Taiwan's aviation industry enters the year-end travel and cargo peak season in the fourth quarter. China Airlines' third-quarter revenue rose 28.01% year on year, and revenue for the first three quarters rose 20%, both record highs. Chairman Kao Hsing-huang said on November 6 that the airline will push hard in the fourth quarter, going all out on both passenger and cargo operations. The airline remains optimistic about the year-end travel peak and the year-end shopping season in Europe and the United States, which are expected to support passenger load factors and cargo demand for traditional-industry and e-commerce shipments.
EVA Air will launch its Delhi, India route in December. General Manager Sun Chia-ming said bookings are very strong, helped by ample demand from India to Taiwan and North America, with the first two flights already full, and domestic travel agencies such as Lion Travel have launched India itineraries. On cargo, Sun said strong AI-related shipment demand is keeping freight rates firm, and EVA Air continues to pursue high-value cargo. Tigerair Taiwan reported earnings per share of NT$5.07 for the first three quarters and said it is optimistic about fourth-quarter passenger demand, expecting operating momentum to remain strong.