EVA Air Partners: Star Alliance Benefits and Partner Airlines 

EVA Air partners with 25 Star Alliance members (dropping to 25 after Asiana’s December 16, 2026 exit) plus connecting partner Juneyao Air, giving Infinity MileageLands members priority check-in, lounge access, and extra baggage. EVA Air also codeshares with non-alliance carriers like Bangkok Airways, though those partnerships don’t carry Star Alliance perks.

What Is EVA Air?

EVA Air is a privately owned Taiwanese carrier founded in 1989, operating an international network from its Taipei Taoyuan hub using Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft. EVA Air became a Star Alliance member on June 18, 2013, and runs its own frequent flyer program, Infinity MileageLands. The airline is the sister company of Evergreen Marine Corporation and has grown into one of Asia’s most recognized long-haul operators.

Route counts vary by source EVA Air’s route map on evaair.com is the most reliable place to confirm current destinations, since third-party listings don’t always agree with official figures.

What Is the EVA Air Airline Alliance?

EVA Air belongs to Star Alliance, the airline alliance founded in 1997 that connects 26 member airlines across more than 1,150 airports in roughly 190 countries. Through Star Alliance, Infinity MileageLands members earn recognition, lounge access, and baggage perks on every other member airline’s flights, not just EVA Air’s own routes.

Star Alliance also has one connecting partner, Juneyao Air, which offers select reciprocal benefits under specific booking conditions (more on that below).

What Is the EVA Air Alliance Status Structure?

EVA Air’s Infinity MileageLands program has four tiers: Green, Silver, Gold, and Diamond. Silver and Gold cardholders are recognized as Star Alliance Silver and Gold respectively; Diamond members also receive Star Alliance Gold recognition. Each tier unlocks a different level of partner-airline privileges.

One frequently missed detail: according to EVA Air’s Upgrade and Renewal Requirement page, flight segments flown on other Star Alliance airlines cannot be credited toward Infinity MileageLands tier upgrades or renewals. Only EVA Air and UNI Air flights count. A traveler chasing Gold status through the 50-flight path, for example, needs 25 round trips flown specifically on EVA Air or UNI Air Star Alliance partner flights won’t move the needle.

Who Are EVA Air’s Partner Airlines?

EVA Air maintains codeshare and interline agreements with carriers both inside and outside Star Alliance, including ANA, United, Singapore Airlines, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, Bangkok Airways, and Hainan Airlines. Not every listed partner is a Star Alliance member, which matters because alliance-level perks like lounge access and extra baggage apply only to Star Alliance flights.

This distinction is the single most common point of confusion travelers run into when booking partner itineraries always confirm whether a carrier is a Star Alliance member before expecting Gold Track, lounge access, or extra baggage.

What Star Alliance Benefits Do EVA Air Passengers Receive?

Infinity MileageLands Gold and Diamond members receive the full suite of Star Alliance Gold perks on partner flights: priority check-in, boarding, baggage handling, Gold Track security, extra baggage allowance, and lounge access with one companion. Silver members receive priority waitlisting and airport standby only.

Lounge access note: at EVA Air’s own lounges in Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Bangkok, Diamond members can bring up to two companions (plus children under 12), while Gold members bring one. Members who want to bring an additional, non-qualifying guest can pay 5,000 miles per companion at these three airports, subject to space.

How Does the Juneyao Air Connecting Partnership Work?

Juneyao Air is Star Alliance’s lone connecting partner, meaning Gold-level Infinity MileageLands members get Star Gold benefits on Juneyao flights only when both flights are booked on the same ticket with a 2-to-24-hour connection window. Outside that window, or on a separately issued ticket, the benefits don’t apply.

EVA Air’s own documentation uses this example: a Gold cardholder flying BR712 (Taipei–Shanghai) connecting to HO1201 (Shanghai–Shenzhen) within the 2–24 hour window qualifies for Star Gold treatment on the Juneyao segment.

What Fees Apply to EVA Air Star Alliance Award Tickets?

EVA Air charges a non-refundable booking service fee (YR) on every Star Alliance award ticket, along with separate change, refund, and no-show charges most of which are waived for Silver, Gold, and Diamond members. Taxes and surcharges are always paid by the passenger, by credit card or cash only.

Calculated example: A Green-tier member books a one-way Star Alliance partner award ticket issued after August 1, 2026. They pay the USD 33 YR charge upfront. If they later need to change the itinerary, they owe another USD 50 change fee USD 83 total in EVA fees before taxes and surcharges. A Silver, Gold, or Diamond member making the identical change pays only the USD 33 YR charge, since the USD 50 change fee is waived at those tiers.

Because fee amounts were last updated in August 2026, confirm current rates on evaair.com before booking.

What’s Changing With Asiana Airlines Leaving Star Alliance?

Asiana Airlines will leave Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM Korea Standard Time. From December 17, the alliance will have 25 member airlines instead of 26. Star Gold and Silver benefits, including lounge access, will remain available on Asiana flights until December 16, 2026. 

• Mileage earning on Asiana-operated flights ended for new departures after October 15, 2026.
• Redemption of miles for Star Alliance award tickets and upgrades on Asiana is permitted for travel completed on or before December 16, 2026.
• After the exit, 14 Star Alliance members including EVA Air continue serving Seoul Incheon, maintaining over 1,900 monthly direct flights to 29 destinations.

If you hold Asiana award tickets or miles earmarked for Asiana upgrades, complete that travel before the December 16 cutoff.

Maximizing Your EVA Air Partnership: Quick Tips

• Book under the operating carrier’s code when flying a Star Alliance partner-operated flight to ensure status recognition.
• Present your Infinity MileageLands card at check-in, with the reservation booked in the exact name on the card.
• Track EVA/UNI Air flights separately from partner flights if you’re chasing tier upgrades only EVA/UNI Air segments count.
• Use the online refund channel on evaair.com to avoid the USD 50 non-online refund fee.
• Confirm Gold Track availability at your departure airport on the Star Alliance website before relying on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does flying a Star Alliance partner count toward my EVA Air tier upgrade?
No. Only flights operated by EVA Air or UNI Air count toward Infinity MileageLands upgrades and renewals, even if you earned Star Alliance recognition on a partner flight.

How much is the EVA Air award ticket booking fee in 2026?
Tickets issued on or after August 1, 2026 carry a USD 33 non-refundable YR booking service charge per award ticket, up from USD 28 earlier in the year.

Is the EVA Air change fee waived for all members?
No. The USD 50 change fee is waived for Silver, Gold, and Diamond members but still applies to Green-tier members.

Can I pay to bring an extra lounge guest at EVA Air lounges?
Yes. Eligible members can bring an additional companion for 5,000 miles per person at Taipei, Kaohsiung, or Bangkok lounges, subject to availability.

Are Bangkok Airways and Hainan Airlines Star Alliance members?
No. Both are EVA Air codeshare partners but not Star Alliance members, so Star Alliance perks like lounge access don’t apply to their flights.

What’s the no-show fee for a long-haul EVA Air award ticket?
USD 170 for long-haul routes to the Americas, Europe, or Oceania on tickets issued on or after March 1, 2026, versus USD 110 for most short-haul routes.

Do Silver members get Star Alliance lounge access?
No. Lounge access is reserved for Star Gold-recognized members, meaning Infinity MileageLands Gold and Diamond, not Silver.

What happens to my Asiana miles after December 16, 2026?
Redemption for award travel or upgrades on Asiana must be completed by December 16, 2026, 23:59 KST; after that, Asiana exits Star Alliance entirely.

How many extra kilograms can Gold members check on a partner flight?
Gold and Diamond members can check an additional 20kg (44lbs) or one extra bag on Star Alliance member and connecting-partner flights.

Do I need a same ticket to get Star Gold benefits on Juneyao Air?
Yes. Both the EVA Air (or other Star Alliance) segment and the Juneyao segment must be on one ticket with a 2-to-24-hour connection window.