Taipei, August 15, 2023 — STARLUX Airlines celebrated a significant milestone today as it has completed its inaugural flight from Taipei to Clark, making it STARLUX’s third destination in the Philippines. Prior to the departure of Flight JX790 from Clark to Taipei, a route opening ceremony was collaboratively held with the Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD) Corp, operator of Clark International Airport (CRK). The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including STARLUX CEO Glenn Chai; President and CEO of Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), Engr. Joshua Bingcang; Regional Director of Department of Tourism (DOT), Mr. Richard Daenos; President of Clark Development Corporation (CDC), Atty. Agnes Devanadera; President and CEO of LIPAD, Mr. Noel Manankil; Officer Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines (TECO), Ambassador Wallace Minn-Gan Chow.
The inaugural flight was marked by ribbon-cutting and cake-cutting ceremonies, as well as cultural dances performed by local artists. Flight JX790 departed smoothly at 10:45 am, local time, symbolizing STARLUX’s new chapter at Clark International Airport. This momentous occasion is sure to further enhance travel options and strengthen ties between Taiwan and the Philippines.
“Many Taiwanese might might not know much about Clark. But we firmly believe in its tremendous potential for the Taiwanese tourists. Clark offers a mix of fascinating history, breathtaking natural landscapes, and vibrant cultural experiences that will leave a lasting impression on every traveler who visits,” said STARLUX CEO, Glenn Chai. “Today marks a significant milestone as we expand our excellent service to include flights from Clark to Taipei, STARLUX will surely deliver exceptional travel experience to all the passengers.”
In response, Mr. Manankil said, “We are honored by the trust that STARLUX bestowed upon LIPAD and Clark International Airport (CRK). We are happy to showcase the airport to all travelers between Clark and Taiwan and hope that with the hassle-free journey that they will experience, tourists will be even more encouraged to choose CRK as their gateway.”
The Taipei – Clark route is expected to increase STARLUX’s competitiveness in the North American transit market by significantly reducing travel time for passengers heading to the northern Philippines. In addition to offering greater convenience, STARLUX’s premium inflight service will attract more business travelers seeking luxury and comfort.
STARLUX currently flies to 18 destinations, including Los Angeles, Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Okinawa, Sapporo, Sendai, Macau, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hanoi, Manila, Cebu, and Clark. The fleet also continues to grow, with a current count of 20 aircraft, including 13 A321neos, four A330neos, and three A350s. The fourth A350 is expected to be delivered by the end of the year. For more information, please visit www.starlux-airlines.com.
