EVA Air reaches 10 Years of Houston-Taipei route as cities mark 64-year union
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air is celebrating 10 years of flying between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
As the only Taiwanese airline to fly the route, EVA Air commemorated the occasion with a special press conference at the Houston Zoo, attended by officials from both EVA Air and Houston City.
To recognize EVA Air’s efforts over the past 10 years and affirm the strong friendship built through close cooperation, Houston City Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum personally presented a ‘Proclamation’, which was accepted by EVA Air President Clay Sun.
According to EVA Air, the ‘Proclamation’ is the highest certification given by Houston officials to private companies, representing the appreciation and recognition of more than three million Houston residents. It honors EVA Air’s significant contributions to the city’s tourism industry, economic and trade development, and cultural exchanges over the past decade.
In return, EVA Air presented a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft model, symbolizing good wishes to the world and represents the everlasting friendship between EVA Air and Houston, working together toward a bright future.
“EVA Air is the only airline in Taiwan that flies to and from Houston. As an important bridge connecting the two destinations, early on, we signed an agreement with Visit Houston to put in resources to develop the travel market. After 10 years of hard work from both sides, our Houston flight frequency has grown from three flights per week to daily service,” said EVA Air President Clay Sun.
“Through EVA Air’s extensive flight network, passengers can easily connect via Taipei to major cities across Asia. This advantage ensures an average of 90% load factor for this route, which is the result of our tireless efforts. We are grateful for the support given by our partners and the Houston community, and we remain committed to supporting the growth of the economic, trade, and tourism market,” Sun added.
2025 also marks the 64th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Houston and Taipei. To celebrate, EVA Air is partnering with the Taipei City Government to launch a special tourism campaign: ‘Taipei! Your Next Adventure’. EVA Air warmly invites Houston residents to take advantage of its nonstop flights and explore Taipei’s vibrant culture and exciting offerings.
As another token to celebrate the two cities’ relationship, Houston Zoo is presenting a male bongo antelope to the Taipei Zoo as a special gift.
EVA Air will sponsor and manage the professional transportation process to ensure the animal’s safe and comfortable journey to Taiwan. Introducing this male bongo to the Taipei Zoo is a significant step, as the zoo does not currently house one. The addition will bring a new vitality to the herd and reflect both zoos’ commitment to species conservation.
Houston is home to an active Taiwanese community, with approximately 20,000 Taiwanese in the city and 80,000 in the greater Houston area.
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