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Review: Eva Air B777 – Business Class – Toronto-Taipei

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Flight Carrier EVA Air
Departing Airport Toronto Pearson International Airport
Arrival Airport Taiwan-Taoyuan International Airport
Flight Number BR36
Duration 15:15
Aircraft Boeing 777
Cabin Class Business Class
Cost 150,000 miles
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To the point Read our summary of the Eva Air flight from Toronto to Taipei in Business Class with Aeroplan miles!

Hello from Fukuoka, a city in southern Japan. I arrived yesterday from Montreal, I will do a more detailed flight-report but here is a taste of the long-haul flight.

The ticket was booked with Aeroplan miles, 150,000 miles for a trip in Business Class. I also took advantage of Aeroplan’s generous policy with a 3-day stopover in Fukuoka, my final destination being Seoul. On the way back, I will stop for 13 hours in Los Angeles before coming back to Montreal.

I’ll start with the bad news: the lounge experience at the Toronto airport. The flight leaving very early in the morning (1:45 am) the Air Canada lounge is closed. Eva Air uses the Plaza Premium lounge, a Priority Pass lounge that is also open to American Express Platinum cardholders.

The lounge in the international area is being renovated. It is thus a privatized part of the terminal that serves as a lounge. When I say “privatized part” it is a big word. We are talking about a few chairs in a corner of the terminal surrounded by a cordon with tables that act as a buffet. Here are two photos that illustrate the state of non-comfort. No electrical outlet, no dedicated wifi, no shower, no toilet. Do you like camping? You will not be disoriented.

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The last flight of the evening is boarded in accordance with the priorities. The Business Class cabin contains 4 seats per row (1-2-1). The seats are comfortable with enough storage space and power or USB outlets.

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The comfort kit is one of the famous Rimowa’s, and Eva Air is one of the few airlines that distributes pyjamas for its passengers in Business Class. A wink to Jean-Maximilien’s selfie in his Cathay Pacific First Class pajamas.

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The meals are also a real plus, we had pre-ordered ours to have the lobster.

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Being a 15 hours flight, we took advantage of the seat to sleep, no mattress, just a quilted blanket with a very comfortable comforter.

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The morning meal, also pre-ordered: a congee.

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And we arrive at 5am in Taipei by going directly to the Infinity Lounge to take a shower and have a coffee before our flight to Fukuoka.

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Bottom line

A first beautiful experience with Eva Air. I have not mentioned the crew but there too we were not disappointed. In the end, Eva Air is one of the best ways to reach Asia with your Aeroplan miles.

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