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Taiwan parties protest high-speed rail quiet car policy
Taiwan’s political parties demand changes to the high-speed rail’s "quiet car" policy due to public confusion regarding parents with young children. The rail company revises its approach to address concerns.
2025/10/14 18:07
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Taiwan’s flight traffic nears pre-pandemic levels
Taiwan’s international flight traffic rebounds to 95% of pre-pandemic levels, with 24.8 million passengers in the first half of 2023. New routes and increased demand drive growth.
2025/07/23 06:00
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Taiwan bullet train expands service to meet weekend demand
Taiwan High Speed Rail will add 25 weekly train trips starting July 1, boosting service to 1,128 trips weekly. Tickets for the new schedule are available June 3.
2025/05/30 09:00
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Currency strength hurts tech but boosts travel sector
Taiwan’s stock market fell 1.23% to 20,532 points as the New Taiwan dollar’s rise pressured electronics stocks. Aviation stocks surged, driven by travel interest.
2025/05/05 14:00
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Taiwan bullet train adds service to rural Yunlin county
Taiwan High Speed Rail will add 17 weekly trains from April 14 to June’s end to meet Yunlin’s travel demand. This move follows a meeting addressing local transportation needs.
2025/04/14 22:00
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THSR to add 17 weekly trains starting April 14
Taiwan High Speed Rail will add 17 weekly trains from April 14 to June 30 to meet rising demand. Ticket sales start March 24. Expect more weekend services.
2025/03/22 09:00
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EVA Air and Air Macau to start code-sharing next week
EVA Air and Air Macau will start a code-sharing partnership next week, enhancing travel flexibility between Taiwan and Macau. This collaboration offers more flight options and seamless connections, benefiting travelers as market demand rebounds.
2025/03/17 16:00
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Airfare surge driven by supply issues, labor shortages
Airline ticket prices are set to rise, with Asia and Australia seeing the highest increases. Experts cite supply-demand imbalances and labor shortages.
2025/02/11 16:13
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Experts call for increased train capacity on THSR
Taiwan High Speed Rail reaches record ridership post-pandemic, driven by marketing strategies and commuter trends. New train sets are planned to meet demand, highlighting the need for coordinated development with other transport modes in Taiwan.
2025/01/13 18:23
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Fans rush to book flights for Premier12 Super Round
Team Taiwan advances to the Premier12 semifinals in Japan. China Airlines upgrades flights to accommodate fans. Book now as demand and prices rise.
2024/11/19 10:10
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Scoot adds three new routes from Taipei starting Dec. 20
Scoot expands its routes from Taipei with new flights to Vietnam, Indonesia, and China starting Dec. 20. Starlux and Tigerair Taiwan also announce new routes, boosting travel options.
2024/11/14 21:00
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Tigerair Taiwan launches Kaohsiung to Phu Quoc route
Tigerair Taiwan launches a new Kaohsiung to Phu Quoc route, boosting travel demand. Kaohsiung Airport sees growth with 10 new routes and plans for expansion.
2024/10/28 10:24
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THSR adds 273 trains for year-end travel demand
Taiwan High Speed Rail boosts weekend services from Nov. 1 to Dec. 29 to meet high travel demand. Book tickets starting Oct. 18. Plan for late arrivals.
2024/10/16 13:49
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Taiwan launches online passport renewal for citizens
Discover how Taiwan’s MOFA has launched an online passport renewal service, allowing citizens to apply from home. This pilot program aims to streamline processes and meet the surge in travel demand.
2024/09/03 20:00
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China Airlines relaunches Taipei-Seattle flights
The relaunch of China Airlines’ Taipei-Seattle route marks a significant expansion in U.S. travel options. With five weekly flights and plans for daily service, this move highlights the growing demand for direct connections.
2024/07/15 10:31
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Zhongren Tunnel on Su-Hua highway to reopen July 4
Discover the latest update on the Su-Hua highway’s Zhongren Tunnel reopening on July 4, after adjustments to the construction schedule due to public demand. Learn about the impact on local tourism and travel advisories.
2024/07/01 13:41
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Kaohsiung travel agents demand end to China tour ban
Discover how the Kaohsiung Association of Travel Agents is urging President Lai Ching-te’s administration to lift the ban on group tours to China by June 1, amid industry frustrations and hopes for improved cross-strait relations.
2024/05/24 17:44
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Pet hotels in great demand during Lunar New Year holidays
Amid Taiwan’s Lunar New Year, pet owners face booking difficulties and soaring prices at pet hotels. Tsen Chi-ying, a cat hotel manager, highlights the rising costs and limited capacity, prompting pet owners to seek alternative care solutions.
2024/02/09 08:00
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Taiwan Railway boosts service for Lunar New Year rush
The Taiwan Railway Corporation (formerly, the TRA) plans to increase train schedules from Feb. 6-15 to meet Lunar New Year travel demand. This will include adding 234 train runs across all lines, resulting in a 6% capacity increase. Compared to the 2023 Lunar New Year holiday, an average of 7,994 seats per day will be added, increasing the seat-kilometer capacity by 791,645.
2024/01/04 15:15
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Taiwan to U.S. travel nears pre-COVID levels, up 84%: MOTC
Discover America Committee in Taiwan President Brenda Tang revealed that the U.S. travel market from Taiwan has rebounded to 84% of pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the Tourism Administration. Taiwanese travelers heading to the United States surged by 185% from January to October this year, reaching 396,913, as reported by the National Travel and Tourism Office. Flights to the U.S. during the peak summer season had load factors of over 90%, while the off-peak months of September and October maintained load factors of at least 85%. China Airlines and EVA Airways have nearly returned to pre-pandemic flight levels, and Starlux Airlines is set to launch its San Francisco route. United Airlines plans to double its Taipei to San Francisco flights, and Delta Air Lines is preparing to commence a Taipei to Seattle route. Tour package prices to the U.S. for the first quarter of next year and the Lunar New Year peak season are expected to increase by no more than 25%, offering travelers some price assurance amid growing demand.
2023/12/12 19:26