EVA Air has earned the SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline certification for the 11th consecutive year, reaffirming its position among the world’s top airline rankings. The latest evaluation highlights EVA Air’s outstanding performance across multiple areas, including flight safety, cabin crew professionalism, aircraft cleanliness, business class amenities, and onboard beverage quality. The airline also received strong scores for ground services, including check-in efficiency, transfer operations, baggage handling, and lounge functionality. This demonstrates a strong commitment to premium service at every stage of the passenger journey.

“For EVA Air, maintaining the 5-Star Airline distinction for over a decade is both an honor and a responsibility,” said EVA Air President Clay Sun. “The achievement reflects the collective dedication of the airline’s global workforce and the continued trust of its passengers. Looking ahead, the company remains focused on enhancing safety standards, advancing service innovation, and integrating sustainability into its operations, guided by its core principles of ‘Safety, Service, and Sustainability’.”

SKYTRAX, a globally recognized authority in aviation research, introduced its airline rating system in 1999. The program evaluates carriers based on hundreds of service and quality indicators, ranging from cabin comfort and in-flight dining to ground services and staff performance. Currently, only around ten airlines worldwide hold the coveted 5-Star Airline status.

In addition to this recognition, EVA Air was also ranked eighth among the “World’s Safest Airlines” by AirlineRatings.com for the 13th consecutive year, further reinforcing its reputation for operational excellence.

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance network connectivity and the passenger experience, EVA Air will launch a new route from Taipei to Washington, D.C. on June 26 this year, offering four flights per week and featuring the airline’s fourth‑generation Premium Economy class. With this new addition, EVA Air’s North American network will grow to include 10 gateways, three of which will feature the new fourth-generation Premium Economy class and increase the total weekly flights to 98. This makes EVA Air the airline with the most destinations and the largest flight network from Taiwan to North America.

About EVA Air:
A Star Alliance member, EVA Air was founded in 1989 as Taiwan’s first privately owned international airline. It is an affiliated company to global container-shipping leader Evergreen Line. It flies a fleet of more than 80 Boeing and Airbus aircraft to around 60 international destinations throughout Asia, Oceania, Europe, and North America. Travelers can learn more about EVA and schedules, book, and buy tickets at www.evaair.com.

Growing the North American Network to 98 Weekly Flights in Ten Gateways

EVA Air will start a new route from Taipei to Washington, D.C. on June 26 this year, offering four flights each week. With this new route, EVA Air’s North American network will grow to include 10 gateways, two of which will feature the new fourth-generation Premium Economy class and increase the total weekly flights to 98. This makes EVA Air the airline with the most destinations and the largest flight network from Taiwan to North America.

“North America has long been a key strategic market for EVA Air,” said EVA Air President Clay Sun. “Following the launch of our Dallas-Fort Worth route last year, which made us the only airline in Asia to serve two destinations in Texas, we are further expanding our U.S. network with nonstop service to Washington, D.C. This strengthens our presence on the East Coast and allows us to better serve one of the nation’s most influential markets, home to the political heart of the U.S. and a high concentration of global enterprises.” President Clay Sun added, “The addition of the Washington, D.C. route strengthens our North American network, while providing passengers with more flexible, efficient, and comfortable travel options.”

The Taipei–Washington, D.C. route will be operated by Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring a three-class configuration: Royal Laurel Class, Economy Class, and the new fourth-generation Premium Economy Class. EVA Air’s Premium Economy class offers the industry’s largest seat pitch, elevating the design concept from an “upgraded economy” standard to a “business-class-like” experience. The airline aims to offer a refined, comfortable cabin experience, further strengthening its comprehensive three-class service offerings.

The flight schedule is as follows:

Taipei-Washington, D.C. BR04 1.3.5.6 19:30 22:30
Washington, D.C.-Taipei BR03 2.4.6.7 01:50 05:45+1
*Actual flight times are subject to the official announcements on the website.

Washington, D.C. is the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the .United States and is located within the broader National Capital Region, one of the three largest population centers in the country, with a robust population and a high concentration of top-tier talent and high-net-worth individuals. As the nation’s capital, the city is a hub of economic activity, serving as headquarters for numerous multinational corporations, non-governmental organizations, and international institutions, reflecting strong potential demand for premium air travel. In addition, Washington, D.C.’s rich cultural and historical attractions, along with its world-renowned Smithsonian museums, make it an appealing destination for academic exchange, artistic exploration, and leisure travel.

“We extend a warm welcome to EVA Air and their new service to Washington Dulles International Airport,” said Chryssa Westerlund, executive vice president and chief revenue officer of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. “This new nonstop flight will significantly reduce existing travel times between Taipei and Washington, D.C. In addition, EVA Air will offer travelers seamless connections across Asia from their global hub at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. This flight is estimated to generate more than $61 million in annual economic impact to the U.S. National Capital region. Today’s announcement supports Washington Dulles’ position as the international gateway to Washington, D.C.”

Following the launch of the Washington, D.C. route, passengers can connect seamlessly through EVA Air’s ten nonstop North American gateways, which include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, Vancouver, and Toronto. Through partnerships with Star Alliance members such as Air Canada, United Airlines, Avianca, and Copa Airlines, as well as cooperation with Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and WestJet, EVA Air’s network extends to more than 200 destinations throughout the Americas.

EVA Air has launched a new group tour service, “9-Day Eastern U.S. Highlights,” in collaboration with leading travel agencies, leveraging its exclusive Washington, D.C. route alongside its New York service. The itinerary connects Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, the Amish countryside, Atlantic City, and New York City, offering a seamless way to experience the U.S. East Coast. This innovative program delivers one of the most efficient Eastern U.S. travel options in the market and redefines travel quality through optimized routing and carefully curated destinations. (This tour product is exclusively available in Taiwan.)

North American travelers can also take advantage of EVA Air’s extensive Asian network, with convenient connections via Taiwan to major cities across Asia. By linking Asia and the Americas through a highly efficient hub and delivering award-winning five-star service, EVA Air continues to provide a premium and reliable travel experience for passengers worldwide.
Travelers can learn more about EVA Air’s routes and services and book flights at www.evaair.com.

About EVA Air:
A Star Alliance member, EVA Air was founded in 1989 as Taiwan’s first privately owned international airline. It is an affiliated company to global container-shipping leader Evergreen Line. It flies a fleet of more than 80 Boeing and Airbus aircraft to around 60 international destinations throughout Asia, Oceania, Europe, and North America. Travelers can learn more about EVA and schedules, book, and buy tickets at www.evaair.com.

EVA Air ranks eighth among AirlineRatings.com’s “Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines for 2026”. This marks the airline’s 13th consecutive year of earning a place among the website’s global ratings for the safest airlines worldwide. EVA Air is also the only carrier from Taiwan to be selected among the world’s top ten safest airlines, highlighting its long-term commitment and outstanding achievements in flight safety.

Since its founding in 1989, EVA Air has maintained an outstanding safety record with no major accidents. From the beginning, the airline has consistently prioritized flight safety and exceptional service, earning awards and accolades from organizations around the globe year after year.

“Flight safety is the most important and non-negotiable core value of EVA Air,” said EVA President Clay Sun. “Being recognized by AirlineRatings.com for 13 consecutive years is the greatest encouragement and honor for all our employees who have consistently upheld a strong safety culture and rigorously implemented standard operating procedures. We will continue to enhance our safety management systems and strengthen risk prevention mechanisms to provide passengers with the safest and most reliable flying experience.”

AirlineRatings.com is an internationally recognized aviation rating organization. Its evaluation criteria cover a wide range of stringent indicators, including flight safety records, fleet age, international safety audits, pilot training, maintenance standards, and operational management, ensuring a high level of professionalism and credibility.

The results of the safety evaluation not only affirm EVA Air’s efforts in flight safety but also encourage all employees of EVA Air to continue to uphold the highest standards, forge ahead, and continue to move towards the goal of being the safest airline in the world. The airline continues to upgrade and improve its services; these efforts and investments are part of EVA’s commitment to making passengers’ flying experiences more comfortable and enjoyable. Travelers can learn more about EVA’s award-winning services, its global route system and book flights at www.evaair.com.

About EVA Air:
A Star Alliance member, EVA Air was founded in 1989 as Taiwan’s first privately owned international airline. It is an affiliated company of global container-shipping leader Evergreen Line. It flies a fleet of nearly 90 Boeing and Airbus aircraft to around 60 international destinations throughout Asia, Oceania, Europe, and North America. Travelers can learn more about EVA and schedules, book, and buy tickets at www.evaair.com.