Three major airlines will launch routes to Seattle to Taiwan, with an estimated 46 direct flights per week from Seattle to Taiwan.
Delta Airlines commenced operations on the new route on June 7, with China Airlines following suit on June 14. On August 16, STARLUX Airlines will also begin flying between Seattle and Taipei.
A statement from the Taiwan Tourism Administration said: “This expanded network will provide American travellers with more convenient, accessible, and efficient options to visit Taiwan, and more seamless connectivity to other nearby Asian destinations”.
The Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA), in collaboration with local governments, travel agencies, airlines, and performance groups, organized a Taiwan Tourism Promotion Conference in Seattle on June 3 to promote these new routes and increase flights on major airlines.