EVA leads way as three airlines raise their booking feesStaff writer, with CNATaiwan’s three major international carriers are increasing booking fees, with EVA Airways having already increased the charge to US$28 per flight segment from US$25, while China Airlines (CAL) and Starlux Airlines are set to follow suit. Booking fees are charged by airlines through a global distribution system (GDS) and passed on to passengers. Aircraft operated by China Airlines Ltd, Eva Airways Corp and Starlux Airlines Co are pictured at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in an undated photograph. EVA Air began implementing its increase on March 1, while China Airlines would raise the cost by the same amount on Tuesday. However, Tigerair Taiwan’s booking fees remain unchanged at NT$400 per passenger per flight segment for peak-season flights and NT$300 for off-peak flights.

Source: Taipei Times March 14, 2026 17:13 UTC