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STARLUX launches Taipei–Phoenix nonstop A350 service — its fifth U.S. destination

STARLUX began three‑times‑weekly nonstop Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)–Phoenix (PHX) flights with an A350, marking its fifth U.S. destination. The service expands STARLUX’s transpacific footprint alongside LAX, ONT, SFO and SEA and places it in direct competition with China Airlines’ recent PHX launch.

Discovered 2026-01-15T18:38:05.072525-08:00 | 2026-01-15T18:38:05.072525-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

STARLUX adds a three‑times‑weekly nonstop TPE–PHX rotation, intensifying transpacific competition after China Airlines’ recent PHX launch.
The route is enabled by the carrier’s A350 long‑haul capability—see STARLUX’s A350‑1000 delivery and fleet expansion.
This launch is part of broader capacity growth and network build‑out, complementing the airline’s planned base expansion in Kaohsiung.

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Aviation Source stateaviationjournal.com Dj's Aviation thebulkheadseat.com Airways Magazine Airline Geeks

Sources Tracked: 11
First Seen: 2026-01-15T18:38:05.072525-08:00
Latest Update: 2026-01-18T16:29:34.237963-08:00
Coverage: Aviation

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2026-01-18T16:29:34.237963-08:00

STARLUX Launches Inaugural Taipei–Phoenix Nonstop Service, Expanding U.S. Network • Aviation Source

2026-01-17T13:49:19.928980-08:00

STARLUX Airlines Launches Nonstop Service Between Taipei and Phoenix • stateaviationjournal.com

2026-01-16T19:01:49.638475-08:00

STARLUX Launches Nonstop Taipei–Phoenix A350 Service • Dj's Aviation

2026-01-16T11:48:12.322146-08:00

STARLUX launches nonstop Taipei–Phoenix service, its fifth U.S. destination • thebulkheadseat.com

2026-01-16T11:45:52.530243-08:00

STARLUX launches nonstop Phoenix–Taipei service • Airways Magazine

2026-01-16T09:34:07.283494-08:00

Phoenix launches second Asian route — service to operate three times weekly • Airline Geeks

2026-01-16T07:33:25.666788-08:00

STARLUX launches Phoenix–Taipei nonstop, its first U.S. Southwest route via STARLUX–American partnership • World Airline News

2026-01-16T07:33:21.483270-08:00

STARLUX Launches Phoenix–Taipei Service — Its First U.S. Southwest Route and Fifth U.S. Destination • telegram.me

2026-01-16T01:30:26.544828-08:00

STARLUX lands in Phoenix with a premium new gateway to Asia • airlinergs.com

2026-01-15T23:55:22.313728-08:00

2026-01-15T23:55:22.313728-08:00

Business Wire

STARLUX launches Phoenix–Taipei nonstop — its first U.S. Southwest route

2026-01-15T18:38:05.072525-08:00

(ES) STARLUX inaugurates direct flights to Phoenix • Aviacionline

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