Taiwanese carrier EVA Air will launch nonstop service between the Washington D.C. area and Taipei later this year, following years of anticipation. The route solidifies Taipei's “appeal as a world-class tourism destination," Andrew Su, the executive vice president for EVA Air America, told Travel + Leisure in a statement. 1 spot for the world’s cleanest airline and the award for the best economy class catering. Just last week, EVA Air came in as the eighth safest airline in the world, according to AirlineRatings.com. Daily nonstop service is also offered to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), with a total of 98 weekly flights across the continent.