Our newest global partner now flies between
Los Angeles and Taipei with connections to 16
destinations across Asia; Mileage
Plan members can earn miles on all STARLUX flights
SEATTLE, April 26,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With more of us looking to
travel internationally this year, Alaska Airlines is celebrating
our newest global airline partner: STARLUX Airlines, a Taipei-based premium carrier, which today
launched its inaugural transpacific service between Taipei and Los
Angeles. Alaska is
STARLUX's first airline partner.
Our Mileage Plan members can now earn miles on all STARLUX
flights, and soon they'll be able to redeem miles on STARLUX. When
redemptions become available this summer on STARLUX flights between
Los Angeles and Taipei, they will start at 20,000 miles for
economy, 40,000 for premium economy and 60,000 for business class
for a limited time
From Southern California,
STARLUX opens a new international gateway through its main hub in
Taipei for connections to 16
destinations across Asia,
including Bangkok, Thailand;
Hanoi, Vietnam; Penang, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; Singapore; Macau and Sapporo,
Japan. Los Angeles (LAX) is
one of Alaska's hubs along the
West Coast allowing for convenient connectivity to STARLUX flights
for our guests.
"STARLUX is a premier global airline offering world-class
service and amenities. We're proud to be their first airline
partner," said Nat Pieper, senior
vice president of fleet, finance and alliances at Alaska Airlines.
"Our guests will love flying on STARLUX, connecting the West Coast,
Taipei and many more incredible places in Asia. We're thrilled to offer our loyal
Mileage Plan members another exciting way to see the world."
"STARLUX Airlines has marked a successful three-year
operation of our Asian routes, revolutionizing the aviation
industry with our exceptional service and innovative cabin design
that have been highly commended by passengers. In a new milestone,
we launched our inaugural flight to Los
Angeles today, offering convenient and comfortable long-haul
premier services to passengers traveling to the city of angels,"
said Glenn Chai, CEO of
STARLUX Airlines.
Chai added: "Alaska Airlines, the fifth largest airline in
the United States with a wide
network covering over 100 cities across the country, is
partnering with STARLUX Airlines to deliver more exquisite and
convenient flights for travelers journeying between North America and Asia. The partnership will enable seamless
connections for STARLUX Airlines customers traveling to
destinations across the U.S., making it easier and more convenient
to navigate the country's extensive domestic air network. With this
partnership, we are committed to ensuring that travelers enjoy a
hassle-free journey and arrive at their final destinations feeling
relaxed and refreshed."
STARLUX operates the transpacific route with its
new-generation Airbus A350-900 aircraft configured in a four-class
layout: First, business, premium economy and economy. Travelers in
first and business classes enjoy a private space with a sliding
door and seats with full-flat and Zero G mode for full relaxation.
The extra-legroom premium economy section features a 40-inch Recaro
seat with a leg rest and footrest bar. Economy class seats are
equipped with leather headrests and a wide seat pitch.
Inflight service on STARLUX includes Taiwanese signature dishes
and amenities prepared for passengers in all classes. STARLUX will
be offering first and business guests a selection of the best top
chef's creations and local Taiwanese delicacies. The popular
STARLUX signature dish yakiniku donburi is served on board. And to
bring greater individuality to their air travel experience, all
passengers can pre-order meals online so they can enjoy the meal
they want.
Alaska is a member of the
oneworld global alliance. With oneworld and
our additional airline partners, our guests can earn and redeem
miles all over the world through our highly
acclaimed Mileage Plan program. Elite status on Alaska automatically matches tier status in
oneworld so members can enjoy all the benefits that come
with it right away.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines and our regional
partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa
Rica and Mexico. We strive
to be the most caring airline with award-winning customer service
and an industry-leading loyalty program. As a member of the
oneworld alliance, and with our additional global partners,
our guests can travel to more than 1,000 destinations on more than
25 airlines while earning and redeeming miles on flights to
locations around the world. Learn more about Alaska at news.alaskaair.com and follow
@alaskaairnews for news and stories. Alaska Airlines and
Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group.
About STARLUX Airlines
Launched in 2020, STARLUX is a
luxury airline based in Taipei
serving 16 Asian destinations: Tokyo, Osaka,
Fukuoka, Okinawa, Sapporo, Sendai, Macau, Penang, Kuala
Lumpur, Bangkok,
Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Da
Nang, Hanoi, Manila, and Cebu. STARLUX now serves
passengers traveling between Asia
and North America with an easy
transfer in Taipei. STARLUX is
dedicated to providing exquisite services and the utmost comfort
for each passenger to enjoy an unforgettable journey. The STARLUX
fleet consists of three types of new-generation Airbus aircraft
that are extremely efficient – A321neo, A330neo and A350 – to
provide the finest and most eco-friendly journeys. For more
information about STARLUX and to book a flight,
visit https://www.starlux-airlines.com/en-US.
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