EVA Air is deepening its transpacific footprint once again, announcing new nonstop service between Taipei and Washington, D.C., that will bring the carrier’s United States network to a new high. With the US capital joining California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and other key states already on the route map, EVA Air is positioning itself as the most far-reaching bridge between Taiwan and North America for both business and leisure travelers.
Washington, D.C. Becomes EVA Air’s Tenth North American Gateway
On June 26, 2026, EVA Air will inaugurate nonstop flights between Taipei Taoyuan and Washington Dulles International Airport, adding the US capital as its tenth North American gateway. The service will operate four times weekly, giving travelers in the Mid-Atlantic region a direct link to Taiwan for the first time and seamless onward access to major cities across Asia. For EVA Air, the new route caps several years of steady network building that has focused heavily on the United States.
With Washington joining Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Chicago, Houston, Dallas Fort Worth, Vancouver, and Toronto in EVA Air’s transpacific portfolio, the airline now offers more destinations in North America than any other Taiwanese carrier. Its North American schedule will grow to 98 weekly flights, a scale that not only underscores the importance of the US market to EVA Air but also signals the airline’s confidence in sustained demand for long-haul travel between the two regions.
For Washington Dulles, which has worked to solidify its role as the primary long-haul gateway for the US capital region, EVA Air’s arrival is strategically significant. The new Taipei link is expected to generate tens of millions of dollars in annual economic impact for the National Capital Region and strengthen Dulles’ position as a hub connecting policy, commerce, and culture across the Pacific. It also fills a notable gap by giving the region a direct connection to Taiwan, a critical technology and trade partner for the United States.
A Network Now Spanning Both Coasts and the Heartland
EVA Air’s new Washington route highlights how rapidly its US network has expanded to cover both coasts and the interior. California anchors the western side of the map with major gateways in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle, all feeding heavy demand for travel between Asia, the West Coast tech corridors, and the entertainment and tourism markets. On the East Coast, New York has long served as the airline’s primary portal to the US financial center and the broader Northeastern megaregion.
The addition of Texas and Illinois over the past decade has extended EVA Air’s reach deep into the American heartland. Chicago offers access to the Midwest’s industrial and corporate base, while Houston connects Taiwan with one of the world’s foremost energy hubs. In 2025, Dallas Fort Worth joined the network, making EVA Air the only Asian airline to serve two cities in Texas and cementing its presence in a region where population growth, business travel, and cargo flows remain robust.
Washington, D.C., now plugs a high-value gap between those existing gateways. The capital region combines substantial government, defense, technology, and consulting sectors with a diverse and growing Asian and international community. For travelers across the United States, this network means multiple options to reach Taipei and beyond, often with a single connection via a domestic partner airline and a nonstop transpacific sector on EVA Air.
Flight Schedule and Aircraft: Long-Haul Comfort to the Capital
The Taipei–Washington, D.C. route will be operated with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in a three-class configuration: Royal Laurel Class, Premium Economy, and Economy. EVA Air has invested heavily in cabin design and service on its 787 fleet, targeting both business and premium leisure travelers who value comfort on flights that approach 14 hours in duration. The aircraft’s composite structure, improved cabin pressurization, and enhanced humidity are all intended to reduce fatigue on ultra-long-haul journeys.
Current schedules call for Taipei departures on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, leaving in the evening and arriving at Washington Dulles late at night. The return flights depart Dulles in the early hours of the morning on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, landing in Taipei in the early morning the following day. These timings are carefully calibrated to maximize onward connectivity in both directions, particularly through EVA Air’s hub at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
From Taipei, passengers arriving from Washington can connect within a short window to an extensive network covering Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and select destinations in Oceania. On the return leg, Washington-bound passengers can feed into the new route from across Asia, using Taipei as an efficient connection point that avoids backtracking or lengthy secondary security stops. For travelers based in the capital region, the schedule offers the option to depart after the workday ends and arrive in Taipei in time for morning meetings or onward flights.
Premium Economy and Three-Class Service as a Competitive Edge
A defining feature of EVA Air’s new Washington service is the deployment of its latest generation Premium Economy cabin. The airline has long been an industry benchmark in this segment, and on the 787-9 it has introduced a fourth-generation design that aims to blur the line between traditional premium economy and business class. With one of the largest seat pitches in the segment, wider seats, and enhanced recline, the cabin is positioned as a compelling upgrade for cost-conscious business travelers and long-haul leisure passengers alike.
This three-class layout supports a balanced mix of corporate, government, and high-end leisure demand on the Washington route. Royal Laurel Class provides a full flat-bed experience for travelers who need to work and rest en route, while the new Premium Economy cabin offers additional space and amenities without the full business-class price tag. Economy Class, meanwhile, benefits from EVA Air’s reputation for consistent inflight service, curated meal options, and well-regarded cabin crews.
By offering a differentiated cabin product tailored to varying budgets and travel purposes, EVA Air is reinforcing its positioning as a premium full-service carrier in the transpacific market. The airline’s three-class approach is particularly well suited to Washington, where trips often combine official business, conference attendance, academic collaboration, and personal travel. For corporate travel managers and government agencies, the presence of a high-quality Premium Economy option creates more flexibility in managing travel policies and costs.
Strategic Partnerships and Seamless Connectivity Across the Americas
The Taipei–Washington route gains additional strength from EVA Air’s extensive partnerships across North and Latin America. Through its membership in Star Alliance and agreements with United Airlines, Air Canada, Avianca, and Copa Airlines, EVA Air passengers can tap into a web of more than 200 destinations across the Americas using coordinated itineraries and through-ticketing. For travelers in smaller US or Canadian markets, a one-stop journey via a domestic hub and Taipei often becomes the most efficient way to reach Asia.
The airline has also built cooperative relationships with carriers such as Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and WestJet. These collaborations support convenient domestic and regional connections from its US gateways in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and now Washington, D.C. A traveler in cities as varied as San Diego, Austin, Milwaukee, or Halifax can access EVA Air’s transpacific services with a single connection and coordinated baggage handling.
For Washington in particular, the new Taipei service pairs naturally with United Airlines’ existing long-haul and domestic operations at Dulles. The ability to earn and redeem frequent flyer miles across alliance partners, and to book complex itineraries on a single ticket, enhances the appeal of EVA Air for both frequent flyers and occasional travelers. In practice, this means that a passenger could depart a mid-sized US city, connect through Dulles and Taipei, and reach destinations such as Tokyo, Bangkok, or Jakarta with a smooth, alliance-supported journey.
Tourism Opportunities on Both Sides of the Pacific
While business and diplomatic travel will be central to the Washington route, EVA Air is also leaning into tourism potential on both sides of the Pacific. Taiwan has become increasingly prominent as a destination for food, culture, and nature, from the night markets and museums of Taipei to the hiking trails of Taroko Gorge and the coastal scenery of the east and south. Easier access from the US capital opens the door to more visitors combining meetings with extended stays or planning dedicated leisure trips.
On the other side of the journey, the airline is collaborating with travel agencies in Taiwan to promote multi-city itineraries that make the most of the new nonstop access to Washington. One highlight is a nine-day tour linking Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, the Amish countryside, Atlantic City, and New York City, designed to showcase some of the most emblematic landscapes and urban experiences of the Eastern United States. This style of curated itinerary plays to EVA Air’s strength in connecting Taiwan and Asia with multiple high-profile US cities on a single ticket.
For independent travelers, the new service unlocks straightforward combinations as well. Visitors can fly into Washington to explore the capital’s monuments, Smithsonian museums, and cultural institutions, then continue on by rail or short flights to Boston, New York, and beyond. American travelers heading the other direction can take advantage of short-hop connections from Taipei to destinations across Asia, turning what was once a complex multi-stop journey into a clean, one-stop routing anchored by a long-haul nonstop leg.
Economic and Diplomatic Significance of the New Link
The timing and nature of EVA Air’s Washington launch carry both economic and diplomatic significance. Taiwan is a central player in global semiconductor supply chains, technology manufacturing, and advanced research, and the United States has deepened its commercial and security engagement with the island in recent years. A direct air bridge between Taipei and the US capital adds a tangible layer to that relationship, facilitating higher volumes of official visits, trade delegations, academic exchanges, and conference travel.
The National Capital Region, which spans Washington, suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia, is home to a large concentration of high-income professionals, research institutions, think tanks, and multinational organizations. That demographic mix aligns closely with EVA Air’s target market for its premium cabins and high-frequency transpacific services. The airline and local airport authorities estimate that the new route will inject substantial economic activity into the region through visitor spending, business development, and cargo flows.
For Taiwan, improved air connectivity to influential US centers like Washington, New York, Texas, and California enhances visibility and supports its efforts to attract investment, tourism, and international partnerships. For the United States, every additional nonstop connection to Asia’s key economies diversifies trade routes, creates aviation and tourism jobs, and offers travelers more choice in an increasingly competitive long-haul market. EVA Air’s expanding network, now touching California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Washington, and beyond, embodies that mutually reinforcing pattern of connectivity and commerce.
What Travelers Can Expect as Washington Joins the Network
As EVA Air prepares for the first Taipei–Washington flight on June 26, travelers can expect a service shaped by the carrier’s long-standing focus on reliability and inflight experience. The airline has invested steadily in fleet renewal, with the fuel-efficient 787-9 selected for the Washington route to balance range, environmental performance, and passenger comfort. Inside the cabin, details such as tailored lighting, inflight entertainment libraries, and curated menus are designed to soften the impact of crossing multiple time zones.
On the ground, passengers in Washington will benefit from the facilities at Dulles, including modernized international arrival processes and easy access to the broader metropolitan region via road and rail links. In Taipei, EVA Air’s hub offers streamlined transfers, efficient security and immigration facilities, and amenities that cater to long-haul travelers in transit. For frequent flyers, alliance benefits such as lounge access and priority services further ease the journey.
Most importantly, the new nonstop route gives travelers in the US capital region and across the Mid-Atlantic a simpler, more predictable way to reach Taiwan and Asia. Instead of relying on connections through other North Asian hubs, Washington-based passengers can now board a single aircraft in the evening and wake up in Taipei, ready to step directly into Asia’s dynamic markets or continue onward with a single, well-timed connection. With Washington joining California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and more in EVA Air’s growing US network, the transpacific map between Taiwan and the United States has never been more connected.