EVA Air and Southwest Airlines Launch Interline Partnership to Expand Seamless Travel Between Asia and North America
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) and EVA Air have established a strategic interline partnership, enhancing connectivity between Asia and North America. The agreement connects EVA Air passengers from four major U.S. gateways - Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Chicago - to Southwest's extensive domestic network spanning over 100 cities.
EVA Air currently operates 89 weekly flights to North America, set to increase to 94 weekly flights by year-end. The partnership enables seamless travel with unified booking, coordinated ticketing, and through-checked baggage service. Passengers can now book single itineraries combining both carriers' flights through EVA Air's platforms and travel agencies.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) ed EVA Air hanno siglato una partnership interline strategica per migliorare i collegamenti tra l'Asia e il Nord America. L'accordo collega i passeggeri EVA Air in partenza da quattro importanti scali statunitensi - Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle e Chicago - alla vasta rete domestica di Southwest, che copre oltre 100 città.
Attualmente EVA Air opera 89 voli settimanali verso il Nord America, con un incremento previsto a 94 voli settimanali entro fine anno. La collaborazione consente viaggi senza soluzione di continuità grazie a prenotazioni integrate, biglietteria coordinata e servizio di bagagli imbarcati fino alla destinazione finale. I passeggeri possono ora acquistare un unico itinerario che combina i voli di entrambe le compagnie tramite le piattaforme EVA Air e le agenzie di viaggio.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) y EVA Air han establecido una alianza interlínea estratégica para mejorar la conectividad entre Asia y Norteamérica. El acuerdo enlaza a los pasajeros de EVA Air desde cuatro importantes puertas de entrada de EE. UU. - Los Ángeles, San Francisco, Seattle y Chicago - con la amplia red doméstica de Southwest, que abarca más de 100 ciudades.
EVA Air opera actualmente 89 vuelos semanales a Norteamérica, cifra que aumentará a 94 vuelos semanales a finales de año. La asociación permite viajes fluidos mediante reservas unificadas, emisión de billetes coordinada y facturación de equipaje hasta el destino final. Los pasajeros pueden ahora reservar un único itinerario que combine los vuelos de ambas aerolíneas a través de las plataformas de EVA Air y agencias de viajes.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV)와 EVA Air가 아시아와 북미 간 연결을 강화하는 전략적 인터라인 파트너십을 체결했습니다. 이번 협약으로 EVA Air 승객은 미국의 네 주요 관문인 로스앤젤레스, 샌프란시스코, 시애틀, 시카고에서 Southwest의 100여 개 도시에 이르는 광범위한 국내 노선망으로 연결됩니다.
EVA Air는 현재 북미 노선에 주 89편을 운항하고 있으며 연말까지 주 94편으로 늘어날 예정입니다. 이 파트너십은 통합 예약, 연계 발권, 환승 수하물 위탁 등 원스톱 여행을 가능하게 합니다. 승객은 이제 EVA Air의 플랫폼 및 여행사를 통해 양사의 항공편을 결합한 단일 여정을 예약할 수 있습니다.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) et EVA Air ont établi un partenariat interligne stratégique pour renforcer la connectivité entre l'Asie et l'Amérique du Nord. L'accord relie les passagers d'EVA Air depuis quatre grands points d'entrée américains - Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle et Chicago - au vaste réseau domestique de Southwest couvrant plus de 100 villes.
EVA Air opère actuellement 89 vols hebdomadaires vers l'Amérique du Nord, nombre qui passera à 94 vols hebdomadaires d'ici la fin de l'année. Le partenariat permet un voyage fluide grâce à une réservation unifiée, une billetterie coordonnée et la prise en charge des bagages jusqu'à la destination finale. Les passagers peuvent désormais réserver un itinéraire unique combinant les vols des deux compagnies via les plateformes d'EVA Air et les agences de voyage.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) und EVA Air haben eine strategische Interline-Partnerschaft geschlossen, um die Verbindung zwischen Asien und Nordamerika zu verbessern. Die Vereinbarung verbindet EVA-Air-Passagiere von vier wichtigen US-Drehkreuzen - Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle und Chicago - mit dem umfangreichen Inlandsnetz von Southwest, das über 100 Städte umfasst.
EVA Air betreibt derzeit 89 wöchentliche Flüge nach Nordamerika, die bis zum Jahresende auf 94 wöchentliche Flüge erhöht werden sollen. Die Partnerschaft ermöglicht nahtloses Reisen durch einheitliche Buchung, koordinierte Ticketausstellung und durchgechecktes Gepäck. Passagiere können nun über die Plattformen von EVA Air und Reisebüros einzelne Reiseverbindungen buchen, die Flüge beider Airlines kombinieren.
- Expansion of network coverage to over 100 U.S. cities through Southwest's domestic routes
- Increase in EVA Air's North American weekly flights from 89 to 94 by year-end
- Enhanced customer convenience through unified booking and through-checked baggage service
- Access to competitive fares and broader route options for transpacific travelers
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Southwest's new interline agreement with EVA Air strategically expands its international reach while leveraging its domestic network strength.
Southwest Airlines has taken a significant strategic step by establishing an interline partnership with Taiwan's EVA Air, marking an important development in the carrier's international strategy. This agreement creates seamless connections between EVA's transpacific flights and Southwest's extensive domestic network through four major U.S. gateways: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Chicago.
The partnership's structure is particularly noteworthy as it includes through-checked baggage and coordinated ticketing—essential features for international travelers that have historically been challenging for Southwest's point-to-point model. By enabling passengers to book single itineraries across both carriers, Southwest gains access to high-value international passengers without the operational complexity of flying its own aircraft across the Pacific.
From a network perspective, this arrangement capitalizes on Southwest's strengths in the domestic market while addressing a historical weakness in international connectivity. EVA Air's current 89 weekly flights to North America (increasing to 94 by year-end) will now feed passengers into Southwest's network of over 100 U.S. destinations, potentially improving load factors on domestic routes.
While financial terms weren't disclosed, interline agreements typically involve pro-rated revenue sharing that should drive incremental passenger volume without requiring significant capital investment from either airline. This approach allows Southwest to effectively expand its global footprint while maintaining its focus on operational efficiency in its core domestic market.
This Partnership Now Connects Travelers to More Routes with Greater Flexibility
This strategic agreement creates an integrated network across the participating gateway airports of both airlines. Passengers can now book a single itinerary including flights operated by both carriers, with coordinated ticketing and through-checked baggage service to their final destination. Travelers will also receive boarding passes for all segments of their journey at the first point of departure, making connections more straightforward and efficient.
"This partnership positions EVA Air for long-term growth in an evolving market by combining resources with Southwest Airlines," said EVA Air America Head Office Executive Vice President Andrew Su. "Together, we're streamlining operations, connecting with a broader range of travelers, and responding more swiftly to changing market needs. Beyond simply adding flight options, we are dedicated to reimagining how we serve our passengers and providing travel experiences that are more personalized, more flexible, and thoughtfully designed around their needs."
"Our relationship with EVA Air brings new opportunities for access between
Beyond facilitating travel logistics, this interline partnership aims to offer competitive fares and broaden access in key routes, enhancing transpacific options for travelers throughout
EVA Air currently offers 89 weekly flights to major cities in the
For more information on EVA Air's routes and to book flights, please visit www.evaair.com.
ABOUT EVA AIR:
A Star Alliance member, EVA Air was founded in 1989 as
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 117 airports across 11 countries. Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within
- Based on
U.S. Dept. of Transportation quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey as of Q1 2025 - Full-time equivalent active Employees as of June 30, 2025
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SOURCE EVA Airways Corporation
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