Starlux will launch its new A350-1000 on the Taipei-Phoenix route in July
June 1, 2026
Starlux’s new Airbus A350-1000 will replace the A350-900 on the Taipei Taoyuan – Phoenix route, beginning 2 July, according to the airline’s latest schedule update published by AeroRoutes. Phoenix will be the first long-haul destination served by this extended-range variant of the airline’s next-generation widebody.
Starlux received its first A350-1000 in January, intending to use the aircraft to expand its route network.
“The delivery of our first A350-1000 marks the beginning of a new era in STARLUX’s long-haul capabilities,” said STARLUX CEO Glenn Chai when taking delivery of the new aeroplane.
“With extended range compared to the A350-900, this aircraft can reach the US East Coast while delivering exceptional fuel efficiency and superior passenger comfort, allowing us to extend our signature service from Taipei to even more destinations across North America and Europe.”
Inside the Starlux A350-1000 cabin
The Starlux A350-1000 is configured with four first-class suites, 40 business-class suites, 36 premium economy seats and 270 economy seats.
The spacious first class suites have privacy doors and are screened by a 60” high partition.
Each suite has an 83” pitch and a 23” seat width, adjustable armrests, a personal wardrobe and various preset seat settings. In-flight entertainment plays on a 32” 4K U screen. Power is available through 110 Universal AV, USB-A and USB-C sockets.
Business class features 40 Collins Aerospace Elements suites all with direct-aisle access and modified to a customised design by BMW Designworks for Starlux. Each has a privacy door and is screened by a 48.5” high partition.
Business class seats are set at a 44” pitch and are 23”-wide. Adjustable to preset seat settings including a 6’-7” long fully lie-flat bed. The in-flight entertainment screen is a 24” 4K UHD touch screen display. Power supply is available from 110 Universal AV, USB-A and USB-C sockets.
Premium Economy is equipped with 36 Recaro PL3530 seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration.
The 18.7”-wide seats are set at a 40” pitch with an 8” recline and feature an adjustable foot/leg rest and an adjustable headrest. In-flight entertainment plays on a 15.6” HD touch screen display, and power is available through 110 Universal AV, USB-A and USB-C sockets.
Economy class consists of 270 Recaro CL3710 seats arranged in a 3-3-3 configuration, each with a six-way adjustable headrest and a bi-fold tray table. Economy class seats are 18”-wide and set at a 31” pitch with a 5” seat recline.
The in-flight entertainment screen is a 13.3” HD touch screen display, and power is available through shared 110V universal AC outlets and individual USB-A and USB-C sockets.
Starlux A350-900 winter flights to Prague now open for reservations
During the same schedule update, the airline also opened reservations for its Taipei Taoyuan – Prague route for the Northern winter 2026/27 season, which launches on 27 October. The airline will offer three weekly flights, increasing to four weekly between 1 and 24 October.
The route operates on the airline’s A350-900, which is configured with 4 first class suites, 26 business class suites, 36 premium economy seats and 240 economy class seats, all with the same equipment as the A350-1000, featuring the warm Starlux “Glisten” design aesthetic developed by BMW DesignWorks for the airline.
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