four times a week, after Washington opens, EVA Air's weekly flights to North America will reach 98.

— Steven LinEVA Air Chairman, discussing the airline's expanded North American network.

A ceremonial water gate salute welcomed the inaugural flight, symbolizing the significance of this new connection. The launch event was attended by key figures, including EVA Air Chairman Steven Lin, Director General of Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration Ho Shu-ping, American Institute in Taiwan Director Brent Christensen, and Taoyuan International Airport Corporation Chairman Yu-hsiang Wang. Representatives from Washington D.C.'s airport and tourism authorities also traveled from the U.S. to join the celebration.

"Washington is EVA Air's 10th North American passenger destination," stated Chairman Lin. "With four weekly flights to Washington, our weekly flights to North America will reach 98. Combined with our extensive network across the Americas through Star Alliance partners and other airline collaborations, we can now serve over 200 cities. This further solidifies our competitive advantage in the Asia-North America market."

The opening of the route represents the deepening economic and cultural exchange between the two cities. Currently, this route is four times a week; we hope it will soon become once a day, allowing Taiwan to connect to the world and bringing the world to Taiwan.

— Ho Shu-pingDirector General of Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration, on the significance of the new flight.

Director General Ho expressed hope that the route, currently four times weekly, would soon become a daily service, enhancing economic and cultural exchange. Ms. Chryssa Westerlund, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for the Washington Airport Authority, noted that the new direct flight creates more opportunities for interaction between the two cities. The event also featured themed lounge decorations, interactive games, and a George Washington impersonator to immerse passengers in the spirit of the U.S. capital before their journey.

This brand new direct route for the first time connects Washington D.C. and Taipei, bringing more opportunities for exchange between the two sides. We look forward to welcoming more travelers to visit the U.S. capital Washington D.C. through Washington Dulles International Airport and experience the culture and charm of this city.

— Ms. Chryssa WesterlundExecutive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for the Washington Airport Authority, on the new route's potential.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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