Huang Ching-ya


Huang Ching-ya is a Taiwanese politician and former flight attendant of TransAsia Airways.

Biography

Huang was born in Kaohsiung and received a bachelor's degree from National Taitung University.
In 2015, Huang survived the crash of TransAsia Airways Flight 235, the only crew member to do so.
In 2022, Huang joined the Taiwan Statebuilding Party, registering in the tenth electoral district of Kaohsiung City, and ran in the 2022 Taiwanese city and county council elections, but lost by 7,634 votes. She withdrew from the TSP two days later.
Huang joined the Democratic Progressive Party in 2023, and prepares to campaign for the 2026 Kaohsiung City councilor election.

Personal life

Huang is married to Chiu Hsien-chun, a member of the Democratic Progressive Party and former aide to Cheng Yun-peng. They have a daughter.