STARLUX Airlines
STARLUX Airlines
Airline
Overview
STARLUX Airlines is a Taiwanese full-service carrier headquartered in Taipei. According to Wikipedia, it was founded in 2018 by Chang Kuo-wei, a former chairman of EVA Air, and began flying on 23 January 2020. It is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (2646). It is not a member of an alliance: it announced in 2024 that it planned to apply to join Oneworld, and it has had a codeshare with Oneworld member Alaska Airlines since March 2023. A codeshare with Etihad Airways, announced in June 2025, extends its reach to the Middle East and Europe.
Network and hubs
The hub is Taoyuan International Airport, with Taichung as a focus city. Wikipedia lists 37 destinations as of early 2026. They include Japan, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macau. In North America the airline serves Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Phoenix and Ontario. Prague is the first European route, and AeroRoutes reported a launch in August 2026. Denpasar (Bali) was listed as starting on 1 October 2026 and Sydney in 2027.
Fleet
The fleet is all Airbus and young. Simple Flying reported in August 2026 about 36 aircraft: 13 A321neo, nine A330-900, ten A350-900 and four A350-1000. Wikipedia listed 34 aircraft in April 2026 and counted further orders, including A350F freighters due from 2028. Delivery of A350-1000s began in January 2026.
On board
- First class is on A350s only. Passengers departing Taoyuan are taken to the Huan Yu VIP Terminal.
- Business class has 1-2-1 lie-flat seats on the A350 (26 seats) and A330-900 (28 seats), and eight 2-2 lie-flat seats on the A321neo.
- Premium economy is on A350s only, in a 2-4-2 layout with a 40-inch pitch.
- Economy has seatback screens on all aircraft. A321neo economy offers free Wi-Fi limited to messaging, with faster speeds for a fee. Meals are included.
Good to know
- The frequent-flyer programme is Cosmile.
- Baggage allowances and change fees vary by fare and route, so check the official website. They were not confirmed for this profile.
- No published on-time performance figure was found.
- Cabin layouts differ by aircraft type, so check the aircraft assigned to a flight before choosing a seat.
Fleet
34
In service
42
On order
Fleet figures as of Oct 2026.
| Aircraft | In service | On order |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus A321neo | 13 | 14 |
| Airbus A350-900 | 10 | – |
| Airbus A330-900 | 8 | 3 |
| Airbus A350-1000 | 3 | 15 |
| Airbus A350F | – | 10 |
Orders, deliveries and retirements
- Delivery 6 Jan 2026
STARLUX Airlines took delivery of its first of 18 Airbus A350-1000s, becoming the 11th global operator of the type. STARLUX takes delivery of first Airbus A350-1000
- Order 18 Jun 2025
STARLUX Airlines signed a firm order for ten additional Airbus A350-1000s at the Paris Airshow, taking its total order for the type to 18. STARLUX orders 10 more Airbus A350-1000s
Sources: Starlux Airlines - Wikipedia, STARLUX takes delivery of first Airbus A350-1000 - Airbus, STARLUX orders 10 more Airbus A350-1000s - Airbus, This Airline Has The World's Newest Fleet In 2025 - Simple Flying
Operational Statistics
| Metric | STARLUX Airlines |
|---|---|
| Headquarter | Taipei, Taiwan (hub: Taoyuan International Airport) |
| Airline type | Full-service carrier |
| Alliance | - |
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