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Kaohsiung airport nears pre-pandemic flight capacity
Kaohsiung International Airport nears pre-pandemic flight capacity, reaching 93% in November. DPP legislator Lai Jui-lung leads efforts to restore routes. Tigerair Taiwan plans a new route to Sapporo in 2025.
2024/11/12 21:00
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Minister criticizes Starlux for typhoon dispatching lapse
Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai criticized Starlux Airlines for not using conservative dispatching during Typhoon Kong-rey. The CAA grounded a flight after a hard landing due to unstable weather. Starlux Airlines stated they followed regulations and monitored weather data, ensuring safe operations.
2024/11/04 14:27
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Songshan Airport halts operations amid thunderstorms
Discover the latest on Songshan Airport’s temporary suspension due to thunderstorms, affecting flights and causing potential delays. Stay informed with updates from the CAA and weather advisories.
2024/09/19 16:22
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Songshan Airport halts operations amid heavy rain advisory
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s weather as the CWA issues a heavy rain advisory, affecting flights at Songshan Airport. Stay informed on travel updates and safety tips.
2024/08/29 14:42
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Thunderstorms halt ground operations at Songshan Airport
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s Songshan Airport suspension due to thunderstorms, affecting flights and prompting alerts in 16 counties. Stay updated with real-time info on the CAA’s official website.
2024/08/19 16:48
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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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Songshan Airport halts operations amid severe thunderstorms
Severe thunderstorms affects flights at Songshan Airport, including a heavy rain warning for nine counties and travel advisories. Stay updated on potential delays.
2024/07/10 15:18
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China Airlines to hire 120 pilots, 100+ cabin crew this year
China Airlines is set to expand its team with over 100 new cabin crew members and 120 pilots as it enhances flight operations across Asia and boosts tourism recovery efforts.
2024/05/10 15:57
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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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Dense fog advisory strands thousands in Kinmen
The Central Weather Administration issued a dense fog advisory for Kinmen and Taiwan’s northern regions, leading to flight cancellations and stranded travelers. The fog caused disruptions to transportation, with flights being canceled and evacuation operations affected.
2024/02/22 11:49
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MOTC voices safety concerns over China’s flight path changes
Taiwan’s Minister of Transportation and Communications, Wang Kuo-tsai, expresses regret after China unilaterally adjusts flight routes, raising aviation safety concerns. The decision to cancel the "offset measure" for the M503 flight route and start east to west operations near Taiwan without bilateral negotiation has led to potential conflicts between civilian and military aircraft. The proximity of Route M503 to the Taipei Flight Information Region poses a risk, with the nearest point just 4.2 nautical miles away. Take-off and landing in Matsu and Kinmen without prior consultation could also raise safety issues. The national security units are now handling the situation and consulting with the Civil Aviation Administration and the military to develop responsive measures.
2024/02/01 12:18
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T’way Air revives Incheon-Taichung route, boosting tourism
T’way Air has resumed operations on its Incheon-to-Taichung route, with the maiden flight carrying 189 passengers. Taichung City’s Tourism and Travel Bureau held a welcoming event for the inaugural flight and believes that reopening the route will deepen tourism exchanges between Taichung and Korea. Director Chen Mei-hsiu cited Taichung’s mild climate, convenient location, rich tourist resources, and food culture as attractions for Korean visitors. The Incheon-Taichung route, operating a Boeing 737-800, will have seven weekly flights, with daily round-trip service in winter. T’way Air is the third Korean airline operating the route, following Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. In 2023, the number of tourists traveling from Korea to Taiwan reached 470,000, ranking third after Japan.
2024/01/05 17:49
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Hou Yu-ih challenges Tsai’s foreign policy effectiveness
Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih challenges the effectiveness of President Tsai Ing-wen’s foreign policy, questioning its impact on Taiwan-China communication, severed relations with former allies, extended military service, and increased risk of Chinese fighter jets breaching Taiwan’s airspace. The three presidential contenders, including Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Lai Ching-te and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) candidate Ko Wen-je, discuss U.S.-Taiwan relations and their stance on President Tsai’s policy. Hou questions DPP’s handling of tainted politics during their time in power and highlights his support for the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA). He also addresses concerns over cross-strait flight operations and employment difficulties for Chinese students in Taiwan. Hou pledges to follow the Constitution of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and maintain administrative neutrality without relying on any side.
2023/12/30 15:51
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Starux Airlines to launch Taichung-Macao direct flights
StarLux Airlines has announced that it will begin direct flights between Taichung and Macao starting March 31, 2023. The new route will have a weekly availability of eight round trips and will utilize the A321neo model aircraft, offering 188 seats. In addition to Macao, StarLux plans to expand its operations from Taichung International Airport to other cities, including Đà Nẵng and Takamatsu, in 2024. The airline also recently started selling tickets for its Taipei-Hakodate route, which is scheduled to launch on Feb. 1, 2024. With these new routes, StarLux aims to provide a fresh flight experience for the central region of Taiwan.
2023/12/26 15:36
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Taiwanese major airlines report record revenues in October
Taiwanese airlines, including China Airlines, EVA Air, Tigerair Taiwan, and Starlux Airlines, have reported record revenues in October and for the first ten months of the year. Starlux Airlines achieved a monthly operating income of NT$2.087 billion in October, the third highest in its history. China Airlines saw a 7.85% monthly increase and a 28.56% annual increase in October, with total revenue reaching NT$16.076 billion. EVA Air’s October revenue increased by 6.8% monthly and 46.57% annually to NT$17.525 billion. Tigerair Taiwan experienced the most significant growth, with October revenue increasing by 13.7% from September and skyrocketing 1040% from last year to NT$1.22 billion. The industry expects this revenue trend to continue as flight operations resume, driven by the northeast Asia leaf-viewing and skiing season, as well as peak travel periods such as Christmas markets and New Year’s Eve in Europe, America, New Zealand, and Australia.
2023/11/13 12:50
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Extreme heat from climate change endangers flight safety
Extreme heat due to climate change is posing new challenges for air travel, affecting flight operations, passenger loads, and take-off efficiency. Experts reveal how soaring temperatures impact engines, combustion efficiency, and lift generation, leading to delays and changes in flight schedules. As global temperatures rise, the aviation industry must adapt to ensure safe and efficient travel.
2023/08/17 13:29
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Eva Air flies passengers back from Okinawa with Boeing 777
Eva Air dispatched the Boeing 777, which can carry 333 people on board, to bring passengers back to Taiwan after Okinawa’s Naha Airport resumed operations on Thursday (Aug. 3) after two days of closure due to Typhoon Kahnun. Each flight was reportedly nearly full.
2023/08/03 17:51