In addition to providing easy connectivity for shared customers via Alaska’s hometown airport, Los Angeles and San Francisco serve as key gateway airports for Alaska Airlines, allowing both airlines to expand their route options and significantly enhance overall connectivity. Since April 2023, STARLUX and Alaska have closely cooperated in a loyalty program where Alaska’s Mileage Plan members can earn and redeem miles on STARLUX flights; later this year, STARLUX COSMILE members will be able to do the same on Alaska flights. Though Alaska has already been selling interline flights on STARLUX via alaskaair.com, STARLUX and Alaska are pleased to announce the launch of codeshare flights will begin soon this year. This strategic agreement is STARLUX’s first codeshare collaboration aimed at providing a seamless travel experience and flexibility for passengers of both airlines.
“We’re excited to welcome STARLUX to our hometown airport in Seattle – a premier international airline now serving our main hub,” said Brett Catlin, vice president of loyalty, alliances and sales at Alaska Airlines. “Our guests will love flying on STARLUX with its world-class service and amenities connecting the West Coast, Taipei and many more incredible places across Asia. We’re thrilled to offer our loyal Mileage Plan members another exciting way to see the world.”
To celebrate this milestone, STARLUX held an inaugural launch event at the SEA Conference Center following the arrival of its Taipei-Seattle flight. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, refreshments, gift exchange, and a special Mak Fai Association Drum Show demonstration. Featured speakers included STARLUX CEO Glenn Chai; Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) Director General Daniel Kuo-ching Chen; Port of Seattle Commissioner Sam Cho; and Alaska Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Harrison.
STARLUX CEO Glenn Chai emphasized the significance of the Seattle expansion: “Seattle is not just our latest destination; it’s a pivotal milestone in our U.S. expansion strategy. For the first time thanks to our esteemed partner Alaska Airlines we can connect passengers from over 100 US cities via the West Coast to Asia Pacific. We’re thrilled to bridge continents expand travel options deliver exceptional service.”
STARLUX’s Airbus A350-900s feature 306 seats spread across four cabins: four first-class suites; 26 business-class pods; 36 premium economy recliners; and 240 economy seats. Cabins feature earth-toned interiors award-winning crew attire curated in-cabin aromatherapy Michelin-rated meals—all designed to delight soothe senses. The aircraft also features Collins Aerospace's new Elements suite designed in partnership with BMW Designworks which raises bar for business-class seating.
The new flights provide exquisite dining including Taiwanese signature dishes amenities for all-class passengers enjoy an at-home experience air bring greater individuality air travel experience passengers pre-order meals online enjoy meal they want.
Founded on philosophy that luxury should be available everyone not just elite STARLUX boutique international airline prioritizes safety offers unparalleled service goal making flying truly luxurious unforgettable experience airline’s impressive growth reflects this.
About STARLUX Airlines
STARLUX is a luxury airline based in Taipei now serving 23 Asian routes: Bangkok Chiang Mai Cebu Clark Da Nang Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City Phu Quoc Island Jakarta starting Sep1 Kuala Lumpur Penang Singapore Tokyo Osaka Nagoya Fukuoka Kumamoto Hakodate Sapporo Sendai Okinawa Macau Hong Kong dedicated providing exquisite services utmost comfort each passenger enjoy unforgettable journey serves passengers traveling between Asia North America three US routes easy transfer Taipei fleet consists three types new-generation Airbuses extremely efficient—A321neo A330neo A350-900—to provide finest eco-friendly journeys.
For more information visit https://www.starlux-airlines.com/en-US or on our US social channels Facebook Instagram.
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