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(XFN-ASIA) - The transportation ministry's Civil Aeronautics Administration said it will permit Taiwan airlines to raise fuel surcharges for international passenger flights from July 15.
The surcharge for short-haul flights will rise 5 usd to 37.5 usd, while that for long-haul will rise 13 usd to 97.5 usd, according to a statement from the administration.
Taiwan's EVA Air confirmed as new Star member, considers converting UNI Air subsidiary to an LCC
Taiwan’s EVA Air formally signed on 29-Mar-2012 with Star Alliance to join the grouping after Star’s Chief Executive Board unanimously accepted the carrier's membership application. Wholly owned regional subsidiary UNI Air, however, will not be joining Star and EVA President KW Chang has instead revealed is was a possibility that UNI may be converted to a low-cost carrier.
As Asia’s network airlines quickly establish their own LCC subsidiaries, the pressure mounts on others to follow suit and EVA is apparently no exception. In a clear sign that the flurry of LCC subsidiary announcements by other airline groups in Asia was influencing EVA management thinking, Mr Chang Kuo-wei said “it is one thing we are thinking of, but it is only a possibility this stage”. While it ponders a possible new short-haul LCC strategy, EVA hopes to leverage its Star Alliance membership to expand on long-haul routes.
Taiwan election result to benefit Taiwan-China services as airlines expand services for New Year
This weekend’s re-election of a Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) President in the Republic of China (Taiwan) is good news for airlines operating between Taiwan and the People's Republic of China.
Since non-stop cross-straits services began in 2009, airlines from both sides have profited from a relaxation in access, with steep gains in direct city pair operations.
There had been concerns that a loss by President Ma Ying-jeou would mean his liberal attitude to relations with the mainland would be reversed under a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government. It was President Ma’s influence that helped remove restrictions on direct flights.
The KMT’s win should more or less mean business as usual – and a continuation of the expansion of cross-straits air travel.