Airline codes
JX · SJX
IATA · ICAO · callsign “STARWALKER”
Starlux flight numbers start with JX. Use the code to check your flight status and booking.
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Starlux Airlines (JX) Guide
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In short
Starlux Airlines is a full-service Taiwanese airline based at Taoyuan International. Airbus A321neo, A330-900 and A350 jets fly to Thailand, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, the USA and Europe, offering Taipei connections between Asia and North America. It is not in an alliance. Cabins are First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy, and every fare includes checked baggage.
Starlux is a young full-service airline from Taiwan, built around an all-Airbus fleet at Taoyuan.
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What to expect
Starlux Airlines is a full-service Taiwanese airline founded in 2018 by Chang Kuo-wei, formerly chairman of EVA Air. It was founded on 2 May 2018, received its air operator certificate on 10 December 2019 and flew its first commercial service on 23 January 2020 with Chang himself as captain. It is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (2646) and has grown quickly since, flying from its hub at Taoyuan International Airport, outside Taipei, with Taichung as a secondary focus city.
Two Thai airports from Taoyuan
Starlux's first Thai route was Taipei to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, where it competes directly with EVA Air and China Airlines. Fares from all airlines are on Bangkok to Taipei flights and Taipei to Bangkok flights.
Taipei to Chiang Mai opened in January 2024. Between mid-August and late October 2026, and again in late November, some flights use the larger A330-900 in place of the A321neo. See Chiang Mai to Taipei flights and Taipei to Chiang Mai flights.
Partners and the wider network
The airline is not in an alliance, though Chang confirmed in June 2024 that it was pursuing Oneworld membership and in September 2024 set a target of applying by the end of 2025. It codeshares with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Etihad Airways, and has interline deals with Air India, Finnair and Taiwan High Speed Rail, among others. Through Taoyuan, Starlux continues to Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and North America, including Los Angeles, Seattle opened in August 2024, Ontario in June 2025 and Phoenix in January 2026; Busan followed in June 2026, Prague in August and Denpasar in October, while Penang was dropped in March 2025. Sydney and Auckland are planned for 2027.
Starlux has no Bangladesh route. Biman, US-Bangla and Thai Airways fly from Dhaka to Suvarnabhumi (see Dhaka to Bangkok flights), where Starlux departs for Taipei.
Fleet growth and results
In March 2019 Starlux ordered 17 Airbus A350s, the largest single Airbus purchase by a Taiwanese airline. The first A350-900 arrived in October 2022, and in February 2026 Starlux became the first Taiwanese carrier to fly the A350-1000. Ten A350F freighters are on order for delivery from 2028. The airline carried 4,902,048 passengers in 2025, up from 4,103,635 in 2024, on revenue of NT$44.05 billion and a net profit of NT$0.27 billion.
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Everything you should know
At a glance
Starlux Airlines (IATA: JX, ICAO: SJX) is a Taiwanese full-service airline founded in 2018 by Chang Kuo-wei and based at Taipei Taoyuan. It flies Airbus A321neo, A330-900, A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Japan, Southeast Asia, North America and Europe.
| Headquarters | Taipei, Taiwan |
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| Fleet types | Airbus A321neo (13), A330-900 (8), A350-900 (10), A350-1000 (3), as of April 2026 |
| Official website | starlux-airlines.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
Starlux is still adding routes, with Sydney and Auckland planned for 2027. These are established destinations; confirm the current schedule when you search.
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Thailand
Taipei (TPE) departures2 destinations
FromTo TPE BKK TaipeiBangkok Suvarnabhumi Available airlines1 airline- Starlux Airlines
FromTo TPE CNX TaipeiChiang Mai Available airlines1 airline- Starlux Airlines
North America
Taipei (TPE) departures1 destination
FromTo TPE LAX TaipeiLos Angeles Available airlines1 airline- Starlux Airlines
Europe
Taipei (TPE) departures1 destination
FromTo TPE PRG TaipeiPrague Available airlines1 airline- Starlux Airlines
East Asia
Taipei (TPE) departures2 destinations
FromTo TPE KIX TaipeiKansai International Airport (KIX) Available airlines1 airline- Starlux Airlines
FromTo TPE ICN TaipeiIncheon International Airport (ICN) Available airlines1 airline- Starlux Airlines
Fleet and aircraft
An all-Airbus fleet of narrow-body and wide-body jets, with more A350s on order.
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Airbus A321neo Narrow-body Regional Asian routes, 8 business and 180 economy seats
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Airbus A330-900 Wide-body Busier regional routes, including some Chiang Mai rotations
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Airbus A350-900 Wide-body Long-haul flights, with First and Premium Economy
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Airbus A350-1000 Wide-body Flagship long-haul aircraft since January 2026
Cabin classes
Up to four cabins, depending on the aircraft.
First A350 only
Top cabin on long-haul jets
Offered on A350-900 and A350-1000Mainly long-haul routesCheck the aircraft before booking
Business All aircraft
Lie-flat seats
Lie-flat seat2-2 layout on the A321neoPriority servicesChecked baggage included
Premium Economy A350 only
Extra space in economy
Wider seat with more legroomLarger cabin allowance than economyLong-haul routes
Economy All aircraft
Full-service economy
Meals includedSeat-back entertainmentChecked baggage on every fare
Frequent flyer programme
Details of the Starlux Airlines loyalty programme are being added
Add your membership number when you book to earn miles.
Baggage allowance
Your allowance depends on your cabin and fare product. The exact amount is printed on your booking.
Economy cabin bag
Commonly 7 kg
Checked baggage
Included on every fare
Allowance size
Varies by fare product
Extra baggage
Discounted if prepaid
Every fare includes a free checked allowance and a carry-on allowance; economy cabin baggage is commonly 7 kg. The checked amount varies by fare product and cabin.
Pro tip: prepay extra baggage online, where Starlux offers a discount.
Travel day
Online Check-in
The four steps below take you from your Starlux Airlines booking to the gate, whether you depart from TPE or another airport on its network.
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Step 1
Check in online
Check in on the official Starlux website or app for eligible flights. You need your booking reference and your surname.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Get to the airport with time for Starlux Airlines check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
Drop checked bags at the Starlux counter or bag-drop point and keep your boarding pass ready for security.
Starlux counter
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Check in and manage your booking on the official Starlux Airlines website.
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Cheap tickets
Practical ways to get more from a Starlux ticket.
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Stay on one ticket
If an agent can issue your whole trip to Taipei on a single ticket with a partner, your bag goes through at Suvarnabhumi. On separate tickets, allow time to re-check it.
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Check the aircraft on Chiang Mai
The A330-900 flies some Chiang Mai rotations in late 2026. Seat maps differ from the A321neo, so pick your seat after the swap is confirmed.
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Join COSMILE before you book
Add your COSMILE number at booking, as some fare products earn more miles than others.
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Use Taoyuan as a gateway
Starlux’s Bangkok and Chiang Mai flights connect at Taoyuan to Los Angeles and other North American cities, often with codeshare options on Alaska or American.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Starlux Airlines.
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General
Two: Bangkok, using Suvarnabhumi, and Chiang Mai. Both routes run nonstop to Taipei Taoyuan, where you can change for the rest of the network.
Yes, to Prague from Taipei Taoyuan.
Economy passengers are commonly allowed one cabin bag of up to 7 kg plus a small personal item. Premium cabins get more, so check the allowance printed on your booking.
COSMILE is the Starlux frequent flyer programme. Members earn miles on Starlux flights, and the amount earned varies with the fare product.
Neither. Starlux has sought Oneworld membership, but in May 2026 it said leading members had advised it to build partnerships first. For now it relies on codeshares and interline agreements.
Yes, with a connection in Taipei. Starlux sells Bangkok to Los Angeles itineraries through Taoyuan, and a single ticket keeps your bag checked through.
Getting there
Yes, Starlux has flown Chiang Mai to Taoyuan since January 2024. Check the Taipei to Chiang Mai page for the current choice of airlines.
Yes. Every Starlux aircraft carries business seats; even the A321neo has eight lie-flat business seats in a 2-2 layout ahead of 180 economy seats. First and Premium Economy appear only on the A350s.
Chang Kuo-wei, a son of the Evergreen Group founder and a former EVA Air chairman. He captained the airline’s maiden flight himself.
Starlux Airlines uses the IATA code JX and the ICAO code SJX. Its radio callsign is STARWALKER.
Starlux Airlines is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Its main hub is Taoyuan International.
What's included
Yes. Every Starlux fare product comes with a free checked allowance and a carry-on allowance. The size of the checked allowance depends on the fare and cabin you choose, and extra baggage can be prepaid at a discount.
Prices & payment
No. Starlux is a full-service carrier with meals, seat-back entertainment and a checked bag included, aimed at the premium end of the market.
Booking
Starlux has an interline arrangement with Taiwan High Speed Rail, which can help if your trip continues south to Taichung or Kaohsiung. Ask the airline how to add the rail segment.
They are listed by region, with fares and route guides where we have them, in the destinations section of this page.