Taiwan launches a no-destination flight service.

Afterspecial program in JulyWhile allowing travelers to check in and sit on a stationary plane at Songshan Airport, Taiwanese airline EVA Air has taken the experience to a new level: a real flight in the air. The 3-hour flight takes off from Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei), then circles in the sky before… flying back to the same airport.

As one of Taiwan's eight largest airlines, EVA Air launched a special flight on August 8th – coinciding with Father's Day in Taiwan – to help fulfill the islanders' desire to travel after a long period of travel restrictions due to Covid-19.

"The international travel market has been stagnant for more than half a year," the statement on EVA Air's website said. "People's desire to travel abroad is growing. To meet the wishes of travelers, EVA Air has decided to introduce an 'alternative travel experience' on Father's Day, August 8."

Weather permitting, passengers can observe many beautiful sights of Taiwan, including Guishan Island and the East China Sea coastline, as well as the surrounding small islands.

Furthermore, passengers will get to fly on the famous Hello Kitty airplane. The A330 Dreamjet has an exterior painted with Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty, My Melody (Hello Kitty's best friend), Kiki, and Lala… Inside the plane, passengers will also have access to amenities in this style and enjoy an entertainment system typically only available on long-haul international flights.

Furthermore, a highlight of this special flight was the Michelin-starred meal created by Chef Motokazu Nakamura. The flight took off at 10:30 AM on Saturday and had the flight number BR5288. In Taiwanese, 5288 sounds similar to "I love you, Dad."

To secure a seat on the flight, passengers had to pay approximately $180 for an economy class ticket or an additional $34 for business class.

Huong Thao