EVA Air, a Taiwan-based carrier, will start a new route from Taipei to Washington DC on June 26, offering four flights each week. With the new route, EVA Air’s North American network will grow to include 10 gateways, two of which will feature the new Premium Economy class and increase the total number of weekly flights to 98.
Clay Sun, president, said, “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 US network with nonstop service to Washington DC.” The route, said Sun, “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 US and a high concentration of global enterprises.”
The route will be operated by Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring a three-class configuration: Royal Laurel Class, Economy Class and Premium Economy Class. EVA Air’s Premium Economy, according to an announcement, offers the industry’s largest seat pitch, elevating the design concept from an “upgraded economy” standard to a “business-class-like” experience.
