TAIPEI, LOS ANGELES- STARLUX Airlines (JX), a high-end airline headquartered in Taiwan, marked a notable achievement today by launching its daily flight route connecting Taipei (TPE) and Clark (CRK). This newly established route becomes the airline’s third connection to the Philippines.
As a result of this expansion, travelers from North America now have a convenient option to journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Clark, which serves as the entryway to the northern regions of the Philippines and its various island-based tourist spots.
STARLUX Enhances Los Angeles with New Route
This journey is facilitated through a layover in Taipei. Notably, STARLUX Airlines already provides flight services to both Manila and Cebu within the Philippines.
The first-ever flight, designated as JX790, departed from Clark International Airport at 10:45 am, following a local time schedule.
Prior to the flight, there was a commencement ceremony featuring activities such as a ribbon-cutting event, the slicing of a celebratory cake, and a captivating cultural dance performance.
“We are celebrating a significant achievement today as we broaden our flight operations from Clark to Taipei. This newly established route promises to enhance our competitiveness within the North American aviation market. By notably reducing travel durations for passengers journeying to the northern parts of the Philippines for familial, leisure, or business purposes.”
STARLUX CEO Glenn Chai
“Clark presents remarkable potential in both business and tourism. With a historical legacy as Asia’s former largest U.S. military base, Clark showcases a blend of captivating history, a swiftly expanding economic hub, breathtaking natural vistas, and vibrant cultural encounters, all of which will impact every traveler exploring the region.”
STARLUX CEO Glenn Chai
On top of delivering enhanced convenience, STARLUX’s premium in-flight services will naturally draw more business travelers seeking opulence and comfort.
In the year 2022, the United States held the position as the primary international tourist market for journeys to the Philippines (according to Statistica).
At present, there exist over four million Filipinos in the U.S., establishing the third-largest Asian demographic (as sourced from U.S. Census).
Many Filipino Americans maintain robust familial and business connections with the Philippines, leading them to frequently travel to nurture these connections.
New Taipei to Clark Route
STARLUX is operating this route using its state-of-the-art Airbus A321neo aircraft, which features a two-class arrangement. This includes eight seats in Business Class and 180 seats in Economy Class.
The following outlines the timetable for the newly introduced flights to Clark:
Flight Number | Route | Weekly Schedule | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
JX789 | Taipei – Clark(TPE – CRK) | TUE, THU, FRI, SUN | 07:45 | 09:45 |
JX790 | Clark – Taipei(CRK – TPE) | 10:45 | 12:45 | |
JX791 | Taipei – Clark(TPE – CRK) | MON, WED, SAT | 17:25 | 19:25 |
JX792 | Clark – Taipei(CRK – TPE) | 20:25 | 22:25 | |
Established in the year 2020, STARLUX is a prestigious airline headquartered in Taipei.
Presently, it operates flights to a total of 18 destinations, encompassing prominent cities such as Los Angeles, Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Okinawa, Sapporo, Sendai, Macau, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hanoi, Manila, and Cebu.
Furthermore, by the conclusion of this year, San Francisco is set to become the airline’s second U.S. destination.
STARLUX offers a convenient option for travelers journeying from North America to Asia, facilitating seamless connections in Taipei. The airline’s fleet is in a state of ongoing expansion, comprising a current total of 20 aircraft.
This includes 13 A321neos, four A330neos, and three A350s, with the fourth A350 expected to be delivered before the year’s end. STARLUX’s Los Angeles office is at 2101 E El Segundo BLVD., Ste. 303, El Segundo, CA 90245.
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