Four-Year Status Match with Starlux

[exceladdict]

Mine is 31/12/23, hopefully we see an alliance and/or some partnerships start to appear, making starlux more relevant for us in AU.

 

[SYD]

Mine is 31/12/23, hopefully we see an alliance and/or some partnerships start to appear, making starlux more relevant for us in AU.

Yep, that’s why I signed up.

Handy if there was a SM offer I could use this with also!

 

[Daver6]

Strange, my status is still valid till 2025.

Mine shows till Jan 2025 too.

 

[SYD]

Mine shows till Jan 2025 too.

Wasn‘t that part of the deal for the original “4 year” SM?

They subsequently changed the promo to ~2 years (which is why some of us have 31 Dec 2023 inclusive of Covid extension).

 

[jase05]

Wasn‘t that part of the deal for the original “4 year” SM?

They subsequently changed the promo to ~2 years (which is why some of us have 31 Dec 2023 inclusive of Covid extension).

Yep. Initially it was a 4 year match. I missed out on that.
I’d be interested to see if anyone has got any use out of this SM and what the Starlux recognition was like for their Elites

 

[Daver6]

Wasn‘t that part of the deal for the original “4 year” SM?

They subsequently changed the promo to ~2 years (which is why some of us have 31 Dec 2023 inclusive of Covid extension).

You're quite correct. I forgot about that.

 

[SYD]

Could be handy if this starts before we drop status…

Taiwan’s Starlux eyes flights to Australia

The startup’s ambitions could open another route to Taiwan and beyond.

www.executivetraveller.com

 

[WilsonM]

Just with some anecdotal evidence from other blogs (OMAAT, among others), seems like JX premium cabin offerings carry a heavy price premium over both CI and BR - can you guys see them really competing in Australia, considering the amount of business travel is down, and general business travel from Taiwan to Aus isn't nearly as strong as to Silicon Valley? Don't see them positioning themselves as hub-and-spoke for leisure (in Y) to Asia, and we already have great options to the US.

 

[SYD]

Just with some anecdotal evidence from other blogs (OMAAT, among others), seems like JX premium cabin offerings carry a heavy price premium over both CI and BR - can you guys see them really competing in Australia, considering the amount of business travel is down, and general business travel from Taiwan to Aus isn't nearly as strong as to Silicon Valley? Don't see them positioning themselves as hub-and-spoke for leisure (in Y) to Asia, and we already have great options to the US.

Probably not. Just posting in the context of a few of us getting the SM and probably not (been able to) set foot on one of their planes.

 

[anyonebutqantas]

This would be a great service if it made it to Oz.

 

[WilsonM]

https://investor.alaskaair.com/news-releases/news-release-details/alaska-airlines-launches-partnership-starlux-airlines

A PSA for all - when redemptions are allowed, pricing will be as follows (for a limited time), for TPE - LAX:
Y = 20,000
PE = 40,000
J = 60,000

No F redemptions will be available, as the cabin is only 4 seats

 

[anyonebutqantas]

Alaska miles just became more valuable!

 

[sudoer]

Thank you for your continuous attention and support to STARLUX Airlines.

To celebrate the launch our first USA route in 2023, Taipei to Los Angelas, we have co-branded with the MLB Dodgers and NBA Clippers for INSIGHTER’s annual exclusive gift.

INSIGHTER taking STARLUX flight departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport starting from Aug 22,2023 may visit STARLUX ticketing counter in the Departure Hall of Taoyuan airport to claim the exclusive gift simply by presenting the electronic COSMILE member ID and passport after completing the flight check-in process.

Let’s fly with the passion of sport and embark on this unforgettable journey with STARLUX Airlines.


Reminder

1. Each INSIGHTER is eligible to claim the gift in person once after checking-in for STARLUX flight departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
2. The gifts are provided in a finite quantity and only available while stock lasts.
3. Return and exchange will not be accepted after the gift is claimed.

 

[SYD]

Just received a tier downgrade email from “Insighter” but soft landing to “Explorer” (OWS / A*G equivalent) - expiry 31 Dec 2025!

 

[SYD]

Starlux launching their 3rd US port (SEA) in addition to LAX and SFO. SEA will connect into a partnership with AS for onward connections.

https://www.starlux-airlines.com/en-Global/about-us/media-center/news/2024/20240328

Another piece in the puzzle - Will Starlux join oneworld?

 

[SYD]

Reported over on FT that the CEO of Starlux has taken the initial steps to join OW. Apparently about 2 yrs away.

Edit: for the grammar police, that’s Starlux joining OW, not specifically their CEO .