This Partnership Now Connects Travelers to More Routes with Greater Flexibility

EVA Air and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) have entered a new interline agreement effective immediately. This collaboration now connects EVA Air passengers in four key cities: Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), and Chicago (ORD) to other cities in the United States with Southwest Airlines’ extensive network. The partnership expands connectivity across the United States and provides travelers with increased convenience and access to a wider range of destinations.

This strategic agreement creates an integrated network across the participating gateway airports of both airlines. Passengers can now book a single itinerary including flights operated by both carriers, with coordinated ticketing and through-checked baggage service to their final destination. Travelers will also receive boarding passes for all segments of their journey at the first point of departure, making connections more straightforward and efficient.

“This partnership positions EVA Air for long-term growth in an evolving market by combining resources with Southwest Airlines,” said EVA Air America Head Office Executive Vice President Andrew Su. “Together, we’re streamlining operations, connecting with a broader range of travelers, and responding more swiftly to changing market needs. Beyond simply adding flight options, we are dedicated to reimagining how we serve our passengers and providing travel experiences that are more personalized, more flexible, and thoughtfully designed around their needs.”

“Our relationship with EVA Air brings new opportunities for access between Asia and the United States through our unmatched domestic network,” said Southwest Airlines Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Watterson. “We’re grateful for this new partnership and the additional dimension it brings to our ongoing work to bring more choice in travel experiences with global reach.”

Beyond facilitating travel logistics, this interline partnership aims to offer competitive fares and broaden access in key routes, enhancing transpacific options for travelers throughout the United States. Now in effect, tickets are available through EVA Air’s website, booking platforms, or major travel agency platforms. Through a unified booking process, customers can access interconnected networks that link major cities in the U.S. and Asia, unlocking new travel opportunities. Through its key U.S. gateways in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Chicago, the partnership connects customers with Southwest Airlines flights to more than 30 destinations, including Denver, Las Vegas, Nashville, Tampa, Baltimore, and more.

EVA Air currently offers 89 weekly flights to major cities in the U.S. and Canada, making it the Taiwanese airline with the most destinations and frequent flights in North America. By the end of the year, this number will reach 94 weekly flights. Through our partnership with Southwest Airlines, passengers will have access to more than 100 cities across the United States, delivering comprehensive air services to a global customer base.

For more information on EVA Air’s routes and to book flights, please visit www.evaair.com.

ABOUT EVA AIR:
A Star Alliance member, EVA Air was founded in 1989 as Taiwan’s first privately owned international airline. EVA Air is also 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, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Houston, Chicago, New York, Vancouver, Toronto, and Dallas-Fort Worth starting on October 3, 2025. The airline continues to expand its global network through strategic alliances and interline agreements, reinforcing its presence in the North American market. EVA Air’s partnerships include a codeshare agreement with Star Alliance members Air Canada (AC), Avianca (AV), Copa Airlines (CM), and United Airlines (UA), as well as collaborations with major carriers such as Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue Airways (B6), Hawaiian Airlines (HA), Sun Country Airlines (SY), and WestJet (WS).

SKYTRAX, an airline and airport review and ranking site, unveiled its “2025 World Airline Awards” at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. President Clay Sun attended on behalf of EVA Air, which was awarded SKYTRAX’s Five-Star Airline certification for the tenth consecutive year and accepted several of the SKYTRAX’s honors, including 11 of the airline’s awards, first for “Best Economy Class Catering” and “World’s Cleanest Airline”.

“EVA Air has been recognized with the SKYTRAX’s Five-Star Airline certification for 10 consecutive years since 2016. In our ongoing pursuit of excellence, EVA Air strives to deliver the best every time, which is no easy feat,” said EVA President Clay Sun. “On behalf of EVA Air, we are deeply grateful to global travelers and the professional judges for recognizing our team’s unwavering efforts and commitment to high-quality services. I also want to acknowledge the dedication and contributions of every employee. This honor belongs to every colleague, and I am deeply proud. Looking ahead, EVA Air will continue to pursue progress and exceed expectations, delivering safer, more comfortable, innovative and enjoyable flight experiences for all passengers.”

EVA Air continues to enhance its onboard software and hardware services, officially launching the new fourth-generation Premium Economy Class seats on Boeing 787-9 this year. These upgraded seats feature the industry’s most spacious 42-inch front and rear seat spacing with the cradle motion recline mechanism, adjustable footrests and armrests, and 15.6-inch high-resolution widescreen monitors, delivering a luxurious and comfortable experience for passengers.

In terms of catering, EVA Air continues to bring fresh ideas to the in-flight dining experience, combining unique dishes from various countries, exquisite plate arrangements, and creative combinations. New, diversified menus are regularly introduced to suit the tastes of passengers from all over the world. Additionally, EVA Air remains attentive to every detail in the cabin, adhering to the principle of providing passengers with a clean and comfortable onboard environment. As a result, it has repeatedly been recognized as the ” World’s Cleanest Airline “.

EVA Air is the first airline in Taiwan to offer 24/7 customer service, offering around-the-clock support in both Chinese and English for a more convenient passenger experience. In addition, EVA Air currently offers passengers 30 minutes of complimentary inflight Wi-Fi and starting in July, the service will be upgraded for Infinity MileageLands members. All EVA Air Infinity MileageLands members flying onboard the Boeing 777-300 ER, Boeing 787, and Airbus A330-300 aircraft will enjoy free Wi-Fi for the entire journey. As a limited-time special, free wifi service will be available to all passengers (including non-members) from July to September. After September, the free Wi-Fi service will only be for Infinity MileageLands members.

SKYTRAX derives its annual “2025 World Airline Awards” from an international passenger survey measuring satisfaction with individual air travel experiences. The organization launched online questionnaires that reached hundreds of countries and more than 22 million travelers to evaluate services from airports to cabins for over 325 airlines and airports.

EVA has repeatedly won SKYTRAX “Global Airline Awards.” Its rankings and the associated categories are:

More information on EVA’s honors and awards is available at Awards & Honors – EVA Air .

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 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 remains at the forefront of innovation and advancing safety measures whenever possible. At the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit (WATS), EVA Air President Clay Sun and IATA Director General Willie Walsh signed a cooperation agreement announcing EVA Air’s official membership in the IATA’s Turbulence Aware platform.

As climate patterns shift, turbulence is becoming more frequent, presenting a growing consideration for flight safety and operational planning. To ensure the safety of passengers and crew, EVA Air has joined the global effort to enhance real-time turbulence data sharing and improve predictive safety measures through this cutting-edge platform.

“Although technology is becoming more advanced, turbulence is still one of the most difficult weather conditions to predict. Mild turbulence may cause the aircraft to shake, while severe turbulence may cause structural damage to the aircraft which is the most undesirable situation,” said EVA Air President Clay Sun. “We believe that joining Turbulence Aware will help pilots and dispatchers to analyze real-time data, plan and choose appropriate flight paths to avoid areas with higher turbulence risks, and ensure the safety of passengers and aircraft.”

“We are delighted to have EVA Air join Turbulence Aware to further enhance the capabilities of crew and dispatchers around the world to improve flight safety, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort,” said IATA Director General Willie Walsh. “With the data reported by each airline, we can provide flight crews and dispatchers with a clearer picture, making the platform more helpful in reducing the impact of turbulence. In 2024, participating airlines generated a total of 51.8 million turbulence reports, a significant increase of 35% from 2023, which will be very beneficial in reducing the damage caused by turbulence.”

The platform currently includes 28 airlines sharing reports from over 2,700 aircraft. Once the platform compiles the data, it delivers real-time turbulence information to pilots through images, enabling them to make timely route adjustments and avoid affected areas. EVA Air will initially deploy a total of 33 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to participate in collecting and reporting data.

IATA is a non-governmental organization that represents the global airline industry. It has approximately 350 airline members, accounting for more than 80% of global air transport volume, and EVA Air is a proud member. The association aims to support several aviation activities and assist in formulating key aviation industry policies.

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 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.