China Airlines is all set to fully restore its daily round-trip service connecting Southern California's Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Taipei from March 26, 2023 marking a milestone in the Ontario’s international air service recovery post-pandemic.
"We have eagerly awaited the resumption of daily service between Ontario and Taiwan," said Atif Elkadi, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA). "This exciting development is a testament to the demand for long-haul international travel from the Inland Empire and the exceptional service provided by our global gateway."
After suspending service in March 2020, China Airlines resumed services on the Ontario-Tapaei route in June 2021, gradually increasing service levels as demand returned. The resumption of daily service occurs at the same time that China Airlines marks its five-year anniversary at Ontario airport.
The airline will upgrade the route from Airbus A350-900 to Boeing 777-300ER, increasing seat capacity from 306 to 358 across premium business, premium economy and economy classes. The
China Airlines was the first airline to offer nonstop, transoceanic passenger service to Ontario.