How to Fly EVA Air Business Class With Points

By Bryce Casson, Founder · Cardocrat · Updated June 2026

The short answer: EVA Air Royal Laurel business class is a beloved, well-priced way to fly to Asia, with a polished hard product, strong dining, and good service through Taipei. As a Star Alliance carrier, EVA is best booked with partner miles like Air Canada Aeroplan or United, all reachable from flexible points and Rove.

What EVA Royal Laurel is

Royal Laurel is EVA Air long-haul business class, with fully flat reverse-herringbone seats, all-aisle access, quality dining, and amenities, on 777 aircraft. It is consistently rated among the best business products to Asia, and it hubs through Taipei with connections across the region.

Booking it with Star Alliance miles

Because EVA is in Star Alliance, you book Royal Laurel with partner programs such as Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus, ANA Mileage Club, and Avianca LifeMiles. Aeroplan is popular for its distance-based pricing and stopovers. These programs draw from flexible bank points, and Rove Miles transfer to several Star Alliance partners as well. See EVA booking guide and transfer partners guide.

Finding space and pricing

EVA releases reasonable Royal Laurel award space, though peak US to Taipei dates can be tight, so flexibility helps. Compare Aeroplan, United, and ANA pricing and surcharges for the best deal. For more, see finding award space and business class redemptions.

Who it is for

EVA Royal Laurel suits travelers to Asia who want a top business cabin at a fair price and the smooth Taipei hub. Confirm Star Alliance space, then transfer the miles. Award prices and availability change constantly as programs devalue and adjust, so treat every points figure here as a rough, illustrative guide rather than a guarantee. Always confirm the current price and that an award seat is actually available on the airline own site before you transfer points, since transfers are one-way and cannot be reversed.

Frequently asked questions

Which miles book EVA Air business class?

Star Alliance partners like Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus, ANA Mileage Club, and Avianca LifeMiles. Aeroplan is popular for distance-based pricing and stopovers, and the miles come from flexible points and Rove.

Is EVA Royal Laurel a good business class?

Yes, it is consistently rated among the best business products to Asia, with flat all-aisle-access seats, strong dining, and good service, all at a fair award price through Star Alliance partners.

Is EVA Air award space easy to find?

Availability is reasonable, though peak US to Taipei dates can be tight, so stay flexible. Compare Aeroplan, United, and ANA pricing and surcharges to find the best deal.

Can Rove Miles book EVA Air?

Indirectly, yes. Rove transfers to several Star Alliance partners that book EVA, such as Air Canada Aeroplan and Turkish, so Rove can feed an EVA Royal Laurel redemption.

Which EVA aircraft has Royal Laurel business?

The long-haul 777-300ERs and the 787-9 and 787-10. Confirm a widebody Royal Laurel flight, since regional and older EVA aircraft carry a lesser business product and would waste the points.