Seattle
becomes STARLUX's third nonstop U.S. destination from Taipei with its world-class service and
amenities; premier carrier is one of our newest global airline
partners
SEATTLE, March 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One of Alaska Airlines' newest
global partners, STARLUX Airlines, announced today it will
begin new nonstop service this summer between our hometown airport
in Seattle and Taipei. STARLUX's inaugural flight from
Seattle is scheduled for Aug.16.
The airline will initially offer three flights weekly with
connections to destinations across Asia. As an added convenience for our guests,
STARLUX flights from the West Coast to Taipei can now be purchased directly at
alaskaair.com, including the new Seattle flight.
STARLUX launched its inaugural transpacific service between
Taipei and Los Angeles in April
2023. Then in December, STARLUX began service between
Taipei and San Francisco. Los
Angeles, San Francisco and
Seattle are gateway airports for
Alaska, allowing our guests to
have convenient connectivity with STARLUX flights. Another big
bonus: Our Mileage Plan members can earn and redeem miles on
STARLUX.
"We're proud to be STARLUX's first airline partner and excited
about the possibilities for our guests with this premier
international airline beginning service at our main hub in
Seattle," said Brett Catlin, vice president of loyalty,
alliances and sales at Alaska Airlines. "STARLUX delivers an
exceptional experience in all classes of service, but if you're
fortunate enough to fly in first or business class, prepare to be
pampered."
STARLUX provides an international gateway through its main hub
in Taipei with connections to more
than 20 destinations across Asia,
including Bangkok, Thailand;
Hanoi, Vietnam; Penang, Malaysia; Cebu, Philippines; Singapore; Macau and more than nine destinations in
Japan.
"STARLUX's broadened transpacific routes reaffirm our dedication
to expanding our U.S. network and to elevating the travel
experience for our fast-growing customer base," said Glenn Chai, STARLUX CEO. "As a key economic and
technological hub, Seattle is also
steeped in diverse cultural influences and home to a thriving Asian
community. Moreover, we have finally arrived at the hub of our
partner Alaska Airlines. We believe STARLUX and Alaska Airlines
will provide seamless service to travelers seeking to reach
Asia. STARLUX looks forward to
strengthening our connections between these major West Coast cities
with Taipei and larger
Asia, and to building bridges
between these dynamic and vibrant regions."
STARLUX will operate 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, the Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa
Rica, Guatemala and
Mexico. We offer our guests a
premium flying experience with award-winning customer service and
an industry-leading loyalty program, Mileage Plan. With our fellow
oneworld Alliance members and additional global partners,
our guests have more choices than ever to purchase, earn or redeem
on alaskaair.com across 30 airlines and more than 1,000
worldwide destinations. 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
Founded on the philosophy that
luxury should be available to everyone, not just the elite,
Taiwan-based STARLUX is a boutique
international airline serving a total of 23 routes from
Taiwan to the US, Japan, Macau,
Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore. STARLUX passengers traveling
between Asia and North America are able to enjoy an easy
transfer in Taipei with its two US
routes: Taipei-Los Angeles and Taipei-San
Francisco. STARLUX prioritizes safety and offers
unparalleled service with the goal of making flying a truly
luxurious and unforgettable experience. For more information, visit
https://www.starlux-airlines.com/en-US, or on our US social
channels Facebook and Instagram.
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