STARLUX Airlines Partners with American Airlines for Enhanced North American Routes

STARLUX Airlines has partnered with American Airlines to offer convenient access to more routes connecting North America and Taipei. The interline partnership provides single-ticket booking and through-checked luggage between American's North American network and STARLUX's transpacific and Asian routes. Passengers can connect to Taipei from numerous American cities, including New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and more. STARLUX's Taipei-Phoenix route will allow for smooth connections to American flights.

Taipei, Taiwan & Los Angeles, August 15, 2025 — STARLUX Airlines has announced a strategic partnership with American Airlines, aimed at providing enhanced connectivity between North America and Taipei. The interline partnership will offer passengers on both airlines seamless travel experiences, including single-ticket booking and through-checked luggage [1].

With this partnership, travelers can conveniently connect to Taipei from numerous American cities, including New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Charlotte, Miami, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Mexico City [1]. The new Interline Partnership with American Airlines creates enhanced convenience for travelers, offering single-ticket booking and through-checked luggage between American’s extensive North American network and STARLUX's transpacific and Asian routes [1].

STARLUX Airlines, founded on the principle that luxury should be available to everyone, currently serves 29 destinations from Taiwan to the U.S., Japan, Macau, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore [1]. The partnership will significantly expand STARLUX’s reach into the U.S., providing customers with access to American’s vast North American network [1]. STARLUX CEO Glenn Chai expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are very honored to have the partnership with American Airlines — one of the United States top airlines. The partnership will greatly expand STARLUX’s reach into the U.S., with customers accessing American’s vast North American network. It will also increase travel choices for American Airlines customers looking to travel to Taipei" [1].

American Airlines, a leading global airline, offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL [1]. American Airlines Senior Vice President of Alliances, Anmol Bhargava, noted, "American is delighted to offer more travel options for customers with STARLUX. Through this interline partnership, customers can enjoy convenient connections from Taipei to more than 250 destinations in North America. We look forward to working with STARLUX to enhance opportunities for American’s customers to travel from North America to Taipei" [1].

The partnership coincides with STARLUX Airlines’ new nonstop flights from Phoenix, Arizona to Taipei, further strengthening its transpacific network [1]. STARLUX has scheduled its Phoenix flights to allow smooth connections to American flights bound for major U.S. cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Charlotte, Miami, Dallas, Las Vegas, and more [1]. Flight JX026 from Taipei arrives in Phoenix at 5:40 p.m. local time, allowing travelers to connect to over 40 domestic U.S. destinations via American. The return flight, JX025 from Phoenix to Taipei, is scheduled to depart at 10:45 p.m., enabling passengers from more than 60 U.S. cities to fly American into Phoenix and then transfer to STARLUX’s flight to Taipei [1].

Single-ticket booking for STARLUX and American flights is now available through travel agents, and STARLUX has just launched ticket sales for its new route between Taipei and Phoenix. The route will be operated with Airbus A350 aircraft, offering a total of 306 seats: four in First Class, 26 in Business, 36 in Premium Economy, and 240 in Economy [1].

This strategic partnership is expected to benefit both airlines by providing a more seamless travel experience for their customers and expanding their respective networks. STARLUX prioritizes safety and offers unparalleled service with the goal of making flying a truly luxurious and unforgettable experience [1].

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[1] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250815879093/en/STARLUX-Airlines-Announces-Partnership-with-American-Airlines