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Taoyuan airport to see 133K travelers for Moon Festival peak
Discover how Taoyuan International Airport is preparing for a surge in passenger traffic during the Mid-Autumn Festival, with forecasts of up to 910,000 travelers from Sept. 12-18. Learn about peak times, flight schedules, and travel tips.
2024/09/11 13:03
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Taiwan’s Paralympic team receives warm welcome home
Discover the inspiring return of Taiwan’s Paralympic team from the Paris Paralympics, including medal wins in table tennis and a warm welcome at Taoyuan International Airport.
2024/09/10 11:09
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Taoyuan airport’s Terminal 3 to boost capacity by 20 million
Discover how Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is expanding with Terminal 3 to handle over 45 million travelers by 2024, aiming to alleviate capacity strains and improve service quality.
2024/09/02 15:40
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Taoyuan airport’s Terminal 3 to open mid-next year
Discover how Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport’s Terminal 3, set to open its north concourse mid-next year, will boost its capacity to 82 million travelers annually, enhancing connectivity between North America and Southeast Asia.
2024/08/16 21:00
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Guishan baseball team shuts out Canada 8-0 at Little League
Discover how Taoyuan City Guishan Elementary School Baseball team clinched an 8-0 victory over Canada at the 2024 Little League World Series, marking a significant win for the Asia-Pacific representatives. Learn about the support from New York’s Taipei Economic and Cultural Office and the team’s historic performance in the series.
2024/08/15 13:46
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Olympic boxer Lin Yu-ting returns to Taiwan with pride
Discover how Taiwanese boxing champion Lin Yu-ting’s triumphant return from the Olympic Games Paris 2024 sparked national pride, with a ceremonial welcome and the title "Daughter of Taiwan."
2024/08/13 13:17
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President Lai honors athletes with F-16 fighter jet tribute
Discover how Taiwan celebrated its Olympic heroes’ return with F-16 fighter jet escorts, led by President Lai Ching-te. Read about the athletes’ achievements and the warm welcome they received.
2024/08/13 10:15
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Fans greet returning table tennis stars at Taoyuan Airport
Discover how Taiwan welcomed home its Olympic table tennis heroes, Lin Yun-ju and Chen Szu-yu, with open arms and cheers at Taoyuan International Airport. Officials and fans showed their support for the athletes’ achievements at Olympic Games Paris 2024.
2024/08/10 11:43
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Olympic table tennis stars met with warm reception in Taiwan
Discover how Taiwan’s table tennis stars, led by Chuang Chih-yuan, were welcomed home after the Olympics, and Chuang’s reflections on his final Olympic performance.
2024/08/09 16:13
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Taiwanese athletes welcomed home by fans after competitions
Discover the warm welcome eight Taiwanese Olympians received at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport after competing in Paris. Read about their reflections and future aspirations.
2024/08/06 17:05
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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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Aviation expert: Summer flights prone to weather delays
Discover how severe summer thunderstorms have led to multiple disruptions at Taipei Songshan Airport, affecting flights and ground operations. Learn about the measures taken during these weather events.
2024/07/12 13:14
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Routine maintenance leads to brief outage at Taoyuan airport
Discover the details of the brief power outage at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport that disrupted flight displays and passenger services early Tuesday, and how it was resolved.
2024/07/09 10:27
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Indonesia deports Taiwanese involved in cybercrime
Discover the latest on the arrest of 11 Taiwanese fugitives involved in cybercrime, deported from Bali and facing charges in Taiwan. Learn about the cross-border effort to combat cybercrime.
2024/07/05 10:28
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Byeon Woo-seok greeted by over a thousand fans in Taiwan
Discover how South Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok received a grand welcome by over a thousand fans at Taoyuan International Airport, ahead of his Taiwan fan meeting, showcasing his immense popularity.
2024/06/07 14:42
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Zero lost luggage: Kansai Airport’s 30-year perfect record
Discover how Kansai Airport in Japan has achieved the title of best airport for baggage handling in the 2024 Skytrax survey, maintaining a perfect record of zero lost luggage since 1994. Learn about its efficient baggage handling process and see how it compares to other top-ranking airports worldwide.
2024/04/29 16:44
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Wang Kwo-tsai addresses Taoyuan airport’s ranking plunge
Taiwan’s Minister of Transportation and Communications Wang Kwo-tsai addresses the decline in Taoyuan International Airport’s global ranking, citing the closure of airport shops during the COVID-19 pandemic as a key factor. The airport’s drop from 13th to 82nd in passenger voting for the world’s best airports over the last four years has prompted calls for review by the Taoyuan International Airport Corporation Ltd. Wang emphasizes the impact of passenger perception on airport rankings, highlighting the challenges faced by the airport due to the closure of shops and recent delays caused by maintenance work on the South Runway.
2024/03/06 11:45
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Jaw Shaw-kong slams Taoyuan Airport for planning failures
Former Broadcasting Corp of China chairman Jaw Shaw-kong criticized Taoyuan International Airport’s runway maintenance, warning of continued flight disruptions and damage to Taiwan’s international reputation. Jaw highlighted poor planning, lack of renovations, and slow progress in infrastructure projects as factors contributing to the airport’s decline in global rankings.
2024/03/05 11:00
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MOTC minister reviews impact of Taoyuan runway maintenance
Learn about the recent runway maintenance at Taoyuan International Airport and its impact on flight operations and passengers. Minister of Transportation and Communications Wang Kwo-tsai discusses the challenges and safety considerations involved, as well as efforts to minimize disruptions during future maintenance work.
2024/03/05 10:58
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Taoyuan Airport completes runway fix ahead of schedule
Taoyuan International Airport completes southern runway maintenance ahead of schedule, allowing both airport runways to resume operations. President Fan Hsiao-lun emphasizes continued monitoring and focus on inspections. First flight post-maintenance was EVA Air’s BR18 to San Francisco. Passengers relieved as airport resumes double runway operations, confident in travel plans.
2024/03/05 10:49
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MOTC promises review after Taoyuan Airport delays
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) acknowledged flight delays at Taoyuan International Airport due to annual maintenance on the southern runway, leading to public discontent. MOTC vows to review and improve procedures for future large-scale maintenance projects.
2024/03/04 18:15
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Taiwanese airlines add more flights to Kyushu region
Explore the economic ripple effects of TSMC’s new fab in Kumamoto, Japan, on local markets and Taiwan’s airline industry, with increased flights and market potential for business and tourism.
2024/02/20 16:39
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Japan Airlines resumes dedicated cargo flights to Taiwan
Japan Airlines re-launches freighter cargo service to Taiwan after 14 years, marking a significant milestone in air transport between Japan and Taiwan. Witnessed by key personnel, the company’s strategic move aims to bolster cargo transport and enhance aircraft utilization in anticipation of long-term growth in the market.
2024/02/20 14:19
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Taoyuan Airport prepares for 1.16M Lunar New Year travelers
Taoyuan International Airport expects to handle 1.16 million passengers during the Lunar New Year holiday. To avoid congestion at security checkpoints, passengers are advised to arrive three hours before their flights. Terminal 1 will open eight security checkpoints, while Terminal 2 has 11 regular checkpoints and one for staff. The peak travel periods are Feb. 8-11 and Feb. 13, with daily passenger volume expected to exceed 130,000. This is a recovery to 90% of the pre-pandemic daily average in 2019. The Civil Aeronautics Administration has approved 210 additional flights, with the most on New Year’s Eve carrying an estimated 7,142 passengers.
2024/01/31 15:17
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Taiwan travel agents urge for earlier pre-strike notices
The Travel Agent Association of R.O.C., Taiwan, has urged aviation unions to give a one-month notice before going on strike to mitigate social repercussions. They warned that another strike could have a devastating impact on the aviation industry. This call comes as EVA Air pilots, in collaboration with the Taoyuan Union of Pilots (TUP), have secured the right to strike. The planned strike is set for the Lunar New Year period, which is a peak travel period. The pilots aim to safeguard their rights, but the Travel Agent Association emphasized that such action would significantly affect consumers and travel agencies. They criticized past unplanned strikes by China Airlines’ cabin crew, pilots, and EVA Air’s cabin crew for disregarding consumer rights. The association emphasized the adoption of international pre-strike notice processes to allow sufficient time for negotiations and consensus-building, benefiting both consumers and labor.
2024/01/23 17:33