STARLUX Airlines and Alaska Airlines have officially launched their codeshare partnership, which will enable United States-bound customers to travel to an additional eight domestic destinations with a single ticket.
Built around Seattle
The codeshare partnership, which will enable STARLUX Airlines to expand its network in North America, will be the Taiwanese airline’s first such agreement.
The agreement will provide a seamless travel experience and flexibility for both airlines’ travelers, added STARLUX Airlines, noting that bookings were now open.
According to the announcement, the initial batch of destinations will include eight airports in the US, including Salt Lake City, San Diego, Phoenix, Portland, Las Vegas, Dallas, Denver, and Austin.
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All codeshare itineraries will be operated from/to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 
Alaska Airlines’ main hub, the announcement read.
Customers can now book connecting flights from Seattle to Taipei with the convenience of a single ticket, making check-in and luggage transfer processes much smoother.
More codeshare agreements on the cards
According to Glenn Chai, the chief executive officer (CEO) of STARLUX Airlines, the carrier was thrilled to unveil its codeshare partnership with Alaska Airlines. This marked a pivotal expansion of its North American network, Chai added.
“This codeshare makes it easier for passengers to book connecting flights and travel seamlessly between these destinations using both airlines. STARLUX will continue to forge strategic partnerships with airlines to further expand our passenger networks, fostering mutual growth and success for all involved.”
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Brett Catlin, the vice president of loyalty, alliances, and sales of Alaska Airlines, added that the airline was proud to be STARLUX Airlines’ first partner and was excited about this chapter in the two carriers’ relationship.
“We look forward to inviting guests on board and delighting them with the premium experience and care that Alaska is known for across the industry.”
STARLUX’s United States network
The announcement pointed out that currently, the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)-based carrier operates 31 routes, including a comprehensive network across Asia.
STARLUX Airlines’ network also covers three airports in the United States, including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
In October, the carrier has scheduled 17 weekly flights to the US: seven to Los Angeles, three to Seattle, and seven to San Francisco, according to schedule data from the aviation analytics company Cirium.
From December 22, STARLUX Airlines will add three more frequencies to Los Angeles, while from March 1, 2025, the carrier will operate daily flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
On all of its routes, STARLUX Airlines faces heavy competition. Three other airlines have scheduled flights from Taouyuan to Seattle and San Francisco, while two other Taiwanese carriers, namely China Airlines and EVA Air, have itineraries from the Taiwanese airport to Los Angeles.
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