STARLUX Airlines Co., Ltd. expanded its U.S. network with its December 16 launch of nonstop flights from San Francisco to Taipei. This strategic new route marks the airline?s second U.S. gateway after Los Angeles, offering U.S. travelers direct access to Taipei and seamless connectivity to 20 Asian destinations. STARLUX marked this occasion with an inaugural celebration and pre-flight ceremony ahead of the 11:40 p.m. departure.

STARLUX now flies one of its fournext-generation A350 thrice weekly between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Flight JX011 will leave San Francisco each Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 11:40 p.m. and arrive in Taipei at 5:30 a.m. two days later. Flight JX012 will leave Taipei at 11:20 p.m. and arrive in San Francisco at 6:15 p.m. on the same days.

The Airline will ramp to daily flights on March 20, 2024. Gate-side Ceremony: STARLUX?s inaugural celebration took place at SFO International Terminal Gate B5 prior to the flight?s departure. The gate-side event included ribbon- and cake-cutting ceremonies, specially crafted cookies, refreshments, special gifts and a rendition of ?I left My Heart in San Francisco?

and ?I?ll be Home for Christmas? performed by singer Wakane Luke. Featured speakers included STARLUX CEO Glenn Chai, Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) Deputy General Director John Chu, San Francisco Mayor?s Office of International Trade and Commerce Director Mark Chandler, San Francisco International Airport Director of Aviation Marketing and Development Melissa Andretta, and Alaska Airlines Regional Vice President Neil Twaites.

TECO and The Philippine Department of Tourism also joined in the celebration with contributions to STARLUX gift bags for all inaugural flight passengers and special guests. STARLUX?s Airbus 350s have four cabins: First (4 seats), Business Class (26 seats), Premium Economy (36 seats) and Economy (240 seats). Each cabin is designed to delight and soothe the senses, from earth-toned interiors to the crew attire to curated in-cabin aromatherapy and Michelin-rated meals.

First and Business have a private space with a sliding door and lie-flat seats with Zero G mode for full relaxation. Premium Economy features a 40-inch Recaro seat with leg rest and footrest bar. Economy seats come with leather headrest and wide seat pitch.

All guests have seatback entertainment featuring 4K personal large screens.