EVA Air’s Premium Royal Laurel Class to Begin Flights to New York on June 2

Text by MOOK Travel Life Wei Ruyu, Interview & Report

 

Entering its 21st year, EVA Air officially announced today (May 3) that its first 777-300ER aircraft equipped with the “Royal Laurel Class” will be deployed on the Taipei–New York route starting June 2. Passengers on long-haul flights can enjoy greater comfort with 180-degree fully flat beds, premium champagne, high-quality wellness meals, BVLGARI-branded amenities, and comprehensive personal electronic device connectivity, all on non-stop round-trip services.

EVA Air’s “Royal Laurel Class” retrofit project, costing USD 100 million (approximately NTD 3 billion), is expected to have all 15 aircraft equipped with the Royal Laurel Class by August 2013. The first phase of flights on the Taipei–New York route, operating on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, will initially run four times per week, increasing to five flights per week starting June 18. By the end of August, the Taipei–New York route will be fully serviced. By the end of this year, the service will expand to the Taipei–Los Angeles route, and in 2013, it will be introduced on routes to San Francisco, Toronto, Paris, Amsterdam, and London.

 

Offering fully flat cabin environments on long-haul routes is a standard service among leading international airlines. Currently, both Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines have designed premium cabin equipment for their top-tier customers. Following the launch of its Hello Kitty livery aircraft and the acquisition of the business center at Songshan Airport, EVA Air has now introduced the “Royal Laurel Class,” elevating Taiwan’s aviation industry to greater international competitiveness.

 

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