STARLUX and Alaska Codeshare Expansion Adds 12 New US Cities

TAIPEI- Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines (JX) has expanded its codeshare partnership with Alaska Airlines (AS), adding 12 new US cities to its growing North American network. Travelers can now book a single itinerary from 20 cities across the US directly to Taipei (TPE), with smooth connections via San Francisco (SFO) and Seattle (SEA).

The enhanced codeshare opens new access points for business, leisure, and connecting travel across Asia, while giving US passengers coordinated booking, streamlined check-in, and mileage redemption opportunities through STARLUX’s COSMILE program.

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STARLUX Alaska Codeshare Expansion

The latest expansion brings 12 new US gateways into STARLUX’s network through Alaska Airlines’ domestic hub operations. These new codeshare cities are:

• Via Seattle (SEA): Minneapolis (MSP), Atlanta (ATL), Tampa (TPA), Anchorage (ANC), Raleigh-Durham (RDU), Orlando (MCO), Washington Dulles (IAD), Kansas City (MCI), Philadelphia (PHL), Spokane (GEG), and Boise (BOI).
• Via San Francisco (SFO): Newark (EWR).

These join the original eight STARLUX-Alaska codeshare destinations: Salt Lake City (SLC), San Diego (SAN), Phoenix (PHX), Portland (PDX), Las Vegas (LAS), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), and Austin (AUS), which have been operating since late 2024.

Together, this expansion solidifies STARLUX’s strategy to make San Francisco (SFO) and Seattle (SEA) its main US gateways.

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Benefits for Travelers

The expanded codeshare provides several advantages:

• Seamless connections through Alaska’s domestic routes and STARLUX’s international gateways.
• Single-ticket itineraries covering the entire journey from US origins to Taipei (TPE).
• Mileage redemption through STARLUX’s COSMILE program on Alaska-operated flights.
• Premium travel options across STARLUX’s Asia network, including key cities in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand.

For passengers, this means fewer booking steps, simplified check-in, and greater flexibility for both leisure and business travel.

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Executive Statements on the Partnership

STARLUX CEO Glenn Chai emphasized Alaska’s importance as a long-term partner:
“This new chapter in our partnership not only strengthens our North American network but also gives travelers more flexibility and efficiency when flying to Taipei and beyond.

COSMILE members can now redeem mileage on Alaska flights, making every journey smoother, smarter, and more rewarding.”

Alaska Airlines’ Managing Director of Partnerships & International, Alex Judson, added:
“We’re excited to expand our collaboration with STARLUX to connect even more of our network to its long-haul service from Taipei.

With seamless access through Seattle and San Francisco, this next phase strengthens our shared commitment to offering travelers more choice, convenience, and premium service across the Pacific.”

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Strategic Partnerships and Future Outlook

STARLUX Airlines (JX) currently operates 33 routes to 29 destinations worldwide, including a strong Asia-Pacific network and long-haul services to Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), and Ontario, California (ONT).

Looking ahead, STARLUX will launch its Phoenix (PHX) service on January 15, 2026. This will further connect with American Airlines’ (AA) domestic network, extending access across the Americas.

Beyond its codeshare with Alaska Airlines (AS), STARLUX has built alliances with American Airlines (AA) and continues to explore interline agreements for both passenger and cargo services.

These collaborations are part of STARLUX’s strategy to strengthen its global competitiveness and position Taipei (TPE) as a premier hub for Asia-bound travel.

The airline’s focus remains on premium service, network growth, and building a connected trans-Pacific travel ecosystem that offers more choice to North American passengers.

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