Starlux launches Taichung-Tokyo flights

星宇航空開通台中飛東京航線

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Starlux Airlines launched its Taichung-Tokyo route on Monday in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Taichung International Airport.

It will also begin Taichung-Kumamoto flights on Tuesday, CNA reported. Starlux Airlines CEO Glenn Chai (翟健華) said the airline considers Taichung Airport its second operational hub. It will continue to strengthen its presence in the central Taiwan market, Chai said.

Chai said that Japan has long been one of the most popular travel destinations for Taiwanese. Tokyo and Kumamoto are major gateways for business exchanges between the two countries, he said. The airline hopes it can attract more Japanese visitors to Taichung by expanding its route network, the CEO added.

Both the Taichung-Tokyo and Taichung-Kumamoto routes will be operated using A321neo aircraft, with flight frequencies to be gradually increased. The Taichung-Tokyo route will initially operate four flights per week, increasing to eight from April 15 to May 31. Between July 11 and August 20, it will offer seven flights per week, then return to four flights per week after Aug. 22.

The Taichung-Kumamoto route will initially operate three flights per week, increasing to five flights per week from May 1 to May 31. Between July 10 and Aug. 19, six flights per week will be available. Flights will drop to three flights per week after Aug. 21.

For the latest flight schedules and related information, passengers are advised to refer to the Starlux Airlines website.