CLARK FREEPORT—STARLUX Airlines has completed its inaugural flight from Taipei to Clark, the carrier's third destination in the Philippines.
Prior to the departure of Flight JX790 from Clark to Taipei, a route opening ceremony was held by the airline together with the Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD) Corp, operator of Clark International Airport (CRK).
The ceremony was attended by STARLUX chief executive officer Glenn Chai; Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President Joshua Bingcang; LIPAD President Noel Manankil; and 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.
“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,” Chai said.
“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,” he added.
Manankil for his part 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.
STARLUX said its 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.