A decline from the big numbers of the COVID-19 pandemic is attributable to geopolitical tensions and other disruptions to global trade and supply chains.
Prevented from flying over China, EVA Air notes that competitors operating Taiwan-Europe flights are also taking longer routes to avoid Russian airspace.
The network additions will increase the number of destinations served in Japan to five as the East Asian country moves to loosen its stringent COVID-19 restrictions.
As Indian carrier Vistara signals its intention to begin flying to the US, Taiwanese airline Starlux has made headway in its efforts to serve the North American country.