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Soaring in 2025: STARLUX Celebrates Ontario-Taipei Inaugural Flight –
ONTARIO, Calif. & TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STARLUX Airlines, Taiwan's premier luxury carrier, touched down in Ontario, California, for the very first time today, marking the launch of its highly anticipated route between Taipei and Ontario. The new route represents the airline's fourth U.S. destination after Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. Ontario also becomes STARLUX's second gateway in Southern California, offering travelers a convenient and compelling alternative to LAX. This momentous occasion was honored by a water cannon salute upon Flight JX10 5:05 p.m. landing at Ontario International Airport (ONT) and a celebratory gate launch event ahead of Flight JX9's 11:05 p.m. departure. '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 or our US social channels Facebook and Instagram.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
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Ontario Airport makes major international service expansion
Ontario International Airport celebrated its largest single-day expansion of international service Thursday as Volaris announced 14 new weekly flights to three destinations in Mexico, including daily service to Los Cabos. The Mexico-based low-cost carrier, which already operates twice-daily flights between ONT and Guadalajara, will add routes to Los Cabos International Airport, León/Bajío International Airport in Guanajuato, and Morelia International Airport in Michoacan. Service to León/Bajío will run three times a week, while Morelia flights will operate four times weekly. 'Today's announcement represents the largest single-day expansion of international service in the history of our airport. It also is a testament to Ontario's decade-long partnership with Volaris in connecting Greater Ontario and Southern California with key markets in Latin America,' said Alan D. Wapner, president of the Ontario International Airport Authority Board of Commissioners. The Los Cabos and Guanajuato routes are scheduled to launch July 4, while the Michoacan service will begin July 5. Flights will depart from Terminal 2 and arrive at the ONT International Arrivals Terminal, operated with Airbus A320 aircraft featuring 186 seats. Los Cabos (SJD) Depart Arrive Frequency Aircraft ONT-SJD 12:40 pm 3:10 pm Daily A320 SJD-ONT 4:10 pm 6:40 pm Morelia (MLM) Depart Arrive Frequency Aircraft ONT-MLM 8:20 pm 1:02 am (+1) Sun, Tue, Thu, Sat A320 MLM-ONT 8:18 am 11:00 am Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) Depart Arrive Frequency Aircraft ONT-BJX 8:20 pm 12:50 am (+1) Mon, Wed, Fri A320 BJX-ONT 8:30 am 11:00 am Tue, Thu, Sat The expansion builds on the airport's recent record-breaking international traffic growth, with 438,896 international passengers in 2024, a 5.1% increase from the previous year, airport officials said. Volaris executives emphasized the airline's commitment to expanding affordable travel options in and out of Mexico. With the new additions, Volaris will operate 28 weekly flights at ONT, and officials say the airline is helping to solidify Ontario as one of the primary hubs for Southern California travelers seeking direct connections to Mexico. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
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Ontario International Airport records its biggest single-day expansion of international service as Volaris adds 14 weekly flights
Service to Los Cabos, León/Bajío and Morelia will begin in July ONTARIO, Calif., Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport's (ONT) standing as Southern California's newest global gateway received another significant boost on Thursday when Volaris announced 14 weekly flights to three new destinations in Mexico, including daily service to Los Cabos. Volaris, which currently offers twice-daily service between ONT and Guadalajara (GDL), will add nonstop service to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), León/Bajío International Airport (BJX) in Guanajuato, and Morelia International Airport (MLM) in Michoacan, to its Ontario lineup. The ONT-BJX service will be three times per week; ONT-MLM will be offered four times per week. The new ONT-SJD and ONT-BJX schedule will be effective July 4, 2025, while the new ONT-MLM route will begin July 5. Flight times and days of week are listed below. Together with the existing service to Guadalajara, Volaris will operate 28 weekly flights at ONT. Los Cabos (SJD)Depart Arrive Frequency Aircraft ONT-SJD 12:40 pm 3:10 pm Daily A320 SJD-ONT 4:10 pm 6:40 pm Morelia (MLM)Depart Arrive Frequency Aircraft ONT-MLM 8:20 pm 1:02 am (+1) Sun, Tue, Thu, Sat A320 MLM-ONT 8:18 am 11:00 am Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri Leon/Guanajuato (BJX)Depart Arrive Frequency Aircraft ONT-BJX 8:20 pm 12:50 am (+1) Mon, Wed, Fri A320 BJX-ONT 8:30 am 11:00 am Tue, Thu, Sat "Today's announcement represents the largest single-day expansion of international service in the history of our airport. It also is a testament to Ontario's decade-long partnership with Volaris in connecting Greater Ontario and Southern California with key markets in Latin America," said Alan D. Wapner, president of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners. "This increase in Volaris' routes reaffirms our commitment to offering Customers in and outside of México the best opportunities to travel more affordably, comfortably, and safely to more destinations—whether to be closer to loved ones, for business, or simply to enjoy great leisure moments on vacation. We are thrilled to drive Ontario's largest international expansion ever and look forward to improving access to affordable air travel across the LA basin" said Holger Blankenstein, Executive Vice President of Volaris. The new flights will depart from Terminal 2 and arrive at the ONT International Arrivals Terminal, and will be operated with the Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with 186 seats. The announcement comes just weeks after ONT reported that the number of international travelers in 2024 was the highest in the airport's history, growing 5.1% to 438,896. About Ontario International Airport Ontario International Airport (ONT) is California's most popular mid-sized airport, according to J.D. Power's most recent North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport which offers nonstop commercial jet service to two dozen major airports in the U.S., Mexico, Central America and Taiwan. More information is available at Follow @flyONT on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram About the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA): The OIAA was formed in August 2012 by a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Ontario and the County of San Bernardino to provide overall direction for the management, operations, development and marketing of ONT for the benefit of the Southern California economy and the residents of the airport's four-county catchment area. OIAA leaders include Ontario City Council Member Alan D. Wapner (President), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Treasurer) and retired business executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner). OIAA Media Contact:Steve Lambert (909) 841-7527 slambert@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ontario International Airport Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
11-02-2025
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Ontario International Airport to welcome STARLUX as its newest airline partner in June 2025
New service adds additional option for East and Southeast Asian air travel ONTARIO, Calif., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) welcomed news from STARLUX Airlines that it will begin service between the Inland Empire and Taiwan in June. The Taipei-based carrier will initiate nonstop service between ONT and Taipei, Taiwan (TPE) on June 2, 2025, with flights operating four times a week in both directions – Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Flights will depart from Terminal 4 at ONT at 11:10 p.m. local time and arrive at TPE at 4:15 a.m. two days later. Return flights will depart TPE at 8:05 p.m. local time and arrive at ONT's International Arrivals Terminal at 5:05 p.m. on the same day. STARLUX offers convenient connections at its TPE hub to many destinations in East and Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, the Philippines and Hong Kong, and will serve the ONT route with Airbus A350-900 equipped with 306 seats: four first class; 26 business class; 36 premium economy; and 240 economy. "We are most grateful to STARLUX Airlines for its confidence in our airport, employees and community neighbors," said Alan D. Wapner, president of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners. "Greater Ontario is the gateway to Southern California – a premier destination served by one of the fastest-growing and most popular airports in the United States. We look forward to welcoming STARLUX travelers to the convenience of ONT and all that our great region has to offer." The announcement comes just weeks after ONT announced that the number of international travelers in 2024 was the highest in the airport's history, growing 5.1% to 438,896. About Ontario International AirportOntario International Airport (ONT) is California's most popular mid-sized airport, according to J.D. Power's most recent North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport which offers nonstop commercial jet service to two dozen major airports in the U.S., Mexico, Central America and Taiwan. More information is available at Follow @flyONT on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram About the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA): The OIAA was formed in August 2012 by a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Ontario and the County of San Bernardino to provide overall direction for the management, operations, development and marketing of ONT for the benefit of the Southern California economy and the residents of the airport's four-county catchment area. OIAA leaders include Ontario City Council Member Alan D. Wapner (President), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Treasurer) and retired business executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner). OIAA Media Contact: Steve Lambert (909) 841-7527 slambert@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ontario International Airport
Yahoo
11-02-2025
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STARLUX Airlines Expands U.S. Reach with Fourth Destination: Ontario-Taipei Nonstop Flight Takes Off June 2
Reservations now open for new Ontario route with four weekly departures TAIPEI, Taiwan & LOS ANGELES, February 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Continuing its rapid expansion into the North American market, Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines today announced the launch of its fourth U.S. destination and new nonstop flights from Ontario, California to Taipei, beginning June 2, 2025. Reservations are now open for booking on the new Ontario-Taipei route, which will operate four times a week. Ontario International Airport, strategically located near thriving Asian communities in Southern California, offers travelers efficient customs processing, convenient access, uncongested terminals, and 24/7 operations. STARLUX's addition of Ontario to its U.S. network – which currently includes Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle – underscores the airline's aggressive expansion strategy for North America. The Ontario-Taipei route will be served by the new-generation Airbus A350, which features a total of 306 seats, including 4 in first class, 26 in business class, 36 in premium economy, and 240 in economy. The initial schedule will include four weekly flights, as outlined below: Flight No. Route Days of Operation Departure Time Arrival Time JX010 Taipei-Ontario Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 20:05 17:05 JX009 Ontario-Taipei 23:10 04:15+2 Note: Please refer to the STARLUX Airlines official website for the latest schedule and related information. "Ontario, STARLUX's first North American destination this year, broadens our market reach and strengthens our position as a premium carrier enhancing connectivity between key U.S. cities, Taiwan, and Asia Pacific," said STARLUX CEO Glenn Chai. "Serving both Ontario and LAX offers travelers greater flexibility and convenience while supporting economic growth, fostering familial ties, and boosting tourism between North America and Asia. This expansion aligns with our vision to become a global aviation leader, setting new service standards and positioning STARLUX for future growth in the international market." According to Alan D. Wapner, president of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners, "We are most grateful to STARLUX Airlines for its confidence in our airport, employees, and community neighbors. Greater Ontario is the gateway to Southern California – a premier destination served by one of the fastest-growing, and most popular, airports in the United States. We look forward to welcoming STARLUX travelers to the convenience of ONT and all that our great region has to offer." Ontario is close to numerous vibrant Asian neighborhoods, making it easy to transit via Taipei to major cities in Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, and other key destinations in Asia. Located east of Los Angeles, Ontario also offers easy access to major attractions. Disneyland is a 40-minute drive away, and Palm Springs and Coachella Valley are just an hour away. Big Bear Lake and the wine country of Temecula are within 2 hours too. Driving from Ontario to Las Vegas saves 1.5 to 2 hours compared to LAX, making it ideal for travelers to the Greater Los Angeles area. STARLUX Airlines currently operates 10 weekly flights between LAX and Taipei, with daily flights from San Francisco to Taipei. Starting March 1, Seattle will also increase to daily flights. STARLUX fleet now consists of 26 aircraft: 13 A321neo, 5 A330neo, and 8 A350, enhanced by the recent addition of two A350s. STARLUX Tickets Open for Booking Airline ticket reservations for the new departure schedule for Ontario can now be booked through travel agents and on 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 29 routes from Taiwan to the US, Japan, Macau, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore. STARLUX passengers traveling between North America and Asia are able to enjoy an easy transfer in Taipei with its three US routes: Los Angeles-Taipei, San Francisco-Taipei, and Seattle-Taipei. STARLUX prioritizes safety and offers unparalleled service with the goal of making flying a truly luxurious and unforgettable experience. For more information, visit or on our US social channels Facebook and Instagram. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Mary Placido, SKC, Inc.(415) 218-3627mary@ Sign in to access your portfolio
