Unlikely Transpacific Route: Why Does China Airlines Fly To Ontario, California?

In the competitive transpacific aviation market, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has long been the dominant gateway between North America and Asia. Yet, China Airlines launched a direct flight from Taipei to Ontario, California, in March 2018, bypassing the iconic LAX. This unusual choice has sparked curiosity among travelers and industry experts alike: Why would an airline choose Ontario, a relatively smaller airport just over 35 miles east of Los Angeles, for a major transpacific route? This feature dives into the strategic motivations behind this unexpected decision, from operational benefits to demographic alignment and passenger convenience.