PATTAYA, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed the launch of EVA Air’s new scheduled service linking Washington Dulles International Airport with Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, strengthening one-stop travel from North America to Bangkok and destinations across Thailand. Starting June 26, the Washington DC–Taipei service operates four times weekly, with a flight time of approximately 15 to 16 hours. The route expands EVA Air’s North American network and gives travellers from the U.S. capital region, as well as connecting markets across the United States and Canada, a convenient Taipei hub for onward travel to Thailand through EVA Air and partner carriers. EVA Air maintains strong Thailand–Taiwan connectivity, including up to 32 Bangkok–Taipei services per week during its Summer 2026 schedule, with a flight time of around four hours and onward connections to other destinations in the kingdom. The airline also offers Taipei–Chiang Mai and Taipei–Phuket services, extending access to Northern and Southern Thailand.
Ms. Chompu Marusachot, Director of the TAT New York Office, said, “The new Washington DC–Taipei service strengthens one-stop access to Thailand from an important U.S. gateway. For TAT, air connectivity is central to long-haul market development, helping turn destination interest into travel while reaching quality visitor segments seeking culture, wellness, nature, gastronomy, and meaningful experiences across Thailand.” The Washington DC–Taipei service is operated with a 278-seat Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, offering Royal Laurel Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class. With the addition of Washington DC, EVA Air now serves 10 gateways across North America, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, Vancouver, and Toronto. TAT’s long-haul marketing for North America follows the Value over Volume approach, focusing on quality travel, longer stays, responsible tourism, and destination dispersal. Under “Healing is the New Luxury”, communication presents Thailand as a year-round destination for wellness, culture, nature, gastronomy, local connection, and meaningful experiences that support visitor wellbeing and community value. (TAT)
