EVA Airways recently announced that it will start direct cross-Taiwan Strait flights from August 15, 2011, and will offer “Elite Class” seats to customers traveling to Beijing and Shanghai from Taiwan.

The airline will start bookings for new flights from August 10, 2011.

The airline said that the customers traveling in Elite Class cabins will be offered shape-memory seats with 38-inch seat pitch and adjustable headrests. The customers will also be able to enjoy other amenities, which include electronic outlets, 8.4-inch touch screen, exclusive check-in counter, exquisite in flight meals and 25 kg baggage allowance.

EVA Airways in a statement said that the flights to Beijing as well as Pudong in Shanghai will make its departure from Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport. Besides, there will also be flights to Pudong from Kaohsiung.