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Taiwanese Low-Cost Carrier V Air Operates Its First Commercial Service

Aircraft Airlines Airports December 16, 2014

Taiwanese low-cost carrier V Air has begun operating its maiden commercial service, from Taiwan’s capital Taipei to Thailand’s capital Bangkok. V Air is a new, low-cost subsidiary of established Taiwanese carrier TransAsia Airways.

Hotel Review: Regent Taipei

Destinations Hotel Reviews Hotels Reviews March 8, 2014

The Regent Taipei, ensconced in a high-rise building above the posh Regent Galleria shopping mall on Zhong Shang North Road, is also the flagship property of the reconstituted Regent Hotels & Resorts.

Review: EVA Air Royal Laurel Class

Airlines Reviews January 20, 2014

EVA Air is a serious, emerging competitor, not just to older, larger China Airlines, but to other players in the burgeoning Asia-Pacific market, as well.

Taiwan’s China Airlines Orders Six 777-300ERs, Leases Four More

Aircraft Airlines December 21, 2012

Taiwan’s China Airlines has ordered six Boeing 777-300ERs, in a deal which Boeing values at approximately $2 billion at list prices. The carrier also will lease four Boeing 777-300ERs from GE Capital Aviation Services.

Hawaiian Airlines Plans to Launch Honolulu-Taipei Service in Summer 2013

Airlines Airports Destinations December 3, 2012

Hawaiian Airlines is planning to launch non-stop service between Taiwan’s capital Taipei and Honolulu in July 2013. Taipei will be the ninth new gateway that Hawaiian has introduced since November 2010.

Taiwan’s UNI Air Takes Delivery of Asia’s First ATR 72-600

Aircraft Airlines September 27, 2012

The aircraft, which bears the registration B-17001, was delivered on September 27 at ATR’s assembly line in Toulouse to Taiwan-based UNI Air, a regional subsidiary of EVA Air.

United Announces New International and Domestic Flights from Five Hubs

Airlines Airports July 10, 2012

United Airlines plans to launch year-round and seasonal service on several new international and domestic routes, including new, daily transpacific and transatlantic flights from San Francisco, its largest Pacific gateway.

Virgin American Begins Interlining with Taiwan’s China Airlines

Airlines May 2, 2012

San Francisco-based Virgin America has begun interlining with Taiwan’s China Airlines, to offer seamless travel on the networks of both carriers across their respective North American and Asian routes.

EVA Air Paints Its First A330-300 in Special ‘Hello Kitty’ Livery

Aircraft Airlines November 2, 2011

Dubbed the “Magic Jet”, the Airbus A330-300 is the first of three to be delivered to EVA Air – each of which are to fly with unique Hello Kitty liveries. Onboard, passengers also will be treated to elaborately decorated Hello Kitty cabins and character-themed service items.

Travelzen is First to Offer Online Booking for Taiwan-China Flights

Travel Technology Travel Tips September 8, 2009

Hong Kong-based Travelzen Group Limited is offering online booking of flights between China and Taiwan, just a week after the establishment of scheduled cross-straits flights between the two Chinese states.