TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan's airlines reported strong revenue growth in July, driven by peak summer travel demand and continued cargo demand from high-tech industries, including AI servers and semiconductors.
China Airlines' consolidated revenue reached NT$22.235 billion (US$690 million) in July, a monthly record and a 25.34% increase from a year earlier. Passenger revenue totaled NT$12.635 billion, up 18.63% year-on-year, while cargo revenue rose 34.72% to NT$7.589 billion, per UDN.
Starlux Airlines also reported record monthly revenue of NT$5.728 billion in July, an increase of 42.89% from the same month last year. Revenue for the first seven months reached NT$34.281 billion, up 31.9% year-on-year.
Starlux launched its first European route between Taipei and Prague on Aug. 1, marking its entry into the European market and potentially boosting August revenue. The airline is scheduled to add Barcelona as its second European destination as it continues expanding its international network.
EVA Air's consolidated revenue reached NT$22.454 billion in July, its second-highest monthly figure on record and a 21.42% year-on-year increase. For the first seven months of the year, EVA Air's passenger revenue totaled NT$95.16 billion, while consolidated revenue reached NT$150.739 billion. Both figures were record highs for the same period, per UDN.
Tigerair Taiwan reported July revenue of NT$1.77 billion, a record for the month and 27% higher than a year earlier. The airline operated 12% more flights during the first seven months compared with the same period last year, while its average load factor reached a record 91%.
Tigerair's cumulative revenue for the first seven months totaled NT$12.095 billion, up 23% year-on-year and also a record for the period. The airline said it remains optimistic that passenger demand will stay strong through the end of the year.
