The partnership expands UATP's presence in the
Asia-Pacific market and provides
EVA with a vital channel to business and corporate travel
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UATP, the global network
simplifying payment, has partnered with EVA Air, a leading airline
in Taiwan, to expand its Issuer
network. The partnership enables EVA Air to issue new UATP
accounts, a critical capability for driving growth in business
travel and strengthening relationships with corporate clients
worldwide.
"EVA Air is a recognized leading brand in corporate travel, and
we are pleased to partner with UATP to introduce an innovative
solution that will add significant value for our corporate
partners," says Charlie Pan,
Executive Vice President of EVA Air's Passenger Management
Division. "This collaboration provides a strategic opportunity for
us and our corporate partners. We look forward to the successful
development and growth of the program."
Expansion in the Asia-Pacific Region
The partnership with EVA Air marks UATP's latest expansion in
the Asia-Pacific market. It
highlights the growing global demand for UATP products, a preferred
payment method for corporate travelers.
"EVA Air is an excellent fit as a UATP Issuer, given its
strong presence in corporate travel, which will greatly benefit
from improved payment acceptance," says Zach Ornelas, SVP Commercial for UATP. "We're
excited about this mutually beneficial partnership and the
opportunity to grow our presence in the Asia-Pacific region further."
A Fast-Growing, Award-Winning Partner
EVA Air, a member of the Star Alliance since June 2013, has consistently been recognized among
the world's top airlines. In June
2024, SKYTRAX ranked EVA Air 8th among the "World's Top 10
Best Airlines," and the airline has maintained a 5-star rating for
nine consecutive years. Based in Taiwan, EVA Air operates a fleet of 84
aircraft, serving nearly 60 destinations across four continents. By
partnering with UATP as an Issuer, EVA Air enhances its offerings
for business travelers, creating new opportunities for growth.
For more information about UATP and the partnership with EVA Air
or to speak with a UATP company executive, please contact
Wendy Ward at
wendy.ward@uatp.com.
ABOUT UATP
UATP is the payment network simplifying payments in complex
industries. We make it easy for businesses to make or accept any
type of payment; open new markets, drive growth, and reduce costs
for Issuers, Merchants, vendors, agents, aggregators, and
more. UATP is continually innovating to connect companies to
new forms of payment (AFPs), and our easy-to-use data tools,
DataStream® and DataMine®,
provide comprehensive account details to Issuers and Corporate
Account Holders. Our team has decades of experience with the
ever-changing payments landscape, and our reliable and proven
technology ensures our global customers get more from every payment
experience. Learn more at uatp.com.
Accepted as a form of payment for corporate business travel
worldwide by airlines, travel agencies, and
Amtrak®; UATP accounts are issued by: Aeromexico;
Air Canada (TSE: AC); Air China; Air New Zealand (ANZFF.PK); Air
Niugini; AirPlus International a wholly-owned subsidiary of SEB
Kort; American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL); APG Airlines; Austrian
Airlines; Avianca Airlines; BCD Travel; China Eastern Airlines
(NYSE: CEA); Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL); EL AL Israel Airlines;
Etihad Airways; Fareportal; Frontier Airlines; GOL Linhas Aereas
inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4); Hahn Air; High
Point Travel; Japan Airlines (9201:JP); JetBlue Airways; LATAM
Airlines; Link Airways; Qantas Airways (QUBSF.PK); Shandong
Airlines; Sichuan Airlines; Southwest Airlines; Sun Country
Airlines; TUIfly GmbH; Turkish Airlines (ISE: THYAO); United
Airlines (NASDQAQ: UAL) and WestJet.
About EVA Air
Based at Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport, EVA
Air is the leading airline in Taiwan. Operating a fleet of Boeing and Airbus
narrow and wide-body aircraft, EVA Air's network includes regional
services to China as well as
international service to central and south-east Asia, Australia, Europe, Canada and the
United States. EVA Air currently serves nearly 60
destinations with 84 aircraft and is steadily expanding its
operation network and fleet. It is also rated as a 5-star Airline
and one of the World's Top 10 Best Airlines by the international
quality rating organization SKYTRAX. EVA Air is a member of the
Star Alliance. For more information, visit
https://www.evaair.com.
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