EVA Air Economy Review: We’ll Fly With Them Again!

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We’re not often impressed by the flight experience and customer service in Economy Class.

But paying the equivalent of only $900 USD per ticket for return EVA Air flights from North America on a couple of trips to Asia turned out to be a bargain.

And to our surprise, the flights were actually quite comfy!

The service, in particular, stood out as genuinely helpful and attentive. (We loved the clean loos – how nice the flight attendants kept them fresh throughout the flights!)

So writing this EVA Air Economy review (of the Boeing 777-300ER) turned out to be easier – and way more positive – than we expected.

We’ve now flown with EVA Air three times, most recently to Vietnam in their Premium Economy cabin. (And, yes, it was even better than Economy! But the upgrade came with a heftier price tag.)

Smiling EVA Air flight attendants
The lovely flight crew were welcoming all three times we flew long-haul on EVA Air

Featured reader comments and questions

“Thank you for your updated and detailed review.

I’m flying with three kids from O’Hare to SE Asia via Taipei next month on EVA Air. They bring their own headphones for flying. What plug-in options are there for the entertainment system? Their travel headphones have the normal single straight plug like the airline-issued ones always had. Just want to make sure they don’t need to be USB ones nowadays.

… Thank you again!! Very helpful review!!”

~ Yalan

“Great review.

I flew with EVA Air long ago on the way to Vietnam from California and recently from Taiwan to Japan. I can’t say I’m a huge fan of them, but the staff is very nice and the food is okay.

Not sure if you’ve been on an ANA flight but I like that a lot better.”

~ Hung

“Thank you for this review! You convinced me to bid for a premium economy upgrade. Fingers crossed. Thank you again.”

~ Emily

EVA Air flights (and planes) from North America

The city of Taipei in Taiwan is EVA Air's hub.
The city of Taipei in Taiwan is EVA Air’s hub

Let’s start our review of EVA Airways in Economy Class with the airline’s flights to and from North America.

EVA Air (officially “EVA Airways Corporation”) offers non-stop service to Taipei, Taiwan, from several cities in North America, including:

  • Chicago
  • Houston
  • Los Angeles
  • New York
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle
  • Toronto
  • Vancouver

From Taipei, you can then connect to scads of cities in Asia.

Looking ahead, the airline plans to add service to Dallas/Fort Worth come November, 2025.

Boeing 777-300ER flights

On our first EVA Air Economy flight, we flew from Vancouver (via Taipei) to romantic Bali.

Our second trip took us from Vancouver to Bangkok, also via Taipei, before continuing on to Yangon, Myanmar.

EVA Air uses Boeing 777-300ER planes for the Vancouver to Taipei flights.

(The airline briefly swapped in the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on a trial basis, but has since reverted to the 777-300ER for this route. That said, we understand EVA Air has big plans for its Dreamliner fleet, with several on order – so it’s possible the Dreamliner will make a comeback on the Vancouver–Taipei route in future.)

Vancouver-Taipei winter schedule

  • Vancouver to Taipei: Departing every day of the week at 12:15 am (arriving the next day at 5:15 am)
  • Taipei to Vancouver: Departing daily at 11:55 pm (arriving the same day at 6:35 pm)

In spring, summer and fall, the flights depart a little later from Vancouver (around 2:00 am), but they arrive local time in Taipei at about the same time as the winter flights (around 5:40 am).

EVA Air’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

EVA Air's Boeing 787 Dreamliner
EVA Air’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Certain long-haul EVA Air flights from North America use the Boeing 787-9 aircraft (e.g., some flights between San Francisco and Taipei).

When the Dallas/Fort Worth to Taipei route rolls out in November, 2025, the 787-9 seems a likely pick (though the airline hasn’t revealed which aircraft will be used).

We’re fans of the Dreamliner’s quieter cabins and improved air quality (thanks to more oxygen-rich air that leaves you feeling less jet-lagged). And those auto-dimming windows? Seriously cool.

So if you happen to fly on the Dreamliner, your onboard experience may be a little different than ours on the 777-300ER.

EVA Air Economy review: Check-in

It started with the ginger tea…

For our first two Economy flights from Vancouver, we were delighted to find a table (decorated with a vase of fresh lilies) set up by the boarding gate, with complimentary hot ginger tea and coffee.

That’s the first – and only – time we’ve ever seen this welcome service offered. (Other airlines, take note!)

Sadly, on our most recent EVA Air flight, the drinks table was nowhere to be seen. A one-time perk, perhaps? Here’s hoping it makes a comeback…

EVA Air’s Economy seats

Legroom

EVA Air Economy review: Some Economy Class cabins only have 9 seats in a row.
On our flights, we were lucky that the Economy cabins were configured with 9 seats across (not 10, like on some of EVA Air’s 777s)

The average Economy seat pitch for long-haul flights is 31 to 32 inches. Some international flights offer a bit more breathing room – up to 34 inches – but that’s a rare treat.

On EVA Air’s Boeing 777-300ERs, the seat pitch ranges from 31 to 33 inches, depending on the aircraft. (Seat pitch, by the way, is airline-speak for the distance between your seat and the one in front – i.e., your legroom.)

So, expect anywhere from 31 to 33 inches of legroom in Economy with EVA Air.

We appreciated the 3-3-3 Economy seating layout on our flights.

Some of EVA Air’s 777 planes have more Economy seats, however, and they’re configured 3-4-3, with four (not three) seats in the middle row. That means a tighter fit. Too bad…

Tip: See here for EVA Air’s aircraft configurations for the 777-300ER before booking, so you know what you’re getting.

The 3-4-3 seat configuration on some EVA Air 777-ER Economy planes

For comparison?

We know at least one North American carrier has crammed 100 extra Economy seats into their 777s on their Asia routes, so you’re stuffed in like sardines. And Rouge, Air Canada’s leisure brand, offers just 30 inches of pitch on some European flights. No thanks…

Tips for choosing the best Economy seats on EVA Air

When selecting your seats, check SeatGuru.

Pick a window and an aisle seat

If you’re flying as a couple, book a window and an aisle seat, like we do. Neither of us likes to sit in the middle, and since most people don’t either, there’s a chance it’ll stay empty. Hello, extra space!

If someone is assigned the middle, you can always ask to swap so you’re seated together. Most folks are happy to trade out of a middle seat.

Go for the bulkhead

We especially like the bulkhead seats at the front of Economy. These seats usually do cost more than pre-selecting others. But they offer a few inches more extra legroom and no one in front reclines back into your space.

Downside? The tray tables are in the armrests, slightly reducing your seat width.

Exit rows?

Exit row seats also have more legroom.

But passengers like to stand in front of these rows waiting for the bathroom or to stretch their legs. So you lose some privacy.

Hey, we got slippers!

Jason Wu pyjamas for business class passengers on EVA Air
No, we didn’t get these comfy-looking Jason Wu pajamas…

Okay, so we didn’t get the really nice amenities you get in EVA Air’s Business Class (called “Royal Laurel Class”).

There, you’re treated to Giorgio Armani amenity kits (with luxury skincare products) and comfy pajamas by Taiwanese-Canadian designer, Jason Wu.

But as we settled into our seats, we discovered green disposable slippers (a really nice touch for Economy Class!), down cushions with washable cotton (not synthetic disposable) covers, and thick blankets that don’t create annoying static.

The thin sleep masks we got weren’t very good though. Definitely bring your own.

We always pack one each as a carry-on essential.

Our favorite is the silk Alaska Bear sleep mask. It’s soft, lightweight and has a contoured design that doesn’t squish your eyes. Plus, it blocks out light beautifully for better in-flight snoozing.

Tip: If you don’t find any slippers at your seat when you board, just ask a flight attendant – they’ll happily bring you a pair.

Nice loos!

We have to mention the loos in our EVA Air review.

They’re thoughtfully located away from the food preparation galley areas. And they’re kitted out with hand lotion (so your hands won’t dry out on the plane), as well as foaming soap.

We spotted a couple of larger washrooms in the Economy cabin too. They got us smiling with cute vases of flowers and baby change tables too.

Best of all, the flight attendants freshened the toilets constantly and kept them spotlessly clean.

This is in contrast to flight attendants on U.S. and Canadian carriers, who won’t deal with any lavatory freshening.

EVA Air food and drinks

How does EVA Air stack up in the food department for Economy passengers?

The meals on our flights were nutritionally balanced and fairly healthy (as airplane meals go).

  • For dinner – One meal was a choice of fish and noodles or teriyaki chicken and rice, with an accompanying salad, a hot bun and a plate of fresh fruit slices (plus the requisite dessert cake).
  • For breakfast – You might be offered a cheese omelet with sausage and potatoes or pork congee, plus no-fat yogurt, a bowl of cubed melons and a hot croissant.

As for alcoholic drinks, we like a glass of wine at dinner, and EVA Air delivered – complimentary red and white wine were offered.

There’s also a selection of beer, plus coffee, tea, juice and soft drinks to choose from (all complimentary).

An EVA Air flight attendant wearing a mask
Most of EVA Air’s flight attendants wear face masks these days

In-flight entertainment

Economy seats on EVA Air’s Boeing 777-300ERs have high-resolution touch-screen TV displays that are 11.1 inches in size.

We enjoyed the movie selection, which includes all the latest Hollywood blockbusters. But truth be told, we only managed to watch one during dinner, before the cabin lights were dimmed and we settled in to try and get some rest.

Booking your ticket: Points, fare type and changes

Two EVA Air planes
Flying high!

Can you use Star Alliance points?

Yes, you can use Star Alliance partner points to book EVA Air flights.

For our first trip to Bali, we had a choice: China Airlines (cheaper), Cathay Pacific (pricier) and EVA Air.

We actually could have paid $100 USD less p.p. for our EVA Air tickets. But we chose to book through Air Canada to earn more Aeroplan points (they’re a Star Alliance partner). We were aiming to maintain our Elite status, and these days, every perk helps!

EVA Air Economy basic vs. standard tickets

When booking your Economy ticket, you’ll notice different fare types:

  • Discount
  • Basic
  • Standard
  • Up

Each comes with its own set of fare rules.

For example, a basic Economy ticket doesn’t include free seat selection – on long-haul flights, reserving a regular seat in advance costs $55.

On the other hand, a standard Economy ticket includes free seat selection for a regular seat (though you’ll still pay extra for a “preferred” Economy seat closer to the front or an exit-row seat with extra legroom.)

Details: See under “Charges” on EVA Air’s Fare Family web page for more information on this.

EVA Air ticket cancellation, changes and refunds

If you get second thoughts about going on a trip and wish to cancel your ticket, EVA Air will give you a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of buying your ticket.

Need to make changes after that? You might have to pay a change fee plus any fare difference if your new ticket costs more.

EVA Air baggage allowance

Checked baggage

The number of free bags you can check for EVA Air depends on your ticket type and whether you’re flying internationally or within Asia.

For example, if you’re flying long-haul to or from the U.S. or Canada and you have a standard or basic Economy ticket, you’re allowed two free checked bags (maximum weight 50 lbs. each) per person.

This is better than many other major airlines. Typically, Economy passengers are only allowed one free checked bag, if that!

Details: See EVA Air’s checked baggage allowance for more information.

EVA Air carry-on

The size of our rollaway complies with EVA Air’s rules, but it’s hard to get it to under 15 lbs!

While EVA Air is generous with its checked baggage allowance, they’re chintzy with the carry-on allowance.

The weight limit is much lower than what we’re used to.

(Most North American airlines don’t even specify a carry-on weight – just that you should be able to lift it into the overhead bin yourself. And British Airways allows you to take a rollaboard and a personal item, each weighing up to 50 lbs!)

EVA Air allows two carry-on pieces in Economy:

  • Hand-carry bag – One small rollaway (no bigger than 9 x 14 x 22 inches), weighing no more than 15 lbs
  • Personal item – A purse, briefcase or small backpack that fits under the seat.
The exact specs…

When possible, we like to travel carry-on only.

EVA Air’s size allowance is fine. But with a 15 lb weight limit, it was tough to meet this restriction. Janice’s much-loved ultra-light TravelPro rollaway alone weighs 5.4 lbs!

Details: See EVA Airline’s carry-on luggage allowance.

Flight safety record and rating

Is EVA Air safe?

The short answer is “yes” – as safe as an airline can be.

Founded in 1989, EVA Air is based in Taiwan. They fly to more than 20 countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, the U.K., Singapore, the Philippines, Japan, Italy and Australia.

For 2025, the airline is again at the top of AirlineRatings.com’s list of safest airlines to fly in the world, taking the #7 spot. (American Airlines is #13 and Delta Airlines is #21.)

China Airlines vs. EVA Air?

Like EVA Air, China Airlines is also based out of Taipei. But it has a 4-star airline rating, according to Skytrax.

EVA Air, on the other hand, has a 5-star airline rating for its onboard product and service (e.g., cabin and seat cleanliness, food and beverages, entertainment and attention to cabin safety).

Not only that, EVA Air is ranked one of the world’s best airlines – coming in #11 in 2025 for passenger comfort and product consistency. (For comparison, Virgin Atlantic is #13 and Air France is #21.) China Airlines didn’t make the list.

We had a choice – and we picked EVA Airlines.

EVA Airways Economy review: Bottom line?

So, is EVA Air a good airline?

They won our loyalty, and we’d definitely fly with them again.

What about you – have you flown on EVA Air? Do you agree with our EVA Air Economy Class review? Do you prefer flying on Asian airlines rather than North American carriers?

You can share your thoughts in the Comments section below – and read about the experiences of other EVA Air passengers too.

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We paid full fares for our tickets all three times we flew round-trip with EVA Air and didn’t receive any special discounts from the airline. Nor has the airline paid us to write this review or influenced us in any way here. This post consists simply of our own independent unbiased thoughts and views. Images (except 3, 8, 10 and 11) are courtesy EVA Air.

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62 Comments

  1. Thank you for this review! You convinced me to bid for a premium economy upgrade. Fingers crossed. Thank you again.

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    1. Excellent! Crossing fingers for you that you get the upgrade! Let us know :-).

      We’ll be flying with EVA Air again in a few months to Asia (Premium Economy) – we’re hoping the upgrade it’s worth it :-). We’re finding that even a few more inches of legroom makes an enormous difference.

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  2. Thank you for your review, very helpful!

    I was trying to book EVA through their website, but after choosing my flight date, it directs me to a Taiwan page every time (and no translation is happening). What website do you recommend to book from Vancouver to Asia? TYSM!

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  3. Hello and thanks for all the information.

    My friend and I are heading from Victoria to Taiwan in October, yay!! I’m a bit concerned about having to wear a mask on the flight as I just read that masks are required in transit. Any thoughts?

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    1. Don’t worry. It’s not that uncomfortable to wear a mask on the plane. We’re kinda (sort of) used to it now. (We even still wear our masks on flights and in busy airports when not required!)

      Obviously, you can remove your mask to eat and drink :-).

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  4. Such a helpful and detailed review. Thank you!

    I have flown on Cathay to Bali before and their premium economy seats were more like a cradle rather than a footrest coming out. It was perfect for my chronic backache not sitting on my tailbone. I want to go back to Bali before I’m no longer able to do the long-haul trips and of course, money is an issue. So I’m wondering how would you compare Eva’s premier economy seat and value vs Cathay. Do you know if Cathay still has those cradle seats?

    Thanks so much for your input!

    – Yvonne

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    1. We can’t speak from personal experience.

      But we understand Cathay Pacific’s Premium Economy seats offer up to 40 inches of seat pitch plus calf and footrests on the Boeing 777-300ERs and Airbus A350s. We’d expect that to be pretty comfortable! These seats get good reviews.

      But EVA Air’s Premium Economy seats also get good reviews.

      Perhaps compare the routing/layover time and how long the trip is for each airline. If one is better than the other, that may help you decide :-).

      Enjoy your Bali trip!

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  5. I have flown EVA many times and usually like them very much. However, I booked with them online in Oct. and made a small mistake – not using my middle name in the booking. I called their customer service line possibly 10 times and got the answer: “We are experiencing a high call volume. Please try again later.” Then they hung up.

    This was within the 24 hour cancellation time, but cutting it close. At one point, after waiting on hold again for 30 minutes, they did actually answer.

    And the answer was: We can’t do anything to help you here. Just cancel online and re-book. This answer was not reassuring at all. Why can’t they fix this over the phone?

    I did cancel and rebook, and they did refund me for the initial booking. So good on them.

    But why was the onus on me? Why can’t they do this through customer service? Also, why does their customer service say they have too many calls and hang up?

    I liked them in the past but this makes me nervous to book with them again. When I need help, I need to know they will be there, and they were not this time.

    Nice people, good aircraft, terrible customer service. EVA Air, do better.

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    1. All airlines have had a rough time the past three years. Some airlines have rebounded faster and are doing a better job at re-staffing, getting the number of flights up to pre-Covid levels, not canceling flights, etc.

      We share your frustration though – we’ve had to deal with lots of wasted hours on the telephone “on hold” with other airlines for other issues. At least you got your booking fixed, so that’s the good news :-).

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    1. There’s no difference in the actual seat. A “Standard” Economy Class seat is the same as an “Up” Economy Class seat. The difference lies in their different booking class codes and the different charges for seat selection, etc.

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    2. @Janice and George, There are also differences in charges for cancellation or changes in the booking. Up is generally free for any changes made.

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  7. Hi there,

    I am planning to travel in the Philippines in May with my son. However is it better to buy the seats in advance or wait till 48 hrs before departure time? I’m afraid that my son will sit in a different seat if there are no available seats together. By February, the seat fare will increase to $50 from $40 long haul and short haul $20 from $15.

    Thank You 😊

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    1. Airline prices can be all over the map these days. But you usually get the best airline ticket prices when you book in advance.

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    1. Hi Karen,

      Good question! We just updated our EVA Air review to include the airline’s checked and carry-on baggage limits :-).

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  9. Hello.

    I plan to buy tickets going to the Philippines.

    I want to take my 19 lb, 2-yr-old Corgi with me. How do I know if a specific plane is not taking pets?

    I have been looking at EVA Air (Flight 7 Aircraft 77W on July 5, 2023 departing SFO.)

    How much is the fee and should I take him to be under the seat or should I check him in as baggage?

    I am worried about the almost 4-hr layover. Can we have him during the layover or not? I need more information.

    Thanks a lot.

    Kathrina

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  10. Thank you for your updated and detailed review.

    I’m flying with three kids from O’Hare to SE Asia via Taipei next month on EVA Air. They bring their own headphones for flying. What plug-in options are there for the entertainment system? Their travel headphones have the normal single straight plug like the airline-issued ones always had. Just want to make sure they don’t need to be USB ones nowadays.

    Also, are shops/restaurants open in the Taipei airport now during connection?

    Thank you again!! Very helpful review!!

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    1. Glad you found our review helpful!

      For the headphone plugs, we really can’t say what type of plug-in option EVA Air has. The last time we flew internationally from Europe a month ago on Lufthansa, we were given the plug-in earbuds with a single straight plug, so they’re obviously still in use.

      And yes, you’ll find the shops and restaurants open in Taipei.

      Have a good flight!

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    1. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), as of July 1, 2022, travelers to Thailand must either be fully vaccinated against Covid, or if unvaccinated, have a negative Covid test. As these rules are constantly changing, you should check the TourismThailand.org site before you go for the latest entry requirements.

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  12. Interesting review, especially since we are from Victoria!

    Since my wife is Thai, we travelled every year to BKK between 2014-19. Now that Covid is no longer a big concern, we are off to BKK between October 31 and February 28 (ideally).

    All our trips were on EVA Air and I can second all your positive remarks. However, we were then travelling Premium Economy and (once) Business Class.

    I was just (August 14) attempting a mock booking and found that Eva Air seems not to offer Premium on the YVR-Taipei route. This may be because it is (as you note) no longer using the 777-300ER. So you only have a choice between Economy ($1266 round trip) or Business ($5795).

    I am not 100% convinced that paying that much extra for Business is worth it for a 12-hour flight. What do you think?

    I note that Air Canada are (at least they have announced it) introducing a NON-STOP flight from YVR-BKK as of December 1st. Econ will be $779. Premium Econ = $2064. Biz = $6092.

    Regards,
    Trevor

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    1. Very good information! Thanks for sharing :-).

      We’re with you. For long-haul flights (unless an airline covers our flights, which they occasionally do!), we usually suck it up in Economy and prefer to spend the money on the actual trip. Staying in a Four Seasons or other luxury hotel can go a long way to helping you get over jet lag and forget the pain of flying in Economy! The $4,500+ difference between EVA’s Economy and Business can buy many nights of luxury hotel upgrades, blow-out dinners, memorable tours and more.

      If your trip is really short (and it sounds like it won’t be), then Business class can help you get off to a faster start when you arrive. But for longer trips (and we tend to do long 3- and 4-week trips these days), we’re over jet lag and ready to go full-blast within a couple of days (especially after staying at a great hotel).

      We do spend the money on selecting our Economy seats in advance though. At least that way, we don’t get stuck in middle seats at the back of the plane by the toilets :-).

      Have a great trip to Thailand!

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  13. I am a frequent traveler.

    My personal experience is that conditions aren’t always favorable for traveling by air. Sometimes conditions caused by nature and sometimes caused by our problems result in modification or cancellation of flight tickets.

    I always prefer to go with Eva Air because it’s easy to understand their cancellation and change policy and they offer much more flexibility.

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    1. Thanks for chiming in! It’s good to know you’ve found EVA Air’s change and cancellation policies clear and flexible :-).

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  14. I flew with EVA last year November from Toronto to Taipei, round trip, business class. Without a doubt, the service was excellent. Can’t compare with any North America airline, not only because it was business. I had flown with EVA on Economy also two years back and service was also also impressed. Crews were polite and always with pleasant smiles, just made you feel relaxed and the trip more enjoyable. I would definitely fly with EVA again.

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    1. Thanks for letting us know – next time, we’d like to try their business class! Though, like the rest of the world, we’ll likely have to wait a little while before traveling again :-).

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  15. Check the seat layout of the 777-300. You will see that the Premium (extra) Economy Seats are 2-4-2 vs 3-4-3. Which makes for more room than regular economy.

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    1. Thanks, Jim!
      The Premium Economy seats look much nicer than the regular economy seats. They would naturally be more comfortable!
      We’ll update the post to add this information. Thanks for alerting us :-).

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      1. EVA Air has adopted a new fare system effective Mar. 5th, 2019. In the past, when I booked the basic PE fare there was no charge for seat selection. Now there is, for ex. from YVR-TPE it’s something like $53 CAD. If you purchase the next higher fare there is no charge for seat selection.

        As much as I like their product, I was able to secure seats without this extra fee on China Airlines, which also offers a decent PE product for a lower price. The cabin is smaller (24 seats) and they use an Airbus 350-900 for this route. Roughly departing from YVR and arriving in TPE around the same time.

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        1. Thanks for letting us know.
          The airlines are always finding ways to charge us, aren’t they? Grumble…
          BTW, have you flown yet? How did you find China Airlines compared to EVA Air?

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    1. Thanks for letting us know. In this day when we hear of (and have) so many negative flying experiences, it’s nice when you have a pleasant one, isn’t it?

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  17. Myself and family say Eva air is SUPERB… professional… flight attendant… look at their friendly smile.{all d time}.give you more comfort… highly recommended…

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  18. I am planning to fly on EVAAIR from Toronto to Taipei next week. Very interested to discover what they could offer different to other airlines.

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    1. Hope you have a good trip! We’ll be interested to hear how you like the airline (or not) — let us know :-)

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  20. I flew with EVA Air from Manila to Taipei in October 2016, and they were great! For a $100 return flight price, I certainly couldn’t fault them. We even got a full meal for a 2hr 20 minute early morning flight! I live in Germany and usually fly European airlines. You might get a packet of nuts and a cup of tea for a 1.5 hr flight, certainly not a meal! Highly recommended!

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    1. You certainly got good value for money for a 2hr 20 minute flight, didn’t you! Let’s cross fingers EVA Air continues to treat their flying customers nicely :-).

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  21. Have flown several times with EVA, YVR-TPE-BKK return and always had a satisfying flight.

    As you point out, the upper deck of the 747’s are a 3-3 configuration; the other bonus is that there is increased seat pitch (35-36″) vs. the lower deck economy seats. EVA does have a habit of blocking some of these seats off and releasing them closer to departure date if they haven’t been snapped up by frequent flyers. Was fortunate to secure a window seat on the upper deck on my next outbound flight from YVR.

    I believe these planes are however being phased out.

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    1. Good to hear you’ve also enjoyed your EVA Air flights… We hear too that the planes will be phased out – too bad… Fliers will just have to enjoy the upper deck, window seats while they can :-).

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  22. Great review. I flew with EVA air long ago on the way to Vietnam from California and recently from Taiwan to Japan. I can’t say I’m a huge fan of them, but the staff is very nice and the food is okay. Not sure if you’ve been on an ANA flight but I like that a lot better.

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    1. Good tip! We’ll keep ANA in mind for our next Asia trip. It’s good we have several options :-). We’ve also heard good things about China’s Hainan Airlines, which recently started flying from Seattle to Beijing and Shanghai.

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    1. Ah, you got us! It’s more correct to say that EVA Air is a Taiwanese international airline. So we’ve changed that wording in our post. Thanks for writing in :-).

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  24. Oh for sure Eva Air offers much better service and in-flight experience, hands down, compared to other north American airlines! So glad Eva joined Star Alliance so I can keep on accumulating aeroplan miles and don’t have to suffer the tortured experience on Air Canada (yes, on their Vancouver to Hong Kong route, they managed to squeeze in 149 more passengers… by taking away seat pitch and toilets!) Eva is phasing out its older 747s and replacing them with brand new 777s, and the cabin is much nicer!

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  25. It’s great to know you enjoyed EVA Air, I’ve flown them before , long long ago in 2003 from Manila to Taipei and I remember the flight attendant literally tossed me my lunch as she lurched forward due to turbulence! haha :) They are a popular airline choice to fly from Southeast Asia to the US due to their price, also because they were one of the 1st airlines to introduce premium economy.

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    1. Yes, EVA Air is very competitive price-wise. We’re actually flying with them again when we visit Myanmar and Malaysia next year. The price is right – and so is the service :-).

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  27. I haven’t flown Eva Air yet, but you’re definitely not alone – I keep hearing good things about them in the industry. Will definitely be trying to fly with them on my next trip O/S.

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    1. Interesting to hear! We hadn’t heard much about Eva Air before booking and flying with them on this trip. In fact, we were a little leery (wondering if we should pay the $100 or so extra per ticket and go with Cathay Pacific instead). So our Eva flights were a pleasant surprise.

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  28. I had never heard of them until we flew LAX to BKK a couple years ago! I agree with everything you’ve said here, they were fabulous. I also loved the lavender misting spray to sort of rejuvenate you located in all the bathrooms. For one of the meals I was sleeping and they left a little note saying they didn’t want to wake me but to ask for my meal when I woke up. I did and they heated it up and everything! Eva Air rocks!

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  29. Believe it or not, but I hadn’t heard about Eva Air before. After reading your review, I am more likely to fly with them next time. The prices seem so reasonable.

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  30. Thanks for bring this airline to my attention. I’d never heard of it before. Sounds like you were pleased with what you got for your money!

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    1. Yes, we were very happy – with both the ticket cost and the service (much better than North American airlines for sure).

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