Flying Taipei-San Francisco on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner for just NT$22,000

Reported by reporter You T-Ru / Comprehensive report

United Airlines announced that starting March 28, it will operate the Taipei-San Francisco route with the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, becoming the first airline to run daily flights on this route with the 787-9, replacing the previous Boeing 777-200 model.


▲% Seats per push? 87. (Photo / Provided by United Airlines)


The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operates daily flights on the Taipei-San Francisco route, featuring more advanced dynamic LED lighting in the cabin, larger windows, bigger overhead bins, lower cabin altitude, and an upgraded air filtration system. These new hardware features contribute to high operational efficiency and lower carbon emissions.

United Airlines’ daily non-stop flight from Taipei to San Francisco departs at 09:50 AM and arrives at San Francisco International Airport at 06:30 AM the same day. To celebrate the new aircraft, United is offering promotional fares starting from NT$22,999 (excluding tax). This offer is valid from now until May 31, 2016, for passengers who book and ticket their flights operated jointly by United Airlines and ANA Airlines to San Francisco, for travel departing between now and June 20, 2016, or from September 1 to December 31, 2016.

Additionally, to make it easier for travelers to experience the convenience of flying United Airlines to the U.S., the airline is also offering special fares to classic American cities. From now until April 30, 2016, passengers who book and ticket their flights operated jointly by United Airlines and ANA Airlines from Taipei to Los Angeles, Chicago, or Boston can enjoy fares starting from NT$15,410 (excluding tax).