Soaring in 2025: STARLUX Celebrates Ontario-Taipei Inaugural Flight –
'This new route is an important milestone for STARLUX,' said Walter Liang, Chief Passenger Commercial Officer of STARLUX Airlines. 'Ontario's strategic location within the Greater Los Angeles area positions us to better connect the diverse communities of Southern California to and from Asia in luxury and comfort. We are thrilled to deepen Taiwan-U.S. ties through this expansion.
'The new service also offers travelers into and out of the greater Los Angeles area more flexibility and convenience when planning their travel with STARLUX, as they now have the choice of 14 flights a week across two airports,' he added. 'It's seamless travel—SoCal your way.'
The Greater Los Angeles area boasts one of the largest and most diverse Asian American communities in the country. Home to more than 2.5 million Asian Americans per the 2020 U.S. Census, including significant Taiwanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean communities, the region serves as a vibrant cultural bridge between Asia and the U.S. With Ontario's proximity to these communities, STARLUX is poised to connect families, friends, and businesses across the Pacific. The new route also opens exciting travel possibilities for passengers seeking smooth access to Taiwan and STARLUX's extensive network of over 24 Asian destinations, including Bangkok, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo, through its Taipei hub.
STARLUX now flies one of its next-generation A350-900 four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays between Ontario International Airport and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Here is the schedule:
'This is a great day for the Inland Empire and Greater Ontario. We are excited to welcome STARLUX Airlines to the gateway to Southern California and one of the fastest growing and most popular airports in the United States. We look forward to providing STARLUX travelers with the access, convenience and outstanding customer experience that is our hallmark,' said Alan D. Wapner, president of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners.
Inaugural Launch Ceremony at Ontario International Airport
To commemorate the inaugural Taipei–Ontario flight, STARLUX Airlines hosted a celebratory launch event at Ontario International Airport following the arrival of Flight JX10. The ceremony featured a ribbon cutting, cake cutting, a symbolic gift exchange of a commemorative aircraft model, a live string duet, and refreshments—marking the beginning of a promising new chapter in STARLUX's U.S. expansion.
The event brought together a distinguished lineup of speakers who underscored the significance of the new route in strengthening cultural, economic, and aviation ties between Taiwan and Southern California. Remarks were delivered by Atif Elkadi, Chief Executive Officer of Ontario International Airport; Amino Chi, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Los Angeles; Walter Liang, Chief Passenger Commercial Officer of STARLUX Airlines; and Benjamin Brookman, Managing Director, Airport Real Estate at Alaska Airlines.
Together, they celebrated the shared commitment to providing travelers with greater connectivity, premium service, and expanded opportunities for cross-Pacific exchange.
Unmatched Luxury in the Skies
Passengers aboard STARLUX's Airbus A350-900 can indulge in next-level luxury with four class options: First Class suites, Business Class pods, Premium Economy recliners, and spacious Economy seats. Each flight offers Michelin-rated meals, curated aromatherapy, and Collins Aerospace's revolutionary seating designs—making every journey unforgettable. Economy passengers also enjoy elevated service, including online meal pre-orders for a truly personalized experience.
'STARLUX has always been committed to ensuring our passengers have an extraordinary travel experience,' said Liang. 'With our new service to Ontario, we continue to redefine luxury air travel and meet the needs of travelers seeking premium connections between Asia and the U.S.'
Rooted in the philosophy that luxury travel should be accessible to all, STARLUX Airlines redefines international air travel by prioritizing elegance, comfort, and unparalleled customer service. With this new route, the airline continues its mission to foster closer ties between Asia and the United States.
About STARLUX Airlines
STARLUX is a luxury airline based in Taipei now serving 24 Asian routes from Taipei to Japan, Macau, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. STARLUX is dedicated to providing exquisite services and utmost comfort for each passenger to enjoy an unforgettable journey. To bridge Asia and North America, STARLUX offers seamless connections via Taipei with four U.S. routes: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle , and Ontario. These flights provide convenient access and premium service for transpacific travelers. The STARLUX fleet consists of three types of new-generation Airbuses which are extremely efficient—A321neo, A330neo, and A350-900—to provide the finest and eco-friendly journeys. For more information, visit https://www.starlux-airlines.com/en-US, or our US social channels Facebook and Instagram.
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