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Forbes
5 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Asian Luxury Airline STARLUX Flies Airbus A350s To California
STARLUX Airbus A350-900 at the gate at Seattle International Airport. Under the radar, a luxury airline has been growing in Asia and now in the U.S. market as well. Based in Taipei, STARLUX is a luxury international airline that now serves more than 20 Asian destinations with its modern fleet of Airbus aircraft. In the U.S., STARLUX flies to Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, and now Ontario, CA. The airline had its inaugural flights on January 23, 2020, flying its Taiwan hub to Macau, Da Nang and Penang. One of the flights, to Macau and back, was flown by STARLUX Chairman K.W. Chiang. As a passionate qualified pilot, Chang enjoyed taking the opportunity to fly the company's new aircraft. In addition to the Macau flight, he ferried the airline's first A321neos from Airbus in Hamburg back to Taipei! The new airline survived COVID-19 and kept growing. On June 2, STARLUX celebrated the inaugural flight of its new Ontario–Taipei route. As it landed in Ontario, CA (ONT), at 5:05PM, the big Airbus A350-900 was greeted by a water cannon salute from assembled firetrucks. And before Flight JX9 headed back to Taipei at 11:05PM, the airline held a celebratory gate launch, featuring a ribbon cutting, cake cutting, a symbolic gift exchange of a commemorative aircraft model, a live string duet, and refreshments Ontario International Airport, (ONT), is the fourth U.S. gateway for STARLUX following LAX, SFO, and SEA. The new Taipei to Ontario service, operated on the company's state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft, connects Southern California with 24 destinations across Asia. STARLUX now flies between Ontario and the airline's hub at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. From its hub at TPE, STARLUX serves Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Cebu, Clark, Da Nang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc Island), Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Hakodate, Sapporo, Sendai, Okinawa, Macau, Hong Kong, and Jakarta (starting September 1.) The Business Class cabin on a STARLUX A350-900 showing the Business Class cabin and its "pods." Ontario is the airport of California's 'Inland Empire' of Riverside and San Bernadino counties. Ontario can also be an alternate to ever jammed and under construction LAX. The Ontario airport is about 45 miles from downtown Los Angeles, 35 from Orange County, and just over an hour's drive from Palm Sprins. The greater Los Angeles area also boasts one of the largest and most diverse Asian American communities in the country. Southern California is home to more than 2.5 million Asian Americans according to the 2020 U.S. Census, including significant Taiwanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean communities. With Ontario's proximity to these communities, STARLUX says it is 'poised to connect families, friends, and businesses across the Pacific.' '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. The new service also offers travelers into and out of the 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.' The STARLUX fleet consists of three types of efficient, new-generation Airbus aircraft, the A321neo, A330neo, and A350-900. STARLUX is serving the Taipei-Ontario route with new Airbus A350-900 aircraft. STARLUX's Airbus 350-900s feature 306 seats, spread across four cabins: four First Class suites, 26 Business Class pods, 36 Premium Economy recliners and 240 Economy seats. The cabins feature earth-toned interiors and curated in-cabin aromatherapy for the long flight. STARLUX A350s also feature Collins Aerospace's new Elements suite (designed in partnership with BMW Designworks), a product that builds on its popular predecessors to raise the bar for business-class seating. Economy class seating on a STARLUX A350-900 aircraft. STARLUX describes its cuisine as 'Michelin-rated meals.' The dining option on the planes include Taiwanese signature dishes, and all passengers can pre-order their food online so they can get the meal they want. STARLUX has codeshare agreements with Alaska Airlines, providing connections between STARLUX's international flights and Alaska Airlines' domestic flights. The codeshare partnership with Alaska Airlines extends to eight U.S. cities, including Salt Lake City, Portland, Las Vegas, Denver, Dallas, Austin, Phoenix, and San Diego. Since April 2023, STARLUX and Alaska have cooperated in a loyalty program where Alaska's Mileage Plan members can earn and redeem miles on STARLUX flights. STARLUX COSMILE members will be able to do the same on Alaska flights. STARLUX Airlines has also launched a codeshare partnership with Etihad Airways. This agreement allows STARLUX passengers to book codeshare flights with Etihad Airways, enabling seamless connections from Taipei to Europe through Abu Dhabi. Promotional graphic promoting STARLUX flights to Asia from Ontario Airport in Southern California. Under this partnership, STARLUX passengers will soon be able to book codeshare flights with Etihad Airways, via STARLUX's website and sales channels, enabling simple connections from Taipei to Europe through Abu Dhabi. Travelers can also book itineraries departing from any STARLUX origin point, connecting to Etihad-operated codeshare flights to Abu Dhabi, with onward service to European destinations such as Prague, Madrid, and Barcelona. Etihad passengers will get streamlined access to STARLUX's Asia-Pacific network with connections via Taipei to key cities in Japan, such as Nagoya, Sapporo, and Fukuoka.
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Kontron Marks Two Years of Seamless Broadband Partnership with NT Fiber
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kontron, a global leader in broadband access solutions, proudly marks over two years of successful deployment with NT Fiber, a rapidly growing regional Internet Service Provider in Texas. As the first provider in the state to adopt Kontron's broadband platform, NT Fiber has delivered consistent, high-performance fiber connectivity to homes and businesses across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex—and the results speak for themselves. Since the initial rollout, the network has operated without a single technical issue. This kind of long-term performance reliability is a key differentiator in the U.S. ISP market, where uptime, service quality, and support play critical roles in customer retention and expansion. NT Fiber continues to offer all subscribers symmetrical, multi-gigabit speeds—starting at 2.5 Gbps—powered by Kontron's future-proof 10GbE XGS-PON solutions. With 10 GbE XGS-PON, NT Fiber can deliver ultra-fast broadband up to 10 Gbit/s, providing ample bandwidth to meet customer needs well into the future. 'Our ability to offer premium high-speed internet service to NT Fiber customers is a direct result of our partnership with Kontron. Their GPON and XGS-PON solutions deliver the bandwidth our customers demand, with the flexibility and scalability to grow as needs evolve. Our experience with Kontron has been nothing short of exceptional. Since our initial meeting over two years ago, their team has continued to exceed our expectations in product support, and the performance of their OLT and ONT products has enabled us to build a true end-to-end FTTH solution. The satisfaction of our customers is proof that partnering with Kontron was the right call,' said Nick Costas, CEO, NT Fiber. This deployment is more than a technological win—it's a real-world example of how deep collaboration and trust can drive sustained success. The long-term stability of NT Fiber's network infrastructure stands as a direct reflection of Kontron's engineering focus, high-performance equipment, and service-first approach—a model that prioritizes hands-on support, rapid response, and ongoing optimization. In addition to performance and reliability, the Kontron-NT Fiber partnership reflects a growing shift toward eco-conscious broadband infrastructure. By enabling energy-efficient fiber deployments and reducing reliance on legacy copper systems, the collaboration supports a more sustainable broadband ecosystem designed to minimize environmental impact while maximizing digital reach. NT Fiber has since become an influential voice among regional providers, as its successful deployment with Kontron has helped establish confidence in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) strategies across similar markets. The performance and stability of the network, paired with hands-on support, has become a benchmark for others seeking to scale efficiently while delivering premium service levels. The collaboration between Kontron and NT Fiber demonstrates that fiber broadband deployments don't have to be complex or unreliable. With the right technology and support model, ISPs can deliver exceptional service quality from day one—and continue doing so for years to come. Looking ahead, Kontron remains committed to supporting NT Fiber's ongoing growth and innovation efforts, with plans to expand the deployment footprint and introduce even more advanced broadband capabilities across Texas and into adjacent regional communities. As the demand for high-speed, high-capacity internet accelerates, Kontron's broadband solutions continue to provide the performance, flexibility, and scalability ISPs need to meet the ever-changing landscape of this industry—while contributing to a cleaner, more resilient digital future. Follow Kontron: About Kontron Kontron AG ( ISIN AT0000A0E9W5, WKN A0X9EJ, KTN) is a leading IoT technology company. For more than 20 years, Kontron has been supporting companies from a wide range of industries to achieve their business goals with intelligent solutions. From automated industrial operations, smarter and safer transport to advanced communications, connectivity, medical, and energy solutions, the company delivers technologies that add value for its customers. With the acquisition of Katek SE in early 2024, Kontron significantly strengthens its portfolio with the new GreenTec division, focusing on solar energy and eMobility, and grows to around 7,000 employees in over 20 countries worldwide. Kontron is listed on the SDAX® and TecDAX® of the German Stock Exchange. All rights reserved. Kontron is a trademark or registered trademark of Kontron AG. All data is for information purposes only and not guaranteed for legal purposes. Information in this press release has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
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.
