EVA Air and Southwest Airlines launch interline partnership

International

EVA Air and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) have announced the launch of a new interline agreement, effective immediately.

The partnership connects EVA Air passengers arriving in Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), and Chicago (ORD) to Southwest Airlines’ extensive domestic network, offering travelers enhanced connectivity, greater flexibility, and access to more destinations across the United States.

The agreement integrates the networks of both airlines at participating gateway airports. Passengers can now book a single itinerary covering flights operated by both carriers, benefit from coordinated ticketing, and check baggage through to their final destination. Boarding passes for all segments are issued at the first point of departure, streamlining transfers and making connections more efficient.

“This partnership positions EVA Air for long-term growth in an evolving market by combining resources with Southwest Airlines,” said Andrew Su, Executive Vice President, EVA Air America Head Office. “Together, we’re streamlining operations, connecting with a broader range of travelers, and responding more swiftly to changing market needs. Beyond simply adding flight options, we are dedicated to reimagining how we serve our passengers with travel experiences that are more personalized, flexible, and thoughtfully designed around their needs.”

Andrew Watterson, Chief Operating Officer at Southwest Airlines, added:

“Our relationship with EVA Air brings new opportunities for access between Asia and the United States through our unmatched domestic network. We are grateful for this partnership and the additional dimension it brings to our ongoing efforts to provide more choice in travel experiences with global reach.”

Beyond improving travel logistics, the interline partnership aims to provide competitive fares and expanded transpacific options. Tickets are now available through EVA Air’s website, booking platforms, and major travel agencies. Through this unified booking process, passengers can connect from EVA Air’s North American gateways to more than 30 Southwest destinations, including Denver, Las Vegas, Nashville, Tampa, and Baltimore.

EVA Air currently operates 89 weekly flights to major cities in the United States and Canada — the highest frequency among Taiwanese carriers. By the end of 2025, the airline’s North American schedule will increase to 94 weekly flights. Together with Southwest Airlines’ network, EVA Air passengers will gain access to over 100 U.S. destinations, further strengthening the airline’s position as a leading transpacific carrier.

For more information and bookings, please visit www.evaair.com.