Establish a direct flight between Atlanta and Taipei
Establish a direct flight between Atlanta and Taipei
The Issue
The Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Gainesville Georgia, passionately believes in building bridges of understanding and opportunity across the globe. We see an incredible opportunity to connect two dynamic and culturally rich regions: Taiwan and the Southeastern United States. One of the most effective ways to further this connection is through the establishment of a direct flight between Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) and Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Currently, there are no direct flights linking Taipei to the Southeastern United States, a gap that limits the potential for increased economic growth, tourism, and cultural exchanges. The Southeastern United States is home to vibrant economies and diverse communities, with Atlanta serving as a central hub for commerce, transportation, and tourism. Meanwhile, Taipei is not only the vibrant capital city of Taiwan but also a significant player on the international stage, rich in culture and economic prowess.
Implementing a direct flight would shorten travel time significantly, which would benefit business travelers, tourists, and people visiting friends and family. It would also promote bilateral trade and investment opportunities by facilitating easier and more frequent interactions between businesses in both regions. The cultural exchanges could ignite collaborations in arts, education, and beyond, fostering a better mutual understanding between two cultures that have much to offer each other.
Moreover, Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration and the Taoyuan International Airport Corporation, along with airlines like China Airline and Eva Airline have the chance to be pioneers in this endeavor. They can lead the way in embracing global connectivity by establishing a route that opens new pathways for collaboration, innovation, and growth.
We, therefore, earnestly call upon the Civil Aeronautics Administration (Taiwan), the Taoyuan International Airport Corporation, China Airline and EVA Airline to consider the immense potential benefits of establishing a direct flight route between Atlanta and Taipei. We urge these organizations to initiate discussions on this proposal and conduct feasibility studies to bring this vision to fruition.
Together, we can connect two great regions and create new opportunities for growth and understanding. Please sign this petition to support the establishment of a direct flight between Atlanta and Taipei and help us bring these two worlds closer together for the prosperity of both regions.
Top 10 Reasons to Support ATL–TPE Direct Flight
1. Strong demand and population base – Metro Atlanta has over 6 million residents, including a large Asian and Taiwanese community.
Boost tourism and cultural exchange – A direct route would encourage U.S. tourists to visit Taiwan and make family trips easier.
2. Active business connections – Taiwan’s industries are closely tied to the Southeast’s technology and manufacturing sectors.
Here are some of the top Atlanta-based companies from recent Fortune 500 lists:
1️⃣ The Home Depot: #24 in 2025
2️⃣ United Parcel Service (UPS): #47 in 2025
3️⃣ Delta Air Lines Inc.: #70 in 2025
4️⃣ The Coca-Cola Company: #97 in 2025
5️⃣The Southern Company: #163 in 2025
6️⃣ Genuine Parts Company: #175 in 2025
7️⃣WestRock: #202 in 2025
8️⃣ Aflac: #222 in 2025
9️⃣ Pulte Group Inc.: #255 in 2025
🔟 Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.: #281 in 2025
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Here are the top 10 companies by market capitalization in Taiwan:
1️⃣ Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC): The world's largest contract chipmaker.
2️⃣ Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn): An electronics contract manufacturer.
3️⃣ MediaTek Inc.: A fabless semiconductor company.
4️⃣ Fubon Financial Holding: A financial holding company.
5️⃣ Quanta Computer: A computer and electronics manufacturer.
6️⃣ Delta Electronics: An electronics company specializing in power and thermal management solutions.
7️⃣ Cathay Financial Holding: A financial holding company.
8️⃣ Chunghwa Telecom: The largest telecommunications company in Taiwan.
9️⃣ CTBC Financial Holding: A financial holding company.
🔟 ASE Technology Holding: An electronic manufacturing services company.
3. Time-saving – Current travelers must connect through Chicago, Dallas, or Los Angeles, adding 4–6 extra hours per trip.
4. Global aviation hub – ATL is the busiest airport in the world, offering excellent connectivity and growth potential.
5. Taipei Is a Major Transit Hub for Southeast Asia
Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is one of Asia’s key aviation hubs.
From Taipei, travelers can easily connect to major Southeast Asian cities such as:
Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Penh, Jakarta, and more.
A direct ATL–TPE route = the fastest link between the U.S. Southeast and Southeast Asia.
6. Enhance Taiwan’s visibility – Strengthen Taiwan’s presence and diplomacy in the Southeast U.S.
7. Support international students – Major universities in Georgia host hundreds of Taiwanese students.
8. Strong commercial potential – EVA or China Airlines could partner with Delta for two-way network synergy.
9. Environmental benefits – Fewer connections mean lower emissions and energy use.
10. Community support – Taiwanese associations, chambers, and student groups all stand behind this initiative.
亞特蘭大直飛台北，開啟雙向交流新時代！
甘斯維爾台灣商會萬人連署書
主辦單位：喬治亞州甘斯維爾台灣商會 Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Gainesville Georgia
讓台灣與美東南更緊密，從一條航線開始！
我們誠懇請求航空公司及相關單位開設
「亞特蘭大（ATL）—台北（TPE）」直飛航班，
促進兩地的經貿往來、觀光旅遊與人文交流。
致：
中華民國交通部民用航空局
桃園國際機場公司
長榮航空（EVA Air）
中華航空（China Airlines）
達美航空（Delta Air Lines）
為什麼亞特蘭大需要直飛台北？（十大理由）
1. 龐大需求與人口基礎
亞特蘭大大都會區人口逾600萬，包含眾多亞裔居民與留學生，潛在客源充足。直飛航班將吸引更多美國遊客探索台灣，也讓旅居美東南的台灣人更便捷返鄉。
2. 商務往來頻繁
台灣與美東南科技、汽車、半導體與製造業合作密切，商務旅客需求旺盛。
亞特蘭大和台灣雙方均擁有多家國際級企業，具高度飛航市場潛力。
📈 亞特蘭大地區主要《財星500大企業》（2025年排名）
1️⃣ 家得寶（The Home Depot） — 第24名
2️⃣ 聯合包裹（UPS） — 第47名
3️⃣ 達美航空（Delta Air Lines Inc.） — 第70名
4️⃣ 可口可樂公司（The Coca-Cola Company） — 第97名
5️⃣ 南方電力公司（The Southern Company） — 第163名
6️⃣ 真品零件公司（Genuine Parts Company） — 第175名
7️⃣ 威士特洛克公司（WestRock） — 第202名
8️⃣ 美國友邦保險（Aflac） — 第222名
9️⃣ 普帝建築集團（Pulte Group Inc.） — 第255名
🔟 艾斯伯里汽車集團（Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.） — 第281名
美國疾病管制與預防中心（簡稱：美國CDC）
💎 台灣市值前十大的企業
1️⃣ 台灣積體電路製造股份有限公司（TSMC） — 全球最大的晶圓代工企業。
2️⃣ 鴻海精密工業股份有限公司（Foxconn） — 全球領先的電子代工製造商。
3️⃣ 聯發科技股份有限公司（MediaTek Inc.） — 無晶圓半導體設計公司。
4️⃣ 富邦金融控股股份有限公司（Fubon Financial Holding） — 綜合性金融控股公司。
5️⃣ 廣達電腦股份有限公司（Quanta Computer） — 電腦與電子製造大廠。
6️⃣ 台達電子工業股份有限公司（Delta Electronics） — 專注於電源與熱管理解決方案的電子公司。
7️⃣ 國泰金融控股股份有限公司（Cathay Financial Holding） — 台灣主要金融控股集團之一。
8️⃣ 中華電信股份有限公司（Chunghwa Telecom） — 台灣最大的電信公司。
9️⃣ 中信金融控股股份有限公司（CTBC Financial Holding） — 綜合性金融控股公司。
🔟 日月光投控股份有限公司（ASE Technology Holding） — 全球領先的電子製造與封測服務公司。
3. 現有航線不便耗時
目前需轉機芝加哥、達拉斯或洛杉磯，單程多出4–6小時。
4. 亞特蘭大是美國最大航空樞紐
ATL 機場是全球最繁忙的機場，轉機系統與市場潛力具備優勢。
5. 台北是前往東南亞的重要轉運樞紐
TPE（桃園機場）是亞洲區主要國際樞紐之一，
從台北可快速銜接：
新加坡、曼谷、胡志明市／河內、馬尼拉、吉隆坡、金邊、雅加達等主要城市。
亞特蘭大直飛台北 = 美東南直通整個東南亞市場。
6. 提升台灣國際能見度
新航線能強化台灣在美東南的形象，深化文化與經貿連結。
7. 便利國際學生往返
亞特蘭大周邊名校林立（Emory、Georgia Tech、UGA、GSU），台灣學生需求穩定。
8. 航空公司具商業潛力
結合長榮或華航與達美國內線航網，能形成高效的轉機網絡。
9. 環保與節能效益
減少轉機與繞飛距離，降低碳排放，符合永續趨勢。
10. 僑界與社群全力支持
台灣僑胞、學生、商會及社團皆支持，民意基礎強大。
我們的呼籲
亞特蘭大與台北直飛，不只是縮短距離，
更是文化、情感與經濟的連結橋樑。
我們誠摯邀請所有旅居美東南的台灣人、亞裔朋友與關心台灣的朋友共同連署，
讓這條期待已久的航線早日成真！
主辦單位： 喬治亞州甘斯維爾台灣商會
聯絡人： 劉紹鵬 (Shaw Liu)
Email： Spliu88@gmail.com
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The Issue
The Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Gainesville Georgia, passionately believes in building bridges of understanding and opportunity across the globe. We see an incredible opportunity to connect two dynamic and culturally rich regions: Taiwan and the Southeastern United States. One of the most effective ways to further this connection is through the establishment of a direct flight between Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) and Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Currently, there are no direct flights linking Taipei to the Southeastern United States, a gap that limits the potential for increased economic growth, tourism, and cultural exchanges. The Southeastern United States is home to vibrant economies and diverse communities, with Atlanta serving as a central hub for commerce, transportation, and tourism. Meanwhile, Taipei is not only the vibrant capital city of Taiwan but also a significant player on the international stage, rich in culture and economic prowess.
Implementing a direct flight would shorten travel time significantly, which would benefit business travelers, tourists, and people visiting friends and family. It would also promote bilateral trade and investment opportunities by facilitating easier and more frequent interactions between businesses in both regions. The cultural exchanges could ignite collaborations in arts, education, and beyond, fostering a better mutual understanding between two cultures that have much to offer each other.
Moreover, Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration and the Taoyuan International Airport Corporation, along with airlines like China Airline and Eva Airline have the chance to be pioneers in this endeavor. They can lead the way in embracing global connectivity by establishing a route that opens new pathways for collaboration, innovation, and growth.
We, therefore, earnestly call upon the Civil Aeronautics Administration (Taiwan), the Taoyuan International Airport Corporation, China Airline and EVA Airline to consider the immense potential benefits of establishing a direct flight route between Atlanta and Taipei. We urge these organizations to initiate discussions on this proposal and conduct feasibility studies to bring this vision to fruition.
Together, we can connect two great regions and create new opportunities for growth and understanding. Please sign this petition to support the establishment of a direct flight between Atlanta and Taipei and help us bring these two worlds closer together for the prosperity of both regions.
Top 10 Reasons to Support ATL–TPE Direct Flight
1. Strong demand and population base – Metro Atlanta has over 6 million residents, including a large Asian and Taiwanese community.
Boost tourism and cultural exchange – A direct route would encourage U.S. tourists to visit Taiwan and make family trips easier.
2. Active business connections – Taiwan’s industries are closely tied to the Southeast’s technology and manufacturing sectors.
Here are some of the top Atlanta-based companies from recent Fortune 500 lists:
1️⃣ The Home Depot: #24 in 2025
2️⃣ United Parcel Service (UPS): #47 in 2025
3️⃣ Delta Air Lines Inc.: #70 in 2025
4️⃣ The Coca-Cola Company: #97 in 2025
5️⃣The Southern Company: #163 in 2025
6️⃣ Genuine Parts Company: #175 in 2025
7️⃣WestRock: #202 in 2025
8️⃣ Aflac: #222 in 2025
9️⃣ Pulte Group Inc.: #255 in 2025
🔟 Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.: #281 in 2025
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Here are the top 10 companies by market capitalization in Taiwan:
1️⃣ Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC): The world's largest contract chipmaker.
2️⃣ Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn): An electronics contract manufacturer.
3️⃣ MediaTek Inc.: A fabless semiconductor company.
4️⃣ Fubon Financial Holding: A financial holding company.
5️⃣ Quanta Computer: A computer and electronics manufacturer.
6️⃣ Delta Electronics: An electronics company specializing in power and thermal management solutions.
7️⃣ Cathay Financial Holding: A financial holding company.
8️⃣ Chunghwa Telecom: The largest telecommunications company in Taiwan.
9️⃣ CTBC Financial Holding: A financial holding company.
🔟 ASE Technology Holding: An electronic manufacturing services company.
3. Time-saving – Current travelers must connect through Chicago, Dallas, or Los Angeles, adding 4–6 extra hours per trip.
4. Global aviation hub – ATL is the busiest airport in the world, offering excellent connectivity and growth potential.
5. Taipei Is a Major Transit Hub for Southeast Asia
Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is one of Asia’s key aviation hubs.
From Taipei, travelers can easily connect to major Southeast Asian cities such as:
Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Penh, Jakarta, and more.
A direct ATL–TPE route = the fastest link between the U.S. Southeast and Southeast Asia.
6. Enhance Taiwan’s visibility – Strengthen Taiwan’s presence and diplomacy in the Southeast U.S.
7. Support international students – Major universities in Georgia host hundreds of Taiwanese students.
8. Strong commercial potential – EVA or China Airlines could partner with Delta for two-way network synergy.
9. Environmental benefits – Fewer connections mean lower emissions and energy use.
10. Community support – Taiwanese associations, chambers, and student groups all stand behind this initiative.
亞特蘭大直飛台北，開啟雙向交流新時代！
甘斯維爾台灣商會萬人連署書
主辦單位：喬治亞州甘斯維爾台灣商會 Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Gainesville Georgia
讓台灣與美東南更緊密，從一條航線開始！
我們誠懇請求航空公司及相關單位開設
「亞特蘭大（ATL）—台北（TPE）」直飛航班，
促進兩地的經貿往來、觀光旅遊與人文交流。
致：
中華民國交通部民用航空局
桃園國際機場公司
長榮航空（EVA Air）
中華航空（China Airlines）
達美航空（Delta Air Lines）
為什麼亞特蘭大需要直飛台北？（十大理由）
1. 龐大需求與人口基礎
亞特蘭大大都會區人口逾600萬，包含眾多亞裔居民與留學生，潛在客源充足。直飛航班將吸引更多美國遊客探索台灣，也讓旅居美東南的台灣人更便捷返鄉。
2. 商務往來頻繁
台灣與美東南科技、汽車、半導體與製造業合作密切，商務旅客需求旺盛。
亞特蘭大和台灣雙方均擁有多家國際級企業，具高度飛航市場潛力。
📈 亞特蘭大地區主要《財星500大企業》（2025年排名）
1️⃣ 家得寶（The Home Depot） — 第24名
2️⃣ 聯合包裹（UPS） — 第47名
3️⃣ 達美航空（Delta Air Lines Inc.） — 第70名
4️⃣ 可口可樂公司（The Coca-Cola Company） — 第97名
5️⃣ 南方電力公司（The Southern Company） — 第163名
6️⃣ 真品零件公司（Genuine Parts Company） — 第175名
7️⃣ 威士特洛克公司（WestRock） — 第202名
8️⃣ 美國友邦保險（Aflac） — 第222名
9️⃣ 普帝建築集團（Pulte Group Inc.） — 第255名
🔟 艾斯伯里汽車集團（Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.） — 第281名
美國疾病管制與預防中心（簡稱：美國CDC）
💎 台灣市值前十大的企業
1️⃣ 台灣積體電路製造股份有限公司（TSMC） — 全球最大的晶圓代工企業。
2️⃣ 鴻海精密工業股份有限公司（Foxconn） — 全球領先的電子代工製造商。
3️⃣ 聯發科技股份有限公司（MediaTek Inc.） — 無晶圓半導體設計公司。
4️⃣ 富邦金融控股股份有限公司（Fubon Financial Holding） — 綜合性金融控股公司。
5️⃣ 廣達電腦股份有限公司（Quanta Computer） — 電腦與電子製造大廠。
6️⃣ 台達電子工業股份有限公司（Delta Electronics） — 專注於電源與熱管理解決方案的電子公司。
7️⃣ 國泰金融控股股份有限公司（Cathay Financial Holding） — 台灣主要金融控股集團之一。
8️⃣ 中華電信股份有限公司（Chunghwa Telecom） — 台灣最大的電信公司。
9️⃣ 中信金融控股股份有限公司（CTBC Financial Holding） — 綜合性金融控股公司。
🔟 日月光投控股份有限公司（ASE Technology Holding） — 全球領先的電子製造與封測服務公司。
3. 現有航線不便耗時
目前需轉機芝加哥、達拉斯或洛杉磯，單程多出4–6小時。
4. 亞特蘭大是美國最大航空樞紐
ATL 機場是全球最繁忙的機場，轉機系統與市場潛力具備優勢。
5. 台北是前往東南亞的重要轉運樞紐
TPE（桃園機場）是亞洲區主要國際樞紐之一，
從台北可快速銜接：
新加坡、曼谷、胡志明市／河內、馬尼拉、吉隆坡、金邊、雅加達等主要城市。
亞特蘭大直飛台北 = 美東南直通整個東南亞市場。
6. 提升台灣國際能見度
新航線能強化台灣在美東南的形象，深化文化與經貿連結。
7. 便利國際學生往返
亞特蘭大周邊名校林立（Emory、Georgia Tech、UGA、GSU），台灣學生需求穩定。
8. 航空公司具商業潛力
結合長榮或華航與達美國內線航網，能形成高效的轉機網絡。
9. 環保與節能效益
減少轉機與繞飛距離，降低碳排放，符合永續趨勢。
10. 僑界與社群全力支持
台灣僑胞、學生、商會及社團皆支持，民意基礎強大。
我們的呼籲
亞特蘭大與台北直飛，不只是縮短距離，
更是文化、情感與經濟的連結橋樑。
我們誠摯邀請所有旅居美東南的台灣人、亞裔朋友與關心台灣的朋友共同連署，
讓這條期待已久的航線早日成真！
主辦單位： 喬治亞州甘斯維爾台灣商會
聯絡人： 劉紹鵬 (Shaw Liu)
Email： Spliu88@gmail.com
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