28 Jun 2019 | 01:34 AM UTC
Taiwan: EVA cancels more flights as strike continues June 28 /update 4
EVA Air cancels hundreds of more flights through July 6 as flight attendant strike continues as of June 28; confirm flight reservations
Event
EVA Air cancels hundreds of more flights through Saturday, July 6, as the flight attendant strike continues as of Friday, June 28. Around 700 flights have been canceled since the strike began on June 20, representing around 40 percent of scheduled flights. The Taoyuan Flight Attendants Union (TFAU) and its members are expected to continue the strike in the coming days. Demonstrations near the EVA headquarters in Taipei are also likely in the coming days.
Context
EVA Air is the second largest Taiwanese carrier with 79 aircraft serving 64 destinations globally.
Advice
Individuals flying with EVA Air are advised to monitor the situation, confirm their flight status, maintain flexible itineraries, and seek alternate modes of transportation if necessary.
