EVA Air Debuts the First Washington, D.C. to Taipei Nonstop Service

This route marks the airline's 10th North American gateway, enhancing access between the U.S. capital region and Asia

TAIPEI, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EVA Air celebrated the launch of its new nonstop service between Washington D.C. and Taipei, marking a significant expansion as the airline's 10th North American gateway. As the first airline to offer nonstop service between these two cities, the new route represents a key milestone in strengthening connectivity between Taiwan and the U.S. East Coast. A special inaugural ceremony was held at Washington Dulles International Airport to commemorate the milestone and welcome the inaugural flight.

The event was jointly presided over by EVA Air President Clay Sun alongside distinguished guests including:  The Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) Agency Director Gregory W. (Greg) Campbell; Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) President and CEO Jack Potter; MWAA Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer Chryssa Westerlund; MWAA Vice President of Airline Business Development Paul Bobson, and Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States Alexander Tah-ray Yui. Additionally, Han Kuo-Yu, President of the Legislative Yuan of Taiwan, led a cross-party congressional delegation on this historic flight back to Taipei and attended the ceremony, participating in the ribbon-cutting.

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