EVA Airways Airline Business and First Class Lounge

No matter if you are a business traveler, traveling with your family, colleagues or solo, business class flights will definitely guarantee you a memorable air travel experience. 

Business class offers you a high level of comfort, privacy and convenience. And it’s a wide choice for every frequent traveler, especially those who are flying on long-haul flights. 

Business class lounges are equipped with everything you need to rest, work or even have a nap before your flight. 

Those of you who are seeking comfort, privacy and exclusiveness won’t regret choosing business class flights as business class offers you everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable flight.

About EVA Air

EVA Airways Corporation is one of the world’s major airlines that operates business class flights. It’s a Taiwanese international airline based at Taoyuan International Airport near Taipei. EVA Air is headquartered in Luzhu, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. The abbreviation “EVA” stands for Evergreen Airways. 

The airline operates passenger and dedicated cargo services to more than 40 international destinations around the world. The locations are in: 

• Asia
• Australia
• Europe
• North America 

EVA Air is a privately owned airline and has a fully international route network (it’s the second largest Taiwanese airline after China Airlines). The air carrier’s slogan is “Sharing the World, Flying Together”.

The airline was founded as an affiliate of shipping conglomerate Evergreen Group in 1989 and since then it has expanded to include: 

• air cargo
• airline catering
• ground handling
• aviation engineering services

UNI Air, is a domestic and regional subsidiary of EVA Air. It operates a medium and short-haul network to destinations in Taiwan, Macau and China and its main hub is located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. In January 2018 EVA Air was rated the 15th safest airline in the world. The airline hasn’t had any accidents,  fatalities or hull losses since its establishment.  

EVA offers flights to a number of US destinations. 

These are: 

• Chicago (ORD)
• Houston (IAH)
• Los Angeles (LAX)
• New York-JFK
• San Francisco (SFO)
• Seattle (SEA)

The airline operates all of its US flights with its fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. 

EVA Air offers only a business class cabin that is divided into two sections with a total of 38 business class seats. Its business class lounges are located at different locations.

The airline’s business class cabin features comfortable seats in a standard reverse herringbone layout. They are designed in such a way to offer plenty of space for each passenger. These wide lie-flat seats with plenty of legroom and wide arm rests, which can be raised for getting more private space, definitely guarantee you a comfortable flight. 

The seats are equipped with many enclosed storage compartments and little cabinets with mirrors where each passenger can store their belongings in a convenient way during the flight. 

They also feature built-in TV monitors with touchscreens and remote controllers and you can use them to watch movies or listen to music. The privacy dividers on the seats give passengers extra privacy. 

Business class passengers will also find at their seats: 

• headphones jacks
• USB power outlets
• reading lights
• seat controls which allow you to adjust your seat in an easy and quick way

Another in-flight service offered by the airline is a rich drinks and foods menu that includes a variety of exquisite full course meals and premium quality drinks.

All business class travelers can choose from a fine selection of: 

• wine
• champagne
• cocktails
• coffee
• tea
• freshly squeezed juice 

When it comes to meal options, EVA Airways offers business class passengers a variety of options:

• meat dishes
• fish
• seafood
• salads
• breads
• baked goods
• fresh fruit
• pastry
• cakes
• chocolate
• ice cream

EVA Air offers its customers also in-flight amenity kits which include convenient travel essentials:

• cosmetics (hand cream, body lotion)
• pajamas
• slippers
• dental kit
• comb
• socks
• eye mask
• earplugs
• noise-cancelling headphones

EVA Air Business class lounge (Taipei)

The airline’s business class lounge is located at Taoyuan Airport in Taipei one level above the main concourse in Terminal 2. It ’s right after security and immigration lines. The escalators leading to the lounge are just beyond the immigration checkpoint.

Business class passengers who are flying from this airport can also access The Club lounge and The Garden Lounge offered by EVA Air.

The Club lounge is located at the top of the escalators to the left side and The Garden is located just after The Club.

The entrance area close to the escalators leading towards the Garden lounge is decorated with greenery and decorative rocks as well as palms and different plants in glass pots arranged throughout the space. There is a robot butler greeting all guests of the lounge at the entrance.

EVA Airways offers its passengers two more lounges at Taoyuan Airport – The Infinity Lounge and The Star Lounge.

The Infinity Lounge

The Infinity lounge is located at the right side of reception and it features a modern interior design  and  comfortable furniture in a 70’s style. Different flashing lights are a part of the interior design. There is plenty of seating and large windows overlooking the airport. 

The lounge’s buffet area features dining tables where you can take a seat and enjoy a variety of delicious fresh meals and snacks. 

For all business travelers the lounge offers a business center with computers and a printer, comfortable chairs and desks.

The lounge also features private shower suites that are called  “Metro Forest”, “Smile Zone” and “Fantasy Flow”. Those lounge guests who want to use a shower suite should contact  an EVA Air receptionist.

And those of you who want to enjoy a full course meal before their flight should not miss to check the lounge’s buffet. It offers a rich buffet spread that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner options. 

Here you can choose from a variety of main dishes, side dishes and light snacks:

• fresh vegetables
• pasta
• salads
• sauces
• boiled eggs
• cereal
• yogurt
• milk
• cheese selection
• French toast
• other foods

The buffet also offers you traditional dishes from Taiwan’s cuisine such as noodle dishes. The desserts menu includes different types of pastry, muffins, biscuits, ice cream.

The bar area offers a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks:

• wine
• beer
• liquor

There are also self-service stations where each passenger can make their own cup of coffee or tea.

 The Star Lounge

This is another Star Alliance Gold Lounge for business class passengers that offers to its guests different great amenities and services. It’s located on the opposite side of reception at the entrance close to The Infinity Lounge.

This business class lounge offers plenty of lighting and its brightly lit atmosphere is achieved by a faux-sky ceiling with shining “stars” which adds up to the lounge’s elegant and cozy atmosphere.

The lounge offers a variety of seat designs:

• spacious leather seats
• standard lounge chairs
• bar stools
• other

You will find seats for solo travelers as well as seats arranged closely together that are suitable for groups of travelers.

The lounge’s dining area features restaurant-style dining tables set up in rows that offer maximum privacy for passengers. 

There you will find a buffet offering a wide variety of hot and cold dishes that will fuel you up before your flight. 

Passengers can choose from different breakfast, lunch and dinner options: 

• traditional Taiwanese dishes
• meat and sweet potato dishes
• fried food
• noodles
• salads
• steamed vegetable mixes
• sauces
• cheese
• breads
• fresh fruit
• cereal
• yogurt
• pastry
• muffins
• ice cream

Those of you who are craving a refreshing drink before their flight will find a wide selection of drinks at the bar area. No matter if you need an energizing cup of coffee, a relaxing tea or fine wine – here you will find everything you need.

The lounge also offers a business center and a TV area where passengers will find comfortable chairs and a selection of free magazines and newspapers.

EVA Airways Business class Lounge (Taipei)

The interior of this business class lounge features bright fluorescent lighting which makes up for the lack of windows and natural light inside the lounge. 

There is plenty of seating in different designs at the main area of the lounge. The seats are designed in such a way so that all passengers feel comfortable and have a sense of privacy.

There are sheer partitions between the different seating sections which offer an increased level of privacy for every traveler. Some groups of seats have their own cubicles for extra privacy and comfort for the travelers.

Other amenities this business class lounge offers are special zones with TV sets where passengers can take a seat and watch their favourite shows. There is also a conference room which is suitable for use by business travelers. 

There you will find: 

• comfortable work chairs
• a desk
• TV monitors
• phone
• free newspapers
• power outlets for connecting your computer

A rich assortment of: 

• sandwiches
• meat dishes
• rice and beans dishes
• soups
• fresh fruit selection
• salads
• light snacks such as chips. 
• the desserts section includes muffins and pastries

The back of the lounge features a bar area where you will find a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks that include: 

• bottled water
• soft drinks
• coffee
• tea
• juices

The bar spot features high-top tables and bar stools where you can enjoy your drink or a light snack.