New Year's in NYC for just $18,000 including tax!China Eastern Airlines cuts fuel surcharges;flights from Taiwan to Europe & the US at 40% off

▲ China Eastern Airlines reduces fuel surcharges. (Photo / Provided by China Eastern Airlines)

Reporter Yu Jiayun / Comprehensive report

Flights from Taiwan to Europe and the Americas are relatively expensive due to the long distances. To help travelers save on costs, China Eastern Airlines has reduced fuel surcharges for flights from Taiwan to Europe, the United States, and Canada starting September 18 this year. The reduction can be as high as 40%, bringing the economy class fuel surcharge down from the original USD 145 to USD 85. This saves travelers a total of USD 60 on round-trip tickets, which is great news for those planning to shop during the fall and winter seasons or celebrate New Year’s in Europe and the Americas.

Taking Paris as an example, the lowest fare for departures in November starts at NT$16,000 (including taxes). For those traveling to New York at the end of December for New Year’s, the lowest fare starts at NT$18,000 (including taxes). China Eastern Airlines operates 33 weekly flights from Taipei to Shanghai. Through its extensive international flight network departing from Shanghai, passengers can fly to nine destinations in Europe, including Paris, London, Frankfurt, Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid, Prague, Moscow, and Saint Petersburg, as well as seven destinations in North America, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Hawaii, Toronto, and Vancouver. In addition, through code-share flights with SkyTeam partners such as Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM, travelers can reach nearly 100 destinations across Europe and North America.