TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s four leading airlines posted record-high consolidated revenues for the first half of 2025, driven by robust summer travel demand and steady cargo operations.

China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines, and Tigerair Taiwan each reported their highest revenues from January through June. EVA Air led the group with NT$110 billion (US$3.8 billion) in consolidated revenue for the six-month period, representing a 2.76% increase compared to the same period last year, according to CNA.

China Airlines followed with NT$104 billion, marking a 5.24% year-on-year growth. Starlux Airlines and Tigerair Taiwan recorded revenues of NT$22 billion and NT$8.5 billion, respectively, with Starlux posting a notable 34% increase from last year.

For June, Eva Air’s consolidated revenue saw a year-on-year decrease of 4.51% but a month-on-month increase of 1.4%.

Passenger revenue was supported by steady demand on long-haul routes to Europe and North America, maintaining load factors near 90%. Regional routes within Northeast and Southeast Asia also saw solid bookings, driven largely by family travel during the summer peak season.

Eva Air’s June cargo revenue benefited from eased US-China tariff tensions, which helped revive air export demand from China, alongside steady shipments of Taiwan’s AI servers, semiconductor equipment, apparel, and electronic components from Southeast Asia.

China Airlines reported consolidated revenue of NT$16.9 billion for June, a 1.64% month-on-month increase but a 3.82% decline year-on-year.

Passenger revenue was fueled by strong demand for summer vacation destinations, such as Bali and Okinawa, and increased bookings to Southeast Asia. The airline expected passenger load factors of up to 90% during the summer.

Cargo revenue for China Airlines totaled NT$5.3 billion in June, marking a 6.15% increase compared to the same month last year. The airline attributed growth to accelerated shipments ahead of the US 90-day temporary tariff pause deadline.

Continued demand for AI servers, semiconductor equipment, auto parts, and fresh produce helped maintain stable air freight performance.